National City City Council
August 20, 2024

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 Alliant Human Capital Consulting: With tactical and strategic service offerings, we partner with you to fundamentally prepare and execute for the future through holistic people strategies that help solve your toughest HR, organizational de
velopment, and compensation challenges. Exhibit 6.

Jim Finkelstein
Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant Human Capital Phone: (415) 299-4456
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 1976 With Alliant: 2022
 Alliant’s Employer Technology Consulting (Exhibit 7): O ur technology experts provide consulting for employer enablement technology including HRIS, Benefits (ben-admin), Payroll, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and more.

Matthew Kaiser, CEBS, MBA, SPHR
Senior VP, National Director, Employer Technology Consultant Phone: (206) 690-5687
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 1998 With Alliant: 2021
 Alliant Retirement Consulting (Exhibit 8): A lliant’s Retirement Consulting practice currently services approximately 500 clients with over $10 billion in assets under management. Each retirement client has access to a dedicated staff to assist wit h
ma
tters related to investment strategy, client service, and compliance matters.

We offer a comprehensive due diligence process to ensure that clients are m
eeting fiduciary obligations. Our core services fall under 3 main categories:

Fiduciary Liability Reinforcement, Investment Services, and Vendor Search & Benchmarking.

Dedicated Consultant if services are elected.

Eric Kaufman
Senior VP, Consultant, Retirement Services
Phone: (661) 219-7263
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 1992 With Alliant: 2022

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Benefits Advocacy (Exhibit 9): Y our employees (and retirees) face many questions with the benefits you provide. Our Benefit Advocates are ready to help educate your people on the ins and outs of their plans and answering the tough questions with professionalism and industry-leading expertise.

Serving as a single point of contact for all benefit-r elated questions, Alliant Benefit Advocates are available via email or phone, support 240+ different languages, and provide the most comprehensive help when your people need it. Our Advocates assist with:
• Clarifying benefit-related questions
• Answering claims questions
• Solving prescription issues
• Providing enrollment and eligibility information
• Supporting Flexible Spending Account questions
• Providing support for COBRA-related issues
• Medicare questions
*Benefit advocates cannot answer questions on Workers’ Compensation claims or Medicaid.

Dedicated Consultant if services are elected.

Jackie Alvarez
Account Manager, Benefit Advocate
Phone: (949) 242-6283
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 2009 With Alliant: 2016
Alliant Medicare Solutions (AMS) is a white glove concierge service with a core focus on helping employers and employees navigate questions about Medicare and Medicare enrollment, as well as a host of other healthcare decision points. Without educational support, employees and spouses nearing age 65 may not understand employer- sponsored plans and Medicare healthcare options, leading to uninformed decisions.

Alliant Medicare Solutions (AMS) provides the education, support, and planning resources to not only employees, but their family and friends who are nearing Medicare eligibility.

Besides helping employees find the right mix of coverage, AMS helps employers stay compliant with ERISA/DOL/CMS/IRS regulations and avoid serious risk around answering employee questions about Medicare, Social Security, and retirement.

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AMS offers two tiers of service:
 AMS Complimentary: Available to all Alliant clients at no cost • Access to licensed AMS agents via toll-free number for evaluation of em
ployer/Medicare healthcare options, and assistance with Medicare e
nrollment, as applicable
• Includes promotional flyer, Medicare education guide, and Medicare 101 video • Service is available to employees, friends, and family members  AMS Premier: Available for PEPM fee offers an expanded suite of employee se
rvices, beyond Medicare enrollment, and eases many concerns for your HR team by redirecting questions about Medicare, Social Security, COBRA a
lternatives, and retirement to experts. When you engage with AMS Premier, you get a dedicated account manager to provide specialized consulting and answer complex questions. Besides reducing liability, AMS offers proven ROI based on real employer and employee cost savings through avoided cost. For example, transitions to Medicare save an employer over $15K each in avoiding claims costs.

Please see Exhibit 10 for more information.

Dedicated Consultant if services are elected.

With Alliant: 2021
Alliant Medicare Solutions
Bill Jetter, CEBS
Vice President, Marketing and Strategy Development
Phone: (312) 546-5637
Email: [email protected]
e. Describe the responsibility, experience and qualifications of the individual(s) who would comprise the service team.

Alliant’s Core Account team will be based in Orange County at our Irvine office (18100 Von Ka
rman Avenue, 10th Floor, Irvine, CA 92612), except for Michael Menerey and Karyn Goodsite who is based in our Los Angeles office (333 S. Hope Street, Suite 3750, Los Angeles, 90071.
 Alliant Insurance Executive Advisory and Core Service Team: The Executive S
ponsor is responsible for client satisfaction and the direct management of the

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account team comprising of a Consultant/Team Lead, Account Executive, and an Analyst.
 Alliant Insurance Specialty Resource Team: Alliant’s Core Service Team will en
gage our Specialty Resource team as necessary to support the annual work plan and address client’s needs.

Executive & Advisory Team Role
Michael Menerey
Senior VP, Consultant
Phone: (213) 270-0972
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 2002
With Alliant: 2003
Executive sponsor
responsible for overseeing
client satisfaction and
strategy.

Karyn Goodsite
Vice President, Consultant
Phone: (951) 897-1184
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 1995
With Alliant: 2024
Cultivating strategic
relationships and guiding
the execution of specialized
projects, ideas and
initiatives as well as
providing benefits and
compliance expertise.

Core Service Team Role
A
drianette (Yvette) Fields, GBA
AVP, Account Executive
Phone: (213) 213-0147
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 1997
With Alliant: 2023
Oversees/Manages plan
performance, ensures
appropriate strategic
direction and execution of
deliverables, and
compliance, while
overseeing service team

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N
ancy Mallaret
Account Manager
Phone: (213) 270-0976
Email: N [email protected]
Industry Experience since 1995
With Alliant: 2008
Primary day-to-day contact
for plan administration
related issues, vendor
management and project
management lead
J
ohn Tabbert
Benefit Analyst I
Phone: (949) 660-5900
Email: John. [email protected]
Industry Experience since 2020
With Alliant: 2023
Responsible for financial
analyses and reports as well
as manages marketing and
renewal process and assists
with rate and plan
negotiations
f. Describe the firm’s philosophy for servicing an account and commitment to customer service and quality assurance.

Alliant’s service philosophy is to form integrated consulting and service teams around o
ur clients. In addition to consulting, our goal is to make life easier for our clients by acting as an extension of the HR and Benefits team. We provide resources to ensure execution of benefit program strategy and day-to-day support to for ongoing management of the benefit program. Our support includes:
 Regular meetings. We collaborate best with clients when we are in regular contact with them. We aim to be an extension of your team which requires we c
ommunicate often. The frequency of formal meetings and modality (in-person or virtual) throughout the year is based on each client’s needs, complexity, and projects at-hand. The expectation is we would hold the following meetings with PBS Biotech throughout the year:
• P
re-Renewal Strategy Meeting
• C
laims Experience Review (calls or webinars)
• R
enewal and Marketing Presentation Meeting(s)
• Op
en Enrollment Meeting(s)
• Annua
l Debrief Meeting
• Bi-We
ekly Team Check-in Calls
 Annual stewardship reports focused on accountability and transparency surrounding progress towards set goals and deliverables.  24-hour (maximum) response time - calls or emails

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 Assist with billing disputes
 Research and resolve claim and eligibility issues
 Monitor service of carrier and third-party administrators  Track claims trends & member services data to assess and make recommendations for plan changes and employee education needs g. Describe your firm’s resources or methods to provide education on best practices, trends or hot topics.

Alliant is constantly monitoring the market and staying current with market developments.

We b
elieve that informed clients are better equipped to make important decisions and effectively communicate with their stakeholders. During our Pre-Renewal Meeting, our service team will meet with the City to discuss evolving employee benefit trends, both at the national and local levels.

M
arketplace Trends - Benchmarking can be a useful tool to confirm how your benefits stack up to the competition, but it doesn’t necessarily inform you how benefit design needs to evolve to meet the changing workforce demographic. Understanding marketplace benefit trends and what employees are looking for can put an employer ahead of the game from a Recruitment and Retention standpoint. If attracting talent is a primary objective, Alliant will spend time with the City on trends in the marketplace that forward thinking employers are implementing. Below are a few examples of new types of programs our clients are currently exploring/implementing:
 Financial wellness & Student Loan Assistance
 Modern Maternity & Family Planning Benefits
 Eldercare and Childcare Resources
 Digital Resiliency Programs & Digital Mental Health Resources  Healthcare Navigation Services
Edu
cational Events - Alliant Employee Benefits Learning Academy - There is an extraordinary amount of innovation in the employee benefits world and it’s not always possible to cover the variety of trends in the marketplace during our face-to-face meetings. As a result, we have created the Alliant Employee Benefits Learning Academy which consists of virtual educational events throughout the year to keep our clients informed about marketplace trends and solutions that may be relevant for their employee benefit program. Please see below for topics we have discussed in the past and some recent events we have hosted.

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h. Describe the organization’s legal research capabilities and how you communicate legislative updates to your clients.

Alliant’s in-house national compliance practice is led by Director of Compliance, Kristine Blanco, J.D. with regional compliance consulting provided by Andrea Alarcon, J.D. Please meet your dedicated Compliance Consultant, full bio can be found in Exhibit 4.

Kristine Blanco, J.D.

Executive VP, Director, Compliance and Privacy
Phone: (916) 643-2714
Email: [email protected]
Andrea Alarcon, J.D.

Compliance Consultant
Phone: (916) 643-2791
Email: [email protected]
Compliance (Exhibit 11): Our in-h ouse Compliance department is an essential resource in the era of increased regulatory burden and enforcement. Our Compliance department remains current with federal and state regulatory agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition to regular conversation around the topic of compliance, Alliant offers the following resources to our clients:
 S
eminars , Webinars, Newsletters, Podcasts, and Alerts
 Compliance Audits and HIPAA Toolkit
 Our Team of In-House ERISA Counsel
 Dedicated leave of absence compliance and legal team resources  Compliance Audit (we conduct for all new clients)

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HR Workplace Services (HRWS) is Alliant's strategic consulting partner for HR-related needs. Founded in 2009, HRWS works with companies ranging in size from small group to 200,000 employees, across multiple industries throughout the United States. A dedicated team is assigned to Alliant's clients, whose members average over 20 years of industry experience. Please note that as a value-added service, core advisory and operational resources of HRWS are available to our clients at no additional cost. In addition, HRWS offers optional fee-based services such as custom handbook development and non-discrimination testing that may be of interest to HR leadership.  HR Advisory Support: Contact HRWS consultants by phone or email. Ask questions and receive guidance related to FMLA, EEOC issues, disabilities and leaves, harassment, terminations, immigration, local regulations, compensation, optimizing HR processes, and other areas of concern.
 Employee Handbooks: Review of your current handbook with redlines and recommended edits.
 Training: Access a "Video Vault" with short best-practice educational courses on a variety of key HR topics such as ADA, COBRA, ACA, leaves, hiring and termination,

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and employment law basics, to name a few. There is also employee and manager harassment training, which is state/jurisdiction specific.  HR Content and Collateral: Obtain HR checklists, forms, and sample policies— either for direct use or as a quality check on current content. i. Describe your underwriting resources, procedures and staff.

Underwriting and Actuarial Support: Alliant maintains a Technical Underwriting & Actuarial Unit staffed with seasoned underwriters and in-house actuaries that all possess previous carrier underwriting backgrounds and experience.  Underwriting: Our Technical Underwriting Unit will play a key role in the ongoing management, negotiation of renewal premiums and plan design options. In addition, our underwriting department will review the marketplace for alternative funding and purchasing options.
 Ac tuarial Services: Alliant doe s have actuarial services in-house. With Alliant’s Analytics practice, our robust and expert team of consultants, actuaries, underwriters, financial analysts, and data specialists support your strategic development efforts with a comprehensive approach that reveals the history, present state, and future projections of your benefits programs.

Please meet your dedicated Actuary and Underwriting Consultants. Please see Exhibit 4 for full bios.

Doug Levit
Executive VP, Director, Analytics
Phone: (678) 867-6125
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 2000
With Alliant: 2005
Amy Feldberg
VP, Underwriting Consultant
Phone: (949) 660-5977
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 2008
With Alliant: 2011
For fully insured clients, we can provide the following analysis and review which is subject to the availability of the carrier data. Alliant provides the following standard

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financial analyses on an ongoing, scheduled basis throughout the plan year. These capabilities are delivered by the subject matter experts in financial analysis and underwriting on the City’s account team. The following is a list of the standard financial analyses we provide to the City.
 Budget Projections: We calculate the City total annual benefit spend based on actual plan designs and contemplated changes. Our projections are provided on a gross basis as well as net basis (employer cost only) to ensure full understanding of plan costs as well as potential changes in cost. Our analysis also factors in other financial aspects of your benefits program (employee plan migration assumptions, funding arrangement, etc.). This analysis is provided annually or on an as-needed basis.
 Carrier Claims Data and Financial Monitoring (when available): We provide quarterly monitoring of fully insured plans to identify and address potential needs such as updating premium projections based on changes in enrollment or the impact of large claims. This ongoing process supports strategic plan design and benefit strategies.
 Negotiation of Fully Insured Rates: Alliant markets, negotiates, and renews fully insured plans upon contract renewal. This data-driven approach ensures the best possible financial and contractual terms. This analysis is conducted annually.  Benchmarking of Plan Designs and Costs: We apply benchmarking data to inform all our analyses in the development of alternative plan options and strategies. We draw from multiple data sources to enhance the range, accuracy, and quality of data. Benchmarks are specified to client needs based on various factors such as company size, geographic region, and industry. This analysis is conducted annually or on an as-needed basis.
 Contribution Strategy Modeling: Based on the goals and objectives set through annual planning and strategy meetings, we model and compare multiple contribution scenarios to determine which approach best meets the financial needs of the City while promoting fairness, consistency, and affordability for employees. This analysis is conducted annually.
 Claims and Medical Service Utilization: We analyze reported data for financially relevant information to understand claim drivers and recommend targeted, client- specific strategies to reduce the cost of claims. For self-insured plans, this analysis is conducted monthly, and for fully insured plans, it is conducted quarterly.

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This list represents the standard financial analyses we will provide to the City. Special projects and customized reports can also be conducted upon request. j. Describe your renewal process and timelines.

The Alliant team will spread the renewal tasks throughout the year so that there should n
ot be much of an additional time commitment on your staff, even during the initial renewal period. We guide you appropriately with our knowledge about the various vendors in consideration. We then push the requests out to the markets that could take on and solve your needs in a culturally appropriate way. Please see Exhibit 12 fo r a
Sample Renewal Calendar.

Pre-Renew al Strategy: We begin the renewal process at least 6 months prior to the effective date with our Pre-Renewal meeting so that we understand the City’s budget requirements, expected growth and other anticipated needs. We will provide the following information at the pre-renewal meeting:
 Provide market trends &
benchmarking
 Introduce new product innovation
 Review insurance carrie
r
p
erformance
 Identify areas of cost containment
 P
rovide renewal estimates
 Provide claims experience and
u
tilization analysis
 Determine strategy for upcoming
renewal
Renewal Negotiation: Alliant maintains a Technical Underwriting & Actuarial Unit staffed with seasoned underwriters and in-house actuaries that all possess previous carrier underwriting backgrounds and experience. This unit will play a key role in the negotiation of renewal premiums and plan design options through the evaluation of utilization patterns, claim experience, plan costs, and demographic changes for our self-funded clients.
 Evaluate carrier renewal calculation and challenge carrier assumptions  Evaluate demographic changes via census analysis and compare to carrier assumptions
 Use critical analysis and Alliant’s book of business to negotiate the lowest cost  Identify and recommend cost saving options that do not change benefits  When appropriate, market lines of coverage to other carriers in the ma
rketplace

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 Identify potentially beneficial alternative funding and pooled purchasing options that are available
 Provide side by side comparisons of current and proposed plans for analysis and decision making
k. What resources does your firm offer to assist with the administration of a benefits program (i.e. on-line benefits enrollment and management, COBRA administration, and flexible spending account administration)? Open Enrollment Support and Ben Admin: Alliant’s team provides traditional support at Open Enrollment meetings that is expected of a Broker/Consultant. As a Broker/Consultant, Alliant does not own/operate a Benefit Administration System, an Enrollment Firm or COBRA Administration System. We routinely help clients conduct due diligence, selection and implementation of Benefits Administration and COBRA systems that can include a variety of services including but not limited to:
 Employee Portal - Hosted Web portal for communication of a client's employee benefits program
 Online Enrollment/Eligibility - Web-based system with employee self-service, e
lectronic carrier eligibility management and payroll system integration  Employee Communications - Distribution of communication materials to plan participants, including summary plan descriptions and carrier forms  O
pen Enrollment Processing/Fulfillment - Full management of open enrollment process, including employee calls and transaction approval  COBRA/Retiree Services - Notification and premium billing for COBRA and re
tirees, including carrier reporting
l. Describe your firm’s capabilities with regard to communication. Include ongoing employee communication/open enrollment and web based communications.

Alliant’s c ommunications capabilities are a differentiator, included in our standard scope of services. We understand that effective employee communications and employee engagement are vital components of successful health and welfare programs. We are experts in developing communications that are designed to clearly explain benefit options, available resources, increase employee awareness/participation, and educate employees and retirees on how to get the most out of their benefits.

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Our communications experts are prepared to develop a strategy for the City that encompasses:
 Year-Round Conversation (Exhibit 13) – Benefits a re not only important during open enrollment. We help support recruitment, new hire, and educational efforts throughout the plan year.
 M ultiple Channels for Multiple Generations – Deliver benefits messages across multiple channels so that employees and home decision makers can get to the information they need – in the format they prefer. Person-to-person, print, digital…we got it.
 Bite-Sized Approach – Your employees want digestible information. We focus on quality over quantity with brief, easy-to-consume information.  Benefits and Health Literacy – Understanding is just as important as awareness. We teach your employees about basis insurance concepts, tax saving plans, saving money on Rx etc.
 Driving Behavior Change – We move beyond understanding benefits to driving consumer behavior change (choosing the best health plan, accessing right care, disease management etc.)
 Innovative Solutions – Our communications experts are always up to date on the most innovative, forward-thinking solutions.
 Your Branding – All materials will reflect your branding, not ours! We take a multi-generational approach in communicating and educating employees which allows them to receive information in the form that is best for them. Whether it is print, electronic via email or posting on your intranet site, videos, or via a smartphone app, we can ensure that your employees will have the knowledge to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families.  CampaignBuilder™ (Exhibit 13) i
s our turnkey system of communications and
content that provides clear and direct benefits materials, reflective of your brand and culture. From open enrollment to compliance requirements, our attractive and engaging turnkey templates relieve your budget and internal resources from having to build core benefits materials. With a full complement of digitally enabled resources, materials can be customized with your logo, theme images, colors and taglines. The table below describes many of th e
m
aterials we offer and whether they are included in our proposed fee or for an additional cost.

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Please visit: https://alliantbenefits.cld.bz/Alliant-Sample-Communications for samples of Alliant’s Communication tools.

Below a re further descriptions of Alliant’s CampaignBuilder value adds:
 FlippingBook. FlippingBook is another platform that has been highly effective in
communicating and educating employees digitally. They allow us to convert PDFs and the open enrollment and new hire benefit overview booklets online.

We refer to these digitized documents as “flipbooks.” In addition, FlippingBook includes a Bookshelf feature which allows us to house several individu al

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flipbooks via one link.
 Brainshark. Our recorded presentations have been the most effective part of di
gital communications for our clients as they reduce the administrative b
urden from HR teams who must conduct new hire benefit presentations regularly. The Alliant team will prepare an engaging open enrollment presentation summarizing the benefit changes for the coming year and highlighting benefits focus points.
 Licensed Videos. Capture employee’s attentions with less than 2-minu te
e
ducational videos on several benefits topics including “Flexible Spending Accounts,” “ER vs Urgent Care,” “Balance Billing” and much more. Most videos are available in both English and Spanish. Below is a sampling of our vide o
l
ibrary. Please click image below or visit the following link for a sample video:
https://vimeo.com/609859696/de011cdd18
m. Describe the resources and tools available for benchmarking.

Benchmarking: Your Alliant team will provide meaningful benchmark data each year.

Our benchmarking approach is highly customized to avoid comparisons to obsolete and stale data. Designing and maintaining a state-of-the-art benefit plan allows our clients to attract and retain talent. All our benchmarking services are included with our service platform. As part of our standard process, we will review plan design, funding and purchasing alternatives, provide benchmarking and submit recommendations for changes in line with your short term and long-term goals. See Exhibit 14 for more information and a sample benchmarking report.

Alliant Public Entity Benchmarking Survey - Alliant conducts an annual benchmarking survey comprised of Cities, Counties, Courts, & Special Districts. The survey provides our clients with relevant California benchmarking information pertaining to all aspects of respondents’ benefits programs: premiums, contributions, plan offerings / designs, wellness programs, communications strategy, perks, & voluntary benefits. Once the survey results are complete, Alliant service teams utilize benchmarking results to help inform ongoing strategy & benefits discussion with our clients. Please visit: https://alliantbenefits.cld.bz/Alliant23PESurvey for the latest Public Entity.

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n. Describe the firm’s view of the role wellness programs have on controlling healthcare costs. What resources and tools do you offer clients around wellness initiatives?
Alliant’s Health and Productivity team will help the City d evelop a robust Wellness program. Because our clients have differing needs and are in varying stages of wellness initiatives, we will “meet you where you are” and then turn the dial from that point to ensure a vibrant, comprehensive and ever-changing wellness strategy to gain the most leverage from employee engagement.

Alliant’s Health & Productivity (H&P) Consulting Team supports conversations across the spectrum of need.
 Strategic Support and Vendor Procurement: Alliant’s H&P team provides strategic plan support and vendor procurement, delivering a holistic consultative service that addresses recruiting and retention strategies, while evaluating and implementing best-in-class data driven interventions to impact preventabl e
he
althcare spend and offer employers the nation’s leading well-being vendors.  Vendor Management: Alliant stays current on the ever-growing vendor landscape to quickly identify solutions that can drive impact on the City’s wellness initiatives.

The Health & Productivity team has procured special pricing for various vendors for services such as biometrics, onsite education, corporate wellness challenges, fitness tracking devices and flu shots. However, our philosophy is to be vendor agnostic to ensure agility in adding or replacing vendors as the vendor landscape changes. Vendors placed are also managed by the Health & Productivity team t o
r
educe the City’s administration burden.
 Long-standing Expertise and Experience: Alliant’s Health & Productivity team is nationally run and regionally represented. With an average of 15+ years of e
xperience, our team has a wide range of skills and expertise including clinical b
ackgrounds in worksite wellness, employee benefits, and health education.  Program Development and Deployment: In most cases, our clients have minimal b
andwidth to take on additional responsibilities. For this reason, Alliant’s Health & Productivity practice can become an extension of your HR/Benefits team and dr
ive the process for developing and deploying your wellness program.  Legislative and Compliance Oversight: The Health & Productivity team will p
roactively keep the City informed of legislative changes regarding incentive limitations, reasonable alternative standards, EEOC wellness regulations, HIPAA, and GINA requirements, etc.

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 Alliant’s Readiness and Evaluation Scorecard (ARES) will provide the City with data driven analysis and multi-year road map to achieve the highest return for their wellbeing investment in all five categories of wellbeing drivers: physical, emotional, financial security, job satisfaction, and social connectedness.

In addition to our core strategic health and productivity consulting practice, below are examples of low or no cost wellbeing resources available through Alliant:
 Alliant’s scope of services includes our turn-key monthly wellbeing focused newsletters, flyers, and health campaigns, as well as a mental health toolkit and virtual health fair platform.

A
s a client of Alliant, the City will also have access to our turnkey wellbeing solution Brio Health (Exhibit 3):
 Easy, affordable starting point to get your health and productivity program going  Provides effective online resources for both participants and employer admins  Spark and maintain employee engagement with four pre-set group challenges during the year
Health & Productivity Consulting Team (Exhibit 15) - Our Health & Productivity Consultant will design a wellness strategy that is specific to your goals.

Niti Thai
VP, Health and Productivity Consultant
Phone: (949) 660-8123
Email: [email protected]
Industry Experience since 2014
With Alliant: 2016

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o. Describe the firm’s experience in establishing or knowledge of insurance pools.

Discuss your philosophy related to the concept of insurance pools.

PROPRIETARY PROGRAMS & OFFERINGS FOR CALIFORNIA PUBLIC AGENCIES A
lliant works with several Joint Powers Authorities (JPA’s) throughout the country to develop exclusive pooled purchasing benefit programs that are designed specifically for public agencies and their unique characteristics. These programs leverage volume to provide cost savings and greater long-term stability through risk sharing. Our strategy is to provide an independent consulting approach and present both available program solutions as well as options that are available in the market.  PRISM Benefit Programs (www.prismrisk.gov): The Public Risk Insurance Solutions Management (PRISM) is a member directed joint powers authority (JPA) comprised of California public agencies dedicated to controlling losses and providing risk management and employee benefit solutions. PRISM’s membership has expanded to in
clude 94% of California Counties, 60% of California Cities and several other public districts California Public Agencies (Superior Courts, Special Districts and other Joint Powers Authorities).

PRISM Benefit Programs leverage volume to offer lower administrative fees, reduced c
arrier profit margin and risk sharing to create more stable renewals; the result is lower c
osts and greater long-term stability for PRISM program members. Through Alliant, the City has access to PRISM Benefit Programs including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Paid Family Leave, Vision and EAP. Note that access to PRISM Benefit programs is exclusively through Alliant; other Brokers may not access PRISM Benefit Programs.

Below is a graph showing renewal history for PRISM Benefit Programs:

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 P
RISMHealth - Medical Program is a self-funded not-for-profit Medical Purchasing Program that was launched in 2003 to offer public agencies an alternative to the s
tate-run CalPERS Program. Since inception, the program has seen steady growth as
illustrated below. As of 1/1/24, PRISMHealth had approx. 42,000 covered employee lives and $748M in annual premium and is the second largest non- School purchasing coalition in California after CalPERS.

PR
ISMHealth offers a choice of either Anthem Blue Cross or Blue Shield of California products alongside Kaiser for its member employers. PRISM Health uses a unique risk sharing methodology to reduce volatility and provide more stable renewals for CA public agencies which is reflected in our stable renewal history. In Program Carrier No. of Lives Average Renewals
Jan 2025: 4.66%
Hist. Average: 5.7%
2025: -3.5% to -3.1%
2024: -3.1% to -3.1%
2023: 0.0% to 0.5%
2022: 3.3% to 3.9%
2021: -1.3% to -1.3%
2020: 0.0% to -0.90%
2019: -3.4% to -1.4%
2021-2025: Rate Pass
2018-2021: Rate Pass
2015-2018: Rate Pass
2013-2015: 4%
2011-2013: Rate Pass
2021-2025: Rate Pass
2018-2021: Rate Pass
2016-2018: Rate Pass
2012-2016: Rate Pass
2023-2026: Rate Pass
2020-2023: -2% Life; -4% DI
2017-2020: Rate Pass Life & DI
2014-2017: -5% Life; Rate Pass DI
Co n cer n
2023-2026: Rate Guarantee
Anthem
2023-2026: 5%
2018-2023: -5%
PRISM Program Renewal History
71,200C oncern and
AnthemPRISM EAP
PRISMHealth - Medical
Program
Anthem/Blue
Shield/Kaiser 42,000
5,900EyeMedPRISM Vision
72,000Lincoln & Voya PRISM Life and
Disability
93,150Delta Dental &
Ameritas
PRISM Dental
(Average Renewals
vary by size Segment)
43,700PRISM Vision VSP
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addition to providing custom plan designs for active and retiree plans, PRISM offers several unique benefits for employees and dependents including:
 $0 Copay surgeries and cancer care at select Centers of Excellence (Example:

C
ity of Hope, Scripps in San Diego among others)
 $0 Copay for Diabetes Care via a program that offers a Digital Glucometer and a
ccess to a clinical care team that includes a physician, coach, nutritionist, and social worker.
 $0 copay for Digital Physical Therapy and pain management  PPO Plans with $0 Virtual Primary Care and $0 Virtual Mental Health Care  $0 Copays for generic maintenance medications via mail order program PRISMHealth has a long history of providing renewal premium increases that outperform the marketplace. Since 2003, the program has an average renewal increase of 5.7%, outperforming both the direct marketplace and CalPERS during that timeframe.
 NEW! PRISM EAP Program for First Responders: First Responders often face extreme st
ressors in the course of their duties, which can result in profound, long-lasting effects that can take a toll on mental health and emotional wellbeing. To address the unique needs of First Responders, PRISM created a Public Safety Support Task Force (PSSTF) comprised of PRISM member agencies, active-duty law enforcement employees, PRISM staff, mental health clinicians experienced in treating First Responders and Alliant Consultants.

T
he Task Force worked with Alliant to create the PRISM ConcernPlus First Responder EAP Program that will overlap, complement or replace existing services offered to First Responders and their family members to include:
 Rapid access to culturally competent mental health providers  Enhanced EAP sessions – 8, 10 or 15
 Additional EAP sessions once session limit has been met (if clinically appropriate)
 Specialized First Responder Training Programs
 Specialized First Responder Critical Incident services  Preventive services, screenings and support
 Culturally competent Peer Support training and guidance This unique EAP Program includes Culturally Competent Providers who consider values, beliefs and culture when providing care. They build trust, understand the demands of

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the job, are licensed, and specifically trained to treat the unique needs of first responders and their families; this includes training in techniques for individuals suffering from trauma including: EMDR, Brainspotting, CISM, CBT with trauma focus. p. Describe your firm’s commitment to diversity in both your employment practices and in client relations.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Al liant Insurance Services has been named to Forbes’ prestigious list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for the second consecutive year. To learn more, here is the link. https://alliant.com/news- resources/alliant-insurance-services-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-america-s-best- employers-for-diversity-in-2023/. Refer to Exhibit 16 f or a summary of Alliant’s action with DEIB and Philanthropy initiatives.
 We believe culture and diversity make a better workplace.  We invest in our team, share our resources, and inspire excellence. We can a
ttract and retain the best - and only the best - people at every level because w
e give them the freedom to do what they do best: find creative solutions to t
he unique and complex challenges our clients face.
 Diversity at Alliant is about understanding that everyone has a unique perspective, background, belief, experience, and that together we have u
nlimited potential. #alliantbettertogether.
 Inclusion is our call to action that means actively involving every employee's idea, knowledge, perspective, approaches, and styles to maximize business su
ccess. The team you want to be a part of.

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Section V – Fee Information

1. Describe your method of compensation for your services. Discuss how your method of compensation will be transparent and reported to our team. Does your company accept any carrier “overrides”? If on a commission basis, would your company be taking any form of compensation beyond the commission built into our premium rates? If selected, what are your methods of disclosing compensation to the City and the frequency of that disclosure?

Proposed Employee Benefits Consulting Scope of Work

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Strategy Frequency
Set/review goals and objectives; establish Strategic
Plan Annually
Evaluate market trends, competitive environment, and
culture Annually
Develop/refresh multiyear strategic plan and financial
plan to support goals and objectives Annually
Benchmark plan designs, costs and contributions As Needed Facilitate Pre-Renewal planning meeting; provide
education on marketplace trends and progressive
benefit strategies that support cost containment and
recruitment/retention goals
Annually
Evaluate funding alternative and risk transfer strategies; evaluate Pooled Purchasing Options (PRISM) As Needed
Provide reports as requested, education and analysis to City and Health Benefits Committee As Needed
HR Workplace Services membership Annually
Develop and manage service/benefit calendar Annually
Financial and Renewal Management
Initiate renewals with vendors, negotiate annual rates
and terms and conditions Annually
Lead negotiations with providers on issues, premiums,
benefit levels, plan design and special terms and
conditions.

Annually
Conduct self-insured underwriting analysis and
forecasting for applicable self-funded plans Annually
Price plan design alternatives Annually
Develop employer premiums and calculate COBRA
rates for any self-funded plans Annually
Model employee contributions As Needed
Develop budget projections Annually
Stop loss analysis (if applicable) – review coverage
level, negotiate and market Annually
Calculate annual reserve (IBNR) estimates for any self- funded plans Annually
Reporting
Quarterly Financial Reporting for self-funded plans that includes funding, claims experience, large claim
reporting, and net surplus/deficit results
Self-insured:

Quarterly

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Provide annual utilization reporting with cost drivers
and clinical opportunities Annually
Marketing and Placement Support
Provide professional, customary consulting in the
management of the medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance plans

As needed
Prepare request for proposals (RFP) for Insurance
Carriers, TPA’s, PBM’s, Digital Health /Point Solutions, other healthcare related vendors and Benefit
Administration vendors - evaluate potential vendors
and develop bid specifications
As needed
Conduct detailed bid analysis – compare financial and
quality responses, review plan designs, conduct
disruption analysis, evaluate alternative cost and
funding alternatives, negotiate performance guarantees
As needed
Facilitate finalist meetings and scorecard analysis;
negotiate best and final rates As needed
Implementation support: facilitate project plan
management, review administrative agreements and
contract terms and conditions
As needed
Vendor Management
Manage and regularly evaluate insurance carrier and
service provider relationships Ongoing
Work with third-party administrators for ancillary
programs such as COBRA, Section 125, etc. Ongoing
Support escalated claim or plan design issues As needed Assist in resolving vendor service issues Ongoing
Review actual performance vs Vendor Performance
Guarantees Annually
Review plan document changes (contracts, policies,
SBCs) Annually
Health, Well-being and Productivity
Develop well-being strategy (including incentive
design) in combination with annual benefit objective
setting and strategy discussions
Annually
Assist in navigating the vendor landscape as it pertains to well-being programs and point solutions Ongoing
Support marketing of vendors As needed
Provide access to standard communication toolkit
including monthly newsletter, annual communications
calendar, health educational flyers and pamphlets on
relevant health conditions and well-being initiatives
As needed

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Share clinical opinion guides and infographics on
common topics such as preventive care, cancer,
diabetes, stress, screenings and biometrics
As needed
Support annual review of program engagement,
participation and outcomes reports and provide
feedback and recommendations
As needed
Provide templates for employee and employer surveys
and assessments As needed
Compliance
Offer ongoing education through webcasts, podcasts,
white papers, and legislative alerts Ongoing
Provided daily Q&A support by designated Alliant
compliance consultant on client’s group health plan
compliance questions, e.g., ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA,
section 125, etc.

Ongoing
Prepare SARs and PCORI fees Annually
Provide consolidated annual notices package that
includes the main Federal requirements including
Medical Part D, HIPAA privacy, Women’s Healthcare
Rights Act
Annually
Provide templates documents for ERISA compliance
including wrap plan documents, SPD’s, Summary
Material Modifications, COBRA model notices,
customizable HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and
procedures
As needed
Communications – with 3 rounds of edits included
Facilitate communication strategies for open
enrollment and new hires Annually
Assess current communication materials provided by
vendors and developed in-house Annually
Draft open enrollment materials based on Alliant’s
template materials including announcement
letter/email, open enrollment PowerPoint, benefit
guides
Annually
Provide consolidated annual notices package that
includes the main Federal requirements including
Medical Part D, HIPAA privacy, Women’s Healthcare
Rights Act
Annually
Coordinate vendor materials and supplies to support
open enrollment Annually
Provide access to library of videos and educational
materials As needed

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Conduct open enrollment meetings and/or benefit fairs
(Virtual/In-Person) As needed
MyBenefits.Life™ Mobile Application Annually
Medicare Support for Employees & Retirees
Alliant Medicare Solutions including provision of
educational materials, procurement of Individual
Medicare products and decision support for
employees/retirees eligible for Medicare
Annually
Other Services
Retirement Plan Consulting N/A
HR Technology Consulting N/A
LifeBalance N/A
Alliant Human Capital Management N/A
Alliant Benefit Advocates – Call Center N/A
Alliant Medicare Solutions (AMS) - Premier N/A
BrioHealth, Wellness Program N/A
Voluntary Benefits Consulting N/A
Section VI – Contract
The firm selected shall be required to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for this project with the City of National City. Any contract resulting from this RFP shall not be effective unless, and until, approved by the City of National City, which may require City Council approval. Upon approval, the contract shall start within 1 day after the award of the contract.

On behalf of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. our legal and risk management experts understand the conditions set forth in the RFP and we agree to them with nominal exceptions which are summarized in Exhibit 17 We are happy to provide the redlines and exceptions in Word format upon your request.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Your people and their dependents
get the coverage they need at
premiums they can afford. You get
savings and lower risk exposure.
•
•
•
•
•

Exhibit 3

Acquisitions Communications Alliant Insurance Services
Help your employees protect what
matters
Enhancing the total benefits package you
offer does more than help your bottom line;
it improves the lives of your people by filling
in the inevitable gaps in core benefits
coverage. Your employees can select
supplemental benefits that best suit their
needs and their budget.

It’s more than financial protection;
it’s peace of mind.

At Alliant, our Voluntary Benefits team
continuously evaluates our products to
ensure we’re meeting your people where
they are today and where they’ll be
tomorrow.

Build a healthy foundation
Operating your business and tailoring
benefits to meet the unique, generational
needs of your workforce are often two
different initiatives. With Alliant, our cross-
industry experience and vendor
relationships make us leaders in finding the
best solutions for you.

From the evaluation, design, and progress of
your plan, to benchmarking and vendor
analysis, to enrollment and communication
strategies, every step of our benefits
consulting is backed by our knowledge of
the voluntary benefits landscape.

Integration meets simplicity
With clean and seamless integration into
your existing core benefits enrollment
process, we ease the administrative strain
on your HR department, so you and your
employees feel supported.

Our consulting team helps create a suite
of voluntary benefits that are cost
effective, easy to administer and
comprehend, and deeply valued:
• Accident
•
Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Identity
Theft Protection
• Legal Services
• Pet In
surance
• Auto & Home
• Permanent Lif
e with Long-Term Care
• Individual Disability
• Discount
Programs
• And more!
Voluntary b
enefits have staying power
Voluntary benefits will help you stay
competitive while providing the financial
protection and peace of mind your people
are looking for. Our consulting team lives in
the space of forward-thinking, innovative
voluntary benefits solutions. Ensuring that
our knowledge and insight evolves with
today’s workforce, our focus is on you, your
company’s goals, and your people.

It’s a win-win.

Voluntary Benefits Consulting
A holistic approach to an essential offering
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Exhibit 4

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Meet your Core Account Team

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Michael Menerey
Senior Vice President, Partner & LA Office Leader
(
213) 270-0972
[email protected]
Los Angeles Office
Responsibilities
Michael is a Senior Consultant and Partner in the California Employee Benefits Practice and manages the Los Angeles Office. He has extensive experience with self-funded employers and implementing solutions that lower cost and improve benefits including centers of excellence, digital health, virtual care and concierge navigation. Michael is also passionate about educating employers on how to remove waste and misaligned incentives in the Pharmacy component of health insurance.

Michael’s role is to ensure the Account team has the appropriate resources to implement client driven strategies and serve as a subject matter expert in cost containment strategy as needed.

Achievements & Experience
Michael journey in employee benefits and consulting industry began in 2002. He joined Alliant in 2003. In 2021, Michael was recognized as an Employee Benefits Power Broker by Risk & Insurance Magazine.

Michael is also the producer of a podcast series, Reconstructing Healthcare, that explores what is wrong with the current health care system in the US, examines what drives higher healthcare costs and exposes deficiencies in traditional insurance products. Michael interviews companies that are providing innovative services and solutions designed to not only disrupt the health insurance marketplace but deliver lower costs and better value for employers and their employees. The Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and most podcast apps.

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Karyn Goodsite
Vice President, Consultant
(
951) 366-1224
[email protected]
Los Angeles Office
Responsibilities
Karyn will serve as the primary Consultant for clients and will work to establish the annual work plan. She will have joint responsibility with the Account Executive, for implementation of the benefits plan strategy, bidding processes, renewal presentations and open enrollment meetings.

She will work together with clients to build a multi-year strategic plan and design strategies to achieve its objectives. She has significant experience whether it is in plan design, funding, or carrier consolidation/replacement.

Achievements & Experience
Karyn began her career in Employe Benefits with Keenan in 1995. She joined Alliant in 2024. She is recognized in the industry as a subject matter expert and energetic consultant for large group employee health benefits programs that serve the needs of California school districts and their employees. Skilled in leadership, self-funded health insurance plans and pools, benefit design, mentorship, customer service, sales, strategi planning, vendor relations, communication, regulatory compliance and team building. Public Sector Agencies rely on her experience with CalPERS, PEMHCA and union negotiations to build an exceptional plan for a successful benefit program and improve employee engagement. Karyn holds a California Life & Disability and Long-Term Care license.

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Yvette Fields, GBA
Assistance Vice President, Account Executive
(
213) 213-0147
[email protected]
Los Angeles Office
R
esponsibilities
As Account Executive, Yvette is responsible for collaborating with the Producer(s) on the development and execution of client centered strategies. She has the ultimate responsibility of establishing a multi-year strategic plan for clients, which includes maintaining/driving a client calendar, ensuring compliance of the benefit plan, managing financials, negotiations, presenting renewals and suggested alternatives to Executives, Boards or Committees, as well as strategically guiding clients through the decision-making process.

She will also maintain ownership of all client deliverables as well as lead the service team in the implementation and execution of a strategic plan, renewal or marketing. In addition, she manages vendor relationships, implementations, and open enrollment.

Achievements & Experience
Yvette has been in the Benefits industry since 1997 and with Alliant since 2023. Her previous work experience includes working with another Broker Consulting firms where she managed client relationships, providing strategic guidance on employee benefit programs by understanding client needs, collaborating with internal teams and presenting comprehensive benefit solutions that align with client objectives.

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Nancy Mallaret
Account Manager
(
213) 270-0976
[email protected]
Los Angeles Office
R
esponsibilities
As Account Manager, Nancy is responsible for assisting the Account Executive with the development and execution of client centered strategies. She ensures key deliverables are carried out including managing vendor relationships, renewals, implementations, and open enrollment.

In addition, Nancy can be seen as the day-to-day contact for clients responding to any inquiries including benefit and claim questions/issues.

Achievements & Experience
Nancy has been in the Benefits industry since 1995 and with Alliant since 2008. She graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Computer Information Systems. Her previous work experience includes Middle Market and National Accounts at Cigna Healthcare.

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John Tabbert
Benefits Analyst I
(949) 660-5900
John. [email protected]
Irvine Office
Responsibilities
As Benefits Analyst, John is responsible for assisting the Account Executive in processing renewals, conducting and analyzing marketing, preparing financial summaries and providing general technical support. He will work with the team in selecting markets for solicitation. He is responsible for performing a thorough analysis of market proposals for verification of benefits, premiums and competitiveness. Responsibilities include analysis of technical data, review and negotiations, as well as strategic planning for benefit plan changes. He also has responsibility in assessing each carrier’s underwriting philosophy and determining the appropriateness for Alliant clients.

Achievements & Experience
John attended University of California, Merced and received a BA in Economics. He was hired with Alliant in February of 2023. His previous work experience is working as a Benefit Analyst with Acrisure of California/Brakke Schafnitz.

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Meet the Specialty Resource Team

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Doug Levit
Executive Vice President, Director Analytics
(
678) 867-6125
[email protected]
Georgia
Responsibilities
Doug Levit leads the National Employee Benefits Analytics practice for Alliant Insurance Services.

Doug’s primary responsibilities include both providing a range of actuarial services to his clients as well as management of Alliant’s national data warehouse used to provide detailed reporting including trends, cost drivers, and clinical adherence.

Achievements & Experience
Doug is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds a B.S. in Math and Economics and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries as well as a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Doug has been with Alliant since 2005.

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Amy Feldberg
Vice President, Underwriting Lead
(949) 660-5977
[email protected]
Irvine
Responsibilities
Amy works directly with clients to provide financial analysis in the form of underwriting, forecasting, plan modeling and Stop Loss negotiation and risk transfer analysis. She will support the service team in identifying cost drivers and opportunities, work with client’s finance team to understand trends and set appropriate budgets as well as lead the underwriting process for the renewal. If TPA and Network changes are being considered, Amy evaluates network discount differentials to help assess the impact of moving from one network to another on overall cost to the plan.

Achievements & Experience
Amy started her career in Human Resources/Benefits as a Technical Analyst. Her responsibilities also included working with consultants in marketing health care plans and preparing marketing presentations, analyzing renewal rates, recommending more cost-effective plans and assisting with claim issues.

Amy received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego and her Master’s in Business Administration from San Diego State University. Amy has been in the industry since 2008 and with Alliant since 2011.

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Andrea Alarcon, J.D.

Compliance Consultant
(
916) 643-2791
[email protected]
Irvine Office
Responsibilities
Andrea addresses client’s daily compliance questions, provides written updates and training on legislative and regulatory activity impacting employee benefit plans, and provides recommendations on a variety of health and welfare benefit plan design, administration, and related tax issues. Areas of expertise includes, Affordable Care Act (health care reform), ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Cafeteria Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Mental Health Parity, and Domestic Partner Benefit.

Achievements & Experience
Andrea is a CA licensed attorney with experience advising clients on their employee group health and welfare plans since 2015. She is a graduate of the University of California, UCLA School of Law and Stanford University.

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Debbie Rey
Assistant VP, Communications Consultant
(
949) 260-5065
[email protected]
Irvine Office
Responsibilities
As Communications Specialist, Debbie will work with <prospect name> in crafting and executing a strategy for all your communication campaigns.

Debbie began her career with Alliant as an Account Associate and as such became very familiar with the types of communications that make the most impact with employees/retirees as it relates to recruitment, new hire onboarding, open enrollment, and year-round communications. Debbie’s extensive knowledge of Alliant’s communication systems will ensure you have materials to match your company’s brand and culture.

Achievements & Experience
Debbie has been in the benefits industry since 2017 when she joined Alliant. She has her bachelor’s degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.

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Alliant Insurance Services
Grace Johnson
Graphics Communications Specialist
(
949) 527-9873
[email protected]
Irvine Office
Responsibilities
Grace effectively leads projects from concept to completion ensuring timely completion and meeting project deadlines within established constraints, such as time, cost and quality standards.

She creates high-end collateral and takes responsibility for designing, producing and managing the creation of presentations, brochures, advertisements, announcements, logos, newsletters, flyers, invitations, and digital media communications. She will participate and contribute to forward- thinking design ideas solutions during project duration.

A
chievements & Experience
Grace has been in the benefits industry since 2019 and was hired with Alliant in 2019. She has her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Vanguard University.

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Kerstin VanZanten
Vice President, Consultant, Voluntary Benefits
(
949) 527-9711
[email protected]
Irvine, CA
Responsibilities
As a strategic partner for the health and welfare consulting team, Kerstin will work with the Core Account team and Niagara Bottling to build a multi-year strategic plan to enhance your voluntary benefit offering. She will have joint responsibility with Nicole VanBruggen for strategy execution and overall account satisfaction. She has extensive experience implementing a broad range of voluntary plan benefit options and delivering dynamic communication and engagement strategies to help educate employees on their entire benefits portfolio.

Achievements & Experience
Kerstin has experience as a leader in the voluntary benefits industry since 2003. She has spent her career developing market-leading products, creating new distribution channels, and leveraging innovative technology systems to create a better experience for enrollment and administration.

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Kevin Collins
Executive Vice President, Consultant, ADL
(
312) 546-5637
[email protected]
Chicago
Responsibilities
Kevin is an Executive Vice President with Alliant and serves as one of the national practice leaders for the large employer Absence, Disability and Life insurance (ADL) and Voluntary Benefits specialty consulting practices. He works with a team of specialists and tenured consultants dedicated to this niche area and who are familiar with the complexity large employers experience in balancing effective time away from work benefits with effective workforce productivity solutions.

This extra level of program specialization creates the ability to leverage data analysis, integration, compliance and administrative solutions to provide fresh insight into the business value of these programs to large employers
Achievements & Experience
Kevin has been in the insurance and benefits industry since 1985. He started his career on the insurance carrier side for the first 21 years, focused on national account sales and strategy and then transitioned to consulting side of employee benefits – all focused on large employer ADL consulting and client relationship management. He has experience working with many large national clients such as Accenture, Common Spirit Health, Chipotle, Advocate Health, CVS Health and Centene, to name a few. Kevin lives in Chicago and has been with Alliant since 2018. Kevin has a BA in Business from Lake Forest College.

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Bill Jetter, CEBS
Vice President, Marketing and Strategy Development,
Alliant Medicare Solutions
(
402) 364-0600
[email protected]
Omaha
Responsibilities
Bill has over 30 years of experience in insurance which started with Mutual of Omaha on the Group Health Insurance division where he held positions from Group Representative to Regional Vice President and CEO of a Mutual of Omaha HMO plan. He made a transition to Medicare holding positions as an Executive Director of Special Needs Medicare Advantage Programs and a Regional Vice President with United Healthcare, CMO with Medico Insurance Company, CMO with Aetna Senior Supplement and President of Medicare Transitions Services, also with Aetna.

Achievements & Experience
Bill Joined Alliant in 2021 as VP of Alliant Medicare Solutions, developing the AMS program to provide Medicare services for Alliant customers.

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Niti Thai
Assistant VP, Health and Productivity Consultant
(
949) 660-8123
[email protected]
Irvine Office
Responsibilities
Niti is responsible for researching, developing and recommending strategies and initiatives that would best enhance clients’ health and productivity. She works closely with the service team in assisting their clients in the design, development and delivery of the most appropriate health and productivity initiatives and programs. She assists clients in identifying opportunities and then strategizing solutions for improved health and productivity within the workforce. She works to utilize Alliant’s current wellness resources, as well as help expand the tools and resources necessary to support the Alliant client. She keeps abreast of industry best practices, vendor technology and program communications.

Achievements & Experience
Niti has been working in the corporate wellness arena since 2014. She is experienced in a range of wellness programs as she has worked both for direct clients, vendors as well as brokers. Prior to joining Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., she worked at Johnson & Johnson, Northrop Grumman and other insurance brokerage firms in the orange county area.

Niti has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science from California State University, San Bernardino and a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania.

Currently she is pursuing her PhD in Public Health with a concentration on childhood obesity.

Exhibit 5

Absence, Disability and Life Practice Alliant Insurance Services Leave management doesn’t have to be a
maze.

It’s inevitable – employees need time away
from the workplace to recover from an
illness or injury, to welcome a newborn, for
bereavement, family circumstances, or even
jury duty. They’ll look to you for the straight-
forward guidance they need to confidently
take their leave. They shouldn’t have to
worry about the various laws and
regulations that can make time off policies
and procedures convoluted—and neither
should you.

W
ith a team comprised of consultants,
project managers, actuaries, underwriters,
and legal and compliance, we deliver the
benefit programs your workforce relies on
during every phase of life, while providing
you with the right vendors, streamlined
administration, and navigation through ever-
evolving local, state, and federal regulatory
environments.

W
e deliver practical and results-oriented
solutions directly to you and your people.

Working to ensure sustainable, organization-
wide improvements, our consulting group
focuses on:

Absence and Disability
Disability – Short-Term and Long-Term
Disability, statutory disability programs
Regulatory and legislated programs – FMLA,
ADAAA, NYPFML, WAPFL, and more.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Programs – vacation,
company leaves including maternity, medical,
sabbatical, bereavement, adoption, bonding,
hardship, and more.

Life Insurance
Active and/or retiree Basic and Optional Term
Life
Group Universal and Group Variable Universal
Life
Active and Retiree Life Insurance Funding
Accounts and Guaranteed Accounts
Retirement Funding Accounts
Flexible Funding Life
Section 79 Imputed Income and Rate Straddling
review
Dental and Vision
Network adequacy
Discounts
Captives
Effective use of captives to reinsure employee
benefits programs
Ceding commissions and percentages
Absence, Disability and
Life Practice
Better for your employees. Better for you.

Absence, Disability and Life Practice Alliant Insurance Services There are benefit solutions, and then
there’s performance.

Alliant’s ADL practice does more than
enhance what you’re offering employees.

Our ADL group optimizes delivery too.

A
DL Practice Levels and Services
Tailoring solutions for all size clients, in all
industries and jurisdictions, we provide
support in the following areas:
• M
odel requests for proposals,
information, and/or pricing
• Program design review
• Vendor service/process review
• Client/prospect conference calls
• Initial cost-modeling review*
• Leverage with vendors
• Client references**
• Benchmarking***
• Renewals*
• Implementation support
• Performance Guarantee negotiation and
monitoring
• Issue resolution
• Periodic financial reporting and analysis
• Process and clinical audits
O
ur team of over 40 dedicated
professionals, unmatched in their depth of
knowledge and specialization in the
Absence, Disability, and Life landscape,
provide you an undeniable advantage in
support and solutions to protect your
employees from the challenges they may
face outside of the workplace.
* 5,000+ employees+
*
* 10,000+ employees+
***Non-customized for smaller clients
W
e offer general support for clients with fewer than
1,500 lives. For clients with over 5,000 employees,
products and services are fully customized with a
dedicated and robust team of experts. For other clients, Alliant Leave Advantage provides a subscription-based
solution with customizable options.

CA License No. 0C36861
© 2022 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Exhibit 6

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Exhibit 7

Strategic business needs
and people are your focus.

HR technology is ours.

Between HR, benefits and payroll solutions,
most employers support from two to six
systems. Systems that don’t fit a company’s
needs or struggle to integrate with each other
become a source of frustration for both the
teams that own them and the employees
that must use them. Easy to use and correctly
configured technology is key to ensuring the
HR ecosystem works seamlessly. Effective
technology solutions allow HR teams to focus
on an organization’s strategic objectives, and
Alliant’s Employer Technology Consulting team
can help get you there.

The Alliant HR Tech Advantage
⁍ HR T echnology Consultants
with commanding knowledge of human
resources, its complexities, and supporting
technology.
⁍ T enure and Bench Strength
involving subject matter experts who average
20+ years’ experience working with HR
technology.
⁍ Familiar but Agnostic
our consultants are well-versed in a wide
variety of HR technologies, but solely aligned
to your interests as an employer.
⁍ Comprehensive End-to-End Solution
that guides you in the selection,
implementation, refinement, and
management of software systems and
streamlined processes
Employer
Technology
Consulting
Employee Benefits
continued →

CA License No. 0C36861
© 2021 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Employer T echnology Consulting Employee Benefits
Areas of Expertise
HCM and Benefit T echnology
Consulting Services
You’ll gain the benefit of our expansive knowledge
in HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management,
and all other aspects of HR solutions and Human
Capital Management (HCM) technology.

Advisory Services
Innovative organizational models, processes, and
technologies drive lasting value by helping you
deliver effective, efficient solutions across your
organization.
⁍ Diagnostic Review
A completely vendor-neutral review of
your company’s HR contracts, systems,
and processes.
⁍ Vendor Selection Services
A compelling business case, a head-start on
your requirements definition, and comparisons of
vendors and products that meet your needs.
⁍ Optimization Services
Optimize existing solutions by assessing
enterprise needs and priorities and identifying
and closing process and technology gaps.

Additional Services
⁍ Billing Reconciliation
Helps you automate processes and identify
and correct potentially costly errors.
⁍ Compliance and Audit Support
Satisfy compliance rules. and improve data
quality, integration, reporting, and analytics.
⁍ Data Exchange
Alliant Employer Tech Consulting helps your
systems work collaboratively to send and
receive carrier feeds, third-party files,
and more.
⁍ Staff􀀁 Augmentation
When
you need experienced staff, integration
assistance, or project management of any HR-
related project, Alliant is available to help.
[211451]
About Alliant Insurance Services
Alliant Insurance Services is one of the
nation’s leading and fastest growing
distributors of diversified insurance products
and services. In the face of increasing
complexity, our approach is simple: bring
on the best people and invest more deeply
in the industries and clients we serve. We
operate through a network of specialized
national platforms and regional offices to
offer a comprehensive portfolio of services
to our clients. Our goal is to ensure that
they get the most innovative products—and
innovative thinking—in the industry.
alliant.com

Exhibit 8

Retirement
Plan and
Financial
Services

CUSTOMIZED PLANS BACKED

BY SPECIALISTS IN FIDUCIARY

RISK PROTECTION

• Be compliant with regulations
• Ensure all relevant plan
documentation is correct
• Have strong advocacy with
service providers
Vendor Review, Search
and Placement
Our familiarity with the market ensures
that your organization is provided
transparent plan comparisons without
the gimmicks. You can also expect:
• Annual needs analysis, fee and
service reviews
• Benchmarking, plan design and
due diligence
• Benchmarking review, negotiation,
and conversion management
Retirement plans that are uniquely designed for
your company, flat rates based on an upfront scope
and advisors who are genuine partners. That’s the
Alliant Retirement Consulting advantage.

Your fiduciary liability
protection is paramount.

Retirement Plans Built
From Scratch
With Alliant Retirement Consulting (ARC),
your plan strategy, design and implementation
are created based on your organization’s
specific needs. Your consulting team is
inherently proactive, and the fee structure
is refreshingly inclusive.

Plan Design
Your ARC team understands the intricacies
of plan design, investments, compliance and
the fiduciary risk inherent with an employer-
sponsored retirement plan. This differentiating
combination of skill sets helps you:
• Optimize your plan design to meet strategic
goals and objectives

Employee Education and
Engagement Services
Operating with the awareness that no
two employee populations are alike, we
devise an education strategy that seeks
to provide a measurable ROI on the items
that are important to your organization.

You can expect:
• Customizable education campaigns that meet
your unique population where they are at
• Education based on language and
demographics
• Financial wellness discussed in a way
that complements the rest of your
benefits package
Fiduciary Services
Think of your ARC team members as a day-to-
day extension of your HR and risk department.

They will assist you with:
• Investment policy statement (IPS) creation,
review and monitoring in accordance with
the IPS
• Annual fiduciary training that is recorded,
customized and presented to committee
members and fiduciaries
• Turn-key review meetings that include
meeting preparation, content creation,
meeting minutes, and eBooks for filing
• Review of your plan design and operations
to identify areas for improvement and
create efficiencies in plan management
Investment Selection and Review
ARC can be your co-fiduciary through the 3(21)
or 3(38) co-fiduciary status. Whichever status
you choose, your ARC team will benchmark,
monitor and maintain an investment watch
list for you.

Human Resources and Finance
Team Support
The high-touch service levels you receive
from our team also include:
• Coordination of services with all providers
• Creating appropriate connections between
the service provider, employees, and HR
and Finance teams
• ERISA consulting and audit support
• Assistance on all mergers and
acquisition activity
• Assistance with retirement plan payroll
integration solutions for problems when
they arise
About Alliant
Retirement Consulting
With more than 600 retirement plans
and $12 billion under advisement, Alliant
Retirement Consulting serves a broad
range of clients—from start-ups to Fortune
500 companies. Listed as a top-rated team
according to FT 401 (Financial Times) and
Plan Sponsor publications, with Alliant
Retirement Consulting you gain highly
customized retirement plan guidance and
an experience that reflects the Alliant
difference.

Established in 2002, Alliant Retirement
Consulting is wholly owned by and in
strategic partnership with Alliant Insurance
Services, one of the fastest growing insurance
brokerages in the industry. Our clients get the
national strength they need backed by the
local expertise that matters.

More information is available at
AlliantRetirementConsulting.com.

Exhibit 9

Acquisitions Communications Alliant Insurance Services
When they’ve got questions, we’ve got
answers
Benefits are one of the best perks you can
offer your workforce, but with the
complexity of employee benefits comes a
lack of confidence in navigating them. Your
employees face many questions, but do
they have a way to get the answers they
need?
With Alliant Benefit Advocates, they do.

Outsource to the experts
Our Advocates are ready to help educate
your people on the ins and outs of their
plans, answering the hard questions so that
your employees understand and get the
most from all their benefit plans.

An integrated experience with optimized
expe
rtise
We work diligently to ensure we feel like an
extension of your HR team. Alliant’s
Advocates are highly trained professionals
with extensive benefits and insurance
experience. We know the details of your
plans and maintain relationships with your
carriers, so we resolve your employees’
issues quickly and efficiently and ensure
they remain productive, focused, and
vested.

Single point of contact, multilingual
response
Alliant Advocates are available via email or
phone. We work with an interpretation
service that support 125 different languages,
providing the following assistance to your
employees:
• Benefit-related questions
*
• Claims quest
ions
• Prescription issues
• Enrollment and eligibility information
• FSA questions
• COBRA-relat
ed issues
• Medicare questions
*Benefit advocates cannot answer questions on
W
orkers’ Compensation claims or Medicaid.

Our Advocat
es work in a system that is fully
compliant and actively monitored to ensure
information is secure and confidential. In
addition, our online platform gives us the
ability to track and identify trends across
your organization, including claims problems
with specific carriers, higher volume issues,
and utilization reporting and benchmarking.

We’re not your call center—we’re your
benefits resource
We help to empower your people by being
a true partner, connecting them to the
information they need, when they need it.

Alliant Benefit Advocates
Driving engagement when it matters most
CA License No. 0C36861
© 2022 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Exhibit
10

Alliant Medicare Solutions Premier Alliant Insurance Services Every organization faces aging
workforce challenges
Whether your employees are approaching
the milestone of Medicare eligibility,
managing their healthcare needs, or making
a career change that impacts their access to
benefits, each event can be overwhelming,
difficult, and confusing for individuals and
their families.

Why? Because organizations aren't talking
about aging workf
orce topics.

Lack of engagement is leaving a void in
workforce planning. Aging workforce
transitions feel like an abnormal disruption,
but in fact are a predictable and integral part
of life.

Employees who are anxious about a
personal situation are less engaged and apt
to be less satisfied at work. Helping workers
through critical healthcare decision points is
a win-win for both employees and HR.

Help employees plan for the next stage
AMS Premier offers concierge education
and enrollment services to address
individual needs and proactively assist in
lowering your healthcare spend.

More than a call center, our experienced
concierge specialists are dedicated
partners, providing tools and expert
guidance to your employees, their spouses,
and families. With the right information, they
can make more informed healthcare
decisions, while often saving thousands of
dollars on costs for premiums, services, and
prescription drugs.

No two employee populations are alike­
neither are our strategies
AMS Premier gives your employees and
their family members “white glove” support
to make better informed healthcare and
retirement related decisions:
• Dedicated advisor and telephone/onlin
e
enrollment support fo
r pre-65 and post-
65 employees and retirees.
• Comparison
and coordination of
Medicare benefits, Social Security
planning, reti
rement readiness,
enrollment, and disability
support.
• Proactive out
reach to employees to
educate, prevent improper enrollments,
and coo
rdinate benefits
• Comprehensive off-boarding and
benefit conti
nuity support, including
sourcing CO
BRA alternatives as needed
• On-demand education, webinars,
counseling, and plan admin support
• Caregiver as
sistance program to support
loved ones
with necessary resources.

HR can breathe easy
AMS Premier alleviates many concerns for
your HR team. Redirecting questions about
Medicare, Social Security, COBRA
alternatives, and retirement to experts
reduces liability for you.

Alliant Medicare Solutions—Premier
Compliant, compassion-based, white glove solution for your aging workforce challenges

Alliant Medicare Solutions Premier Alliant Insurance Services Your dedicated AMS Premier account
manager works diligently to uncover
potential risks in current processes.

Your company will feel supported because
we offer:
• ERISA/DOL/CMS/IRS co
mpliant
solutions and benefit
design
consultation to reduce liability
• Proven ROI, based
on real employer and
employee
cost savings through avoided
cost
• In depth au
diting services available at
additional co
st to help recover Medicare
Secondary Payor
dollars, HDHP HSA
compliance, and
overall compliance
process auditing
• Assistance with goals, wit
program
rollout, and customized communication
strategies
Alliant Medicare Solutions Premier is
a premium benefit that is proven to reduce
healthcare spend and minimize
organizational risk.

It’s the ERISA compliant, compassion-
based, white-glove solution your
organization needs to address your aging
workforce challenges.

Premier Services
Employer Support
Proven Healthcare Cost Reduction
Dedicated Account Managers
ERISA Compliant Active Employee Solution
Employer Resource for Medicare
Managed Service Rollout Plan
Custom Communications & Marketing Plan
ESRD & High-Risk Employee Support
Customizable Outreach Campaigns
Utilization Reports
Support for Virtual Benefit Fairs
Monthly Client Touchpoints
COBRA Policy & Procedure Review
Retiree Group Platform
Medicare Acknowledgement Forms
Employee & Family Member Support
Dedicated Advisors
Personalized and Unbiased Consultation
Online / Telephone Appointment Scheduling
Medicare Coordination of Benefits
Medicare Education Resources
Medicare Enrollment & Support
Public Facing Website
Active Employee Planning & Outreach
Custom Educational Sessions - Live & Recorded
Comprehensive Members Education Catalog
Annual Pathway Educational Series
Mobile Support - IOS
Caregiver Assistance Program
COBRA Mitigation & Pre-65 Support
Continuity of Benefits Support
Social Security Timing & Coordination
Early Retirement Support
Retiree Concierge
Retiree Group Platform
Retiree Group Medical Plans
Retiree Prescription Drug Coverage
Legacy Planning
FASB & GASB Reduction Strategies
CA License No. 0C36861
© 2023 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Exhibit
11

Acquisitions Communications Alliant Insurance Services
Knowing the rules is only half the battle
Understanding how those rules affect your
employees, benefit plans, and business
operations is what makes a world of
difference. Alliant’s team of experienced on-
staff attorneys get to know you and your
organization to understand your unique
challenges.

We deliver proactive benefits compliance
oversight including:
• Timely compliance alerts and update
s
provide
an analysis of any new guidance
and clea
r employer action items.
• A week
ly compliance newsletter
reviews
what’s happening in the world
of
benefits compliance an d includes
answers to
common questions,
reminders of
upcoming deadlines, an d
more.
• Quarte
rly webinars with HRCI and
SHRM credits* address t
opics of
interest, ne
w and changing laws, and
areas where employers
need to stay
informed.
• A monthly Complia
nt with Alliant
podcast focuses on hot compliance
topics in an
approachable,
conversational way.

More than 50 Alliant Insi
ghts, single
subject whitepapers , provide a detailed
analysis of complicated subjects where
depth of knowledge is critical to
compliance.
• Charts and tools walk you through
complex co
mpliance concerns and help
you a
chieve clear results.

Because
there are no extra costs (or billing)
for our core services, you get the tailored
support you need to reduce your risk while
saving on the expense of outside counsel.

Ask your Alliant representative what our
Compliance Department can do for you.
* Professional development credits for HR Certification Institute, SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® available
Compliance
Practical, Responsive Benefits
CA License No. 0C36861
© 2022 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Exhibit
12

CA License No. 0C36861 © 2023 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Alliant Insurance Services
28 Sample Renewal Calendar: 1/1 Renewal
Partnership & Goal Setting
 Year End Review (post OE)
 Stewardship Report
 Annual Planning
 IBNR Reporting
Strategy & Pre-Renewal
 Strategy
 Financial Analysis Review
 Vendor Utilization Reviews
 Benchmarking
 Renewal Planning
Renewal
 Analysis, Procurement &
Negotiation
 Renewal & marketing results
 Recommendations
 Projections
 New Carrier Implementations
 Communications Strategy
 YTD Reporting
Annual Enrollment
 Open Enrollment
 Employee
Communications
 Plan Changes
 Financial Update
January to March
April to June
July to September
October to December
Ongoing
 Weekly Service Calls
 Claim Reporting
 Ad-hoc requests
 Compliance
 Vendor management

Exhibit
13

Alliant CampaignBuilder™ Alliant Insurance Services
High-performance cultures don’t just
happen—they’re built
Benefits are
a huge investment—and a
smart business strategy to attract and retain
the best employees. But employees can’t
appreciate what they don’t see. Investing in
employee benefit communications shows
your employees that you care about what
matters most: their health, family, finances,
and future.

Studies show that employees who feel
valued are more loyal, satisfied, and
productive. And employees who are more
informed about their benefits have the tools
and resources they need to make better
choices.

Through meaningful, customizable, and
curated communications, Alliant helps you
engage your employees year-round,
leading to smarter healthcare decisions
and better benefits experiences.

Your bene
fits campaign, made easy
Open En
rollment is Covered!
Enrollment and compliance requirements
are turnkey with our attractive templates,
relieving your budget and internal resources
from having to build core benefits materials.

CampaignBuilder includes a full
complement of digitally-enabled open
enrollment resources, including
announcements, benefit guides,
presentations, compliance notices, and
more.

A Holistic Approach
Supplement open enrollment materials with
our educational resources, including
explainer guides, videos, and articles
tackling topics such as healthcare basics
and terminology, HDHP-HSA, FSA,
prescription drugs, and more into easily
digestible concepts.

Support a Culture of Wellness
CampaignBuilder also includes a robust
well-being library focusing on physical
health, mental health, financial security, and
common chronic health conditions. With the
same customizable, turnkey approach as
our benefit materials.

All at no additional cost.

Alliant CampaignBuilder™
Making year-round employee
communications a breeze

Alliant CampaignBuilder™ Alliant Insurance Services
Far from a one-size-fits-all
communication plan
CampaignBuilder’s flexible and modular
design enables you to layer enhancements
on top of core CampaignBuilder materials.

Whether you want to add on decision
support tools, tailor-made videos, language
translation, or custom design, your Alliant
team can facilitate services through our
trusted vendor partners.

A successful benefits strategy starts with a
strong foundation
We’re more than communications
templates. We ensure your employees feel
supported through life’s biggest decisions
by providing powerful communication
features, minus the headache. Alliant’s
CampaignBuilder is the cornerstone of
your benefits strategy that grows with you,
helping you deliver a modern benefits
experience that empowers your people at
every stage of life and health.

Sample CampaignBuilder Materials
Open Enrollment
• Open Enrollment Kickoff Video
• Open Enrollment Announcement
• Benefits Summary Guide
• M
edical Plan Comparison
• Open Enrollment Prese
ntation
• Annual Compliance Notices
Educational
• Videos and art icles
• Newbie Guide to Employer Medical
Coverage
• Easy
Guide to Understanding Your

HDHP/HSA
• Parents-to
-Be Benefits Guide
Health Campaigns
• Your Guide to Preventive Care
• 5 Pillars of Wellness
• Back Pain
• Cancer
• Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Hyperten
sion
• Mental Health
CA License No. 0C36861
© 2022 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

 Email Campaigns
 Compliance/ legislation
 HDHP/HSA/HRA Campaign
 Newbie Guide to Employer
Medical Coverage
 Prescription Drug Education
 Benefits articles and
Newsletters
 Preventive Care Guide
 Videos
 Pregnancy Guide
 Benefits-at-a-glance
 Medical Plan comparison
 Website
 Mobile App
 Virtual Health Fair
 Mental Health Toolkit
 Email Campaigns

© 2024 2023Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

CA License No. 0C36861

EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION CALENDAR 2024

Communication Date Communication Date Communication Date All About Wellness [Personal Health] Full Month Jan I’m so Stressed Out [Stress Mgmt.] Full Month May Controlling Cholesterol [Nutrition] Full Month Sept Start Off on the Right Foot [Fitness] Jan 17 Never Smoke Again [Personal Health] May 19 Breast Health [Prevention] Full Month Oct My Mental Health – Do I need Help? [Safety] Full Month Feb Brain Health [Prevention] Full Month June Walking for Better Health [Fitness] Oct 23 The Big 6 Heart Breakers [Prevention] Feb 21 Men’s Health [Prevention] June 12-16 Prediabetes [Prevention] Full Month Nov Nutrition Basics [Nutrition] Feb 25 General Safety [Stress Mgmt.] June 20 Caregiving [Stress Mgmt.] Nov 12-18 Healthy Smile [Prevention] Full Month March Healthy Social Media Habits [Personal Health] Month of July Live Stronger [Nutrition] Dec 3-9 Tricks for Better Eating [Nutrition] March 20 Understanding Allergies [Personal Health] July 10 Safety at Home [Safety] Full Month Dec Strategies for Self-Motivation [Stress Mgmt.] April 2-8 Why Stay Physically Active [Fitness] July 16-22 Seeing 20-20-20 [Personal Health] Full Month April Flu Shots [Personal Health] Full Month Aug  Fitness  Safety Maximize Your Exercise [Fitness] April 21 Saving Health Care Dollars [Personal Health] Aug 17  Nutrition  Stress Management Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace [DEI] April 24 Grief Awareness [Personal Health] Aug 28  Personal Health Mind Body Connection [Stress Mgmt.] May 1 Making Happiness Last [Prevention] Sept 3-9  Prevention

JANUARY  FEBRUARY  MARCH  APRIL  MAY  JUNE 

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Exhibit 14

• 20+ industries
• 3,800+ organizations
• All geographic regions
• Employers above 50 employees
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Exhibit
15

Let well-being begin
Implementing solutions to assist your employees and their families with their overall wellbeing can soak up a great deal of internal resources, including your organization’s budget. With Alliant’s turnkey well-being solution, Brio Health™, you’ll get more out of your investment and have more time to focus on the bigger picture.

Brio Health is a single destination for employees and dependents to easily access your entire suite of well-being challenges, educational resources, wearable device integration, and more.

Accessible through a secure web portal and mobile-friendly app, your workforce will have a habit-forming, personalized experience that meets them where they are in their health journey.

Empowering small, achievable changes is huge
Promoting healthy behavior across your organization
shouldn’t feel forced. With Brio Health, your people
will have the opportunity to control, understand, and
implement healthy routines at their pace.

Features of Brio Health
™ include:
• Web portal and mobile app access
• Resources that enable employees to better
understand their own health
• Motivating challenges that eve
ryone can
participat
e in, regardless of where they are in
their jou
rney
• Data importing from wearable health tracking
devices that connect directly
to employees’
Brio Health profiles
• Preventive
care tracking
• Employees’ spouses can join for free!
See what healthy feels like
When you meet people where
they are in their well-being
journey, the value on your
investment is more than counting
dollars. It can lead to stronger
engagement and employee
satisfaction, increased
productivity, and happier and
healthier employees.

Brio Health supports your
employees as individuals by
creating a personalized space to
transform themselves, and in
turn, the health of your
organization.

Alliant Brio Health™
Better outcomes. Better health.

CA License No. 0C36861
© 2022 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Health and Productivity
Consulting
Employee Benefits
It’s time to activate change

incentives for completing a walking or
nutrition challenge, and taking health-
related assessments. While a few individuals
may improve their health by participating in
these standard offerings, are these activities
sustainable for your people, their health, and
the health of your business?
The most successful organizations
understand that employee well-being
No more cookie-
cutter strategies
When your people are unhealthy, acute
care and chronic conditions can have a
catastrophic impact on your budget. The
status quo solution has been a “wellness
program” with a yearly biometric screening,

programs are a building block of high-
performing workforces, and cookie-cutter
initiatives just don’t work anymore.

With the help of our Health and Productivity
Consulting team, your organization can
more effectively shift health outcomes
and reduce expenses while giving your
employees the tools and resources they
need to support their journey to better
health today, tomorrow, and for life.

By pairing qualifiable population data with
the right evidence-based solutions, the
Alliant team delivers an empowering and
engaging well-being program customized
to your population’s unique health profile
and needs. We leverage our analytics,
clinical management, well-being, and
productivity expertise to consult on
the innovative ways you can back your
employees and their families.
| 3
Collaboration is in our DNA
Implementing a strategic, data-driven
well-being initiative should be an
investment that drives value, not just
another expense with no return.

We work with your benefits team, HR, DEIB,
finance, and risk management departments
to ensure your operational goals remain
a priority, while delivering exceptional
resources that inspire your employees to
take action in managing their own health.

Our consulting team orchestrates sought
after and proven partners in areas such
as mental health, chronic condition
management, nutrition, and physical activity,
enabling unique and scalable solutions.

Move your organization
forward, the data-driven way
Wellness is a constantly evolving term,
and our Health and Productivity experts
are always watching for trends within the
industry, and within your own employee
population. By analyzing and infusing
clinical informatics and population health
insights, we can predict with unprecedented
accuracy who has a need and will use
services provided to them, allowing us
to be nimble and agile when developing
programs and evidence-based strategies.

Strike a new workplace
equilibrium
Making a healthy choice begins with
education, but requires a full spectrum of
support, and not just for your employees.

Alliant Health and Productivity Consulting
aligns your cost-saving goals with life-
improving outcomes that support and
engage your people so they can live well.

Exhibit
16

C-Suite Commitment CDIO Lilian Vanvieldt
Alliant Insurance Foundation Charitable nonprofit to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented individuals Philanthropy Committee and leaders in each office
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) across all demographics “Brackets for a Cause” raising funds to fight cancer
Annual World Food Derby Cash, food donations, and
volunteerism to avert world hunger
Intranet Philanthropy Blog actively promoting specific
volunteerism ideas, events, and causes
Matching Contributions program
VTO Volunteer Time Off program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

$1.9M
2022 Total Donations
Philanthropy at Alliant Cancer World Hunger
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1 June 20, 2024
Alliant Redlines and Exceptions Summary
City of National City
RFP for Employee Benefit Brokerage Consulting Services
Document: Standard Agreement
Section Redline/Exception
Section 15
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. T he CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. Similarly, CITY shall use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent disclosure or use of CONSULTANT’s confidential or proprietary information, except s authorized in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 15, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the Consultant receiving party, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the Consultant receiving party, without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the Consultant receiving party, by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.

The CON
SULTANT shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions, or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm, or corporation.

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equest to add this language: No twithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if a party is required to disclose confidential information of the other party by a valid order of a court or governmental agency with proper jurisdiction or otherwise by law or regulation, the receiving party shall, if allowed by law, give the other party sufficient advance notice so that the such party may seek a protective order or emp loy other lawful means to avoid or limit disclosure.

CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of Alliant Insurance Services

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ection 19, A
INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, the following insurance policies:

A. If checked, Professional Liability Insurance
(errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, claim.

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ection 19, C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of either $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, or
$1,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 aggregate with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy, covering all bodi
ly injury and property damage arising out of its operations, work, or performance under this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit must apply solely to this “project” or “location”. The “project” or “location” should be noted with specificity on an endorsement that shall be incorporated into the policy.

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ection 19, E. The aforesaid p olicies EXCEPT FOR Professional Liability and Workers’ Compensation shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY’s Risk Manager, at the address listed in subsection G below, of cancellation or material change.

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ection 19, H Insurance sha ll be written with only insurers authorized to conduct business in California that hold a current policy holder’s alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A:VII according to the current Best’s Key Rating Guide, or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by non- admitted “surplus lines” carriers, they must be included on the most recent List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (“LASLI”) and otherwise meet rating requirements.

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If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage or higher limits (or both) than the minimum limits shown above, the CITY shall be entitled to the broader coverage or higher limits (or both) maintained by the CONSULTANT.

Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.

AGENDA REPORT

Department: Planning
Prepared by: Martin Reeder, AICP – Asst. Director of Community Development Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Approved by: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for Alcohol Sales at Etching Expressions Located at 900 Civic Center Drive.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends Approval of the CUP for an ABC Type 21 Alcohol License and Associated CDP, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in Planning Commission Resolution 2024-10. The Sale of Alcohol would be Non-Retail in Nature and Associated with Custom Gift Products. No General Public Access would Occur and Hours Reflect Standard Weekday Business Hours.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

The Planning Commission on August 5, 2024, recommended approval of the CUP and CDP by unanimous vote.

EXPLANATION:

The applicant currently operates a mail order gift business specializing in custom etching of bottles of alcohol. The business has historically purchased the alcohol on a retail basis, but wishes to change to buying alcohol on a wholesale basis for cost -savings purposes. No external advertising or display is proposed. Business hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This will require a Type 21 alcohol license (off -sale general) from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). No retail sales are proposed for the general public and alcohol will only be sold to customers ordering etching services.

The business location is within the Coastal Zone. Under normal (non -discretionary permit) circumstances, no CDP would be required. However, the need for a discretionary approval in this case (CUP) also triggers a CDP. The only difference with this application would be the need for an additional finding related to consistency with the Local Coastal Plan, which is included with the Planning Commission Resolution.

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 5, 2024, and voted to recommend approval of the request based on the attached findings and recommended Conditions of Approval. The attached Planning Commission staff report describes the proposal in detail.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

An application fee of $3,700 was paid with the submittal of the subject CUP. Fees are anticipated to cover the cost of staff review time and processing of the permit.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Balanced Budget and Economic Development

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

The Agenda Report was posted within 72 hours of the meeting date and time in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments Exhibit B – 8/5/24 Planning Commission PowerPoint slides

Item no. 5
August 5, 2024

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950

PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Title:

PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR OFF-SALE
BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (ABC TYPE 21)
FOR AN EXISTING GIFT BUSINESS LOCATED AT 900
CIVIC CENTER DRIVE IN THE COASTAL ZONE.

Case File No.: 2024-04 CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Nos.: 559-010-09
Staff report by: Martin Reeder, Asst. Director of Community Development Applicant: Rawlings Consulting
Zoning designation: Medium Manufac turing – Coastal Zone (MM-CZ) Adjacent use and zoning:

North: Naval Base San Diego across Civic Center Drive / Military (M) East: Railroad right-of-way with Industrial uses beyond / MM-CZ South: Railroad right-of-way with Industrial uses beyond / MM-CZ West: Naval Base San Diego across Tidelands Avenue / Military (M) Environmental review: This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review: CCR15378; PRC 21065.

Staff recommendation:

Approve

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the CUP for an ABC Type 21 alcohol l i c e n s e , subject to the recommended condi tions in the attached resolutio n. The sale of alcohol would be non-retail in nature and associated with custom gift products. No general public access would occur and hours reflect standard we ekday business hours.

Executive Summary
The applicant currently operates a mail order gift business specializing in custom etching of bottles of alcohol. The business has historically purchased the alcohol on a retail basis, but wishes to change to buying alcohol on a wholesale basis for cost-savings purposes. No external advertising or display is proposed. Business hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This will require a Type 21 alcohol license (off-sale general) from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). No retail sales are proposed for the general public and alcohol will only be sold to custome rs ordering etching services.

Site Characteristics
The business (Etching Expressions) has been at this location since March of 2023 and also has a robust online pr esence. The business is located within a large industrial building near the south east corner of Civic Center D rive and Tidelands Avenue. This area is zoned Medium Manufacturing, which is withi n the City’s Coastal Zone (typically the area west of Interstate 5). The area is mostly industrial in nature with other industrial uses to the south and east, and marine/U.S. Navy uses located north and west of the location. The property is within census tract 219, which includes the entire west side of the City west of National City Boulevard.

The lot is shown on the current zoning map as being in the Medium Industrial (IM) zone, and also within the Coastal Zone (CZ). The most recent co mprehensive Land Use Code Update (2011) is not active in the Coastal Zone. This is due to the fact that the necessary changes in the City’s Local Coastal Plan have not been completed. Therefore, the Cit y’s previous zoning would gen erally apply. In this case the zone would have been MM-CZ (Medium Manufacturing – Coastal Zone) – essentially the same zone.

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Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

Proposed Use
Etching Expressions business operations include the processing of online orders for etching services, which includes bottles of wine, bottles o f distilled spirits, and other gift items. Alcohol was pre viously purchased by the compa ny on a retail basis, processed (etched), and then shipped out. This use did not require a CUP, as it was a processing and shipping-related business. The only change in operations is to purchase alcohol on a wholesale basis, which t riggers additional ABC requirements.

Generally-speaking, the resale of wholesal e-bought products requires a Type 21 (off-sale general) license from ABC, as sales would be consider ed retail at that point. However, no retail sales would occur at this location. B usiness operations would remain the same. The change from retail to wholesale purchasing of alcohol is only for cost-savings purpose s. While no in-person alcohol s ales would take place at this location, ABC has a requirement of Type 21 licens es to provide a display area for products offered. To satisfy this requirement, t h e a p p l i c a n t i s providing an area of approximately 100 square feet on the secon d floor of the building. As no external advert ising is proposed, the building will appear as any other industrial/office building to the passerby.

Analysis
Section 18.30.050 of the Land Use Code allows for off-site alco hol sales with an approved Conditional Use Permit ( CUP). Additional requirements for alcohol CUPs include expanded notification, a community meeting, and di stance requirements. City Council Policy 707 also regulates alcohol sales in the city.

Hours of Operation for Alcohol Sales
While no direct alcohol sales wo uld occur on site, the building would typically be accessible to the public during normal business hours, which ar e Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conditions of approval for a lcohol sales reflect these business hours, although no direct sales are occurring.

Mailing – All property owners and occupants within a distance o f 660 feet are required to be notified of a public hearing for alcohol-related CUP applications.

Notice of this public hearing was sent to 72 occupants and owners.

Community Meeting – Pursuant to Section 18.30.050 (C) of the Na tional City Zoning Code, a community meeting was held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 2

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meeting information is attached (Attachm ent 7). The applicant states there were no attendees present.

Alcohol Sales Concentration/Location
According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Co ntrol (ABC), there are currently nine off-site licenses in census tract 219, where a maximum of one is recommended. While the tract is thus considered over-con centrated, it should be noted that two of the outlets are in the City of Chul a Vista and the proposed license will not function as a traditional retail outl et, therefore not contributing to the over-concentration of off-sale outlets.

Police Department (PD)
The ABC Risk Assessment provided by PD allocated a total of 7 p oints, which places it in the Low Risk category (Low Risk is considered 12 points or less). The reason for the low score is due to the non-traditional and non- retail nature of the business. The risk assessment is included as Attachment 6.

Institute for Public Strategies (IPS)
Comments from IPS reflect the non- traditional nature of the bus iness and no issues, concerns, or comments were noted related to the proposal.

Coastal Zone
As previously noted, the business location is within the Coasta l Zone. Under normal (non-discretionary permit) c ircumstances, no Coastal Dev elopment Permit (CDP) would be required. However, the need for a discret ionary approval in this case (CUP) also triggers a CDP. The only difference wit h this application would be the need for an additional finding related to consiste ncy with the Local Coastal Plan, which is included with the attached Resolution (Attachment 1).

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
This CUP proposal is not a pro ject under CEQA under California Code Regulations (CCR) 15378 and is ther efore not subject to environmental review.

The reason for this determination is that, per CCR 15378, a “ Project" means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in eith er a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Given that the only change between previous and proposed conditions is how bottles of alcohol already processed at this location are purchased, there would be no such physical change.

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Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

Summary
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and Land Use Code, as the use has and continues to function as an industrial use in a bui lding designed for such use in a predominantly indus trial area. No change in use o ver what exists currently is proposed, therefore no impacts to the site or the surrounding area are likely.

Because no traditional retail sa les would occur on site, no nui sance impacts are expected. This is supported by the specialized and custom nature of the products being sold and because said produc ts are exclusively offered th rough an online ordering and shipping process. While there is conceivably the option for in- person sales due to the nature of the ABC license, conditions have been included to limit the sales to custom products only.

While the census tract is considered over-concentrated with reg ard to off-sale alcohol licenses, the non-retail nature of the business assuages such concerns.

This is further supported by the low risk assessed by the Polic e Department and no concerns being noted by IPS.

Options

1. Approve 2024-04 CUP, CDP subj ect to the conditions included in the Resolution, or other conditions, and based on the findings incl uded in the Resolution, or other findings to be determined by the Planning Commission; or,

2. Deny 2024-04 CUP, CDP based on the attached findings, or findings to be determined by the Planning Commission; or,

3. Continue the item to a speci fic date in order to obtain additional information.

Attachments

1. Draft Resolutions

2. Overhead

3. Applicant's Plans (Exhibit A , Case File No. 2024-04 CUP, CDP , dated 3/20/2024)

4. Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 72 property owners & occupant s)

5. Census Tract & Police Beat Maps

6. Police Department Comments

7. Community Mee ting Information
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPROVING A

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OFF-SALE
BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (ABC TYPE 21)

FOR AN EXISTING GIFT BUSINESS LOCATED AT
900 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
IN THE COASTAL ZONE.

CASE FILE NO. 2024-04 CUP
APN: 559-010-09

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City c onsidered a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for off-s ale beer, wine, and distilled spirits (ABC type 21) for an existing gift business located at 900 Civic Center Drive in the Coastal Zone at a duly advertised public hearing h eld on August 5, 2024, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and,

WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 2024-04 CUP maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and,

WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable proce dures required by State law and City law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of National City, California, t hat the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing held on August 5, 2024, support the following findings:

1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and s hape, because there will be no physical or operational change in the existing business a s a result of this approval that would expand the current use beyond its current capacity.

2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and quality of traffic generated by the proposed use, because there will be no physical or operational change in the existing business as a result of this approval that would impact adjacent streets,

3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon a djacent or abutting properties, because the project is a use consistent with the Medium Manufacturing 5

(MM) zone description in the General Plan and will be subject t o conditions of approval that ensure safe operation of the business.

4. That the proposed use is deem ed essential and desirable to the public convenience or welfare, because changes resulting from approval of this req uest will the business to achieve cost-savings that will be passed to the consumer.

5. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit is consiste nt with and implements the Certified Local C oastal Program, because the pro ject is located within an area generally exempt fr om a Coastal Development Perm it; involves a service use, which is conditionally allowed in the MM-CZ zone; and will not prohibit coastal access or obstruct views.

6. That the proposed project has been reviewed in compliance wi th the California Environmental Quality Act and, due to the minor nature of the p roposal, is not considered a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.

7. Based on findings 1 through 6 above, public convenience and necessity will be served by a proposed use of the property for the off-site sales of alcoholic beverages in accordance with applicable law and the recommended conditions. The use, as proposed and conditioned, will operate in harmony with surrounding uses, will not cause a nuisance due to the non-retail nature of the business.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for a Conditional U se Permit is approved subject to the following conditions:

General

1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes the sale of alcohol p urchased on a wholesale basis and in conjunction with cu stom etching, labeling and/or p ackaging services for the business located at 900 Civic Center Drive. Plans submitted for permits associated with this project shall conform to Exhibit A, Case F ile No. 2024-04 CUP, CDP, dated 3/20/2024.

2. Before this Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit shall become effective, the applicant and the property owner shall both sign and have notarized an Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning Division, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of this permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of its receipt shall a utomatically terminate the Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit. The applicant or owner shall also submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that a Notice of 6

Restriction on Real Property is recorded with the County Record er. The applicant or owner shall pay necessary recording fees to the County. The Notice of Restriction shall provide information that conditions imposed by approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit are binding on all present or future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the City Manager prior to recordation.

3. This permit shall become null and void at such time as there is no longer a Type 21 California Department of Alcoho lic Beverage Control license ass ociated with the property.

4. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption of the resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in the Municipal Code.

5. This permit shall expire if the use authorized by this resol ution is discontinued for a period of 12 months or longer. This permit may also be revoked, pursuant to provisions of the Land Use Code, if discontinued for any lesser period of time.

6. This Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit may be revoked if the operator is found to be in violation of any Conditions of Approval or applicable law.

Planning

7. Retail sales of bottles of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted unless sold in conjunction with etching, labeling and/or packaging services offered at this location.

8. No signage indicating the availability of alcohol shall be i nstalled or displayed on the exterior of the building, nor be located in the interior of the building where it may be observed from outside the building.

9. No retail alcohol sales shall be permitted until the applicant has been issued a Type 21 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

10. The sale of alcoholic beverages shall only be permitted between the hours of 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

11. The sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption is not permitted at this location.

12. The operator of the business shall maintain an active business license and ensure that the business license is renewed annually.

Police

13. The permittee shall comply with all applicable law, includi ng, but not limited to the regulatory provisions of the Business and Professions Code that pertain to the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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Indemnification Agreement
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the C ity, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, damages, judgments, or costs, including attorney's fees, against the Cit y or its agents, officers, or employees, relating to the issuance of this permit including, but not limited to, any action to attack, set aside, void, challenge, or annul this development a pproval and any environmental document or decision. The City will promptly noti fy the Applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding. The City may elect to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification. In the event of such election, the Applicant shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event of a disagreement between the City and Applicant regarding litigation issues, the City shall have the authority to control the litigation and make litigation related decisions, including, but not limited to, settlement or other disposition of the matter. However, the Applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless such settlement is approved by the Applicant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transm itted forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effect ive and final on the day following the City Council meeting where the Plannin g Commission resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is fi led with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of that Cit y Council meeting. The City Cou ncil may, at that meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and set the matter for public hearing.

CERTIFICATION:

This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of August 5, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: ________________________

C H A I R P E R S O N

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, DENYING A

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OFF-SALE
BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (ABC TYPE 21)

FOR AN EXISTING GIFT BUSINESS LOCATED AT
900 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
IN THE COASTAL ZONE.

CASE FILE NO. 2024-04 CUP
APN: 559-010-09

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City c onsidered a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for off-s ale beer, wine, and distilled spirits (ABC type 21) for an existing gift business located at 900 Civic Center Drive in the Coastal Zone at a duly advertised public hearing h eld on August 5, 2024, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and,

WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 2024-04 CUP maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and,

WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable proce dures required by State law and City law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of th e City of National City, California, t hat the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing held on August 5, 2024, suppor t the following findings:

1. The proposed use is not deemed essential to the public neces sity, as there are already seven off-sale alcohol outlets in the same census tract that sell alcohol.

2. Based on the above finding, public convenience and necessity will not be served by a proposed use of the property for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to law.

Indemnification Agreement
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the C ity, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, damages, judgments, or costs, including attorney's fees, against the Cit y or its agents, officers, or 9

employees, relating to the issuance of this permit including, but not limited to, any action to attack, set aside, void, challenge, or annul this development a pproval and any environmental document or decision. The City will promptly noti fy the Applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding. The City may elect to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification. In the event of such election, the Applicant shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event of a disagreement between the City and Applicant regarding litigation issues, the City shall have the authority to control the litigation and make litigation related decisions, including, but not limited to, settlement or other disposition of the matter. However, the Applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless such settlement is approved by the Applicant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transm itted forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effect ive and final on the day following the City Council meeting where the Plannin g Commission resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is fi led with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of that Cit y Council meeting. The City Cou ncil may, at that meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and set the matter for public hearing.

CERTIFICATION:

This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of August 5, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: ________________________

C H A I R P E R S O N

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ATTACHMENT 2
2024-04 CUP, CDP – 900 Civic Center Drive – Overhead

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900 CIVI CENTER - WAREHOUSE
900 Civic Center Dr National City, CA 91950
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PROPERTY OWNER
HMM Ventures LLC
900 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
Attn: Mike McCarron
Applicant
MHH Glass Etching Inc
c/o Rawlings Consulting
26023 Jefferson Avenue, Suite D
Murrieta, CA 92562
Proposed Use:

Finding of public convenience or necessity
and permit to sell alcohol for off-site consumption
(ABC Type 21 License). No new construction proposed.

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APN: 559-010-09-00
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ATTACHMENT 4

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

FOR OFF-SALE BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS
(ABC TYPE 21) FOR AN EXISTING GIFT BUSINESS
LOCATED AT 900 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE IN THE COASTAL ZONE.

CASE FILE NO.: 2024-04 CUP
APN: 559-010-09

The National City Planning Commission will hold a public hearin g after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 5, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California, on the proposed request. (Applicant: Rawlings Consulting)

The applicant currently operates a mail order gift business specializing in custom etching of bottles of alcohol. The business has historically purchased the alcohol on a retail basis, but wishes to change to buying alcohol on a wholesale basis. This w ill require a Type 21 alcohol license (off-sale general) from t he California Department of Al coholic Beverage Control (ABC). No retail sales are proposed for the general public and alcohol will only be sold to customers ordering etching services. No external advertising or display is proposed. Business hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Planning C ommission will also consider the staff determination that the project is not considered a pr oject under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project location is within the City’s Coastal Zone.

Information is available for review at the City’s Planning Divi sion, Civic Center. Members of the public are invited to comment. Written comments should be recei ved by the Planning Division on or before 4:00 p.m., August 5, 2024 by submitting it to [email protected].

Planning staff can be contacted at 619-336-4310 or [email protected].

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, yo u may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing d escribed in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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CensusTracts 2010
August 25, 2014
0 0.75 1.50.375 mi
0 1 20.5 km
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ATTACHMENT 5
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City of National City
Beat 20
Source: Microsoft Mappoint
NCPD CAU, 4/18/07
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Notes:

NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL

RISK ASSESSMENT
DATE:

BUSINESS NAME:

ADDRESS:

OWNER NAME: DOB:

OWNER ADDRESS:
(add additional owners on page 2)
I. Type of Business
 Restaurant (1 pt)
 Market (2 pts)
 Bar/Night Club (3 pts)
Tasting Room (1pt)
II. Hours of Operation
 Daytime hours (1 pt)
 Close by 11pm (2 pts)
 Close after 11pm (3 pts)
III. Entertainment
 Music (1 pt)
 Live Music (2 pts)
 Dancing/Live Music (3 pts)
No Enter
tainment (0 pts)
IV. Crime Rate
 Low (1 pt)
 Medium (2 pts)
 High (3 pts)
V. Alcohol Businesses per Census Tract
 Below (1 pt)
 Average (2 pts)
 Above (3 pts)
Revised: 8/16 ATTACHMENT 6
17 03-28-24
MHM Glass Etching, Inc c/o Rawlings Consulting
900 Civic Center Drive, National City, CA 91950
[redacted]
- Currently, there are (11) active on sale licenses in tract 219 - Currently, there are (3) on sale licenses authorized in tract 219 - This business does not meet the types listed - Risk assessed at 0pts - Currently, there are (7) active off sale licenses in tract 219 - Currently, there are (1) off sale licenses authorized in tract 219 ✔
✔
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National City Police Department ABC Risk Assessment

VI. Calls for Service at Location (for previous 6 months)  Below (1 pt)
 Average (2 pts)
 Above (3 pts)

VII. Proximity Assessment (1/4 mile radius of location)  Mostly commercial businesses (1 pt)
 Some businesses, some residential (2 pts)
 Mostly residential (3 pts)

VIII. Owner(s) records check
 No criminal incidents (0 pts)
 Minor criminal incidents (2 pts)
 Multiple/Major criminal incidents (3 pts)

OWNER NAME: DOB:

OWNER ADDRESS:

OWNER NAME: DOB:

OWNER ADDRESS:

Recommendation:

Completed by: Badge ID:

Revised: 8/16
2 of 2
Low Risk ( 12pts or less)
Medium Risk (13 – 18pts)
High Risk (19 – 24pts)

Total Points
18 7
[redacted]
[redacted]
[redacted]
This business assesses at a low risk and is deserving of such a rating. Tract 219 is over its authorized licenses but this business it not involved in traditional alcohol sales.

J. Camacho
449
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Minutes
Community Meeting
Location: Etching Expressions Offices - 900 Civic Center Drive Date: April 29, 2024
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Attendees: Steve Rawlings, Applicant Representative
Michael McCarron, Owner
4:55pm – Michael McCarron opened the door from the break room to parking lot. 6:00pm – Micheal McCarron closed doors.

Note: 72 Notices were mailed out on 4/16/24.
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Public Hearing

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR
ABC
TYPE 21 LICENSE AT 900 CIVIC

CENTER DRIVE
2024
-
04 CUP,
CDP

Overhead

Site Characteristics
MM-CZ zone
Existing light industrial business in industrial building  Etching Expressions (custom packaging and engraving of gift products)  At the location since 2023
 Robust online presence
SE corner of Civic Center Drive and Tidelands Avenue
Other industrial uses S & E
Maritime/U.S. Navy uses N & W
Census tract 219
 Entire W side of the City W of National City Blvd.

Overhead

Proposal
Etching Expressions business operations include processing of online orders for etching services Bottles of wine
Bottles of distilled spirits
Other gift items
Alcohol previously purchased on a retail basis, processed (etched), then shipped Use did not require a CUP
Processing and shipping-related business
Only change in operations is purchase alcohol on wholesale basis Triggers additional ABC requirements
Resale of wholesale-bought products requires a Type 21 (off-sale general) license Need for a CUP

Analysis
NCMC 18.30.050 allows for on-site alcohol sales with approved CUP Additional requirements for alcohol CUPs:
Mailing – owners/occupants within 660 ft. (72)
Community meeting – Held April 29, 2024 – no attendees Census Tract 219– 7 off-sale licenses* where 1 is recommended Distance requirements – No school within 660 ft.
Hours of operation – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
Coastal Zone – Otherwise exempt but for CUP triggering of CDP – additional finding CEQA – Not a project – no physical or indirect physical change expected

Comments:

Police Department (PD)
Risk Assessment – 7 points
 Low risk – 12 points or less
 Assigns points based on type of business, license concentration, calls for service, etc.

Institute for Public Strategies (IPS)
 Referenced non-traditional nature of business
 No concerns noted

Summary
Proposed use consistent with General Plan and Land Use Code Existing industrial use in industrial building in predominantly industrial area No change in use over what exists currently is proposed No traditional retail sales occurring on site – no nuisance impacts expected Specialized and custom nature of products being sold
Exclusively offered through online ordering and shipping process Potential option for in-person sales due to ABC license Conditions included to limit sales to custom products only Census tract considered over-concentrated
Non-retail nature of business assuages concerns
“Low risk”

Options
• Approve 2024-04 CUP, CDP based on findings listed in the draft resolution / findings determined by the Commission; or
• Deny 2024-04 CUP, CDP based on findings listed in the draft resolution / findings determined by the Commission; or
• Continue the item for additional information
• Staff recommending approval
• Notice of Decision to City Council

Overhead

AGENDA REPORT

Department: Planning
Prepared by: Martin Reeder, AICP – Planning Manager
Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Approved by: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for B eer and Wine Sales (ABC Type 41) at an Existing Restaurant (Mariscos de la Capital) at 801 National City Blvd., Suite 105.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends Approval of the Sale of On-Site Beer and Wine, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-11, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol is a Conditionally-Allowed Use in Downtown Specific Plan Development Zone 4 and Would be Accessory to Food Sales in the Restaurant.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

On August 5, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the CUP by unanimous vote.

EXPLANATION:

The operator of Mariscos La Capital restaurant has applied for a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 license to offer beer and wine sales. The hours of operation as proposed by the applicant are 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 5, 2024, and voted to recommend approval of the request based on the attached findings and recommended Conditions of Approval, with an added condition prohibiting consumption of alcohol outdoor s (See modified condition number 12 on attached updated resolution). The attached Planning Commission staff report describes the proposal in detail

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

An application fee of $3,700 was paid with the submittal of the subject CUP. Fees are anticipated to cover the cost of staff review time and processing of the permit.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Balanced Budget and Economic Development

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is a project under CEQA subject to a Categorical Exemption. Existing Facilities. CCR 15301.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

The Agenda Report was posted within 72 hours of the meeting date and time in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments Exhibit B – 8/5/24 Planning Commission PowerPoint slides Exhibit C – Updated Planning Commission Resolution 2024-11

Item no. 5
August 5, 2024

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950

PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Title: PUBLIC HEARING – DETERMINATION THAT THE

PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER CLASS 1 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES (ABC TYPE -41) AT

AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (MARISCOS LA CAPITAL)
LOCATED AT 801 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., SUITE 105
Case File No.: 2024-10 CUP
Location: Southeast corner of National City Blvd. and E. 8th St.

Assessor’s Parcel Nos.: 556-471-26-17
Staff report by: Sophia Depew – Acting Assistant Planner Applicant: Kimberly Zamudio
Zoning designation: Development Zone 4 (Downtown Specific Plan) Adjacent use and zoning:

North: Integrity Charter School across East 8th Street / DZ 4 East: Union Bank / DZ 4
South: Morgan Square/Chamber of Commerce / DZ 5B
West: National City Higher Education Center / DZ 7
Environmental review: Categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
Staff recommendation: Approve

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the sale of on -site beer and wine, subject to the recommended conditions in the attached resolution and a determination that the project is exempt from CEQA. The sale of beer and wine is a conditionally-allowed use in Development Zone 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan area and would be accessory to food sales at the restaurant.

Executive Summary
The operator of Mariscos La Capital restaurant has applied for a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 license to offer beer and wine sales. The hours of operation as proposed by the applicant are 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.

Site Characteristics
Mariscos La Capital is an existing restaurant at the base of the Bay View Suites building (former Red Lion Hotel). The restaurant is 1,025 square feet in size, with approximately 310 square feet dedicated to dining area. The indoor dining room has 30 seats.

The property is located in census tract 117, which covers the area between National City Boulevard and “ N” Avenue, and between East 8th Street and East 18th Street. The downtown area encompasses a range of residential, institutional, and commercial uses, including a variety of restaurants that serve alcohol. The restaurant is located on the southeast corner of East 8th Street and National City Boulevard.

Proposed Use
The business is proposing to sell beer and wine on site (ABC Type 41) in conjunction with food sales in the restaurant. Restaurant hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. Proposed alcohol sales hours are proposed for the same time period. No live entertainment is proposed.

Analysis
Section 18.30.050 of the Land Use Code allows for on -site alcohol sales with an approved Conditional Use Permit ( CUP). Additional requirements for alcohol CUPs include expanded notification, a community meeting, and di stance requirements. City Council Policy 707 also regulates alcohol sales in the city.

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

The site was previously approved for the same type of ABC License (Type 41) with a CUP that has since expi red due to a discontinued use for a period of 12 months or longer.

Hours of Operation for Alcohol Sales
Most recent CUP’s for on -site alcohol consumption have varying hours of operation. Villa Manila was approved for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- site consumption until 9:00 p.m. daily. Grill House at Big B en, located on the corner of E. 8th Street and 'A' Avenue, sells alcohol until 10 p.m. every day.

Market on 8th was approved for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily.

Conditions of approval for alcohol sales reflect what the applicant has requested (8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.). The previous CUP was approved for 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No live entertainment is proposed to reflect the later hours of operation.

The applicant has stated that the proposed hours are the maximum that could be expected, depending on the future success of the business. Current hours are advertised as 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.

Mailing – All property owners and occupants within a dista nce of 660 feet are required to be notified of a public hearing for al cohol-related CUP applications.

Notice of this public hearing was sent to 778 occupants and owners.

Comments
The Planning Division has not received any public comment as of the writing this report.

Community Meeting - Pursuant to Section 18.30.050 (C) of the National City Zoning Code, a community meeting was held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the restaurant . The meeting adver tisement is attached (Attachment 8); Based on the attached sign -in sh eet, only a representative of the Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) attended the meeting.

Distance Requirements – Chapter 18.030.050 (D) of the Land Use Code (LUC) requires a 660 -foot distance from any public school for restaurants serving alcohol; the nearest state -certified public school is Central Elementary School, which is located approximately a quarter-mile away to the east.

Alcohol Sales Concentration/Location

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), there are currently 16 on -site licenses in census tract 117, where a m aximum of ten are recommended. A recent approval (Villa Manila) increases the number to 17 licenses. However, of those 17, two are catering licenses and one is a VFW hall. The census tract is considered over concentrated by ABC with regard to on- site alcohol sales outlets.

Police Department (PD)
The ABC Risk Assessment provided by PD allocated a total of 14 points, which places it in the Medium Risk category (Medium Risk is considered 13 to 1 8 points). The main reasons for the medium risk assessm ent are due to the proposed closing time (after 11 p.m.) and the high crime rate in the area (Beat 20, which is the entire northwest corner of the City). The risk assessment is included as Attachment 6.

Institute for Public Strategies (IPS)
Comments were received from IPS with the following considerations:

1. Require that staff, management, and owner attend an in -person Responsible Beverage Sales and Service training.

2. Require security guards during sport ing events that will be viewed at the location.

3. Require exterior security cameras.

Standard conditions of approval are included in the report in compliance with City Council Policy 707. IPS comments are included as Attachment 7. The application is for a r estaurant use and the proposed alcohol sales are incid ental, which ordinarily does not warrant additional security measures. Conditions of approval are included that restrict live entertainment and advertised events.

Findings for Approval
The following are the required findings in the attached draft resolution:

1. Allowable Use: Alcohol sales are allowable within Downtown Specific Plan Development Zone 4, pursuant to a CUP, and the proposed use meets the required guidelines in the Land Use Code for alcohol sales, as discussed in the staff report. The use is incidental to the existing restaurant use in a mixed-use area.

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

2. General Plan Consistency : Alcohol sales is a permitted use, subject to a CUP, by the Land Use Code, which is consistent with the General Pla n. In addition, a restaurant with alco hol sales is consistent with the Development Zone 4 land use designation as a street -oriented retail use contained in the Downtown Specific Plan and is consistent with the Community Character element of the General Plan.

3. Compatibility, LUC, and Traffic: No expansion of the building is proposed.

The proposal involves an existing commercial space, which was previously analyzed for traffic impacts when it was constructed. The site is physically suitable for the type, dens ity, and intensity of use being propo sed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints. The proposed uses would be incidental to the primary use of food service.

4. No Nuisance: The proposed use will be subject to conditions that lim it the sale of beer and wine as well as the hours that it will be available. Beer and wine will only be available with the sale of food. In addition, all staff members serving alcohol are required to receive RBSS training. There is no l ive entertainment proposed on site.

5. California Environ mental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant t o Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) for which a Notice of Exemption will be filed subsequent to approval of this Conditional Use Permit. The reason for the exemption is that the use is proposed within an existing commercial building, and the use is similar to other commercial uses in the area, which are permitted in Development Zone 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan.

6. Public Convenience and Necessity: The restaurant, a permitted use in the Development Zone 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan, will benefit from the sale of alcohol by providing for a wider diversity of businesses that add character to the downtown core.

Findings for Denial
The following are findings for denial due to nearby businesses that sell beer and wine:

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

1. Granting the permit would constitute a nuisance or be i njurious or detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located, because the censu s tract in which the subject property is located is currently over -concentrated with regard to on-sale alcohol outlets – 16 on-sale outlets are permitted where ten are recommended by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

2. The proposed use is not deemed essential to the public necessity, as there are already fifteen restaurants in the same census tract that serve alcohol, including Big Ben Market Grill House and Villa Manila, which are within one and five blocks of the subject restaurant respectively

3. Based on the above findings, public convenience and necessity will not be served by a proposed use of the property for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to law.

Conditions of Approval
Standard Conditions of Approval have been i ncluded with this permit as well as conditions specific to on -site alcohol sales per Council Policy 707 (hours of operation, employee training, and accessory sales, etc.).

Summary
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan due to alcohol sales f or on- site consumption being a conditionally-allowed use in Development Zone 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed use would be incidental to the proposed restaurant use in a commercial area. The addition of on-site beer and wine sales is not expected to increase the demand for parking, other services on the property, or have any significant effects on the area. Although the census tract in which the restaurant is located is over-concentrated with regard to on-sale alcohol licenses, beer and wine wi ll only be available with t he sale of food and the Police Department has classified the establishment as Medium Risk.

Options

1. Find the project exempt from CEQA under Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 or other exemption and approve 2024 -10 CUP, subject to the conditions included in the Resolution, or other conditions, and based on the

Planning Commission
Meeting of August 5, 2024

findings included in the Resolution, or other findings to be determined by the Planning Commission; or,

2. Find the project not exempt from CEQA and/or deny 2024-10 CUP based on the attached findings or findings to be determined by the Planning Commission; or,

3. Continue the item to a specific date in order to obtain additional information.

Attachments

1. Draft Resolutions

2. Overhead

3. Applicant's Plans (Exhibit A, Case File No. 202-10 CUP, dated 7/2//2024)

4. Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 778 property owners & occupants)

5. Census Tract & Police Beat Maps

6. Police Department Comments

7. IPS Comments

8. Community Meeting Information

9. Public Comment

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DETERMINING THAT THE

PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND

APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
BEER AND WINE SALES (ABC TYPE-41) AT EXISTING RESTAURANT (MARISCOS

LA CAPITAL)
LOCATED AT 801 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, SUITE 105.

CASE FILE NO. 2024-10 CUP
APN: 556-471-26-17

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant (Mariscos la Capital) located at 801 National City Boulevard, suite 105 at a duly advertised public hearing held on August 5, 2024, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and,

WHEREAS, at said public hearings the Planning Commission considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 202 4-10 CUP maintained by the City and incorporated herein b y reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and,

WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by State law and City law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing held on August 5, 2024, support the following findings:

1. The proposed use is allowable within the applicable zoning district pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Land Use Code, because the use is allowable within the Downtown Specific Plan Development Zone 4 pursuant to a CUP and the proposed use meets the required guidelines in the Land Use Code for alcohol sales, as discussed in the staff report.

2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, because alcohol sales are permitted, subject to a CUP, by the Land Use Code, which is consistent with the Ge neral Plan. A restaurant use is consistent

with the allowed uses in the Downtown Specific Plan as a street -oriented retail use and is consistent with the Community Character element of the General Plan.

3. The design, location, size, and operating characteri stics of the proposed activity would be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity, because no expansion of the building is proposed. The proposal involves an existing commercial space, which was previously analyzed for traffic impacts when it was constructed.

4. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints, because no expansion of the building is proposed. T he proposed alcohol sales would be incidental to the primary use of food sales.

5. Granting the permit would not constitute a nuisance or be injurious or detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located, because the proposed use will be subject to conditions that limit the sale of beer and wine as well as the hours that it will be available.

Beer and wine will only be available with the sale of food. In addition, all staff members serving alcohol are required to receive RBSS training.

6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be categor ically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) for which a Notice of Exemption will be filed subsequent to approval of this Conditional Use Permit. The reason for the exemption is that the use is proposed within an existing commercial building and the use is similar to other commercial uses in the area, which are permitted in permitted Development Zone 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan.

7. The proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience or necessity, because the restaurant, a permitted use in the Development Zone 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan, will benefit from the sale of alcohol by providing for a wider diversity of businesses that add charm to the downtown core.

8. Based on findings 1 through 7 above, public convenience and necessity will be served by a proposed use of the property for the on-site sales of alcoholic beverages in accordance with applicable law and the recommended conditions.

The use, as proposed and conditioned, will operate in harmony with surrounding

uses, will not cause a nuisance, and will benefit the community looking for a quality restaurant experience.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for a Conditional Use Permit is approved subject to the following conditions:

General

1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes the sale of beer and wine for on- site consumption at a n existing restaurant (Mariscos la Capital) located at 801 National City Blvd . Suite 105. Plans submitted for permits associated with this project shall conform to Exhibit A, Case File No. 2024-10 CUP, dated 7/2/2024.

2. Before this Conditional Use Permit shall become effective, the applicant and the property owner shall both sign and have notarized an Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning Division, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of this permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of its receipt shall automatically terminate the Conditional Use Permit .

The applicant or owner shall also submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that a Notice of Restriction on Real Property is recorded with the County Recorder. The applicant or owner shall pay necessary recording fees to the County.

The Notice of Restriction shall provide information that conditions imposed by approval of the Conditional Use Permit are binding on all present or future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall be approved as to form by the City At torney and signed by the Director of Community Development prior to recordation.

3. This permit shall become null and void at such time as there is no longer a Type 41 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license associated with the property.

4. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption of the resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in the Municipal Code.

5. This permit shall expire if the use authorized by this r esolution is discontinued for a period of 12 months or longer. This permit may also be revoked, pursuant to provisions of the Land Use Code, if discontinued for any lesser period of time.

6. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked if the operator is found to be in violation of any Conditions of Approval.

Planning

7. No alcohol sales and consumption practices shall be permitted until the applicant has been issued a Type 41 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

8. All sellers of alcohol shall receive Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) training, including all owners, and managers. The RBSS training must be certified by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Proof of completion of an approved RBSS program must be provided prior to issuance of a city business license. As part of the RBSS training, the permittee shall make available a domestic violence training session as provided by the Institute of Public Strategies.

9. The sale of alcoholic beverages shall only be permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. daily.

10. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed the sale of food. With the annual renewal of the City business license, the business proprietor shall submit a statement clearly indicating total alcoholic beverage sales and total food sales. Said statement shall be subject to audit and verification by employees of the City, who are authorized to examine, audit and inspect such books and records of the license, as may be necessary in their judgment to verify that the sale of alcohol does not exceed the sale of food. All information obtained by an investigation of records shall remain confidential.

11. Alcohol shall be available only in conjunction with the purchase of food.

12. The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption is not permitted at this location.

13. The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption is not permitted at this location.

14. No live entertainment or advertised special events are permitted without modification of this CUP or issuance of a Temporary Use Permit.

15. No advertisement promoting specific events shall be distributed outside the restaurant.

16. The operator of the business shall maintain an active business license and ensure that the business license is renewed annually.

Police

17. The permittee shall comply with all applicable law, including, but not limited to the regulatory provisions of the Business and Professions Code that pertain to the sale, serving, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Indemnification Agreement

The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, damages, judgments, or costs, including attorney's fees, against the City or its agents, officers, or employees, relating to the issuance of this permit including, but not limited to, any action to attack, set aside, void, challenge, or annul this development approval and any environmental document or decision. The City will promptly notify the Applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding. The City may elect to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification. In the event of such election, the Applicant shall pay all of the c osts related thereto, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event of a disagreement between the City and Applicant regarding litigation issues, the City shall have the authority to control the litigation and make litigation related decisions, including, but not limited to, settlement or other disposition of the matter. However, the Applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless such settlement is approved by the Applicant.

BE IT FURTH ER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final on the day following the City Council meeting where the Planning Com mission resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of that City Council meeting. The City Council may, at that meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and set the mat ter for publ ic hearing.

CERTIFICATION:

This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of August 5, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________

CHAIRPERSON

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA

DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR

BEER AND WINE SALES AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (MARISCOS LA CAPITAL) LOCATED AT 801 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, SUITE 105.

CASE FILE NO. 2024-10 CUP
APN: 556-471-26-17

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant ( Mariscos la Capital) located at 801 National City Boulevard, suite 105 at a duly advertised public hearing held on August 5, 2024, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and,

WHEREAS, at said public hearings the Planning Commission considered the staff report contained in Case File N o. 202 4-10 CUP maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and,

WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by State law and City law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing held on August 5, 2024 support the following findings:

1. Granting the permit would constitute a nuisance or be injurious or detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located, bec ause the cens us tract in which the subject property is located is currently over -concentrated with regard to on- sale alcohol outlets – 16 on-sale outlets are permitted where ten are recommended by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

2. The proposed u se is not deemed essential to the public necessity, as there are already fifteen restaurants in the same census tract that serve alcohol including Big Ben Market Grill House and Villa Manila.

3. Based on the above findings, public convenience and necessity will not be served by a proposed use of the property for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final on the day following the City Council meeting where the Planning Commission resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on th e day of that City Council meeting. The City Council may, at that meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and set the matter for public hearing.

CERTIFICATION:

This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at t heir meeting of August 5, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: ________________________

CHAIRPERSON

ATTACHMENT 2

2024-10 CUP – 801 National City Blvd. Suite 105 – Overhead

N

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE-41)

AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (MARISCOS LA CAPITAL),
LOCATED AT 801 NATIONAL CITY BLVD. SUITE 105
CASE FILE NO.: 2024-10 CUP
APN: 556-471-26-17

The National City Plan ning Commission will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 5 , 2024, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California, on the proposed request. (Applicant: Kimberly Zamudio)

The business is proposing to sell beer and wine on site (ABC Type 41) in conjunction with food sales in the existing restaurant. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.

The Planning Commission will also consider the staff determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).

Information is available for review at the City’s Planning Division, Civic Center. Members of the public are invited to comment. Written comments should be received by the Planning Division on or before 2 :00 p.m., August 5 , 2024 by submitting it to [email protected].

Planning staff can be contacted at 619-336-4310 or [email protected].

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
CensusTracts 2010
August 25, 2014
0 0.75 1.50.375 mi
0 1 20.5 km
1:45,467
ATTACHMENT 5

City of National City
Beat 20
Source: Microsoft Mappoint
NCPD CAU, 4/18/07

Notes:

NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL

RISK ASSESSMENT

DATE:

BUSINESS NAME:

ADDRESS:

OWNER NAME: DOB:

OWNER ADDRESS:
(add additional owners on page 2)

I. Type of Business
 Restaurant (1 pt)
 Market (2 pts)
 Bar/Night Club (3 pts)
Tasting Room (1pt)

II. Hours of Operation
 Daytime hours (1 pt)
 Close by 11pm (2 pts)
 Close after 11pm (3 pts)

III. Entertainment
 Music (1 pt)
 Live Music (2 pts)
 Dancing/Live Music (3 pts)
No Entertainment (0 pts)

IV. Crime Rate
 Low (1 pt)
 Medium (2 pts)
 High (3 pts)

V. Alcohol Businesses per Census Tract
 Below (1 pt)
 Average (2 pts)
 Above (3 pts)

Revised: 8/16 1 of 2
06/21/24
Mariscos La Capital
801 National City Blvd #105, National City, CA 91950
Kimberly Zamudio
10/30/1996
2354 Starpine Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- Currently, there are (4) off sale licenses authorized in tract 117 - Currently, there are (10) on sale licenses authorized in tract 117 - Currently, there are (16) active on sale licenses in tract 117 - Currently, there are (11) active off sale licenses in tract 117 ✔
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National City Police Department ABC Risk Assessment

VI. Calls for Service at Location (for previous 6 months)  Below (1 pt)
 Average (2 pts)
 Above (3 pts)

VII. Proximity Assessment (1/4 mile radius of location)  Mostly commercial businesses (1 pt)
 Some businesses, some residential (2 pts)
 Mostly residential (3 pts)

VIII. Owner(s) records check
 No criminal incidents (0 pts)
 Minor criminal incidents (2 pts)
 Multiple/Major criminal incidents (3 pts)

OWNER NAME: DOB:

OWNER ADDRESS:

OWNER NAME: DOB:

OWNER ADDRESS:

Recommendation:

Completed by: Badge ID:

Revised: 8/16
2 of 2
Low Risk ( 12pts or less)
Medium Risk (13 – 18pts)
High Risk (19 – 24pts)

Total Points
14 This business assessed at a medium risk and is deserving of such a rating due to the over saturation of ABC licenses on tract 117 and the crime rate/calls for service at the multi-story complex.

Camacho
449
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Funded by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency 8885 Rio San Diego Drive #117  San Diego, California, 92108 Phone: 619.476-9100  Fax: 619.476-9104

www.publicstrategies.org

Environmental Scan for
Proposed Type 41 Alcohol CUP

801 National City Blvd., Suite 105, National City, CA 91950 Conducted: June 25, 2024

Photo of the proposed location.

An environmental scan was conducted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The proposed location is located at the base of the Bayview Tower condominiums. Televisions were noted along the walls of the dining area.

During a scan of the premises, the following was noted:
• The business is located in a Major Mixed-Use Corridor. • The location has a few on-street parking spaces in front and no designated parking area behind. • Alongside this establishment at the base of the condominiums are a dental office and vacant suites.

Outlet Density
Based on Centers for Disease Control guidelines, alcohol density is defined as the average distance between a person and their closest alcohol retailer. In the map above, the darker the census tract, the less distance a person has to travel to their closest alcohol retailer. The proposed location is defined as “very dense.” The average distance between a person and their closest alcohol retailer is 0.12 miles.

Youth Sensitive Areas
Integrity Charter School (350 feet away)
Southwestern College (400 feet away)

Churches
St. Mary Catholic Church, located approximately 1,050 feet away is the closest one to this location.

Crime Rate

A request for this information from personnel within the City of National City Police Department, may result in obtaining the crime rate for this location.

Considerations
The following are considerations if a CUP is issued:

1. Require that staff, management, and owner attend an in-person Responsible Beverage Sales and Service training.

2. Require security guards during sporting events that will be viewed at the location.

3. Require exterior security cameras.

2024-10 CUP
Community Meeting
May 10, 2024

Public Hearing

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR

ALCOHOL SALES AT AN EXISTING

RESTAURANT (MARISCOS LA CAPITAL)
LOCATED AT 801 NATIONAL CITY
BOULEVARD, SUITE 105
2024
-
10 CUP

Overhead

Site Characteristics
Bay View Suites
 Southeast corner of National City Boulevard and East 8th Street  Range of commercial, residential, and institutional uses in the area  Downtown Specific Plan Development Zone 4
 0.66-acre property
 Restaurant occupies 1,025 square feet suite, #105
 Approximately 300 square foot dining area with room for 30 seats  Currently 16 on-site ABC licenses in Census Tract 117

Proposal
The business proposes to sell beer and wine (ABC Type 41) in conjunction with food sales Proposed hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every day No live entertainment is proposed

Floor Plan
DINING AREA:
~300 SQ. FT. Proposed
Storage

Analysis
NCMC 18.30.050 allows for on-site alcohol sales with approved CUP Additional requirements for alcohol CUPs:
Mailing – owners/occupants within 660 ft. (778)
Community meeting – Held May 10, 2024 – 1 attendee
Census Tract 117 – 16 on-sale licenses in this tract where 10 are recommended Distance requirements – Not applicable; not within 660 feet of a public school City council policy 707
 Standard conditions
 Restrictions on live entertainment and advertised events

Comments:

Police Department (PD)
Risk Assessment – 14 points
 Medium risk – 13 to 18 points
 Assigns points based on type of business, license concentration, calls for service, etc.

Institute for Public Strategies (IPS)
 Responsible Beverage Sales and Service (RBSS) training  Require security guards during sporting event viewings  Require exterior security cameras

Conditions
Standard Conditions of Approval
Conditions specific to on-site alcohol sales per Council Policy 707 Hours of operation
Employee training
Accessory sales
Application-specific conditions
No advertised events

Summary
Proposed use is consistent with the General Plan
Alcohol sales for on-site consumption are a conditionally-allowed use in Downtown Specific Plan Development Zone 4
Alcohol sales use would be accessory to the business in an established commercial area Inclusion of conditions consistent with policy 707 intended to alleviate concerns related to area impacts

Options
• Find project exempt from CEQA & approve 2024-10 CUP based on findings listed in the draft resolution / findings determined by the Commission; or
• Find project not exempt from CEQA and/or deny 2024-10 CUP based on findings listed in the draft resolution / findings determined by the Commission; or • Continue the item for additional information
• Staff recommending approval
• Notice of Decision to City Council

Floor Plan
DINING AREA:
~300 SQ. FT. Proposed
Storage

AGENDA REPORT

Department: City Clerk's Office
Prepared by: Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Approved by: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Semi-Annual Report – Boards, Commissions, and Committees Attendance Report – Includes First and Second Quarter of Calendar Year 2024

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

Not Applicable.

EXPLANATION:

On November 16, 2021, the City Council adopted updates to City Council Policy #107 Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCC). Section D, 14 Resignations, Attendance, Training and Removals provides for the City Clerk to prepare a report to Council on the attendance of BCC members. This report of attendance is prepared in February and August prior to the end of term rotation and expirations. The attendance is evaluated as follows:

1. A Commissioner or Member of a BCC with unexcused absences from three (3) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings.

2. A Commissioner or Member of a BCC misses more than 25% of the advisory body’s meetings in a calendar year.

3. A Commissioner or Member of a BCC must be present at least one hour, or 50% of the entire meeting, whichever is less, to be counted as present for purposes of attendance.

Excused Absences are considered under certain circumstances.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Not applicable.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Not Applicable

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

The Agenda Report was posted within 72 hours of the meeting date and time in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – Attendance Report
Exhibit B – City Council Policy 107 – Amended November 16, 2021

EXPLANATION
On November 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Updates to City Council Policy #107 Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCC). Section D, 14 Resignations, Attendance, Training and Removals provides for the City Clerk to prepare a report to Council on the attendance of BCC members.

Attendance is evaluated as follows:

1. A Commissioner or Member of a BCC with unexcused absences from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings.

2. A Commissioner or Member of a B CC m isses more than 25% of the advisory body’s meetings in a calendar year.

3. A Commissioner or Member of a BCC must be present at least one hour, or 50% of the entire meeting, whichever is less, to be counted as present for purposes of attendance.

Excused Absences are considered under certain circumstances.

SUMMARY OF BCC ATTENDANCE
First and Second Quarter (January – June) Calendar Year 2024 Totals

Board of Library Trustees consists of five (5) members, and one (1) alternate . Their meetings are held the First Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Board scheduled six (6) meetings, of which one (1) was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Members: First &
Second
Quarter
Present
First &
Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of Form
700 Filing
Margaret Godshalk - President 5 0 Completed Completed
H. Bradley Bang, Vice-President 5 0 Completed Completed Jissan Ravanilla 2 3 Completed Completed
Cindy Lopez 5 0 Completed Completed
Jake Zindulka 4 1 Completed Completed
Patricia McGhee (Alternate) 4 1 Completed Completed

Civil Service Commission consists of 5 members. There are currently two vacant seats on the Commission. Their meetings are held the Second Wednesday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Commission scheduled a total of four (4) meetings, of which one (1) was a Special Meeting. Two (2) meetings were cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First & Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of Form
700 Filing
Paul Wapnowski, Chair 2 0 Completed Completed
Rafael Courtney, Vice-Chair 2 0 Completed Completed
Sean Sampsell 2 0 Completed Completed

Community & Police Relations Committee consists of eight (8) members with one (1) being a staff member . Their meetings are held the Third Thursday of February, May, August and November at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Committee scheduled two (2) meetings.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First &
Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of Form
700 Filing
Michael Lesley, Chair 2 0 Completed Completed
Daniel Orth, Vice Chair 2 0 Completed Completed
Zachary Francisco-Gomez 1 1 Completed Completed
Marisa Rosales
(Appointed March 19, 2024)
1 0 Completed Completed
Kimberly Cumming-Serrano
(Appointed March 19, 2024)
1 0 Completed Completed
Rosemary Vazquez
(Appointed March 19, 2024)
0 1 Completed Completed
William Phillips 2 0 Completed Completed
Shane McClure 2 0 Completed Completed

Housing Advisory Committee consists of nine (9) members of the Planning Commission and two (2) additional members. Their meetings are held the Third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Committee scheduled two (2) meetings, both meetings were cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First & Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of
Form 700
Filing
Richard Martin Miller, Chair n/a n/a Completed Completed Randi Marie Castle, Vice Chair n/a n/a Completed Completed Mayra A. Valdez n/a n/a Completed Completed
Ricardo Sanchez n/a n/a Completed Completed
Claudia E. Valenzuela n/a n/a Completed Completed
Beryl Forman n/a n/a Completed Completed
Pearl Quinones n/a n/a Completed Completed
Liliana Armenta n/a n/a Completed Completed
Denise Kosterlistzky n/a n/a Completed Completed

Park, Recreation & Senior Citizens Advisory Committee consists of seven (7) members (currently two vacancies). Their meetings are held the Third Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Committee scheduled seven (7) meetings, one of which was a special meeting. Two (2) meetings were cancelled due to a lack of a quorum, those who provided notice of their inability to attend are counted as absent and that absence is reflected in their attendance total. While those who were able to attend are counted as being present.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First &
Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of Form
700 Filing
Nora McMains, Chair 2 5 Completed N/A
Daniel Perez
(Appointed March 19, 2024)
3 3 Completed N/A
Joseph Crawford 7 0 Completed N/A
Reuben Felizardo 5 2 Completed N/A
Alexander Fernandez 4 3 Completed N/A

Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members. Their meetings are held the First and Third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Commission scheduled eight (8) meetings, of which three (3) meetings were cancelled. One (1) meeting was cancelled due to a noticing error and two (2) meetings were cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First &
Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of
Form 700
Filing
Richard Martin Miller, Chair 5 0 Completed Completed
Randi Marie Castle, Vice Chair 5 0 Completed Completed Ricardo Sanchez 5 0 Completed Completed
Claudia E. Valenzuela 2 3 Completed Completed
Beryl Forman
(Appointed March 19, 2024)
5 0 Completed Completed
Pearl Quinones 5 0 Completed Completed
Liliana Armenta 5 0 Completed Completed

Public Art Committee consists of five (5) members and one (1) alternate. Their meetings are held the Fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room in City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Committee scheduled three (3) meetings, one of which was a special meeting. One meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First &
Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of
Form 700
Filing
William A. Virchis, Chair 1 1 Completed Completed
Ryan Johnson 2 0 Completed Completed
Jacqueline Schliapnik 1 1 Completed Completed
Charles Reilly 2 0 Completed Completed
Jose Lopez 2 0 Completed Completed
Catrina Bush (Alternate) 0 2 Completed Completed

Traffic Safety Committee consists of five (5) members. There is currently one (1) vacancy. Their meetings are held the Second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room in City Hall.

First and Second Quarter of 2024 the Committee scheduled six (6) meetings, of which two (2) meetings were cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. T hree (3) meetings were canceled due to lack of a quorum, those who provided notice of their inability to attend are counted as absent and that absence is reflected in their attendance total. While those who were able to attend are counted as being present.

Members: First & Second
Quarter
Present
First &
Second
Quarter
Absent
Status of
Mandatory
Training
Status of
Form 700
Filing
Rafael Cotero 2 2 Completed Completed
Kelly Piper 2 2 Completed Completed
Amelito Gozum
(Appointed May 7, 2024)

n/a

0 Completed Completed
Cynthia Fuller Quinonez 3 1 Completed Completed

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees

PURPOSE

To establish a procedure to serve as a guide in making appointments to various City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The City currently has the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees to which this Policy applies:

Mayor’s Appointments:

1. Board of Library Trustees

2. Community and Police Relations Commission

3. Park, Recreation, and Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

4. Public Art Committee

5. Sweetwater Authority

6. Traffic Safety Committee

7. Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee

City Council Appointments:

1. Civil Service Commission

2. Planning Commission

3. Housing Advisory Committee including Ex-Officio Members

4. Port Commission

POLICY

Appointment Process
A. Opportunity to apply. All interested individuals shall be given an opportunity to submit applications for vacancies on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Incumbent Appointees are not automatically re-appointed but are required to fill out an abbreviated application provided by the City Clerk, indicating their interest in continuing to serve.

B. Unexpired terms. If an incumbent Appointee was appointed to fill an unexpired term and the Appointee serves for less than one year in that position, the Council may re- appoint the incumbent without considering other applicants.

C. Vacancies. When vacancies occur, the following procedure shall be followed:

1. Schedule vacancy. When a term is expiring or expires, public notice of the vacancy shall be made, inviting interested individuals to submit applications for the vacancy on a form provided by the City Clerk on the City website.

Unscheduled vacancy. An unscheduled vacancy shall be filled according to

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees Government Code Section 54974, which generally provides as follows: Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs, whether due to resignation, death, termination, or other causes, a special vacancy notice shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk, the City website, outside City Hall on the Bulletin Board, and on City social media platforms not earlier than twenty (20) days before or not later than twenty (20) days after the vacancy occurs. The City Council shall not make a final appointment for at least ten (10) working days after posting the notice in designated locations. The notice’s posting and application period shall be thirty (30) calendar days. However, if it finds that an emergency exists, the City Council may, fill the unscheduled vacancy immediately. According to this section, a person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an interim basis until the final appointment.

The end of term for the members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees generally occurs in an annual rotation during the months of March and September.

Appointments will be considered at those times unless a vacancy resulting from a resignation results in the lack of a Quorum on the Board, Commission, or Committee, in which case the appoint ment c ould occur at the time of the unscheduled vacancy in accordance with the procedure set out above.

3. Government Code Section 40605, and National City Municipal Code Title 16, grants the Mayor, with the City Council’s approvals, the authority to make all appointments unless otherwise explicitly provided by statute. The exceptions are:

1. Civil Service Commission

2. Planning Commission

3. Housing Advisory Committee including Ex-Officio Members

4. Planning Commission

The City Council fills vacancies on these bodies.

D.

Implementation. Implementation of Council policy for appointment to Boards, Commissions, and Committees requires the following:

1. Per Government Code Section 54972, on or before December 31 of each year, the City Council shall prepare a list of appointments of all regular and ongoing Boards, Commissions, and C ommittees appointed by the City Council. The City Clerk will prepare the list of all regular and ongoing Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointed by the Mayor or the City Council. The list shall contain a list of all terms that will expire during the next calendar year, the incumbent appointee’s name, the appointment date, the term’s expiration date, and the position’s necessary qualifications. It shall also include a list of all

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees Boards, Commissions, and Committees whose members serve at the City Council’s pleasure and the qualifications required for each position. This Local Appointments List shall be made available to the public on the City website.

2. Notice. A public notice for vacancies must be placed in the newspaper of general circulation within the City , on the City ’s website, City Hall Bulletin Boards, and City social media platforms.

3. Expiration of term. All appointees will receive a letter as their terms expire asking if they would like to re-apply for the position.

4. Applications. Applications shall be available on the City website and in the City Clerk’s Office. Submissions must be received before the advertised deadline for consideration for the appointment. All applications will be retained in the City Clerk’s Office for one year from the date the application was submitted. During the one-year retention period of the application, an applicant shall be considered for other vacancies on Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The City Clerk’s Office will notify the applicant being considered for an appointment to confirm that they are still interested in volunteering.

5. A member may only serve on one (1) Board, Commission, or Committee at a time.

If an applicant applies for another position on a different Board, Commission, or Committee, that applicant will forfeit the prior seat and a vacancy will occur pe r policy.

6. Interviews:

a. Mayor Appointments: Interviews for Mayoral appointments will be conducted by the Mayor outside of the public meeting and scheduled by the Mayor’s Office.

b. City Council Appointments: Interviews for the four (4 ) Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, Housing Advisory Committee , and Port Commission who serve at the City Council’s pleasure and are appointed by the City Council as a body will be interviewed in the public forum at a City Council Meeting as described below.

7. Mayoral Appointments:

The Mayor will make the motion to appoint (naming the appointee) and Councilmembers may second the motion. The City Clerk will then take a roll call

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees vote of the City Council. A majority vote of the City Council will be required for the appointment. If the majority of the City Council choose to deny the proposed appointment, the Mayor shall either propose an alternative candidate from the current application pool or choose to reopen the application period and return to the City Council at a future City Council Meeting with a different applicant for consideration. If a Mayoral Appointment is not approved by the majority of the City Council by confirmation, that applicant is removed from the pool for that seat. The Mayor will return to a future meeting with a substitute Mayoral appointment.

8. For City Council Appointments, the Interview Process is as follows:

a. The City Clerk will provide an overview of the Board, Commission, or Committee(s) with current vacancy (ies). The Mayor will introduce the applicant and two (2) questions will be asked of each applicant on behalf of the City Council.

b. Each applicant is given two (2) minutes to make a brief introduction of themselves and their qualifications to the City Council.

c. Mayor and City Councilmembers will ask questions of each applicant. All applicants must be asked the same questions.

d. Total time per applicant is five (5) timed minutes with time allowed for clarification at the discretion of the City Council, not to exceed ten (10) minutes total per applicant.

e. All appointments and interviews before the City Council will be scheduled as needed to fill unexpected vacancies, with every effort to be made before an individual's term expires. Interviews may take place at one meeting, with appointments made at a subsequent meeting.

9. Vacancies for City Council Appointed Positions. If the vacancy is for a City Council appointed position, and there is more than one (1) applicant for a given position, the voting process will proceed as follows: Once the interviews are complete, each Councilmember votes for their choice via a written ballot provided by the City Clerk.

Each Councilmember shall print and sign their name
on the ballot. All ballots shall be considered a public record and be open to inspection by the public. The ballots are passed to the City Clerk who announces the number of votes for each candidate.

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees If the appointment process is conducted via a virtual meeting the process is the same except the ballot/vote process. The City Clerk’s Office will provide a Vote Sheet (a piece of paper electronically) with the name of each applicant to be considered. Th e Mayor will count to three (3) and the Council will hold their vote sheet up in front of their face to make sure it is captured on the camera during the live virtual meeting. The City Clerk will tally the votes and will then confirm the votes with a verb al roll call. The applicant with the most votes is appointed.

In the event of a tie, each Councilmember votes again until one (1) candidate has the majority vote and is declared to be the newly–appointed member of the Board, Commission, or Committee.

10. Re-appointment beyond two terms. Anyone wishing to be re-appointed to any Board, Commission, or Committee and has served two or more full terms already must be approved by a four -fifths vote of the City Council. If all five members of the City Council are not present, or if one member abstains or recuses their vote, the four- fifths requirement shall be changed to require only a simple majority.

11. Report to Council:

All applications received for vacancies , whether Mayoral Appointment or City Council Appointment, will be attached to the staff report to Council. All applications will have private personal information redacted (name, street numbers and name of street address, and phone number). This redacted information is in alignment with Government Code Section 6255(a) because the public interest served by not disclosing the applicant’s personal, private information and protection of the applicant’s right to privacy outweighs the public interest served by disclosi ng that information.

12. An automatic vacancy upon becoming a Non- Resident. An unscheduled vacancy automatically occurs when a resident holding an appointment position on a City Board, Committee, or Commission becomes a non-resident by moving out of National City limits. When an unscheduled vacancy occurs due to a resident becoming a non-resident, the unscheduled vacancy may be filled as follows:

a. A special vacancy notice shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk, and in other places as directed by the City Council, not earlier than 20 days before or not later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs. Final Appointment at a City Council Meeting shall not be made by the Appointing Authority for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice in the City Clerk’s Office.

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees

b. The Appointing Authority may appoint the former resident to a Non - Residential position if a Non-Residential position is vacant.

However, the Appointing Authority may, if it finds that an emergency exist s, fill the unscheduled vacancy immediately. A person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an acting basis until the final appointment is made pursuant to this section.

13. Only City Residents may be elected to Chair and Vice- Chair positions. To be eligible to be elected as the Chairperson of a City Board, Committee , or Commission, the member must be a resident of the City.

14. Resignations, Attendance, Training, and Removals

Resignation:

If a Commissioner or Member of a Board, Committee, or Commission is unable to continue serving because of health, business requirements, or personal reasons, a letter of resignation shall be submitted to the City Clerk, who will present to the City Council.

Attendance:

Regular attendance at meetings is critical to be effective operation of City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The City Council relies on the advice of the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees, which is the result of discussions among appointed members. The City Council anticipates that members of Boards, Committees, and Commissions shall make every reasonable effort to attend all regular and special meetings of their respective Boards , Commissions, and Committees, and to be prepared to discuss matters on their respective agendas.

A Commissioner or Member of a Board, Committee, or Commission shall be considered removed from any advisory board under the following conditions:

1. A Commissioner or Member of a Board, Committ ee, or Commission with unexcused absences from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings.

2. A Commissioner or Member of a Board, Committee, or Commission misses more than 25% of the advisory body’s meetings in a calendar year.

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees

3. A Commissioner or Member of a Board, Committee, or Commission must be present at least one hour, or 50% of the entire meeting, whichever is less, to be counted as present for purposes of attendance.

Excused Absences:

An “excused absence” is only granted when absolutely necessar y and pre - approved if at all possible. The City Council encourages Boards, Commissions, and Committees to refrain from scheduling meetings on cultural and religious holidays in order to encourage full participation by all Commissioners, Board Members, and the public. The pre-approval of excused absences will be by the body as a whole and documented in the meeting minutes.

Excused absences are listed as follows:

1. Illness of the Commissioner or Member of the Board, Committee, or Commission, their family member, or their personal friend;

2. Business commitment of the Commissioner or Member of the Board, Committee, or Commission that interferes with the attendance at a meeting;

3. Attendance of the Commissioner or Member of the Board, Committee, or Commission at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly-significant event; or

4. Other reason for which the Commissioner or M ember of the Board, Committee, or Commission has given notice to the Chairperson or Secretary of their unavailability fifteen (15) days in advance, as long as the unavailability is not expected to last longer than 30 days.

Removal:

The Secretary or Lead of each Board , Commission, or Committee will report the attendance to the Office of the City Clerk on a monthly basis. If the attendance or absences fall within these guidelines , the Office of the City Clerk will prepare a report to City Council for review and possible removal of the Commissioner, Member, or Alternate sitting on the Board, Committee, or Commission. Any Commissioner, Member, or Alternate sitting on a Board, Committee, or Commission may be removed from office at any time by a simple majority vote of the City Council at a regularly scheduled Council meeting with or without cause.

Mandatory Training and Filing Requirements:

Commissioners and Members of Board, Committee, or Commission, as appointed by the legislative body, are entrusted with certain responsibilities and

CITY COUNCIL POLICY

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

AMENDED: November 16, 2021

ADOPTED: June 17, 1986
POLICY # 107
TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Commission and Committees concomitant training and reporting. The following are requirements of Commissioners and Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees. This training is required to be completed within 30 days of appointment or notification.

1. Oath of Office (Article XX of the California Constitution, and California Government Code Section 36507)

2. Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 Filing (California Government Code Section 87100 et seq)

3. AB1234 Ethics Training (California Government Code Section 53235.1(b))

4. Sexual Harassment Training

5. Brown Act Training

6. Social Media Training

7. Any training required by State Law, Federal Law, or City Policies.

All training is offered in a variety of formats including in person, via Zoom, training website/software , and pre -recorded video. Currently, t hese are all requirements of the Mayor and City Council, and City staff.

Removal:

Failure to complete any of these requirements within 30 days of the appointment date or date of notification is cause for automatic removal.

Related Policy References
Government Code S ection 40605
Government Code Section 54970, et seq.

Article XX of the California Constitution, and California Government Code Section 36507 California Government Code Section 53235 (b)
California Government Code Section 871 00 et seq
National City Municipal Code Title 16 (pending)

Prior Policy Amendments:

February 2, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021- 08)
May 19, 2020 (Resolution No. 2020- 95)
November 9, 1993 (Resolution No. 93-173)
June 11, 2013 (Revised – No Resolution – Refer to Meeting Minutes) October 8, 2013 (Resolution No. 2013-147)
May 19, 2020 (Resolution No. 2020-20)

AGENDA REPORT

Department: Community Development - Neighborhood Services Prepared by: Dionisia Trejo, Administrative Secretary Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Approved by: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Temporary Use Permit – Spirit Halloween Retail Tent Store H osted by Spirit Halloween at Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall from August 24, 2024 through November 3, 2024 with No Waiver of Fees.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit Subject to Compliance with all Conditions of Approval with No Waiver of Fees and in Accordance with City Council Policy 802.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

Not Applicable.

EXPLANATION:

This is a request from Spirit Halloween to open a temporary outdoor Spirit Halloween retail tent store at Pl aza Bonita Mall from August 24, 2024 through November 3, 2024. Daily hours of operations will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A 100 x 100 square foot tent will be set up on the Westside parking lot of the mall adjacent to Ring Road within lot number known as Lot #1. The outdoor tent will provide the community with a wide product selection of seasonal items such as Halloween costumes, decorations, and accessories. If approved, this temporary structure may require additional permits and inspections from both the Building a nd Fire Department prior to opening for business. This event has been approved by the City Council for prior years with no waiver of fees.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Total TUP cost is $1,063.00: (1) City processing fee of $312.00; and (2) $751.00 for Fire Permit.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Not Applicable

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review. CCR 15378; PRC 21065.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

The Agenda Report was posted within 72 hours of the meeting date and time in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – TUP Application
Exhibit B – TUP Conditions of Approval

1 City of National City ■ Neighborhood Services Department 1243 National City Boulevard ■ National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-4364 ■ fax (619) 336-4217
www.nationalcityca.gov

S p e c i a l E v e n t A p p l i c a t i o n

Type of Event..

Fair/Festival Parade/March Walk or Run Concert/Performance

TUP Sporting Event Other (specify)

Event Name & Location..

Event Title

Event Location (list all sites being requested)

Event Times..

Set-Up Starts
Date Time Day of Week

Event Starts
Date Time

Day of Week

Event Ends
Date Time Day of Week

Breakdown Ends
Date Time Day of Week

Applicant Information..

Applicant (Your name) Sponsoring Organization

Event Coordinator (if different from applicant)

Mailing Address

Day Phone After Hours Phone Cell _Fax

Public Information Phone E-mail

Applicant agrees to investigate, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claims, demands, detriments, costs, charges, expense (including attorney’s fees) and causes of action of any character which the City, its officers, employees and agents may incur, sustain or be subjected to on account of loss or damage to property or the loss of use thereof and for bodily injury
to or death of any persons (including but not limited to the employees, subcontractors, agents and invitees of each party hereto) arising out of or in any way connected to the occupancy, enjoyment and use of any City premises under this agreement to the extent permitted by law.

Applicant understands this TUP/special event may implicate fees for City services, which will have to be paid in the City’s Finance Department 48 hours prior to the event set-up. The undersigned also understands and accepts the City’s refund policy for application processing and facility use and that fees and charges are adjusted annually and are subject to change.

Signature of Applicant: Date
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SPIRIT HALLOWEEN
3030 PLAZA BONITA RD. NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
08-12-2024
7:30 AM
Thursday
08-24-2024
10:00 AM
Saturday
11-03-2024
9:00 AM
Sunday
11-15-2024
7:30 AM
Friday
Brandon DeSorbo

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN
(855)704-2669
[email protected]
06-11-2024

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Special Event Application (continued)
Please complete the following sections with as much detail as possible since fees and requirements are based on the information you provide us.

Fees/Proceeds/Reporting..

Is your organization a “Tax Exempt, nonprofit” organization? Yes No Are admission, entry, vendor or participant fees required? Yes No If YES, please explain the purpose and provide amount (s):

$ Estimated Gross Receipts including ticket, product and sponsorship sales from this event.

$ Estimated Expenses for this event.

$ What is the projected amount of revenue that the Nonprofit Organization will receive as a result of this event?

Description of Event..

First time event Returning Event include site map with application Note that this description may be published in our City Public Special Events Calendar:

Estimated Attendance..

Anticipated # of Participants: Anticipated # of Spectators:
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Traffic Control, Security, First Aid and Accessibility..

Requesting to close street(s) to vehicular traffic? Yes No

List any streets requiring closure as a result of the event (provide map):

Date and time of street closure: Date and time of street reopening:

Other (explain)

Requesting to post “no parking” notices? Yes No

Requested “No Parking” on city streets and/or parking lots (list streets/parking lots) (provide map):

Other (explain)

Security and Crowd Control

Depending on the number of participants, your event may require Police services.

Please describe your procedures for both Crowd Control and Internal Security:

Have you hired Professional Security to handle security arrangements for this event?

Yes No If YES, name and address of Security Organization

Security Director (Name): Phone:

If using the services of a professional security firm and the event will occur on City property, please provide a copy of its insurance certificate, evidencing liability with limits of at least $1 Million dollars per occurrence/$2 Million dollars aggregate, as well as and additional insured endorsement naming the City of National City, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insureds. Evidence of insurance must be provided by the vendor or its insurer to the Neighborhood Services Department at the time of submission. .

Is this a night event? Yes No If YES, please state how the event and surrounding area will be illuminated to ensure safety of the participants and spectators:

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We are a Halloween
retail store with up to 20 associates and managers hired on which will maintain all forms of security and crowd control. ✔
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4 First Aid.

Depending on the number of participants, your event may require specific First Aid services. First aid station to be staffed by event staff? Yes No F i r s t a i d / C P R c e r t i f i e d ? Yes No

First aid station to be staffed by professional company. ► Company

If using the services of a professional medical organization/company and the event will occur on City property, please provide a copy of its insurance certificate, evidencing liability with limits of at least $1 Million dollars per occurrence/$2 Million dollars aggregate, as well as and additional insured endorsement naming the City of National City, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insureds. Evidence of insurance must be provided by the vendor or its insurer to the Neighborhood Services Department at the time of submission.

Accessibility.

Please describe your Accessibility Plan for access at your event by individuals with disabilities:

Elements of your Event

Setting up a stage? Yes No

Requesting City’s PA system

Requesting City Stage; if yes, which size? Dimensions (13x28) Dimensions (20x28) Applicant providing own stage ► ( D i m e n s i o n s ) Setting up canopies or tents?

# o f c a n o p i e s s i z e

# o f t e n t s s i z e

No canopies/tents being set up

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All isles and doorways will be ADA compliant along with personally stripped handicap spots in front of main entrance of tent.
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1�
100 x100

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Furnished by Applicant or Contractor

# o f t a b l e s N o t a b l e s b e i n g s e t u p

# o f c h a i r s N o c h a i r s b e i n g s e t u p

(For City Use Only) Sponsored Events – Does not apply to co-sponsored events

# o f t a b l e s N o t a b l e s b e i n g s e t u p

# o f c h a i r s N o c h a i r s b e i n g s e t u p

Contractor Name

Contractor Contact Information
Address City/State Phone Number

Setting up other equipment?

Sporting Equipment (explain)

Other (explain)

Not setting up any equipment listed above at event

Having amplified sound and/or music? Yes No

PA System for announcements CD player or DJ music

Live Music ► S m a l l 4 - 5 p i e c e l i v e b a n d ► L a r g e 6 + p i e c e l i v e b a n d

Other (explain)

If using live music or a DJ. ► Contractor Name

►
Address City/State Phone Number

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Using lighting equipment at your event? Yes No

Bringing in own lighting equipment

Using professional lighting company ► Company Name

Address City/State Phone Number

Using electrical power? Yes No Using Kimball Park Bowl Lighting (from_____to____)

Using on-site electricity

For sound and/or lighting For food and/or refrigeration

Bringing in generator(s)

For sound and/or lighting For food and/or refrigeration

Vendor Information
Vendor Information
PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to apply for a temporary health permit if food or beverages are sold of given away during your special event. Also see ‘Permits and Compliance’ on page 8 in the Special Event Guide. For additional information on obtaining a temporary health permit, please contact the County of San Diego Environmental Health at (619) 338-2363.

Having food and non-alcoholic beverages at your event? Yes No

Vendors preparing food on-site ► # ► Business License #

If yes, please describe how food will be served and/or prepared:

If you intend to cook food in the event area please specify the method:

GAS ELECTRIC CHARCOAL OTHER (Specify):

Vendors bringing pre-packaged food ► # ► Business License #_

Vendors bringing bottled, non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., bottled water, can soda, etc.) ► #

Vendors selling food # ► Business License #(s)

Vendors selling merchandise # ► Business License #(s)

Food/beverages to be handled by organization; no outside vendors

Vendors selling services # ► Business License #(s)

► Explain services

Vendors passing out information only (no business license needed) #_

► Explain type(s) of information

No selling or informational vendors at event
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Sunbelt Rentals
1800 McKinley Ave
National City CA
619-477-2229
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Having children activities? Yes No
PLEASE NOTE: In the event inflatable jumps are provided at the event, The City of National City requires commercial liability insurance with limits of at least $1 Million dollars per occurrence/$2 Million dollars aggregate. In addition, the City of National City must be named as an Additional Insured pursuant to a separate endorsement, which shall be provided by the vendor or its insurer to the City’s Risk Manager, along with the Certificate of Insurance, for approval prior to the event. The application should be filed out at least one week prior to the event. For questions or to obtain a copy of the “Facility Use Application”, please contact the Engineering/Public Works Department at (619) 336-4580.

Inflatable bouncer house # Rock climbing wall Height
Inflatable bouncer slide # Arts & crafts (i.e., craft making, face painting, etc.) Carnival Rides ____________________ Other __________________________________ Having fireworks or aerial display? Yes No
Vendor name and license #
Dimensions Duration
Number of shells Max. size
PLEASE NOTE: In the event fireworks or another aerial display is planned for your event, The City of National City requires commercial liability insurance with limits of at least $2 Million dollars per occurrence/ $4 Million dollars aggregate. In addition, the City of National City must be named as an Additional Insured pursuant to a separate endorsement, which shall be provided by the vendor or its insurer to the City’s Risk Manager, along with the Certificate of Insurance, for approval prior to the event. Depending on the size and/or nature of the fireworks display, the City reserves the right to request higher liability limits. The vendor must also obtain a fireworks permit from the National City Fire Department and the cost is 602.00
Arranging for media coverage? Yes No
Yes, but media will not require special set-up
Yes, media will require special set-up. Describe
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Event Signage..

Event
PLEASE NOTE: For City sponsored or co-sponsored events, banners publicizing the event may be placed on the existing poles on the 1800 block and 3100 block of National City Boulevard. The banners must be made to the City’s specifications. Please refer to the City’s Special Event Guidebook and Fee Schedule for additional information.

Are you planning to have signage at your event? Yes No

Yes, we will post signage # Dimensions

Yes, having inflatable signage # ► (complete Inflatable Signage Request form) Yes, we will have banners #
What will signs/banners say?

How will signs/banners be anchored or mounted?
Location of banners/signage _________________________________________________________ Waste Management..

PLEASE NOTE: One toilet for every 250 people is required, unless the applicant can show that there are sufficient facilities in the immediate area available to the public during the event.

Are you planning to provide portable restrooms at the event? Yes No

If yes, please identify the following:

► Total number of portable toilets:

► Total number of ADA accessible portable toilets:

Contracting with portable toilet vendor. ►
Company Phone
► Load-in Day & Time ► Load-out Day & Time

Portable toilets to be serviced. ► Time

Set-up, Breakdown, Clean-up.

Setting up the day before the event?

Yes, will set up the day before the event. ► # of set-up day(s)

No, set-up will occur on the event day

Requesting vehicle access onto the turf?

Yes, requesting access onto turf for set-up and breakdown (complete attached Vehicle Access Request form)

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Drilled and attached into main structure
ront, back, and side of tent
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United Site Service 866-973-0820
08-12-2024
11-15-2024
9:00 AM
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NPDES-Litter Fence
NPDES-Litter Fence
City to install litter fence
Applicant to install litter fence
N/A
Breaking down set-up the day after the event?

Yes, breakdown will be the day after the event. ► # of breakdown day(s)

No, breakdown will occur on the event day.

How are you handling clean-up?

Using City crews

Using volunteer clean-up crew during and after event.

Using professional cleaning company during and after event.

Miscellaneous..

Please list anything important about your event not already asked on this application:

Please make a copy of this application for your records.

We do not provide copies.
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10 I. Special Event Information

Special Events
Pre-Event Storm Water Compliance
Checklist

Name of Special Event:

Event Address: Expected # of Attendees:

Event Host/Coordinator: Phone Number: _____________________

II. Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs) Review

YES NO  N/A

Will enough trash cans provided for the event?
Provide number of trash bins:

Will enough recycling bins provided for the event?
Provide number of recycle bins:

Will all portable toilets have secondary containment trays? (exceptions for ADA compliant portable toilets)

Do all storm drains have screens to temporarily protect trash and debris from entering?

Are spill cleanup kits readily available at designated spots?

* A Post-Event Storm Water Compliance Checklist will be completed by City Staff.

Spirit Halloween
3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. National City
10,000
David Laughter
760-213-8950
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11 City of National City

PUBLIC PROPERTY USE HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION

AGREEMENT

Persons requesting use of City property, facilities or personnel are required to provide a minimum of $1,000,000 combined single limit insurance for bodily injury and property damage which includes the City, its officials, agents and employees named as additional insured and to sign the Hold Harmless Agreement. Certificate of insurance must be attached to this permit. The insurance company issuing the insurance policy must have a A.M. Best’s Guide Rating of A:VII and that the insurance company is a California admitted company; if not, then the insurance policy to the issuance of the permit for the event. The Certificate Holder must reflect:

City of National City
Risk Management Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950

Organization:

Person in Charge of Activity:

Address:

Telephone: Date(s) of Use:

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

As a condition of the issuance of a temporary use permit to conduct its activities on public or private property, the undersigned hereby agree(s) to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of National City and the Parking Authority and its officers,

employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, costs, losses, liability or, for any personal injury, death or property damage, or both, or any litigation and other liability, including attorney’s fees and the costs of litigation, arising out of or related to the use of public property or the activity taken under the permit by the permittee or its agents, employees or contractors.

Signature of Applicant:

Official Title: Date:

Certificate of Insurance Approved Date
Spirit Halloween
David Laughter
6826 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
+1 (760) 213-8950
08/24/2024 -11/15/2024
District Sales Manager 301
06-11-2023

TO BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE
AND

NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE
Business Name
Business Location
Business Owner(s)
Account Number
Effective Date
Expiration Date
City of National City

BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE
"For Services Provided in National City, California Only" 3030 PLAZA BONITA RD 1025
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950-8010

ANDREW GALASSO

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES, LLC
6826 BLACK HORSE PIKE
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234-4132

STEVE B (PRES/CEO) SILVERSTEIN

JEFF SCHAFFER (ZONE MANAGER)
Business Type Retail Sales - General
January 01, 2024
December 31, 2024
09019446

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES, LLC
Thank you for your payment on your National City Business Tax Certificate. ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. If you have questions concerning your business license, contact the Business Support Center via email at: [email protected] or by telephone at: (619) 382-2596 Keep this portion for your license separate in case you need a replacement for any lost, stolen, or destroyed license. A fee may be charged for a replacement or duplicate certificate.

This certificate does not entitle the holder to conduct business before complying with all requirements of the National City Municipal code and other applicable laws, nor to conduct business in a zone where conducting such business violates law.

If you have a fixed place of business within the National City, please display the Business Tax Certificate below in a conspicuous place at he premises. Otherwise, every Business Tax Certificate holder not having a fixed place of business in the City shall keep the Business Tax Certificate upon his or her person, or affixed in plain view any cart, vehicle, van or other movable structure or device at all times if required by the Collector.

Starting January 1, 2021, Assembly Bill 1607 requires the prevention of gender-based discrimination of business establishments. A full notice is available in English or other languages by going to: https://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/ City of National City

BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE

BUSINESS TAX SUPPORT CENTER
8839 N CEDAR AVE #212
FRESNO, CA 93720-1832
Date of Issue: 01/01/2024
09019446Account Number: ANDREW GALASSO

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES, LLC
6826 BLACK HORSE PIKE
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234-4132
2024

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES, LLC
For all inquiries regarding this certificate, contact HdL Business Tax Support Center at (619) 382-2596.

THIS BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE DOES NOT PERMIT A BUSINESS THAT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED.

NOTE: IT IS YOUR OBLIGATION TO RENEW THIS

CERTIFICATE WHETHER OR NOT YOU RECEIVE A

RENEWAL NOTICE
City Manager

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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A :

NAIC #
NAME:

CONTACT
(A/C, No):

FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):

PHONE

INSURED
REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

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CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $ $
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DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CANCELLATION

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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Willis Towers Watson Northeast, Inc.
c/o 26 Century Blvd
P.O. Box 305191
Nashville, TN 372305191 USA
Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC
6826 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Spirit Halloween #61401 - 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., National City, CA 91950 Re: Permitting purposes
City of National City
Risk Management Dept
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
06/13/2024
1-877-945-7378
1-888-467-2378
[email protected]
National Union Fire Insurance Company of P
19445
Markel American Insurance Company
AIU Insurance Company
28932
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A
2,000,000
1,000,000
10,000
2,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
9952725
05/30/2024
05/30/2025
SIR
250,000
A
2,000,000
05/30/2025
05/30/2024
9812768
B
3,000,000
10,000
MKLM6MM70000925
05/30/2024
05/30/2025
3,000,000
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C
1,000,000
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05/30/2024
05/30/2025
1,000,000
1,000,000
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WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
020396137
05/30/2024
05/30/2025
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E.L. DISEASE-POL LMT
3500462
26011277
SR ID:

BATCH:
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
WTW Certificate Center

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Spirit Halloween
EVENT: Spirit Halloween
DATE OF EVENT: 08/24/2024 – 11/03/2024

APPROVALS:

COMMUNITY SERVICES YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ ] RISK MANAGER YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ ] PUBLIC WORKS YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ ] FINANCE YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ ] FIRE YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ x ] POLICE YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ ] ENGINEERING YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ ] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT YES [ x ] NO [ ] SEE CONDITIONS [ x ]

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:

RISK MANAGER (619) 336-4370
Risk Management has reviewed the above-captioned application for a Temporary Use Permit. As the event will be held solely on private property, no additional insurance requirements are necessary for the permit issuance.

It should be noted that the applicant properly executed the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement when the Special Event Application was submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS (619)366-4580
No involvement

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Patrol officers will conduct extra patrol with unobligated time.

ENGINEERING
No comments received

COMMUNITY SERVICES
No involvement

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Planning
No comments

Building

1. Site Plan – Please provide a site plan identifying the location of the tent on the site. The site plan should be dimensioned with length, width, height of the tent and please include the total square footage.

2. Path of Travel – Please identify all paths of travel into and out of the tent as well as anticipated vehicle travel throughout the parking lot to maneuver around the tent.

3. Accessibility – The operator of this tent shall be held solely responsible for ensuring that the operation, structure, and paths of travel meet current accessibility requirements.

4. Electrical – A permit is required for the electrical work to be done associated with the use of the generator. Prior to operation, a licensed Electrician (C-10 license) will need to pull a permit. Please contact the Building division directly for this process and for any questions.
o Building Division
Phone: 619-336-4210
Email: [email protected]

5. Structural Engineering – Please provide the structural engineering report for the tent. The tent manufacturer specifications along with a Structural Engineer’s statement of certification and stamp would suffice.

6. Occupant Load – The Building division will calculate what the maximum occupant load (number of people allowed inside) for the tent and issue a sign that is required to be posted and adhered at all times.

Samuel Marrinan, CBO
Building Official
619-336-4351
[email protected]

Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Notifications – Events are required to notify residents and/or businesses of the surrounding impacted areas by the event. The notice shall include the name of the event, name and phone number of the company/organization producing the event, the dates and times of the event (including set-up and breakdown) and a detailed description of how the residents and/or businesses may be affected, such as by street closures, “No Parking” signs being posted, music at the event, etc.

Display of banners -- Banners are allowed on site for event but must be removed immediately thereafter event completion. If you wish to place banners in any location other than on-site, you must get approval from the property/business owner where you intend to display the banner.

FINANCE
No comments received

FIRE (619) 336-4550

$751.00 TENT FEE

Stipulations required by the Fire Department for this event are as follows:
1) Access to the area to be maintained at all times, entrances and emergency roadways

2) Fire Department access into and through event areas are to be maintained at all times. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet

3) Fire Hydrants shall not be blocked or obstructed

4) Participants on foot are to move immediately to the sidewalk upon approach of emergency vehicle(s)

5) Vehicles in roadway are to move immediately to the right upon approach of emergency vehicle(s)
6) If tents or canopies are used, the following information shall apply:
 Tents having an area from 0-200 square feet shall be $391.00  Tents having an area more than 201 square feet shall be $751.00  Canopies having an area from 0-400 square feet shall be no charge.  Canopies from 401-500 square feet shall be $391.00.
 Canopies from 501-600 square feet shall be $436.00.
 Canopies from 601 square feet or greater shall be $571.00.  Multiple tents and or canopies placed together equaling or greater than the above stated information shall be charged accordingly.  Tents s hall be flame -retardant treated with an approved State Fire Marshal seal attached. A permit from the Fire Department must be obtained. Fees can only be waived by the City Council.

A ten feet separation distance must be maintained betwe en tents and canopies. A permit from the Fire Department must be obtained

7) A tent shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings, other tents, canopies or membrane structures, parked vehicles or internal combustion engines. For the purp ose of determining required distances, support ropes and

guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane structure, tent or canopy

8) Provide a minimum of 2A:10BC fire extinguishers inside tent area. Extinguisher to be mounted in a visibl e location between 3½‘to 5’ from the floor to the top of the extinguisher ( See Attached). Maximum travel distance from an extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet travel distance. A sign describing location of extinguisher ( Fire Extinguisher ) shall be placed immediately above the fire extinguisher

9) Exit doors and openings from tents shall remain open, unobstructed and identified unless covered by a flame –resistant curtain (Fire Marshal approved).

The curtain shall comply with the following:
 Curtains shall be free sliding on a metal support. The support shall be a minimum of 80 inches above the floor level at the exit.

Then curtains shall be so arranged that, when open, no part of the curtain obstructs the exit

 Curtains shall be of a color, or c olors, that contrast with the color of the tent

10) In public tent areas, smooth surfaced, unobstructed aisles having a minimum width of not less than 44 inches shall be provided from seating areas, and aisles shall be progressively increased in width to provide, at all points, not less than 1 foot of isles width for each 50 persons served by such aisles at the point

11) The arrangement of aisles shall be subject to approval by the fire code official and shall be maintained clear at all times during occupancy

12) All chai rs used for seating inside tent shall be secured to one another using approved chair binding methods

13) Exits shall be clearly marked. Exit signs shall be installed at required exit doorways and where otherwise necessary to indicate c learly the directi on of egress when the exit serves and occupant of 50 or more

14) Exit signs shall be GREEN in color and shall be of an approved self -illumination type or shall be internally or externally illuminated by luminaries supplied in the following manner:
 Two sep arate circuits, one of which shall be separated from all other circuits, for occupant loads of 300 or less

15) Means of egress shall be illuminated with light ( Bug Eyes) having an intensity of not less than 1 foot -candle at the floor level while the struc ture is occupied.

Fixtures required for means of egress illumination shall be supplied from a separate circuit or source of power

16) Exits, aisles and passageways shall not be blocked, locked or otherwise obstructed, and shall have their minimum clear width available at all times

17) Any electrical power used is to be properly grounded and approved.

Extension cords shall be used as “Temporary Wiring” only. Consult building official for requirements and inspection of electrical

18) Vehicles shall be isolated from contact with the tents or canopies, Vehicles shall be at least 20 feet away from tents or canopies

19) Every room or space, shall have the occupant load of the tent or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. The maximum occupant load of this space shall be based on room set -up and items placed inside tents or canopies. The maximum occupancy load shall posted by the Building or Fire Official based on room configuration. At no time shall the owner or agent allow the posted occupant load to be exceeded. Occupant load sign shall be clearly visible at all times and maintained at all times.

20) Smoking shall not be permitted in tents, canopies or membrane structures.

Approved “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted

21) Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all combu stibles construction located within 6 feet of such equipment shall be protected with approved noncombustible insulation not less than 9.25 inches thick.

22) There shall be a minimum clearance of at least 3 feet between the fabric envelope and all contents located inside the tent structure.

23) The floor surface inside tents and canopy structures and grounds outside and within a 30-foot perimeter shall be kept clear of combustible waste. Such waste shall be stored in approved containers until removed from the premises.

Combustible waste shall be removed from the structure as necessary and daily to meet code.

24) A fire safety inspection is to be conducted by the Fire Department prior to operations of the event

25) Please contact the National City Fire Department to arrange a time for inspection. Periodic inspections will be conducted by the Fire Department for this event

26) Required inspections taking place, after hours, holidays, and weekends will be assessed a minimum of two hundred ($211.00) dollars.

27) Fire Department fees can only be waived by City Council

28) All Tent’s, Canopies, Jumpers, Bounce Houses, Inflatables, Stage coverings etc. shall have a Certificate of State Fire Marshal flame resistance shall be provided to the National City Fire Department before the event.

29) The fence around and the tent must have Building Department approved exits.

30) Any electrical power used is to be properly grounded and approved by the Building Official. Extension cords shall be used as “temporary Wiring” only.

31) Internal combustion power sources that may be used for “Light Towers” shall be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours.

32) Internal combustion power sources shall be isolated from contact with the public by either physical guards, fencing or an enclosure.

33) A clear site map shall be required for this event to include requirements mentioned in this document

FUEL STORAGE

34) Internal combustion power sources that may b e used for “Emer gency Power” shall be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours

35) Internal combustion power sources shall be isolated from contact with the public by either physical guards, fencing or an enclosure

36) A drip pan shall be used to capture oils and fuel lost during normal operation

37) Diesel fuel stored, shall be no more than 10 gallons of fuel . Diesel fuel shall be stored no closer than 20 feet from generator

38) Diesel fuel shall be protected from impact of surrounding vehicles and machinery (20 feet). Container holding fuel, shall meet all state and federal guidelines for holding vessel and storage

39) Approved holding vessel (container) shall be labeled (DOT) so as to describe its contents. Label shall be visible to all oncoming emergency personal

40) Diesel fuel container shall have secondary containment to meet code

41) Diesel fuel container shall be bonded and grounded to meet code

42) Dispensing of fuel shall meet code requirem ents for the cor rect dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids. Gravity style dispensing apparatus shall not be used

43) Provide a 2A:10BC fire extinguisher at entrance to generator. Extinguisher to be mounted in a visible location between 3½‘t o 5’ from the fl oor to the top of the extinguisher. Maximum travel distance from an extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet travel distance

44) Any electrical power used, is to be properly grounded and approved. Extension cords shall be used as “Temporary Wiring” only, and shall be protected so as not to create a tripping hazard to the public. Consult building official for requirements and inspection of possible temporary power/electrical.

AGENDA REPORT

Department: Finance
Prepared by: Rachelle Barrera, Finance Manager
Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Approved by: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Setting the FY 2025 Property Tax Rate for Library General Obligation Bonds

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Setting the Fiscal Year 2025 Secured Property Tax Rate for the Library General Obligation Bonds at 0.284 cent (0.00284%) per $100 of Assessed Valuation.”

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

Not Applicable.

EXPLANATION:

In the special municipal election held on March 5, 2002, more than two -thirds of National City's eligible voters approved the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the construction of the new National City Library. In April 2003, the City issued the general obligation bonds (GO Bonds) in the aggregate principal amount of $6 million. Those bonds mature on August 1st of each of the years 2004 through 2028. Debt service payments on general obligation bonds are satisfied through a special property tax levy. In 2012, the City refinanced the bonds to lower the interest rate on the bonds and to decrease the tax burden required for repayment.

Each year, the City must establish the tax rate to be applied to the assessed value of secured property, which generates the primary portion of the property tax revenue needed to be raised in order to service its annual bonded indebtedness. For fiscal year 2025, staff has calculated a secured property tax rate of 0.284 cent per $100 of assessed value. Property tax revenues are also received based on the value of unsecured property, but at the rate set for secured property in the prior year. Also contributing to property tax revenues are assessments on mid-year changes in values (known as supplemental assessments) and State unitary tax allocations. Exhibit A provides a summary and certification of the secured and unsecured property tax requirements for the Library general obligation bonds debt service that will be provided to the County of San Diego Auditor & Controller for applying to the fiscal year 2025 property tax roll.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Debt service payments for the GO Bonds for FY25 total $396,425 . The Library Bonds Debt Service Fund has a fund balance of over $950,000. Fund balance in the Debt Service Fund will be the source of funding for the difference between property taxes raised and the amount of the debt service payment due. The recommended FY25 secured property tax rate of 0.284 cent per $100 of assessed valu ation is estim ated to generate approximately $150,144 in property tax revenue. The rate for unsecured property , automatically set at the secured rate from FY 2024, will be 0.518 cent per $100 of assessed valuation, which will generate approximately $14,683 in revenue. The combined total is $164,827.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Not Applicable

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review. CCR15378; PRC 21065.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

The Agenda Report was posted within 72 hours of the meeting date and time in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A - Library General Obligation Bond Rate Calculation – FY2024-25 Tax Roll Exhibit B - Resolution

Exhibit A
5,288,822,093$
150,144$
14,683
164,827$

0.00284

I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE COMPUTED RATE IS A REASONABLE TAX RATE FOR THIS FUND Rachelle Barrera Date
Finance Manager
City of National City
General Obligation Bond Debt Service (Fund 6065-50)
Library Construction
Secured Property Tax Rate Computation for Fiscal Year 2025 City of National City
* Estimate provided by County of San Diego Auditor & Controller and is calculated by applying the prior year's secured property tax rate of 0.00518 to the unsecured assessed valuation of $289,255,292 for FY2025.

Amount to be raised by taxes on Secured Real Property
Amount to be raised from Unsecured Taxes*
Total
FY2025 Secured Assessed Valuation for Rate Computation
Rate to be applied to Secured Property
8/12/2024

RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY , CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 SECURED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AT 0.284 CENT (0.00284%) PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION
WHEREAS, in the special municipal election held on March 5, 2002, more than two-thirds of National City's eligible voters approved the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to fund the construction of the new National City Public Library; and WHEREAS, in April, 2003, the City issued the Library General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $6 million which mature on August 1st of each of the years from 2004 through 2028; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the City refinanced the bonds to lower the interest rate on the bonds and to decrease the tax burden required for repayment; and WHEREAS, the amount of principal and interest to be paid each year is generated through the proceeds of a special property tax levy; and WHEREAS, each year the City must establish the secured property tax rate that is needed to raise the revenue required to service its annual bonded indebtedness; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2025, staff recommends setting the secured property tax rate at 0.284 cent per $100 of assessed value.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: That the City Council hereby a uthorizes the secured property tax rate for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2025 to be set at 0.284 cent (0.00284%) per $100 of secured assessed valuation.

Section 2: The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2024.

Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:

Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney

AGENDA REPORT

Department: Finance
Prepared by: Kecia Carrasco, Accountant
Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Approved by: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Investment transactions for the month ended April 30, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept and file the Investment Transaction Ledger for the month ended April 30, 2024.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

Not Applicable.

EXPLANATION:

In accordance with California Government Code Section 53646 and Section XIIA of the City of National City’s investment policy, a monthly report shall be submitted to the legislative body accounting for transactions made during the reporting period.

The attached listing refle cts investment transactions of the City of National City’s investment portfolio for the month ending April 30, 2024.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

In this period, there were acquisitions of $794,891.09 and dispositions of $665,065.51.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Balanced Budget and Economic Development

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

Agenda Report posted within 72 hours of meeting date and time in accordance with Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable

EXHIBIT:

Exhibit A – Investment Transaction Ledger 2024-0430

MONTHLY ACCOUNT STATEMENT
City of National City | Account | As of April 30, 2024
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Bank of New York Mellon

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Portfolio Characteristics
Sector Allocation
Performance Review
Account Summary
Maturity Distribution
Top Issuers
Credit Quality
Total Rate of Return 1M 3M YTD 1YR 2YRS 3YRS 5YRS 10YRS Since Inception (03/01/12)
City of National City (0.70%) (0.87%) (0.48%) 1.99% 1.62% (0.38%) 0.89% 1.03% 0.95% Benchmark Return* (0.75%) (1.11%) (0.76%) 1.26% 1.07% (0.82%) 0.57% 0.79% 0.74% Average Modified Duration 2.52
Average Coupon 2.80%
Average Purchase YTM 2.88%
Average Market YTM 5.10%
Average Quality AA
Average Final Maturity 2.82
Average Life 2.78
Beg. Values as of
04/01/2024
End Values as of
04/30/2024
Market Value 36,956,303.46 36,641,546.06
Accrued Interest 176,186.44 228,509.46
Total Market Value 37,132,489.89 36,870,055.52
Income Earned 36,915.90 136,967.17
Cont/WD (10,484.31) (2,637.08)
Par 38,279,013.45 38,328,893.96
Book Value 38,174,295.74 38,207,601.67
Cost Value 38,174,295.74 38,207,601.67
United States 44.29%
Federal Home Loan Banks 8.75%
FHLMC 6.72%
Farm Credit System 4.62%
Inter-American Development Bank 2.61%
Apple Inc. 1.77%
International Finance Corp 1.69%
FNMA 1.66%
*Periods over 1 year are annualized.

Benchmark: ICE BofA 1-5 Year Unsubordinated US Treasury & Agency Index Secondary Benchmark:
*See Footnote
The credit quality is a weighted average calculation of the highest of S&P , Moody’s’ and Fitch

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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Rules Name Limit Actual Compliance
Status Notes

AGENCY MORTGAGE SECURITIES (CMOS)
Max % (MV) 20.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (AA by 1) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (ABS)
Max % (MV) 20.0 2.5 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 1.1 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 4 Compliant
Min Rating (AA- by 1) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

BANKERS' ACCEPTANCES
Max % (MV) 40.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Days) 180 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (A- by 2, A-1 by 2) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT PLACEMENT SERVICE (CDARS)
Max % (MV) 30.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5.0 0.0 Compliant

COMMERCIAL PAPER
Max % (MV) 25.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Days) 270 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (A by 2, A-1 by 2) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

CORPORATE MEDIUM TERM NOTES
Max % (MV) 30.0 26.6 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 1.8 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 4 Compliant
Min Rating (A- by 1) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

FDIC INSURED TIME DEPOSITS (NON-NEGOTIABLE CD/
TD)
Max % (MV) 30.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 0.0 Compliant

FEDERAL AGENCIES

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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Rules Name Limit Actual Compliance
Status Notes
Max % (MV) 100.0 17.9 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 4 Compliant

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF)
Max Concentration (MV) 75.0 0.0 Compliant

MONEY MARKET MUTUAL FUNDS
Max % (MV) 20.0 0.5 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 20.0 0.5 Compliant
Min Rating (AAA by 2) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (NON-AGENCY)
Max % (MV) 20.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (AA by 1) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (CA, LOCAL AGENCY)
Max % (MV) 30.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (A- by 2) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

MUTUAL FUNDS
Max % (MV) 20.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 10.0 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (AAA by 2) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

NEGOTIABLE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (NCD)
Max % (MV) 30.0 0.0 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 5.0 0.0 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 0.0 Compliant
Min Rating (A by 2, A-1 by 2 if > FDIC Limit) 0.0 0.0 Compliant

SUPRANATIONAL OBLIGATIONS
Max % (MV) 30.0 4.3 Compliant
Max % Issuer (MV) 10.0 2.6 Compliant
Max Maturity (Years) 5 4 Compliant
Min Rating (AA- by 1) 0.0 0.0 Compliant
U.S. TREASURIES
Max % (MV) 100.0 44.2 Compliant

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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Rules Name Limit Actual Compliance
Status Notes
Max Maturity (Years) 5 4 Compliant

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RECONCILIATION SUMMARY
Accrual Activity Summary
Fair Market Activity Summary
Month to Date Fiscal Year to Date
(07/01/2023)
Beginning Book Value 38,174,295.74 37,732,951.71
Maturities/Calls 0.00 (2,665,000.00)
Principal Paydowns (45,733.48) (763,310.41)
Purchases 792,806.05 16,496,311.37
Sales (665,065.51) (12,391,700.21)
Change in Cash, Payables, Receivables (48,708.58) 2,542.12 Amortization/Accretion 0.00 0.00
Realized Gain (Loss) 7.44 (204,192.91)
Ending Book Value 38,207,601.67 38,207,601.67
Month to Date Fiscal Year to Date
(07/01/2023)
Beginning Market Value 36,956,303.46 35,694,797.82
Maturities/Calls 0.00 (2,665,000.00)
Principal Paydowns (45,733.48) (763,310.41)
Purchases 792,806.05 16,496,311.37
Sales (665,065.51) (12,391,700.21)
Change in Cash, Payables, Receivables (48,708.58) 2,542.12 Amortization/Accretion 0.00 0.00
Change in Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) (348,063.33) 472,098.28 Realized Gain (Loss) 7.44 (204,192.91)
Ending Market Value 36,641,546.06 36,641,546.06
Maturities / Calls
Month to Date 0.00
Fiscal Year to Date (2,665,000.00)
Principal Paydowns
Month to Date (45,733.48)
Fiscal Year to Date (763,310.41)
Purchases
Month to Date 792,806.05
Fiscal Year to Date 16,496,311.37
Sales
Month to Date (665,065.51)
Fiscal Year to Date (12,391,700.21)
Interest Received
Month to Date 86,729.18
Fiscal Year to Date 721,283.21
Purchased / Sold Interest
Month to Date (2,085.04)
Fiscal Year to Date (16,462.48)