Minutes, regular meeting — National City City Council, September 2, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 2, 2025, 6: 00 p.m.

City Council Chamber- 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA

Present: Councilmember Molina
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Yamane
Vice-Mayor Bush
Mayor Morrison
Others Present: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk ( via Zoom)
Chris Duron, Fire Captain
Bruce Foltz, Director of Finance
Alex Hernandez, Chief of Police
Alicia Hicks, Director of Human Resources
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
Martha Juarez, Asst. Director of Engineering & Public Works Tracy Lamb, Interim Director of Community Services
David Welch, Associate Planner

1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6: 15 p. m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.

2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Vice- Mayor Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. INVOCATION
Invocation delivered by National City Clergy Association President Pastor Eddie Duenas.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing two ( 2) minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.

In- person comment: Virtual comment:

Cesar Javier Megan Stuart
Purita Javier Peggy Walker
Paul Wapnowski Madison Rapp
Alisha Morrison Judi Strang
Geoffrey Schrock
Jorge Garcia
Liliana Armenta
Ed Nieto
One written comment was received from Alexander Gutterud.

6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION

6. 1 Introduction of New City Employees
Assistant Director of Engineer/ Public Works Martha Juarez and Interim City Manager Scott Huth introduced new department staff.

6. 2 Proclamation - 9/ 11 Remembrance Day
Proclamation was introduced by Mayor Morrison and accepted by National City Police Chief Alex Hernandez and Fire Captain Chris Duron.

7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS ( Limited to Five ( 5) Minutes each)
Councilmember Yamane reported that she was voted in as the Vice Chair of the San Diego Community Power Board of Directors.

Councilmember Molina announced the upcoming SANDAG Board meeting date.

Vice-Mayor push announced a Special Air Pollution Control District meeting scheduled to occur on September 11, 2025 to discuss the Tijuana River sewer crisis.

Mayor Morrison reported that next California Coastal Commission meeting would occur in October.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8. 5, 8. 7, 8. 12, 8. 17, 8. 18, and

8. 19 pulled for public comment or discussion.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 2 Acceptance of Grant Funds to Support Walk with Ease Aging Program Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 102.

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." Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 3 Agreement with GL Pools, LLC for Las Palmas Municipal Pool Maintenance Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 103.

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."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 4 Approval of the Revision of Six ( 6) Position Classifications and Creation of One ( 1) New Classification.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 104.

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." Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Item pulled for public comment.

8. 5 Authorize the Purchase and Buildout of Four( 4) Ford Police Utility Interceptors for the National City Police Department
Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 105.

Public comment received from Thomas Rike.

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 NotTo- Exceed Amounts for the Purchases as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Fluctuations in Pricing."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to adopt the resolution.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 6 Authorize the purchase of a Case Construction Tractor for the Engineering & Public Works Parks Division
Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 106.

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 Sourcewell Contract # 011723- CNH with Sonsray Machinery for the Purchase of a Case Construction 2025 570N EP Cab Tractor Loader in a Not-to- Exceed Amount of$ 128, 000 for the Public Works Parks Division; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Adjustments of up to 12, 800 to the Not- to- Exceed Amount for the Purchase as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Fluctuations in Pricing."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Item pulled for public comment.

8. 7 Authorizing the Purchase of an Enforcer Aerial Ladder Truck for the National City Fire Department
Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 107.

Public comment received from Thomas Rike.

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."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 8 Awarding a Contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc., for the Fire Station 34 Roof and HVAC Replacement Project, CIP No. 25- 10.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 108.

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- toExceed 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."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 9 Awarding a Contract to Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the P- 2 Sewer Upsizing Project, CIP No. 24-03.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 109.

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 Notto- 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." Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 10 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence Located at 1130 E. 21 st Street.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 110.

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. 21 st Street." Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 11 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence Located at 431 J Avenue.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 111.

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." Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Item pulled for discussion.

Item continued to the City Council Meeting of September 16, 2025.

8. 12 League of California Cities Annual Conference — Designation on Voting Delegate and Alternate( s)
Following Council discussion, the item was continued to the City Council meeting of September 16, 2025.

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.

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.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

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.

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.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. 15 Semi- Annual Report— Boards, Commissions, and Committees Attendance Report Includes First and Second Quarters of Calendar Year 2025.

Receive and file.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

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.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 113.

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."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Item pulled for public comment.

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
Public comment received from Thomas Rike and Ed Nieto.

Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $ 1, 422, 312. 63.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice- Mayor Bush to ratify the warrants.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Item pulled for public comment.

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
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.

Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $ 2, 605, 917. 92.

ACTION: Motion by Vice- Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to ratify the warrants for agenda Items 8. 18 and 8. 19.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Item pulled for public comment.

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
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.

Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $ 1, 640, 115. 47.

ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to ratify the warrants for agenda Items 8. 18 and 8. 19.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

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.

Adopted Ordinance No. 2025- 2543.

Item introduced by Associate Planner David Welch.

Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7: 16 p. m.

Public comment was received from Doyle Morrison.

Alisha registered a position in favor and did not wish to speak.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Public Hearing closed at 7: 17 p. m.

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." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the Ordinance.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

9. 2 Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter

6. 30 ( Short- Term Rentals) to the National City Municipal Code.

Adopted Ordinance No. 2025- 2544.

Item introduced by Associate Planner David Welch.

Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7: 19 p. m.

Public comment was received from Jorge Garcia and Ed Nieto.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Public Hearing closed at 7: 23 p. m.

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)."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Vice- Mayor Bush to adopt the Ordinance.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

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).

Adopted Ordinance No. 2025- 2545.

Item introduced by Associate Planner David Welch.

Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7: 36 p. m.

Public comment was received from Doyle Morrison and Alisha Morrison.

Written comment was received from Alisha Morrison
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to close the Public Hearing.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Public Hearing closed at 7: 39 p. m.

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)"
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the Ordinance.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

9. 4 Public Hearing — Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment of NCMC 9. 38 Establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program
Item introduced by Associate Planner David Welch.

Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7: 44 p. m.

Public comment was received from: Virtual public comment:

Paul Wapnowski Madison Rapp
Jorge Garcia Emily Miller
Ed Nieto
Manuel Andrade
Irma Hernandez
Gloria Salas
Calista Gwen Rotoni, Sofia Miramontes, and Maria G. Martinez registered a position in favor and did not wish to speak.

Written comment was received from Kailey Quezada.

Vice- Mayor Bush left the dais at 7: 52 p. m. and returned at 7: 55 p. m.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to close the Public Hearing.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Public Hearing closed at 7: 58 p. m.

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." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice- Mayor Bush to revise the language in Section 9. 38. 140 Section C from " The City shall conduct two compliance checks per 12- month period." to " The City may conduct two compliance checks per 12- month period." and reintroduce the item at a future Public Hearing.

Substitute Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to approve the staff recommendation and adopt the Ordinance with the original language.

Motion failed by 2- 3 vote.

Ayes: Yamane, Rodriguez
Nays: Molina, Bush, Morrison
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Molina to amend the language in Section 9. 38. 140 Section C to " The City shall conduct one compliance check every two years." and to reintroduce the Ordinance.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

10. PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 8: 35 p. m. and returned at 8: 41 p. m.

Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 8:49 p. m. and returned at 8: 55 p. m.

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.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 114.

PowerPoint presentation provided by Associate Planner David Welch.

Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8: 43 p. m.

Public comment received from Marco Polo Cortes.

One written comment was received from Ted Godshalk.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice- Mayor Bush to close the Public Hearing.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Public Hearing closed at 8: 52 p. m.

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." ACTION: Motion by Vice- Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to find the project exempt from CEQA and approve the CUP CDP based on findings in the report with a modification to approve the hours originally proposed by the applicant — alcohol sales from 8: 00 a. m. to midnight daily; live entertainment 8: 00 a. m.- 11: 30 p. m. within the restaurant and outside the restaurant including the patio from 8: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m. daily; and, that the Police Dept. be notified of advertised events.

Substitute Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to support the Planning Commission recommendation as is.

Motion carried by 3- 2 vote.

Ayes: Molina, Yamane, Morrison
Nays: Rodriguez, Bush

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.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 115.

Associate Planner David Welch provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 9: 21 p. m.

Public comment received from Marco Polo Cortes.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice- Mayor Bush to close the Public Hearing.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Public Hearing closed at 9: 24 p. m.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Councilmember Molina left the dais at 9: 25 p. m. and returned at 9: 27 p. m.

11. STAFF REPORTS

11. 1 Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) Between the City of National City and the National City Municipal Employees' Association ( NCMEA) Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 116.

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.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

11. 2 Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) Between the City of National City and the National City Firefighters' Association ( NCFFA).

Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 117.

Public comment received from Jeremy Day, Darrell Roberts, and Ed Nieto.

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.

ACTION: Motion by Vice- Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 9: 42 p.m. and returned at 9: 45 p. m.

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
Councilmember Molina introduced the item.

Public comment was received from Jorge Garcia.

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

ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to remove reference to the Mayor from policy Section 4a, remove reference to the Consent Calendar on Section 5b, and remove reference to a single page in Section 2a.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

12. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
Interim City Manager Scott Huth commented on adding the discussion of the City' s priorities to the September 16th City Council meeting.

13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.

14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who reported that there was no reportable action on Closed Session agenda Items 5. 1, 5. 2, and 5. 3.

Item 5. 1 — City Council gave instructions to the negotiator to continue discussions with the POA.

Item 5. 2 — no reportable action.

Item 5. 3 — no reportable action.

CLOSED SESSION

5. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 5457. 6
Employee Organizations:

Municipal Employees' Association ( SEIU, Local 221),
National City Firefighters Association ( Local 2744), and Police Officers Association ( POA),
Unrepresented Groups: Executive, Confidential, and Management Agency Designated Representatives:

Steven Berliner( Labor Negotiator)
Scott Huth ( Interim City Manager)
Bruce Foltz ( Finance Director)
Alicia Hicks ( Human Resources Director)
Conchita Waite ( Human Resources)

5. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1

5. 3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956. 9( e)( 3)
Claimant: Josie Flores Clark

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6: 00 p. m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.

The meeting adjourned at 10: 28 p. m.

Tonya ssain, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular eting of September 16, 2025.

Ro Morrison, Mayor

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