Agenda, first session — National City City Council, September 2, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting - September 02, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:

2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Public Comments:

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. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
Public Comments:

6.1 Introduction of New City Employees
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Public Comments

1. New Hires - 09-02-25 City Council Meeting.pdf

6.2 Proclamation - 9/11 Remembrance Day
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Public Comments

1. Proclamation.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 Acceptance of Grant Funds to Support Walk with Ease Aging Program Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Acceptance of the Grant Funds to Support the Walk With Ease Aging Program.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Award Letter.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Resolution Walk with Ease Aging Program.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt
the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Accept Grant Funds from the National Recreation and Park Association for the Walk with Ease Program in the Amount of $2,500, and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $2,500.”

8.3 Agreement with GL Pools, LLC for Las Palmas Municipal Pool Maintenance Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Agreement with GL Pools, LLC for the Las Palmas Pool .pdf

2. Exhibit A - Agreement with GL Pools Inc.pdf

3. Exhibit B- 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 with GL Pools, LLC for Las Palmas Pool Maintenance Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $500,000.”

8.4 Approval of the Revision of Six (6) Position Classifications and Creation of One (1) New Classification.

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Public Comments

1. Approval of Classification Revisions of Classifications and Creation of Classifications.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution Approval of Classification.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Firefighter - Class Spec 2025 .pdf

4. Exhibit C - Fire Engineer - Class Spec 2025.pdf

5. Exhibit D - Fire Captain -- Class Spec 2025 Update.pdf

6. Exhibit E - Fire Battalion Chief -- Class Spec 2025 Update.pdf

7. Exhibit F - Police Records Supervisor- Class Spec 2025 Update.pdf

8. Exhibit G - City Librarian to Director of Library Services.pdf

9. Exhibit H - Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Revising the Job Descriptions for Five (5) Existing Job Classifications, Revising the Job Description and Job Title for One (1) Existing Job Classification, and Creating One (1) New Job Classification.”

8.5 Authorize the Purchase and Buildout of Four (4) Ford Police Utility Interceptors for the National City Police Department Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Authorize the purchase and buildout of four (4) Ford Police Utility Interceptors for the National City Police Department.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Kearny Mesa Ford Quotes.pdf

3. Exhibit B - County of San Diego Contract 570454.pdf

4. Exhibit C - AEP Buildout Quote.pdf

5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.260 Regarding Cooperative Purchasing and Authorizing the City to Piggyback onto County of San Diego Contract # 570454 with Kearny Mesa Ford for the Purchase of Four 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility B/W AWD 3.3 Hybrid Vehicles in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $238,000 for the National City Police Department; 2) Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.110(B) Regarding Exceptions to Formal Competitive Bidding and Authorizing Purchase and Installation Services from American Emergency Products in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $120,000 to Complete the Buildouts for All Four Vehicles; and 3) Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Adjustments of up to $35,800 to the Not-To-Exceed Amounts for the Purchases as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Fluctuations in Pricing.”

8.6 Authorize the purchase of a Case Construction Tractor for the Engineering & Public Works Parks Division Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Authorize the purchase of a Case Construction Tractor for the Engineering and Public Works Parks Division .pdf

2. Exhibit A - Sonsray Machinery Quote.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Sourcewell Contract 011723.pdf

4. Exhibit C - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

8.7 Authorizing the Purchase of an Enforcer Aerial Ladder Truck for the National City Fire Department Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Authorizing the purchase of an Enforcer Aerial Ladder Truck for the National City Fire Department.pdf

2. Exhibit A- South Coast Fire Equipment Quote.pdf

3. Exhibit B - HGAC Contract FS12-23.pdf

4. Exhibit C - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a 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 2.60.260 Regarding Cooperative Purchasing and Authorizing the City to Piggyback onto Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract # FS12-23 with South Coast Fire Equipment for the Purchase of an Enforcer Pierce 107 Ascendant Aerial Fire Truck in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,130,947.26 for the National City Fire Department. ”

8.8 Awarding a Contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc., for the Fire Station 34 Roof and HVAC Replacement Project, CIP No. 25-10.

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Public Comments

1. Contract Award - Fire Station 34 Roof and HVAC Replacement, CIP 25-10.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 2025.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 $276,237 for the Fire Station 34 Roof and HVAC Replacement Project, CIP No. 25-10; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $41,436 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract.”

8.9 Awarding a Contract to Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the P-2 Sewer Upsizing Project, CIP No. 24-03.

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Public Comments

1. Contract Award - P-2 Sewer Upsizing, CIP 24-03.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Project Location Map.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Bid Opening Summary.pdf

4. Exhibit C - Summary of Bid Items.pdf

5. Exhibit D - Agreement.pdf

6. Exhibit E - Resolution 2025.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Burtech Pipeline Incorporated in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $4,468,000 for the P-2 Sewer Upsizing Project, CIP No. 24-03; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $670,200 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract.”

8.10 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence Located at 1130 E. 21st Street.

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Public Comments

1. TSC 2025-09 - 1130 E 21st Street (Blue Curb).pdf

2. Exhibit A – Location Map.pdf

3. Exhibit B – Staff Report to TSC.pdf

4. Exhibit C – Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 1130 E. 21st Street.”

8.11 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence Located at 431 J Avenue.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. TSC 2025-10 - 431 J Avenue (Blue Curb).pdf

2. Exhibit A – Location Map(1).pdf

3. Exhibit B – Staff Report to TSC(1).pdf

4. Exhibit C – Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 431 J Avenue.”

8.12 League of California Cities Annual Conference – Designation on Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) Attachments
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Public Comments

1. League of California Cities Annual Conference - Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s).pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Designating a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates to Represent the City of National City at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.”

8.13 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Beer and Wine Sales at a New Restaurant (Zhangliang Malatang Spicy Hotpot) Located at 1430 E Plaza Boulevard, Suite E20.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Zhangliang Malatang Spicy Hotpot Alcohol CUP.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Planning Commission Staff Report with Attachements.pdf

3. Exhibit B - 8_18_2025 Planning Commission PowerPoint Slides.pdf Recommendation:

Staff Recommends Approval of the Sale of On-Site Beer and Wine, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-11, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol is a Conditionally-Allowed Use in Major Mixed-Use District Zone and Would be Accessory to Food Sales in the Restaurant.

8.14 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Addition of Distilled Spirits to an Existing Beer and Wine License at an Existing Target Located at 3060 Plaza Bonita Road.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Target Alcohol CUP.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Planning Commission Staff Report with Attachments_Redacted.pdf

3. Exhibit B - 8_18_2025 Planning Commission PowerPoint Slides(1).pdf Recommendation:

Staff Recommends Approval of the Addition of Distilled Spirits to the Existing Permit for the Sale for Off-Site Consumption of Beer and Wine, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-10, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol is a Conditionally-Allowed Use in the Major Mixed-Use District Zone and Would Continue to be Accessory to the Retail and Grocery Sales at the Existing Target.

8.15 Semi-Annual Report – Boards, Commissions, and Committees Attendance Report – Includes First and Second Quarters of Calendar Year 2025.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Semi-Annual Report - BCC Attendance Report.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Attendance Report.pdf

3. Exhibit B - CC Policy 107 - Amended October 15, 2024.pdf Recommendation:

Receive and file.

8.16 24th Street Transit Center Connections Project, CIP No. 23-13, Project Overview and Grant Appropriation for Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) phase.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Two PSE allocations for 24th Street Transit Center Connections.pdf

2. Exhibit A – Project Location Map.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Parking Calcs.pdf

4. Exhibit C – Community Outreach Flyers.pdf

5. Exhibit D – Allocation Letters.pdf

6. Exhibit E - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Establishment of Engineering Grants Fund Appropriations of $445,000 for ATP 1 and $380,000 for ATP 2 and Corresponding Revenue Budgets.”

8.17 Warrant Register No. 50 for the Period of 6/6/25 through 6/12/25 in the Amount of $1,422,312.63 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 50.pdf

2. Exhibit A - FY 25 Warrant Register No 50.pdf
Recommendation:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,422,312.63.

8.18 Warrant Register No. 51 for the Period of 6/13/25 through 6/19/25 in the Amount of $2,605,917.92 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 51.pdf

2. Exhibit A - FY 25 Warrant Register No 51.pdf
Recommendation:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,605,917.92.

8.19 Warrant Register No. 52 for the Period of 6/20/25 through 6/26/25 in the Amount of $1,640,115.47 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. FY 25 Warrant Register No. 52.pdf

2. Exhibit A - FY 25 Warrant Register No 52.pdf
Recommendation:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,640,115.47.

9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:

9.1 Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption 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. Chicken Ordinance adoption.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Strikethrough_underline.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt 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.”

9.2 Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption 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 adoption.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Draft Chapter 6.30 Short-Term Rentals.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance(1).pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt 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).”

9.3 Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption 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 adoption.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Draft Chapter 15.83 Lot Tie Agreements.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt 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)”

9.4 Public Hearing – Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment of NCMC 9.38 Establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Tobacco Retail License adoption.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Current Chapter_9.38.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance v.2.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt 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.”

10. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:

The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.

10.1 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 Public Hearing.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Signed Planning Commission Resolution 2025-07.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Overhead.pdf

4. Exhibit C - Plans.pdf

5. Exhibit D - Public Notice.pdf

6. Exhibit E - Maps.pdf

7. Exhibit F - Risk Assesment.pdf

8. Exhibit G - IPS Comments.pdf

9. Exhibit H- Community Meeting Info.pdf

10. Exhibit I - Public Comment.pdf

11. Exhibit J - Draft City Council Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Staff Recommends Adoption of the Resolution Entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council 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 Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for Beer and Wine Sales (ABC Type-41) and Live Entertainment at an Existing Restaurant (La Malquerida by Dolche) Located at 1524 McKinley Avenue in the Coastal Zone. Case File No. 2025-12 CUP CDP APN: 557-055-08.”

10.2 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 and Live Entertainment CUP.pdf

2. Exhibit A – Planning Commission Resolution 2025-06 .pdf

3. Exhibit B - Overhead(1).pdf

4. Exhibit C - Plans(1).pdf

5. Exhibit D - Public Notice(1).pdf

6. Exhibit E - Maps.pdf

7. Exhibit F - Risk Assessment.pdf

8. Exhibit G - IPS Comments(1).pdf

9. Exhibit H - Community Meeting Info.pdf

10. Exhibit I – Draft Council Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Staff Recommends Adoption of the Resolution Entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council 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) and Live Entertainment at an Existing Restaurant (Sushi N’ Gone) Located at 1539 East 8th Street. Case File No. 2025-11 CUP, APN: 557-102-19.”

11. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:

11.1 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of National City and the National City Municipal Employees’ Association (NCMEA) Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and MEA.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution(1).pdf

3. Exhibit B - Summary of Key NCMEA MOU Changes.pdf

4. Exhibit C - NCMEA Memorandum of Understanding.pdf

5. Exhibit D - NCMEA Salary Schedule Effective July 8 2025.pdf

6. Exhibit E - Budget Appropriations.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of National City and the National City Municipal Employees’ Association and Authorizing the Establishment of a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $848,151.00 Spread Across Multiple Departments and Funds to Fund Salary and Benefit Increases.

11.2 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of National City and the National City Firefighters’ Association (NCFFA).

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and FFA.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution NCFFA.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Summary of Key NCFFA MOU Changes.pdf

4. Exhibit C - NCFFA Memorandum of Understanding.pdf

5. Exhibit D- NCFFA Salary Schedule Effective July 8 2025.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of National City and the National City Firefighters’ Association and Authorizing the Establishment of a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $856,245.00 in the General Fund to Fund Salary and Benefit Increases.

11.3 City Council Discussion and Direction Regarding Revisions to City Council Policy No. 105: Request by Member of City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Discussion and Direction Regarding Revisions to CC Policy No 105 Request by Member of Council to Place an Item on Agenda.pdf

2. Exhibit A - CC Policy No. 105 - Amended Oct 5 2021.pdf

3. Exhibit B - CC Policy No. 105 - REDLINE.pdf
Recommendation:

Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Revisions to the City Council Policy No. 105.

12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Public Comments:

13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Public Comments:

14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Public Comments:

15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:

Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.

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