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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 10-07 CC MIN► C AL 1,yFyO RAN Aq - * INCORPORAT190 -' REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 2025, 6:00 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: Stephen Manganiello, Acting City Manager Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney Shelley Chapel, City Clerk (via Zoom) Alex Hernandez, Police Chief Bruce Foltz, Director of Finance Danielle Ghio, City Librarian Alicia Hicks, Director of Human Resources Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works Sergio Mora, Fire Chief Martin Reeder, Acting Director of Community Development David Welch, Principal Planner 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:17 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 Ruth Monroy and Grisel Villafana. 3. 4. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Councilmember Yamane led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Invocation delivered by Albert Mendivil. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing two (2) minutes per comment. In -person comment: Susan Meyer Lawrence Emerson Ardyel Christian Lim Micaela Polanco Luisa McCarthy Mike Aguirre Alexander Gutterud Maria Severson Edward Nieto Written comment: Bianca Cotero David Garcia Marissa Cuevas w/ Aguirre & Severson LLP Cynthia Knapp Virtual comment: Terri Ann Skelly Madison Rapp Becky Rapp Megan Stuart Peggy Walker Manuel Andrade Mayor Morrison announced that Item 11.1 was pulled from the agenda. 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION 6.1 Introduction of New City Employees New members of department staff introduced by Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works Martha Juarez and Chief of Police Alex Hernandez. 6.2 Employee of the Quarter City Librarian Danielle Ghio introduced the Employee of the Quarter Library Circulation Supervisor Maria Marmolejo. 7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each) Councilmember Rodriguez spoke to an upcoming MTS Public Safety Committee meeting. Yamane provided an update on San Diego Community Power and announced the relaunch of Solar Battery Savings Program. Recognized the month of October as Filipino American History Month. Councilmember Molina provided an update on the recent SANDAG Board Meeting and spoke to the near -final 2025 Regional Transportation Plan. Vice -Mayor Bush announced an upcoming San Diego County Air Pollution Control Board meeting. Mayor Morrison reported on SANDAG and the quarterly Regional Solid Waste Association discussion on lithium batteries. Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 7:07 p.m. and returned at 7:07 p.m. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to approve Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, 8.12, 8.14, and 8.16. 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. Item pulled for public comment. 8.3 Approval of a Five -Year Agreement with Innovative Interfaces Incorporated (Clarivate) for Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) and Vega Products, the Total Contract Amount Not -to -Exceed $190,000. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-128. Public comment received from Thomas Rike. Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Five -Year Agreement Between the City of National City and Innovative Interfaces Incorporated (Clarivate) for the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS), Vega Discover Premium, and Vega Mobile Self -Checkout for a Total Contract Amount Not -to -Exceed $190,000." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.4 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of National City and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for Participation in the Safety Assesment Program (SAP). Adopted Resolution No. 2025-129. Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Safety Assessment Program (SAP)." Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item pulled for public comment. 8.5 Designate the Fire Chief, Chief of Police, and Emergency Manager as Authorized Agents to Continue the Cost Recovery Process for All Open and Future Disasters up to Three (3) Years Following the Date of Approval. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-130. Public comment received from Ed Nieto. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Designating Authorized Agents to California's Office of Emergency Services for Disaster Response Cost Recovery." ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.6 Dispense with Certain City Council Meetings Scheduled for January 2026, per City Council Policy No. 104. Approve by City Council Motion to Dispense with Meetings as Recommended by Staff. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item continued to a future City Council meeting. 8.7 Increases to Salaries and Benefits for Executive, Management, and Confidential Groups. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Salary and Benefit Changes for the Executive, Management, and Confidential Employee Groups and Authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $1,204,317 to Fund the Stated Salary and Benefit Increases." 8.8 Installation of Two Parallel 15-Minute" Parking Spaces in Front of My Super Sweet Family Daycare Located at 2110 L Avenue to Provide Parking for Customers Adopted Resolution No. 2025-132. Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of Two (2) Parallel 15-Minute" Parking Spaces in Front of My Super Sweet Family Daycare Located at 2110 L Avenue to Provide Parking for Customers." Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.9 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 402 Rachael Avenue. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-133. 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 402 Rachael Avenue." Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.10 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, CIP 22-28, Project Overview and Grant Appropriation for Construction phase. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-134. 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. A845 with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, CIP 22-28; 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Engineering Grants Fund Appropriation of $243,000 and Corresponding Revenue Budget; and 3) Committing to Providing a Local Match of $7,000." Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.11 Project Close -Out and Notice of Completion for the Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements Project, CIP No. 20-05. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-135. Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by SWCS, Inc. for the Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements Project, CIP 20-05; 2) Approving the Final Contract Amount of $656,176.17; 3) Ratifying the Release of Retention in the Amount of $32,808.81; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion." Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item pulled for public comment. 8.12 Project Close -Out and Notice of Completion for the Valley Road Storm Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. 24-21. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-136. Public comment received from Ed Nieto. Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Rove Engineering, Inc. for the Valley Road Storm Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. 24-21; 2) Approving the Final Contract Amount of $294,219.06; 3) Ratifying the Release of Retention in the Amount of $14,710.95; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.13 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025. Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item pulled for public comment. 8.14 Warrant Register No. 4 for the Period of 7/18/25 through 7/24/25 in the Amount of $1,618,309.44 Public comment received from Thomas Rike. Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,618,309.44. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to ratify the warrants for Agenda Items 8.14 and 8.16. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8.15 Warrant Register No. 5 for the Period of 7/25/25 through 7/31/25 in the Amount of $4,243,680.96 Public comment received from Thomas Rike. Ratify Warrants Totaling $4,243,680.96. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item pulled for public comment. 8.16 Warrant Register No. 6 for the Period of 8/01/25 through 8/07/25 in the Amount of $3,481,140.81 Public comment received from Thomas Rike. Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,481,140.81. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to ratify the warrants for Agenda Items 8.14 and 8.16. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING 9.1 Continued Public Hearing: Consideration of Certification of a Negative Declaration for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from (RS-2) to (MXC-1) for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102-3104, & 3106-3108 E. 16th St. and 1540 S. Harbison Ave. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-137. Acting Community Development Director Martin Reeder provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Morrison announced that he reviewed the materials from the last meeting and that he would be participating in the discussion of this item. Mayor Morrison opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. In -person comment: Beverly Bingham Alisha Morrison Doyle Morrison Micaela Polanco Luisa McCarthy Kiran Kudari Sushmitha Kudari Rajashi Doddaman Written comment: Ema Letuli Beverly Bingham Patricia Mendez Zoom comment: Akul Kudari Richard Dunville Florence Crick ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Public Hearing closed at 7:53 p.m. Mayor Morrison disclosed that he walked the property with the property owner. Vice -Mayor Bush disclosed that he walked the property and spoke to the applicant. Councilmember Yamane disclosed that she walked the property and provided a notice to nearby residents. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Certifying a Negative Declaration, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), by Making a Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect and Approving a General Plan Amendment to Change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Low -Medium Density Residential to Low Mixed -Use for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102- 3104, & 3106-3108 East 16th Street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue." and Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving a Zone Change for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, & 3106-3108 East 16th street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue Changing the Zone from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor Mixed -Use Corridor (MXC-1)." ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to Certify a Negative Declaration and Approve a General Plan Amendment. Motion carried by 3-2 vote. Ayes: Molina, Bush, Morrison Nays: Rodriguez, Yamane ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to Introduce the Ordinance. Motion carried by 3-2 vote. Ayes: Molina, Bush, Morrison Nays: Rodriguez, Yamane Councilmember Molina left the dais at 8:15 p.m. and returned at 8:16 p.m. 10. PUBLIC HEARING 10.1 Adoption and Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Table 18.24.040 A and Table 18.24.040 D of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code Related to Maximum Height and Number of Stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 Zones. Adopted Ordinance No.2025-2548. Acting Community Development Director Martin Reeder introduced the item. Mayor Morrison opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m There was no public comment. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Public Hearing closed at 8:16 p.m. Recommendation: Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Table 18.24.040 A and Table 18.24.040 D of Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code Related to Maximum Height and Number of Stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 Zones." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 10.2 Public Hearing to Consider of a Final EIR to Assess Project Impacts & Appeal a Planning Commission Denial of a Conditional Use Permit & Coastal Development Permit for a Proposed Fuel Transfer Facility Within BNSF Railroad Right -of -Way on BNSF Property. Mayor Morrison disclosed that he received numerous emails on the item and had a couple of telephone conversations in 2024 with the proponent. Councilmember Rodriguez disclosed that he had met with the developers, community members, Environmental Health Coalition on multiple occasions; and, attended the public workshop. Councilmember Molina disclosed that over the last year and a half on several occasions met with the developers, community members; and listened to the recent Planning Commission meeting where the item was initially discussed. Vice -Mayor Bush disclosed that he met with the applicant, community members, Environmental Health Coalition, and attended several of the public workshops. Councilmember Yamane disclosed that she met with the applicant, drove the area, responded to approximately 96 emails, attended the workshop, and listened to the Planning Commission meeting where the item was initially heard. Principal Planner David Welch provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Morrison opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m. Applicant, San Diego Clean Fuels Facility LLC provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 9:20 p.m. and returned at 9:22 p.m. Councilmember Yamane left the dais at 10:04 p.m. and returned at 10:05 p.m. In -person comment: Ted Godshalk Janice Luna Reynoso Margaret Godshalk Martha Rodriguez Josh Crisafulli Zayetzy Carrillo Enrique Sanchez Zappata Cynthia Fuller Quinonez Alicia Sanchez Lizarraga Rocina Barbara Avalos Rita Clement Thomas Rike At 10:25 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. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush to extend the meeting beyond 10:30 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Vice -Mayor Bush left the dais at 10:42 p.m. and returned at 10:45 p.m. Michelle Gates Alisha Morrison Doyle Morrison Michelle Krug Jack Monger Maggie Morales Margarita Garcia Margarita Moreno Liliana Armenta Marta Flores Corrina Contreras Jen Nation Sergio Machado Eddie Perez McGarrah Wilson Fermin Jimenez Zoom comment: Beryl Forman Francisco Castaneda Livia Beaudin Rosalba Ayala Diane Takvorian Edward Nieto Leighangela Brady Al Sanchez Bradley Bang Micaela Polanco Kelvin Barrios Luisa McCarthy Leonel Urquidez Vi Thuy Nguyen Amy Castaneda Angelica Estrada Nicholas Paul Richard Vargas Claire Groebner Jose Franco Garcia Sara Ochoa Written comment: Jake Zindulka Pauline Faciolince Renee Rodriguez Rita de la Fuente Therese Adrienne Fusek Inemesit Williams Jayson Schmidt Kelsey Pennington Kyle LaVelle on behalf of Paloma Aguirre, County Supervisor M. Dan McKirnan Mariel Schmidt Sara Ochoa Scott and Elaine Schmidt Ted Godshalk Maya Markillie Julia Groebner Scott Schmidt Brock Knight Livia Borak Beaudin on behalf of Paula Forbis, Air Pollution Control Officer Jasmin Ayres Elida Kocharian Nancy Kennedy Mary Lou Lackey Susan Burns Enrique Medina Joan Helland Princess Fernandez Maria Del Rosario Sandoval Claudia Hernandez Mcgarrah Wilson Jeanette Gomez Jacob Helfman Ana Zuniga-Juarez Marianne Gorsich Susan Yamagata Rosalba Syala Linda Pardy Cheyanne Andaya Moana Moeller Robert Gilleskie Justin Buchanan Tyler Valdes Vi Nguyen Md Angelica Soriano Izadora Mcgawley Ashley Ramiriez Belen Huizar Sherry Gogue Liliana Munoz-Benavente Adriana Castro Lynn V Lesley Valencia Jessie Burrola Walter Wittel Alisha Morrison Amy Mccormack Karla Nava Renee Rodriguez Michael Gilgun Enrique Medina Lawrence Emerson Christopher Perreira Luis Sainz Karyssa Domingo Patricia Sainz Joy Williams Fred Lefevre Dan Mckirnan Vianey Salgado Cervantes Rhea Kuhlman Valerie Kosheleff Diana Ramirez Elisa Contreras Paulina Gutierrez Irma Barajas Ashley Morrison Cesalyn Rusit Amelia Porras Muriel Spooner Rosalba Dominguez Leah Oviedo Susan Randerson Alyce Smith Cooper Javier Estrada Vi Nguyen Evelyn Viora Salvador Ayala Elizabeth Coss Alicia Sanchez Maricruz Lorenzo Margarita Morales Monserrat Hernandez Aydee Martinez Ivette Rodriguez Ricardo Rodriguez Kyle Alderman JI Angell Judith Emerson Sonny Burton Mariel Schmidt Mary Balce Ann Dorsey Rafael Torres Lydia Soto Margie Carroll Cesar Morales Rosie Sanchez Ulloa Jillian Quint Mary Ann Fallon Estrella Ermino Salvador Ayala Missael Feliz Martinez Angelina Lopez Guadalupe Perez Brian Iran Cervantes Arellano Nancy Cruz Keith Fink James Deharpporte Megan Delaney Judith Emerson Sofia Alvarez Liliana Munoz-Benavente Cesar Morales Laura Santos -Pugs Carmen Arroyo Margarita Garcia Francisco Hernandez Carmen Gaxiola Rosalba Ayala Patricia Rodriguez Margarita Moreno Teresa Olivo Alicia Sanchez Angelica Ramirez Victor Valle Bryan Gonzalez Christina Fanti Monserrat Hernandez Alexandria Abrams Amy Castaneda Angelica Estrada Carlos Nunez Ivette Rubio Nadine Scott Lucio Munoz Yvonne (Bonnie) Freeman Martha Peterson Isabella Martinez Z Kripke Erika Santiago Laura Flores Margarita Moreno RM Jackson Maritza Garcia Diana Ramirez Ellyse Briand Kara N, Saad Asad Angelica Ramirez Mcgarrah Wilson Michael Gilgun Sarah Boyer Brian Polejes Micaela Polanco Linda Pardy Cyndi Houck ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Public Hearing closed at 11:41 p.m. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the appeal and adopting separate resolutions entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report for a Proposed Fuel Transfer Facility (San Diego Clean Fuels LLC) within BNSF Railroad Right -of -Way and BNSF-Owned Property, Located West of the 1800 Block of Cleveland Avenue and North of West 19th Street, North to Civic Center Drive." and "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a Proposed Fuel Transfer Facility (San Diego Clean Fuels LLC) within BNSF Railroad Right -of -Way and BNSF- Owned Property, Located West of the 1800 Block of Cleveland Avenue and North of West 19th Street, North to Civic Center Drive." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Molina to deny the appeal and adoption. Substitute Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to approve the project with the condition that staff return with conditions that the fuel be delivered with zero emission vehicles. Amended Substitute Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to not approve the project but to continue the item to the November 4, 2025 City Council meeting to have staff explore how the project can be brought to net zero pollution under the conditions. Motion carried by 4-1 vote. Ayes: Molina, Yamane, Bush, Morrison Nays: Rodriguez 11. STAFF REPORTS Item pulled from the agenda. 11.1 SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Cycle 6 Capital Project Funding Recommendations — Protest Letter Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor and Councilmember / SANDAG Board Member Molina to Execute a Letter in Protest to the Preliminary Funding Recommendations for Award of SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Cycle 6 Funds for Capital Projects." Item continued to a future meeting. 11.2 Amending City Council Policy No. 105 — Request by Member of the City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Amended City Council Policy No. 105, Request by Member of the City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush to continue the item to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Stephen Manganiello provided closing comments. 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 that there was no reportable action on Closed Session Agenda Items 5.1. CLOSED SESSION 5.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Government Code Section: 54957(b) Position to be Filled: City Manager 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California. The meeting adjourned at 12:43 a.m. Tonyq ssain, CIVIC, Deputy City Clerk`/ The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025. hn� son, Mayor