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Home My WebLink About2026 05-19 CC MIN CALIFORNIA NA' �.I.O Nf4L CI, , ty INCORPORATED ' REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA Present: Councilmember Rodriguez Councilmember Yamane Vice-Mayor Molina Mayor Morrison Absent: Councilmember Bush Others Present: Steve Manganiello, Acting City Manager Heidi Skinner, Interim City Attorney Shelley Chapel, City Clerk (Via Zoom) Derek Aydelotte, Acting Deputy City Manager Rachelle Barrera, Acting Director of Finance Jeremy Day, Battalion Chief Danielle Ghio, Director of Library Services Alejandro Hernandez, Police Chief Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works Mike Pacheco, Director of Community Services Rex Sanders, Interim Director of Human Services 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 6:06 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: Rodriguez (6:07 p.m. arrival), Yamane, Molina, Morrison Absent: Bush Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Jesse. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Councilmember Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. INVOCATION Mayor Morrison announced a moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing two (2) minutes per comment. In-Person Comment: Irma Hernandez Arely Rodriguez Ed Nieto Manuel Andrade Virtual Comment: Madison Rapp Judi Strang Becky Rapp Peggy Walker Written Comment: Joe Adkins 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION 6.1 Proclamation - National Public Works Week Mayor Morrison introduced the proclamation. The Proclamation was accepted by Acting City Manager/Director of Engineering & Public Works Stephen Manganiello and Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works Martha Juarez. 7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each) No reports. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.3. Items 8.4 through 8.7 were pulled for public comment. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. 8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. 8.2 Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve and file. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. 8.3 Execution of the Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Agreement — Amendment No. 1, for the Paradise Creek Water Quality and Community Enhancement— Phase II project. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-51. Adopt a Resolution Entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Local Project Sponsor Agreement with the San Diego County Water Authority for the Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant for the Paradise Creek Water Quality and Community Enhancement— Phase II Project." Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item pulled for public comment. 8.4 Second Amendment to the Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors to Extend the Contract Term for Digital Billboard Consulting Services. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-52. Public comment was received from Thomas Rike. Written comment was received from Ted Godshalk. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors, Inc., to Extend the Contract Term for Digital Billboard Consulting Services." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Vice-Mayor Molina left the dais at 6:36 p.m. and returned at 6:39 p.m. Item pulled for public comment. 8.5 Warrant Register No. 40 for the Period of 3/27/26 through 4/2/26 in the Amount of $3,199,995.79 Public comment was received from Thomas Rike. Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,199,995.79. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to ratify the warrants for Agenda Items 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Item pulled for public comment. 8.6 Warrant Register No. 41 for the Period of 4/3/26 through 4/9/26 in the Amount of $2,514,413.22 Public comment was received from Thomas Rike and Ed Nieto. Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,514,413.22. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to ratify the warrants for Agenda Items 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Item pulled for public comment. 8.7 Warrant Register No. 42 for the Period of 4/10/26 through 4/16/26 in the Amount of $334,326.80 Public comment was received from Thomas Rike. Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $334,326.80. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to ratify the warrants for Agenda Items 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 6:42 p.m. and returned at 6:50 p.m. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9.1 Public Hearing - Zone Variance to Deviate from Minimum Requirements for Lot Area, Street Frontage, and Setbacks at a Vacant Property Located on East 5th Street between Highland Avenue and I Avenue. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-53. Applicant Flavia Gomes and the property owner, Joseph Garrie, addressed the City Council. Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. In-person public comment: Daisy Alcantar Alex Fernandez Ed Nieto Written public comment: Alexander Fernandez William McColl ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. The Public Hearing closed at 7:19 p.m. Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Determining that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Class 3 of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Approving a Zone Variance to Deviate from Minimum Requirements for Lot Area, Street Frontage, and Setbacks at a Vacant Property Located on East 5th Street between Highland Avenue and I Avenue." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to accept the Planning Commission recommendation of Exhibit B with the exception that the setback for each side would be at four feet. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. 9.2 Public Hearing on the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for the City of National City for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-54. Acting City Manager Steve Manganiello provided a report. Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m. There were no public comments. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. The Public Hearing closed at 7:49 p.m. Recommendation: Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Approving the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for the City of National City for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031; and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of a TransNet Fund Appropriation of $2,039,000 and Corresponding Revenue Budget for Fiscal Year 2027." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. 10. STAFF REPORTS 10.1 Amendments to City Council Policy No. 203, Investment Policy, and Codification of Previously Approved City Council Policy Amendments Adopted Resolution No. 2026-55. City Clerk Shelley Chapel provided a report. Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending City Council Policy No. 203, and Codifying the Adoption of City Council Policy Nos. 101, 107, 109, 204, 206, 402, 502, 703, 707, and 904 that were approved by the City Council on January 20, 2026." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present. 10.2 Presentation - Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport Program Update Battalion Chief Jeremy Day provided a PowerPoint presentation. Public comment was received from Ed Nieto. Recommendation: Receive and File this Report Regarding an Update on Phase I (Startup Financing & Foundational Agreements) and Phase II (Staffing and Classification Development) of the City's In House Emergency Ambulance Transport Program, and Provide Direction as Appropriate. City Council provided direction for staff to continue to explore options and return to the City Council with results at a future City Council meeting. 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Steve Manganiello had no report. 12. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT 12.1 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee - Policy 105 Report Out - Scope of Work for the "Our Future is Homeownership" City Manager Steve Manganiello introduced the item. Councilmembers Rodriguez and Councilmember Yamane reported that the item would return at a later City Council meeting to allow more time to gather information. Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council. 13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Mayor Morrison introduced Interim City Attorney Skinner who announced that there was no reportable action on Closed Session Items 5.1 and 5.2. CLOSED SESSION 5.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 ESTATE OF BRIAN UMANA, by and through its successor-in-interest B.U., a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem, Roberto Umana, individually and as successor-in- interest to Brian Umana; MARGARITA CARDENAS, individually, NATIONAL CITY, et al., United Stated District Court, Southern District of California, Case No. 3:22-cv-01657-G PC-S BC 5.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 San Diego Unified School District v. City of San Diego, et al. San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020- 00027878-CU-TT-CTL 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Tony ussain, CMC, Deputy City Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026. R orrison, Mayor