Regular City Council Meeting - March 04, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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4. INVOCATION
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
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In accordance with State law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. Speakers will have up to three (3) minutes.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
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6.1 Introduction of New City Employees
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1. New Hires - 03-04-25 City Council Meeting.pdf
7. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
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7.1 San Diego Community Power Presentation
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8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each) Public Comments:
Per Government Code Section 53232.3(d) also known as AB1234:
Members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
9. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
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9.1 Appointments: Board of Library Trustees; Community & Police Relations Commission; Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee; and, Public Art Committee Attachments
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1. Board, Commission, and Committee Appointment - Mayoral Appointment .pdf
2. Attachment A - Explanation for Mayoral Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (redacted).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107.pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart.pdf
Recommendation:
Mayoral Appointment with the City Councilmembers’ Confirmation.
9.2 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees – City Council Interview and Appointment for the Civil Service Commission and Planning Commission.
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Public Comments
1. Board, Commission, and Committee Appointment-City Council Appointment .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for City Council Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (redacted)(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107(1).pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart(1).pdf
Recommendation:
City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appoint.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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The Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion by the City Council with a Roll Call Vote without discussion unless a Councilmember, a member of the Public, or the City Manager requests an item be removed for discussion. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Calendar.
10.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Public Comments:
10.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
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1. Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting of February 18, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Regular City Council Meeting of February 18, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
10.3 Emergency Medical System Transport Study
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1. EMS Valuation Study-AP Triton Proposal.pdf
2. Exhibit A - AP Triton LLC Proposal to Conduct an EMS Transportation and Optimization Study.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Agreement.pdf
4. Exhibit C - AP Triton Sole Source Letter.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.220 (B) Regarding the Sole Source for AP Triton, LLC to Evaluate and Optimize the Emergency Medical Transport System in National City and Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of National City and AP Triton, LLC, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $51,250.00”.
10.4 First Amendment to the Agreement with North County E.V.S. Inc. for Fire Apparatus Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. First Amendment with North County EVS .pdf
2. Exhibit A - First Amendment.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled:
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with North County E.V.S. Inc. to Extend the Agreement by One-Year to June 30, 2026, and to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $100,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.”
10.5 Request to Install Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Palm Avenue and E. 17th Street to Enhance Visibility at the Intersection.
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2024-12 - E 17th St and Palm Ave (red curb at intersection).pdf
2. Exhibit A – Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Staff Report to the Traffic Safety Committee on November 13, 2024 (TSC No. 2024-12).pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Authorizing the Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Palm Avenue and E. 17th Street to Improve Visibility.”
10.6 Warrant Register #26 - #28 for the Period of 12/20/24 through 1/9/25 in the Amount of $3,873,857.43 Attachments
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1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 26 - 28.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY25 Warrant Register No 26 to28.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $
3,873,857.43
11. STAFF REPORTS
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11.1 POLICY105 REQUEST- Presentation on National City Urban Forest Management Plan Attachments
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1. POLICY 105 REQUEST - Presentation of National City's Urban Forest Management Plan.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Presentation.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive Presentation and Provide Direction to Staff.
11.2 Report on Sewer Rate Study and Proposed Rate Increase.
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Public Comments
1. Sewer Rate Increase - Report and Public Hearing Notice.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Sewer Rate Study final 022025.pdf
4. Exhibit C - CouncilPol201-Rev20250304_final.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Sewer Rate Study; 2) Approving Revisions to Policy No. 201, Maintenance of Reserve Funds; and 3) Scheduling a Public Hearing and Directing Staff to Mail Out a Notice of Public Hearing as Required by Proposition 218.”
11.3 Staff Report on the Establishment of a Tobacco Retail License Program.
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1. Policy 105 request related to the establishment of a Tobacco Retailer License program.pdf
2. Exhibit A - National City Municipal Code Chapter_9.38.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Sample Ordinance.pdf
4. Exhibit C -National City TRL Presentation.pdf
Recommendation:
Consider Staff Report and Give Direction to Staff on the Inclusion of a Tobacco Retail Program within NCMC § 9.38 (Restricting the Sale, Display, and Promotion of Tobacco Products or Cigarettes to Minors).
11.4 Discussion of Amending Chapter 9.60 of the National City Municipal Code to Expand Operating Hours for Store Front Cannabis Retail Facilities.
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1. Discussion to Expand Operating Hours for Retail Cannabis Facilities.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Ordinance amending Chpt. 9.60.pdf
3. Exhibit B - NC Municipal Code sections 9.60.250 redline.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider amending Chapter 9.60 of the National City Municipal Code to expand operating hours for store front cannabis retailers from the current hours to six a.m. to ten p.m., seven days a week, in alignment with California State regulations.
11.5 City Council Expenditure Report: July 2024 through January 2025 Attachments
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1. City Council Expenditure Report.pdf
2. Exhibit A - City Council Expenditure Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and File Expenditure Report for the City Council for the period of July 2024 Through January 2025 Recommendation:
Presented in Exhibit A.
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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13.1 POLICY 105 REQUEST - NCMC8.32.015 Restrictions on Keeping Certain Animals, Birds, and Reptiles -Requested by Councilmember Rodriguez Attachments
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1. POLICY 105 REQUEST - NCMC 8.32.015 Restrictions on Keeping Certain Animals.pdf
14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.