Regular City Council Meeting - August 19, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
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. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
Public Comments:
6.1 Flagship Cruises and Events - Electric Ferry
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6.2 American Golf - National City Golf Course
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 6.2 - Golf Course Presentation.pdf
7. 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.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
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.
8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Public Comments:
8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval_of Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting - July 29, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Special City Council Meeting - August 5, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Regular City Council Meeting - August 5, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
8.3 Approval of an Agreement Amendment with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Services in Connection with Case Titled Cummins v. the City of National City – Appeal by Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $100,000 for a New Total Not-to-Exceed Amount Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Burke 1st Amendment .pdf
2. Exhibit A - First Amendment .pdf
3. Exhibit B - Agreement.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution .pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled,
“
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
,
for Legal Services in Connection with Case Titled Cummins v. the City of National City – Appeal by Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $
100,000
for a
New Total Not
-to-
Exceed Amount
of $
175,000
.
”
8.4 Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services Pertaining to Employment Law Matters.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. LCW 1st Amendment.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 1st Amendment .pdf
3. Exhibit B - Agreement .pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution (1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt
the Resolution Entitled,
“
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
for Legal Services Regarding Labor and Employment Law Matters to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $
100
,000
.
”
8.5 Approval of an Agreement Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services in the Specialized Area of Labor Negotiations by Extending the Agreement to December 31, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2nd LCW Amendment - Labor.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 2nd Amendment .pdf
3. Exhibit B - 1st Amendment .pdf
4. Exhibit C - Agreement .pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution .pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled,
“
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
for Legal Services in the Specialized Area of
Labor Negotiations
by Extending the
Agreement to December 31, 2025.
8.6 Approval of an Agreement with The Vision Culture Foundation for a Mural on the National City Public Works Building at 1720 Wilson Avenue.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Public Works Building Mural.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Vision Culture Foundation Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Scope of Services_Redacted.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution - Vision Culture PW Mural.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Public Works Mural Rendering.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with The Vision Culture Foundation for a Mural on the Public Works Building Located at 1720 Wilson Avenue.”
8.7 Awarding a Contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc., for the Library Roof Replacement Project, CIP No. 25-09.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Contract Award - Library Roof Replacement, CIP 25-09.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Bid Opening Summary.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Summary of Bid Items.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Owner-Contractor Agreement.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc. in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $407,829 for the Library Roof Replacement Project, CIP No. 25-09; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $61,175 for any Unforeseen Changes; 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract; and 4) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation in the Amount of $469,004 in the Library Capital Outlay Fund.”
8.8 Land and Water Conservation Fund Assistance for the Proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields Restoration Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields Restoration .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Site Plan_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Grant Agreement Template.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Approving the Filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields Restoration Project; 2) Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Grant Application, Grant Agreement and Subsequent Documents if Awarded; and 3) Committing to Providing a Local Match.”
8.9 National City Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Agreement – FY 26 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. National City Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Agreement FY26.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Agreement FY26 - Chamber of Commerce.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Scope of Work.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement between the City of National City and the National City Chamber of Commerce for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000 to Assist in Economic Development Services.”
8.10 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales, and Live Entertainment at an Existing Restaurant (La Malquerida by Dolche) Located at 1524 McKinley Avenue.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. La Malquerida By Dolche Alcohol Sales and Live Entertainment CUP CDP.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Planning Commission Staff Report with Attachments.pdf
3. Exhibit B – 7-21-2025 Planning Commission PowerPoint slides.pdf Recommendation:
Staff Recommends Approval of the Request for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales and Live Entertainment, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-07, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol and Live Entertainment are Conditionally-Allowed Uses in the Medium Manufacturing Zone and Would be Accessory to Food Sales at the Restaurant.
8.11 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales and Live Entertainment at an Existing Restaurant (Sushi N’ Gone) Located at 1539 E 8th Street.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Sushi N' Gone Alcohol Sales and Live Entertainment CUP.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B – 7_21_2025 Planning Commission PowerPoint slides.pdf Recommendation:
Staff Recommends Approval of the Request for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales and Live Entertainment, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-06, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol and Live Entertainment are Conditionally-Allowed Uses in the Major Mixed-Use Corridor Zone and Would be Accessory to Food Sales at the Restaurant.
8.12 2025 Performance Report of Annual Fire Safety Inspections Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025 Performance Report of Annual Inspections.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the National City Fire Department Regarding the Annual Inspection of Certain Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.”
8.13 Successor Agency Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Successor Agency Budget FY2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Successor Agency Proposed Budget FY 2025-26.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution - Successor Agency Budget FY 2025-26.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the Board of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency, California, Adopting a Budget of $4,128,682 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.”
8.14 Warrant Register No. 47 for the Period of 5/16/25 through 5/22/25 in the Amount of $2,277,810.41 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 47.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 25 Warrant Register No 47.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,277,810.41
8.15 Warrant Register No. 48 for the Period of 5/23/25 through 5/29/25 in the Amount of $1,181,714.48 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 48.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 25 Warrant Register No 48.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,181,714.48
8.16 Warrant Register No. 49 for the Period of 5/30/25 through 6/5/25 in the Amount of $3,907,751.19 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 49.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 25 Warrant Register No 49.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,907,751.19
9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
9.1 Continued Public Hearing - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 8.32.015 of the National City Municipal Code Related to the Keeping of Hen Chickens.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Continued Introduction of of an Ordinance related to the keeping of hen chickens.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Strikethrough_underline.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce the Ordinance Entitled:
“
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Section 8.32.015 ‘Restrictions on Keeping Certain Animals, Birds, and Reptiles’ of the National City Municipal Code Pertaining to the Allowance of Keeping Additional Hen Chickens.”
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
10.1 Public Hearing - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 6.30 (Short-Term Rentals) to the National City Municipal Code.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Short Term Rental Ordinance - Introduction.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Draft Chapter 6.30 Short-Term Rentals.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce the Ordinance Entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Title 6 (Business and Franchise Taxes) of the National City Municipal Code Adding Chapter 6.30 (Short-Term Rentals).”
10.2 Public Hearing: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Buildings And Construction) of the National City Municipal Code Creating a New Section (15.83 – Lot Tie Agreements).
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Lot Tie Ordinance.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Draft Chapter 15.83 Lot Tie Agreements.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the National City Municipal Code Creating a New Section (15.83 – Lot Tie Agreements)”
10.3 Public Hearing – Amendment of NCMC 9.38 establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Tobacco Retail License Ordinance.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Current Chapter_9.38.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance v.2.pdf
Recommendation:
Provide Feedback to Staff and/or Introduce the Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City Amending Title 9 of the National City Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 9.38 Pertaining to Tobacco Retailer Licensing and Restricting the Sale, Display and Promotion of Tobacco to Youth.”
11. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
11.1 Amendment to the Lease and Operating Agreement between the City of National City and American Golf Corporation.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amendment to the Lease and Operating Agreement dated May 3, 1984 between the City of National City and American Golf .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Agreement - Historical _Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution AGC.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Letter_Redacted.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Amendment to Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with American Golf Corporation for the Maintenance and Operation of the National City Golf Course to Extend the Agreement by Sixty Days to October 31, 2025.”
11.2 Setting the FY 2026 Property Tax Rate for Library General Obligation Bonds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Property Tax Rate for Library General Obligation (GO) Bond 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - GO Bond Rate Calculation 2025-2026 Tax Roll.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution GO Bond Tax Rate FY26.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Setting the Fiscal Year 2026 Secured Property Tax Rate for the Library General Obligation Bonds at 0.00266 cent (0.00266%) per $100 of Assessed Valuation.”
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Public Comments:
13.1 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Discussion Regarding Resolution to Support Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package - Requested by Vice-Mayor Bush Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Exhibit A - Policy No. 105 - Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package.pdf
2. Exhibit B - City of San Diego Utility Reform Resolution.pdf
13.2 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Discussion Regarding Activity Cultural Economic (ACE) - Requested by Vice-Mayor Bush Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Exhibit A - Policy No. 105 Request - ACE.pdf
14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.