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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 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
Alejandro Hernandez, Police Chief
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Mike Pacheco, Director of Community Services
Angelita Palma, Community Development Manager
Martin Reeder, Director of Community Development
Rex Sanders, Interim Director of Human Resources
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
6:09 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.
Mayor Morrison announced that Item 11.1 was pulled from the agenda by staff and would return
at a City Council meeting on June 30, 2026. He announced that any public comment for the item
would be heard during general public comment.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
two (2) minutes per comment.
In-Person Comment:
Crystal Cruz Randi Castle-Salgado
Michael Thomas Ted Godshalk
Jenifer Ball Mike Montoya
Patti Finnegan Sherry Gogue
Karen McManus
Joel Tubao
Jeremy Day
Scott Kiefner
Alicia Mendoza
George Ching
Ramoa Gomez
Sophie Silvestri
Sharon Bernie Cloward
Matt Danilowicz
Written Comment:
Marissa Cuevas
David Garcia Ozua
In accordance with City Council Policy 104, the allotted time of 30 minutes had been
reached for Public Comment. Mayor Morrison continued remaining speakers to the end of
the meeting.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 6:36 p.m. and returned at 6:36 p.m.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
6.1 LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Mayor Morrison introduced Community Services Recreation Supervisor Zaide
Jurado who accepted the Proclamation.
6.2 Employee of the Quarter - Corporal Anthony Carlomagno
Police Chief Hernandez introduced Corporal Anthony Carlomagno.
7. PRESENTATION
7.1 Port of San Diego Presentation -Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub Project and
Environmental Impact Report
Port of San Diego Chief Strategy Officer Job Nelson and Program Manager of
Climate and Sustainability Peter Eicher provided a PowerPoint presentation.
An audio presentation was provided by Port Commissioner GilAnthony Ungab.
Skycharger Founder& CEO Andy Karetsky addressed the Council.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 7:03 p.m. and returned at 7:05 p.m.
In-person public comment:
Gloria Salas Cynthia Fuller Quinonez
Monserrat Hernandez Christina Marquez
Alicia Sanchez Serena
Bryan Gonzalez
Cori Schumacher
Jasmin Vargas
Alisha Morrison
Doyle Morrison
Written public comment:
Bradley Bang
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 7:43 p.m. and returned at 7:48 p.m.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 7:45 p.m. and returned at 7:47 p.m.
7.2 San Diego Rescue Mission — South County Lighthouse Shelter Report on
Programming and Outcomes.
Community Development Manager Angelita Palma introduced the item.
San Diego Rescue Mission Chief of Staff Paul Armstrong provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Councilmember Yamane left the dais at 8:25 p.m. and returned at 8:33 p.m.
Mayor Morrison left the dais at 8:32 p.m. and returned at 8:35 p.m.
Recommendation: Review and receive the presentation.
8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes
each)
Councilmember Yamane provided an update on Sweetwater Authority and spoke to the
Workforce Violence Prevention Training, celebration of the Water Affordability Program,
and approval of the FY26-27 budget with no rate increase for customers.
Councilmember Bush reported on the Air Pollution Control District's budget approval and
provided an update regarding delayed air quality monitors. Also discussed a recent
workshop hosted by the Metropolitan Transit System, including the approval of a fare
increase and the implementation of a fare freeze program for vulnerable riders.
Vice-Mayor Molina provided an update on the SANDAG Board of Directors meeting and
amendment of the MTS Paratransit Vehicle Procurement Project as well as compliance
matters.
Mayor Morrison reported on the Budget Committee meeting for Regional Solid Waste
Association and an increase in funds sent to cities. In addition, he spoke to his
representation for SANDAG at their national conference.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
approve Consent Calendar Items with the exception of items 9.3, 9.7, 9.10, and 9.11
pulled for public comment. Item 9.9 was pulled by Councilmember Bush for discussion.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 8:54 p.m. and returned at 8:55 p.m.
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 Authorize the Purchase of a Mobile Generator for Public Works Streets and
Wastewater Division
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-65
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Authorizing 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 Sourcewell Contract # 020923-MTQ
with Herc Rentals Inc. for the Purchase of a Multiquip WhisperWatt 70KVA Super-
Silent Diesel Generator with Trailer and Accessories in a Not-to-Exceed Amount
of $70,000 for the Public Works Streets and Wastewater Division; and 2)
Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Adjustments of up to $7,000 to the Not-
to-Exceed Amount for the Purchase as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen
Fluctuations in Pricing."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.3 Purchase of a Tractor Loader for Engineering & Public Works Parks Division
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-66
Public comment was received from Alisha Morrison and Doyle Morrison.
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 Sourcewell Contract #
011723-CNH with Sonsray Machinery for the Purchase a 2026 Case Construction
570N Tractor Loader in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of$154,000 for the Public Works
Parks Division; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Adjustments of up
to $15,400 to the Not-to-Exceed Amount as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen
Fluctuations in Pricing."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.4 Authorizing a Participation Agreement and Recordation of an Easement at the
National City Library for the San Diego Gas& Electric(SDG&E)"Power Your Drive"
for Workplaces Program
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-67
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1)Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with San Diego
Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) Related to the Installation of Thirteen Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations and Associated Equipment and Infrastructure at the
National City Public Library; and 2) Granting and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
an Easement on Parcel No. 560-100-04-00 to SDG&E for the Installation of the
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.5 Support for the Civic Center Drive Bicycle Connections Project and Submission
of an Application for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-68
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Expressing Support for the Civic Center Drive Bicycle Connections
Project and Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Active Transportation
Program Cycle 8 Grant Funding for the Project."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.6 Support for the Harbison Avenue Community Corridor Project and Submission of
an Application for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-69
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Expressing Support for the Harbison Avenue Community Corridor
Project and Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Active Transportation
Program Cycle 8 Grant Funding for the Project."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.7 Support for the Plaza Boulevard and Paradise Valley Road Pedestrian and Bicycle
Connections Project and Submission of an Application for the Active
Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-70
Public comment was received from Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Expressing Support for the Plaza Boulevard
and Paradise Valley Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections Project and
Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Active Transportation Program Cycle 8
Grant Funding for the Project."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Molina to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.8 Support for the 8th Street Class I Bicycle Facility Gap Closure Project and
Submission of an Application for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle
8.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-71
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Expressing Support for the 8th Street Class I Bicycle Facility Gap
Closure Project and Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Active
Transportation Program Cycle 8 Grant Funding for the Project."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
9.9 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026.
Recommendation: Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended
March 31, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to
accept and file the report.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.10 Warrant Register No. 45 for the Period of 5/01/26 through 5/07/26 in the Amount
of $4,909,709.14
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $4,909,709.14.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to ratify the warrants for agenda items 9.10 and 9.11.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
9.11 Warrant Register No. 46 for the Period of 5/08/26 through 5/14/26 in the Amount
of $1,012,703.42
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,012,703.42.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to ratify the warrants for agenda items 9.10 and 9.11.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morrison called for a recess at 9:09 p.m. All members returned to the dais at 9:16 p.m.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Public Hearing: Establishing Residential Parking Permit District "0" on the 2000
Block of E Avenue.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-72
Acting Director of Engineering/Public Works Martha Juarez provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
Public comment was received from:
Cynthia Fuller Quinonez
Thomas Rike
Written comment:
Iltze Flores
Cynthia Fuller Quinonez
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:22 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Establishing
Residential Parking Permit District"O" on the 2000 Block of E Avenue (TSC 2026-
02)."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.2 Public Hearing: Establishing Residential Parking Permit District "P" on the West
Side of the 1400 Block of F Avenue.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-73
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 9:26 p.m.
Public comment was received from:
Ariel Moreno
Written comment:
Cynthia Fuller Quinonez
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:28 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Establishing
Residential Parking Permit District "P" on the West Side of the 1400 Block of F
Avenue (TSC 2026-03)."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.3 Public Hearing and Resolution Confirming the Assessment and Ordering the Levy
for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2026-
27.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-74
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 9:30 p.m.
There were no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:30 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt the Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Confirming
the Assessment and Ordering the Levy for the Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2026-27."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.4 Public Hearing on the Recovery of Weed Abatement Costs
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-75
Deputy Fire Marshall Eddie Sanchez provided the report.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 9:40 p.m.
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:43 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold the Public Hearing, take public comment, and Adopt a
Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City,
California, Approving the Report and Account of Abatement Costs Pursuant to
National City Municipal Code Chapters 1.36 (Abatement of Public Nuisances) and
9.12 (Abatement of Weeds and Other Fire Hazards) and Directing that Special
Assessments Be Placed on the Property Tax Bills of the Respective Property
Owners."
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. STAFF REPORTS
Item pulled and continued to a future City Council meeting.
11.1 Presentation of Business License Tax Reform (Gross Receipts Tax) Study
Findings, Public Outreach and Polling Results, and Direction Regarding Potential
Ballot Measure.
Recommendation: Receive the Presentation Regarding the Business License Tax
Reform Study, Public Outreach Findings, and Public Opinion Polling Results, and
Provide Direction on Whether to Proceed with Preparation of a Business License
Tax Reform Measure for a Future Election.
Written comment:
Craig Benedetto
11.2 City Manager Employment Agreement
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-76
Interim Director of Human Resources Rex Sanders provided the report.
Douglas Schulze addressed the City Council.
Public comment was received from:
Jeremy Day
Ed Nieto
Cynthia Fuller Quinonez
Karla Apalategui
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Appointing Doug Schulze as City Manager
and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Employment Agreement Between the
City of National City and Doug Schulze Effective June 17, 2026."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.3 City Attorney Employment Agreement
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-77
Interim Director of Human Resources Rex Sanders provided the report.
Heidi Skinner addressed the City Council.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Appointing Heidi Skinner as City Attorney and
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Employment Agreement Between the City of
National City and Heidi Skinner Effective June 17, 2026."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
In accordance with City Council Policy 104, remaining speakers for Item #5 provided public
comment.
General Public comment continued:
Liliana Armenta
Ed Nieto
Alisha Morrison
Doyle Morrison
Michael Aguirre
Maria Severson
Micaela Polanco
Luisa McCarthy
Karla Apalategui
Public comment via Zoom:
Becky Rapp
Barbara Gordon
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 10:40 p.m.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Manganiello provided closing comments.
13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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Tony ssain, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Special Meeting of June 30, 2026.
R. Morrison, Mayor