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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Present: Councilmember Yamane
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Bush
Vice-Mayor Molina
Mayor Morrison
Others Present: Stephen 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
Danielle Ghio, City Librarian
Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
James Kim, Graffiti Abatement Technician
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Mike Pacheco, Director of Community Services
Martin Reeder, Director of Community Development
Rex Sanders, Interim Director of Human Resources
Chris Sullivan, Police Captain
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:08 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: Yamane, Rodriguez, Bush, Molina, Morrison
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Invocation delivered by CdO Church Rev. Dr. Jose Escamilla.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
two (2) minutes per comment.
In-Person Comment: Virtual Comment:
Purita Javier Madison Rapp
Cesar Javier Judi Strang
Ted Godshalk Becky Rapp
Cynthia Fuller Quinones Terri Skelly
Ed Nieto Peggy Walker
Liliana Armenta
Written Comment:
Luis Armando
James Saavedra
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 6:26 p.m. and returned at 6:28 p.m.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
6.1 Introduction of New Hires and Promotions of City Employees
Police Captain Chris Sullivan, Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works
Martha Juarez, Fire Chief Mora, and Acting City Manager Stephen Manganiello
introduced new members of staff.
7. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
7.1 EDCO Update 2026
EDCO General Manager Carl Scherbaum provided a PowerPoint presentation.
7.2 Building Together Mural Reveal
PowerPoint presentation presented by Vision Culture Foundation.
In-Person Comment:
Giselle Rocha
Jhelen Ramirez
Larry Conde
Angela Mascena
Carlos
George Shaffer
Jessica Marie Banya
8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes
each)
Councilmember Bush provided an update on the Air Pollution Control District and spoke
to the Indirect Source Rule.
Vice-Mayor Molina announced her attendance at an upcoming SANDAG Audit Committee
meeting.
Mayor Morrison reported on the Budget Committee meeting for the Regional Solid Waste
Association and the City's rotation off as the Treasurer. Mayor Morrison provided an
update on the SANDAG Planning meeting where housing and the Regional Housing
Needs Assessment was discussed.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
approve Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items 9.7, 9.8, 9.11, 9.15, and 9.16.
Item 9.6 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Bush and Items 9.10 and 9.12 were
pulled for discussion by Councilmember Rodriguez.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.2 Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-56
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments
for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2026-
27."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.3 Approval of the Annual Report for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile
of Cars) For Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-57
Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving the Annual Report for the Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2026-27."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.4 Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 16, 2026, and to Levy and Collect
Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for
Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-58
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 16,
2026 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2026-27."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.5 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
9.6 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-59
Police Captain Sullivan addressed the City Council.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Accepting the 2025 Annual Military
Equipment Use Report and Renewing Ordinance 2022-2496."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane
to adopt the resolution and in the future annual reports that the item is heard by
CPRC prior to coming to the City Council with complete information.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.7 CTCAC Regulatory Agreement Execution and Amendment to Kimball Highland
Ground Lease and Promissory Note
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-98
Public comment was received by Cesar Javier.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the Board of the
Community Development Commission-Housing Authority of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute the CTCAC
Regulatory Agreement and Approve Amendments to the Ground Lease and
Capitalized Ground Rent Promissory Note for Site 2 of the Kimball Highland Master
Plan, Located at 1221 D Avenue in National City."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Yamane stated that she made requests to the City Manager on
this item as a result of questions and comments that stemmed from her briefings
with staff.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 7:57 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.8 Notice of Completion for the Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Project CIP 19-25.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-60
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike and Cesar Javier.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by A Good
Sign & Graphics Co. for the Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Project, CIP 19-25; 2)
Approving the Final Contract Amount of $439,903.47; 3) Ratifying the Release of
Retention in the Amount of $21,995.17; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the
Notice of Completion."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriquez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote by those present.
Councilmember Bush was absent.
9.9 Notice of Completion for the Granger Avenue Storm Drain Project, CIP No. 25-
05.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-61
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Wright Construction
Engineering Corp for the Granger Avenue Storm Drain Project, CIP No. 25-05; 2)
Approving the Final Contract Amount of $310,388.52; 3) Ratifying the Release of
Retention in the Amount of $15,519.43; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the
Notice of Completion."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
9.10 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) for a Drive-Through Addition to an Existing Restaurant (Karina's Mexican
Seafood) Located at 1705 Highland Avenue.
Director of Community Development Martin Reeder answered questions posed by
the City Council.
Recommendation: Staff Recommends Approval of the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) Request for a Drive-Through Addition to an Existing Restaurant, Subject to
the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2026-05 and a Determination that the Project is Categorically Exempt from
CEQA.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Bush to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.11 Projects to Receive Funding Pursuant to SB1 from the Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account through the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-62
Public comment was received from Cesar Javier.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled: "Resolution of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Recommendation: 1) Approving the
Following Projects Proposed to Receive Funding from the Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account through the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program as
Required by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017: A)
Citywide Protected Left Turn Enhancements Project, CIP 19-22, B) 8th Street
Bicycle and Pedestrian Rail Crossing Enhancements, CIP 22-33, and C) 24th
Street Transit Center Connections Project, CIP 23-13, and 2) Authorizing the
Establishment of a Gas Tax (RMRA) Fund Appropriation and Corresponding
Revenue Budget of $1,654,471 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
9.12 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025.
Acting Director of Finance Rachelle Barrera answered questions posed by the City
Council.
Recommendation: Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended
December 31, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to accept and file the investment report.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.13 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended January 31, 2026.
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended January
31, 2026.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.14 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended February 28, 2026.
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended February
28, 2026.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Mayor Molina left the dais at 8:18 p.m. and returned at 8:22 p.m.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.15 Warrant Register No. 43 for the Period of 4/17/26 through 4/23/26 in the Amount
of $4,122,399.37
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike and Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $4,122,399.37.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to ratify the warrant registers for Agenda Items 9.15 and 9.16.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.16 Warrant Register No. 44 for the Period of 4/24/26 through 4/30/26 in the Amount
of $1,490,629.19
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,490,629.19.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to ratify the warrant registers for Agenda Items 9.15 and 9.16.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the City of National City
Sewer Tax Roll Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Report.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-63
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Public comment was received from Cesar Javier.
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Mayor Morrison to close the
Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:26 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt the Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting
the City of National City Sewer Tax Roll Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Report, Which
Identifies by Parcel Number Each Parcel of Real Property Receiving Sewer
Services and the Amount of Sewer Charges for Each Parcel for FY 2026-27 as
Required by the California Health and Safety Code Section 5473, et seq.,
Pertaining to Collection of Sewer Charges on the Tax Roll; 2) Directing the City
Clerk to File the Report with the County of San Diego Auditor and Controller; and
3) Directing the Director of Public Works / City Engineer to Submit a Certification
of the Sewer Service Charges to the County of San Diego Auditor and Controller."
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.2 Public Hearing — Local Public Employee's Vacant Positions — Assembly Bill No.
2561.
Interim Director of Human Resources Rex Sanders introduced Human Resources
Analyst II Hailey Luscher who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8:31 p.m.
Public comment was received from Jeremy Day.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:34 p.m.
Recommendation: Pursuant to AB 2561, hold a Public Hearing and Receive the
Staff Report and Presentation on Local Public Employees Vacant Positions.
No vote.
11. STAFF REPORTS
11.1 Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-64
Budget Manager Paul Valadez provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike and Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the proposed budget, for the budget to return at a City
Council meeting in August for further discussion, and to remove the meal reduction
for seniors.
ACTION: Substitute motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina
to adopt the budget as recommended and to revisit it at a City Council meeting in
August.
Motion failed by 2-3 vote.
Ayes: Molina, Morrison
Nays: Yamane, Rodriguez, Bush
Original Motion: Motion carried by 4-1 vote.
Ayes: Yamane, Rodriguez, Bush, Molina
Nays: Morrison
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 Interim City Attorney Heidi Skinner who announced that there
was no reportable action on Closed Session Items 5.1 and 5.2.
CLOSED SESSION
5.1 SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (2)
Subdivision (d) Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of Cases: 1
5.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Position: City
Manager
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Tonya H s ain, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Special Meeting of June 30, 2026.
on Morrison, Mayor