AGENDA
Consolidated Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with State law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. Speakers will have up to three (3) minutes.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
5.1 Introduction of New City Employees
6. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
Mayoral and City Council appointments to City Boards/Commission/Committees
6.1 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions and Committees – City Council Appointments for Civil Service Commission, Housing Advisory Committee, and the Planning Commission.
Recommendation:
City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appointment.
6.2 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions and Committees – Mayoral Appointments for Board of Library Trustees; Community and Police Relations Commission; Park, Recreation & Senior Citizens Advisory Committee; and, the Public Art Committee.
Recommendation:
Mayoral Appointment with City Councilmembers’ confirmation.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion by the City Council with a Roll Call Vote without discussion unless a Councilmember, a member of the Public, or the City Manager request an item be removed for discussion. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Calendar.
8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda
8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation:
Approve and file.
8.3 Supporting Healthy Aging through Parks and Recreation (SHAPR) Grant Funds Acceptance Recommendation:
Approve the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, authorizing the acceptance of the Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation (SHAPR) grant from the National Recreation Park Association (NRPA) in the amount of $4,000 to cover costs associated with the Walking with Ease program and the establishment of grant funds appropriations of $4,000 and corresponding revenue budget.”
8.4 Project close-out and notice of completion for the Paradise Creek Park Site Remediation and Improvements Project, CIP No. 18-07.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) accepting the work performed by Whillock Contracting, Inc. for the Paradise Creek Park Site Remediation and Improvements Project, CIP No. 18-07; 2) approving the final contract amount of $5,197,256.50; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $141,891.95; and 4) approving the signing of the Notice of Completion for the project"
8.5 Acceptance and appropriation of federal funds received through the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “ Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of funds and establishing corresponding expenditure accounts for the following projects: 1) $294,700 for the 24th Street Trolley Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study; 2) $3,332,781 for the 24th Street First and Last Mile Connections to Trolley Station for design and construction; and 3) $300,000 for the Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5 project necessary for the additional work on the design.”
8.6 Warrant Register #29 for the period of 1/13/23 through 1/19/23 in the amount of $424,817.66.
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $424,817.66.
8.7 Warrant Register #30 for the period of 1/20/23 through 1/26/23 in the amount of $2,959,351.54
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,959,351.54
9. PUBLIC HEARING
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
9.1 Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Amending National City Municipal Code Chapter
2.75 adjusting campaign contribution limits as required every odd-numbered year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance by First Reading entitled, “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Various Sections of the National City Municipal Code Chapter 2.75 to adjust the Campaign Contribution Limit for any Election Held on or after January 1, 2024.”
9.2 Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California Establishing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Council.
Recommendation:
Adopt an Ordinance adjusting the Mayor and City Council compensation in accordance with City Council direction.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.1 Recruitment and Retention Update
Recommendation:
Receive the report.
10.2 Staff Report: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Review
Recommendation:
Accept and file this staff report
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
12.1 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Request Clarity regarding General Law Cities ability to have a Primary Voting System if Municipalities would choose to do so. Requested by Councilmember Rodriguez
12.2 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Repeal City's Cruising Prohibition for discussion in April, including Business Impacts. Requested by Councilmember Bush
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
14. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.