National City City Council
September 16, 2025

Warrant Register #2
7/4/2025 to 7/10/2025
375146 5,931.00
375178 20.00
375236 5.00
375247 300.00
375248 134.34
375248 108.14
375248 (108.14)
375248 14.62
375248 77.61
375248 108.14
375248 (134.34)
6,456.37
375194 276.00
375202 451.00
375202 1,366.00
375202 1,156.00
375202 456.00
375232 1,865.69
375232 15,050.50
375248 58.78
375248 115.23
375248 108.27
375248 138.41
21,041.88
375125 107.22
375126 198.55
375126 1,926.61
375132 224.73
375133 174.00
375133 302.53
375133 454.96
375184 2,735.23
375184 488.28
375184 2,810.10
375203 951.64
375204 2,060.21
375210 2,799.28
375214 2,199.16
375252 10,377.61
GRANICUS SWAGIT WEBCASTING FY25 7/10/2025
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I PACE 10 TYLER CAD SUPPORT 7/10/2025 COX COMMUNICATIONS COX BUSINESS DATA/VIDEO FY25 7/10/2025 ERGOGENESIS LLC ERGOGENESIS MIDCELLI SYNCHROTILT CHAIRS 7/10/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS DATA/PHONES FY25 7/8/2025 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS REALQUEST PROPERTY PORTAL FY25 7/10/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS DATA/PHONES FY25 7/8/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS DATA/PHONES FY25 7/8/2025 COX COMMUNICATIONS COX BUSINESS DATA/VIDEO FY25 7/8/2025 COX COMMUNICATIONS COX BUSINESS DATA/VIDEO FY25 7/8/2025 COX COMMUNICATIONS COX BUSINESS DATA/VIDEO FY25 7/8/2025 COX COMMUNICATIONS COX BUSINESS DATA/VIDEO FY25 7/8/2025 AT&T AT&T DATA CIRCUITS FY25 7/8/2025
AT&T AT&T DATA CIRCUITS FY25 7/8/2025
Total for HR
IT
AT&T AT&T INTERNET FY25 7/8/2025
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704/OFFICE SUPPLIES/HR 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704/OFFICE SUPPLIES/HR 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704/OFFICE SUPPLIES/HR 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704/OFFICE SUPPLIES/HR 7/10/2025 NEOGOV GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM SUBSCRIPTION/2025-2026 7/10/2025 NEOGOV GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM SUBSCRIPTION25/26 7/10/2025
CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 7/10/2025
CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 7/10/2025 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 7/10/2025
CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 7/10/2025
Total for Housing
HR
ALTA LANGUAGE SERVIC EMPLOYEE BILINGUAL TESTING 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV OFFICE SUPPLIES/ HOUSING MOP 45704 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV CREDIT MEMO/ HOUSING MOP 45704 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV OFFICE SUPPLIES/ HOUSING MOP 45704 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV OFFICE SUPPLIES/ HOUSING MOP 45704 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV OFFICE SUPPLIES/ HOUSING MOP 45704 7/10/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV CREDIT MEMO/ OFFICE SUPPLIES MOP 45704 7/10/2025 SOUTH BAY FENCE INC FENCE RENTAL/ HOUSING 7/10/2025
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV OFFICE SUPPLIES/ HOUSING MOP 45704 7/10/2025 VALDIVIA-OCHOA, NANC RECORDED DOCUMENT/ HOUSING 7/8/2025 PALMA, ANGELITA PRONTO DAY PASS/ HOUSING 7/10/2025
Housing
NAN MCKAY AND ASSOCI REMOTE ADMIN PLAN FOR SECTION 8 DEPT 7/8/2025

Warrant Register #2
7/4/2025 to 7/10/2025
27,810.11
375127 7.89
375127 8.14
375127 16.02
375127 16.53
375127 16.76
375127 29.07
375127 41.55
375127 108.83
375127 136.51
375127 143.07
375127 164.03
375127 13.40
375127 17.35
375127 18.06
375127 19.32
375127 46.10
375127 85.39
375127 219.44
375127 40.88
375127 10.78
375127 11.45
375197 10.76
375197 19.95
375197 19.95
375197 19.97
375197 19.99
375197 19.99
375197 21.52
375197 32.71
375197 46.60
375197 66.23
375197 87.19
375197 8.90
375197 16.76
375197 25.51
375197 25.74
375197 30.96
375197 87.41
375197 207.40
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 11 BOOKS 7/10/2025 375197 209.29 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 5 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 11 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 3 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- GUATEMALA 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- FRESH START 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 2 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 3 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- BATCAT 1 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 2 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 3 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 2 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 2 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 12 HABITOS PARA UNA MENTE 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- NOLOS ESESNTIAL GUIDE TO 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- TRIALS OF THE JEDI 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- BOOKS, FY 24/25 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- MURDER TAKES A VACATION 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- BLUE LOCK 19 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- BATTLE BUDDIES 7/8/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 11 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- EMT EXAM PREP 7/8/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 3 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 5 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTH 7/8/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- RABBIT MOON 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- DEVILS CANDY 4 7/8/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- COMO DORMIR A TU BEB 7/8/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 9 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 8 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 8 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 7 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 2 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 4 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 2 BOOKS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- SPEECHLESS 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR-DRAGONS DO NOT GET SCARE 7/8/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- EL SUPERZORRO 7/8/2025 Total for IT
Library
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- EL LEON, LA BRUJA Y EL ROPE 7/8/2025

Warrant Register #2
7/4/2025 to 7/10/2025
375197 243.69
375197 314.35
375197 315.82
375197 528.92
375197 409.67
375197 13.58
375197 13.58
375197 18.68
375197 19.31
375197 29.49
375197 62.54
4,117.03
375158 16.73
375158 16.73
375199 100.00
375205 25.00
375205 50.00
375205 50.00
375205 50.00
375242 16.73
325.19
375242 152.65
375242 160.53
375242 516.57
375242 152.65
375242 206.63
375242 152.65
375242 206.63
375242 152.65
375242 413.25
375242 152.65
375242 309.94
375242 152.65
375242 103.32
2,832.77
375226 143.50
143.50
375124 3,500.00
Total for Planning
Police
ARGERSINGER, BENJAMI REIMBURSEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES (P 7/8/2025 Total for Nutrition
Planning
INTEGRITY NEWSPAPERS PC NOTICE JULY 22 REZONE 3040 16TH 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/10/2025 Nutrition
PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY SERVICES 7/10/2025
PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SVC 7/10/2025
Total for Neigh Svcs
CPPA CMPA WEBINAR PARKING URQUIDEZ 7/10/2025
CPPA CMPA WEBINAR PARKING QUEZADA 7/10/2025
CPPA CMPA WEBINAR PARKING CABAL 7/10/2025
CPPA CMPA WEBINAR PARKING COHEN 7/10/2025
PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SVC 7/8/2025
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATI CACEO MEMBERHIP MOATS 7/10/2025
Total for Library
Neigh Svcs
PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SVC 7/8/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- WHEN STARS ALIGN 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 3 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- RED QUEEN 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- BEST WE COULD HOPE FOR 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- WILD ROBOT 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- PRETTY GIRL COUNTY 7/10/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 34 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 22 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 26 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 24 BOOKS 7/10/2025
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 15 BOOKS 7/10/2025

Warrant Register #2
7/4/2025 to 7/10/2025
375153 168.92
375159 1,100.00
375159 550.00
375175 375.00
375175 375.00
375181 1,398.55
375181 124.72
375181 931.93
375181 145.04
375181 1,697.39
375196 21,561.75
375224 3,999.00
375233 2,025.66
375233 205.00
375233 121.10
375233 195.00
375239 276.94
375253 1,710.62
40,461.62
375191 1,924,149.00
375192 365,235.00
375195 22,099.96
375201 8,910.00
375244 5,000.00
2,325,393.96
3,681,839.66
1000547 560.00
1000548 520.00
1000549 500.00
1000550 70.00
1000551 640.00
1000552 260.00
1000553 580.00
1000554 400.00
1000555 620.00
1000556 500.00
1000557 400.00
1000558 460.00
1000559 420.00
CHELIUS, ANGELA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 COLLINSON, CURTIS RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 CASTELLANOS, DAVID RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 CESNAUSKAS, STEVEN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 CAMEON, CHRISTOPHER RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 CANEDO, RAMON RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 BOEGLER, CRAIG RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 BULL, PARRIS RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 BEARD, PATRICIA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 BEVERIDGE, MARK RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 BALLARDO, DAMIAN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 BAVENCOFF JR, DAVID RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 Finance
AGUIRRE, OSCAR RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 Total for Risk
A/P PAYMENTS Total

EFT PAYMENTS
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT AS RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES/APRIL25 7/10/2025 RICHARDS WILLIS PC SETTLEMENT 7/10/2025
PRISM PROPERTY PROGRAM PREMIUM 7/8/2025
AMICA MUTUAL INSURAN SETTLEMENT 7/10/2025
Total for Police
Risk
PRISM GENERAL LIABILITY PROGRAM I PREMIUM 7/8/2025
PHILLIPS WILLIAM REIM: WPHILLIPS - BASIC TRAFFIC TRAINING 7/10/2025 VCA MAIN ST ANIMAL H VET CARE FOR POLICE CANINES FOR FY25 7/10/2025 NOLAN-CARLSON CANINE K9 UNIT EQUIPMENT REQUEST ESTIMATE# 1054 7/10/2025 NOLAN-CARLSON CANINE K9 UNIT EQUIPMENT REQUEST ESTIMATE# 1054 7/10/2025 NOLAN-CARLSON CANINE K9 UNIT EQUIPMENT REQUEST ESTIMATE# 1054 7/10/2025 NOLAN-CARLSON CANINE K9 UNIT EQUIPMENT REQUEST ESTIMATE# 1054 7/10/2025 AXON ENTERPRISE INC AXON CARTRIDGES AND BATTERY PACKS 7/10/2025 INFINITE CREATIVE EN WELLNESS ROOM MASSAGE CHAIR 7/10/2025 VCA MAIN ST ANIMAL H VET CARE FOR POLICE CANINES FOR FY25 TYSON-D 7/8/2025 VCA MAIN ST ANIMAL H VET CARE FOR POLICE CANINES FOR FY25 ROJO-BA 7/8/2025 VCA MAIN ST ANIMAL H VET CARE FOR POLICE CANINES FOR FY25 TYSON-D 7/8/2025 VCA MAIN ST ANIMAL H VET CARE FOR POLICE CANINES FOR FY25 TYSON-D 7/8/2025 THE COUNSELING TEAM EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICE FY2025 7/8/2025 VCA MAIN ST ANIMAL H VET CARE FOR POLICE CANINES FOR FY25 TYSON-D 7/8/2025 RADY CHILDREN'S HOSP CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMS FOR FY25 25-09934 7/8/2025 THE COUNSELING TEAM EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICE FY2025 7/8/2025 PC SPECIALISTS INC MISC MIS EQUIPMENT / PD / TRACI W. 7/8/2025 RADY CHILDREN'S HOSP CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMS FOR FY25 7/8/2025

Warrant Register #2
7/4/2025 to 7/10/2025
1000560 280.00
1000561 520.00
1000562 520.00
1000563 900.00
1000564 250.00
1000565 660.00
1000566 110.00
1000567 680.00
1000568 250.00
1000569 280.00
1000570 250.00
1000571 620.00
1000572 460.00
1000573 220.00
1000574 400.00
1000575 540.00
1000576 600.00
1000577 700.00
1000578 480.00
1000579 680.00
1000580 660.00
1000581 500.00
1000582 680.00
1000583 400.00
1000584 200.00
1000585 680.00
1000586 60.00
1000587 480.00
1000588 50.00
1000589 300.00
1000590 480.00
1000591 660.00
1000592 160.00
1000593 100.00
1000594 290.00
1000595 640.00
1000596 460.00
1000597 120.00
1000598 360.00
1000599 400.00
1000600 340.00
1000601 300.00
PAUU JR, PENU RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 PE, RAY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025
OLIVERIA, HERMINIO RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 PARRA, FRANCISCO RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 NAGLE, DANIEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 NOTEWARE, DAVID RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 MCDANIEL, PATRICK RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 MUNOZ, LILIA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 LIMFUECO, MARIA TERE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 MATIENZO, MARIA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 KLOS, FRANK RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 LAFRENIERE, MICHAEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 JUNIEL, RODERICK RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 KIMBLE, RANDY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 JONES, ANGIL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 JONES, DEREK RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 HODGES, BRENDA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 JASMUND, DONALD RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 HERNANDEZ, JUDITH RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 HERNANDEZ, RICK RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 GONZALEZ, WILLIAM RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 HARLAN, MICHAEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 GONZALES, MANUEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 GONZALEZ, BEATRICE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 FLORES, RICHARD M RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 GAUT, ANTHONY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 FELIX, YOLANDA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 FIFIELD, KEITH RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 ETZLER, JEFFREY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 FABINSKI, DANIEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 EISER III, GEORGE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 ESPIRITU, DAVID RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DREDGE, JAMES RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DUONG, MINH RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DESROCHERS, PAUL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DIAZ, MIGUEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DANESHFAR, ZIA-E-DIN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DEESE, LESLIE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 COVARRUBIAS, ARACELI RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 DALLA, MICHAEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 CONDON, DONALD RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 CORDERO, ESTELA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025

Warrant Register #2
7/4/2025 to 7/10/2025
1000602 140.00
1000603 280.00
1000604 190.00
1000605 400.00
1000606 240.00
1000607 260.00
1000608 660.00
1000609 310.00
1000610 300.00
1000611 340.00
1000612 520.00
1000613 440.00
1000614 480.00
1000615 580.00
1000616 320.00
1000617 560.00
1000618 400.00
1000619 700.00
1000620 250.00
1000621 480.00
1000622 480.00
1000623 520.00
1000624 700.00
1000625 220.00
1000626 540.00
1000627 560.00
34,520.00
34,520.00
251840154 42,604.18
42,604.18
3099 157,356.28
157,356.28
199,960.46
GRAND TOTAL 3,916,320.12
Total for HR
WIRED PAYMENTS Total
Total for Eng/PW
HR
ADMINSURE INC WC ACCT REPLENISHMENT FOR 06/25 7/10/2025 Eng/PW
ARCO BUSINESS SOLUTI FUEL FOR CITY FLEET JUNE FY25-PW/EQM 7/7/2025 Total for Finance
EFT PAYMENTS Total

WIRED PAYMENTS
YBARRA, ANTONIO RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 YOUNG, GRAHAM RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 WRIGHT, MARIA ELENA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 YBARRA, ALFREDO RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 VILLARIASA, STEVEN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 WILKINS, THOMAS RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 TIPTON, BARBARA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 VILLAGOMEZ, JULIAN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 STANICH, COLLEEN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 TELLEZ, JOSE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SMITH, JOE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SMITH, MATTHEW RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SHOEMAKER, MICHAEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SILVA, LARRY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SEWARD, GREGORY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SHEPHARD, STEVE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SAINZ, JOSE LUIS RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 SERVATIUS, JEFFREY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 ROUSTON, JEFFREY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 RUIZ, JAMES RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 RIOS, RAMONA RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 RAY, STEVEN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 REDIKOP, BRIAN RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 PEASE JR, DAVID RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025 POST, ROGER RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS - JULY 2025 7/8/2025

AGENDA REPORT
Department: Finance
Prepared by: Karla Apalategui, Sr. Accounting Assistant Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
Approved by: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:

Warrant Register No. 3 for the Period of 7/11/25 through 7/17/25 in the Amount of $9,673,071.64 RECOMMENDATION:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $9,673,071.64.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

Not Applicable.

EXPLANATION:

Per Government Section Code 37208, below are the payments issued for the period of 7/11/25 – 7/17/25. Consistent with the Department of Finance’s practice, listed below are all payments above $50,000.

Vendor Check/Wire Amount Explanation
Aster Constr 375256 244,895.54 CIP 19-23 Central Comm Enhancements Dick Miller 375270 362,734.75 CIP 22-26 El Toyon Park Pro 68 Improvements The Bank of NY 2161 231,000.00 SA NC RDA TARB 2017B
The Bank of NY 2177 3,217,000.00 SA NC RDA TARB 2017A
The Bank of NY 2177 309,718.65 SA NC RDA TARB 2017A
Pub Emp Ret 251950144 1,824,693.00 Annual Unfunded Accrued Liability 6/30/23 Pub Emp Ret 251950145 1,205,212.00 Annual Unfunded Accrued Liability 6/30/23 Pub Emp Ret 251970122 361,923.88 Service Period 6/24/25 – 7/7/25 FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Warrant Register Total $9,673,071.64
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 at least 72 hours before the Regular Meeting date and time, and 24 hours before a Special Meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable
EXHIBIT:

Exhibit A – FY26 Warrant Register No. 3

CHK NO AMOUNT
375298 650.00
375312 2,746.12
375312 2,077.51
375312 2,594.58
8,068.21
375265 1,944.00
375272 150.00
375313 29.99
375313 29.99
375313 149.95
375315 2,600.00
4,903.93
375254 2,428.69
375256 244,895.54
375260 1,250.00
375262 97.43
375264 2,189.89
375270 362,734.75
375271 74.18
375271 105.93
375276 499.93
375276 223.95
375276 140.29
375276 154.41
375276 1,053.80
375277 58.07
375280 499.20
375281 322.18
375281 485.97
375284 793.25
375284 273.72
375285 41.53
375285 59.18
375285 86.22
375285 218.37
375285 18.68
375285 65.18
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O&O MOTORRAD INC 12K SERVICE VEH #294 FY25-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O&O MOTORRAD INC 12K SERVICE VEH #294 FY25-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 MASON'S SAW & LAWNMO MOP 45729 STREET SUPPLIES FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 MASON'S SAW & LAWNMO MOP 45729 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SE PARK MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES FY26-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 LEFORT'S SMALL ENGIN MOP 80702 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SE SMALL TOOLS FOR WW FY25-PW/WW 7/17/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SE BATTERY SUPPLIES FOR WW-PW/WW 7/17/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SE BPO: BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLIES FOR FY25-PW/ 7/17/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SE BATTERY SUPPLIES FOR WW FY25-PW/WW 7/17/2025 FLEET SERVICES INC MOP 67804 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SE SMALL TOOLS FOR WW-PW/WW 7/17/2025 DICK MILLER INC CIP 22-26 EL TOYON PARK PROP 68 IMPROVEMENT 7/17/2025 FLEET SERVICES INC MOP 67804 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 CANON SOLUTIONS AMER EQUIPMENT BASE CHARGE OF ENG PLOTTER/SCAN 7/17/2025 CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRO FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR JUNE 2 7/17/2025 ASTER CONSTRUCTION CIP 19-23 CENTRAL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS 7/17/2025 CALIFORNIA DIESEL CO OPACITY TESTING DIESEL FY25-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 Eng/PW
ACME SAFETY & SUPPLY CONES FOR STREETS FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 EXOS WORKS, INC EXOS BASE MANAGEMENT FEES/CSD 7/17/2025 Total for Comm Svcs
DELGADO, ELYANA EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT E.D. ESPORTS/CSD 7/17/2025 DELGADO, ELYANA EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT E.D. ESPORTS/CSD 7/17/2025 FOXWORTH, CHENAE REFUND 9-11 YRS BASKETBALL CLASS LATE START 7/17/2025 DELGADO, ELYANA EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT E.D. ESPORTS/CSD 7/17/2025 Comm Svcs
COAST QUARTERS LLC VIRTUAL REALITY SESSIONS FAB/CSD 7/17/2025 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO MAIL POSTAGE BILLING - APRIL 2025 7/17/2025 Total for City Mgr
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO MAIL POSTAGE BILLING - FEBRUARY 2025 7/17/2025 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO MAIL POSTAGE BILLING - MARCH 2025 7/17/2025

A/P PAYMENTS
City Mgr
SCI CONSULTING GROUP CANNABIS CONSULTING SERVICES 7/17/2025 Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE

CHK NO AMOUNT
Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE
375285 53.95
375287 14.14
375287 19.31
375287 20.53
375287 59.69
375287 12.82
375288 233.50
375292 11.77
375292 219.83
375293 61.44
375293 113.84
375293 52.94
375293 80.16
375293 113.84
375294 2,862.50
375295 130.16
375296 6,203.89
375297 10,073.13
375299 75.31
375299 67.19
375299 298.02
375301 499.27
375301 389.97
375302 36.64
375302 36.64
375302 60.45
375302 60.45
375302 60.45
375302 119.09
375302 119.09
375302 138.62
375302 160.89
375302 205.56
375302 449.85
375302 525.93
375302 546.59
375302 1,721.29
375302 2,771.68
375302 6,753.38
375306 1,095.00
UTILISYNC, LLC UTILISYNC TMS ACESS 2025-2026 FY25-PW/WW 7/17/2025 375306 2,795.00 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR FACILITIES APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 UTILISYNC, LLC UTILISYNC TMS ACESS FY25-PW/WW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR FACILITIES APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR FACILITIES APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR FACILITIES APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU MOP 69277 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WATER SERVICE FOR PARKS APR-JUN FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SEDANO FORD OF LM, I MOP 87498 AUTO SUPPLIES FY25-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU MOP 69277 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 SEDANO FORD OF LM, I MOP 87498 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 SEDANO FORD OF LM, I MOP 87498 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELEC GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR FACILITIES JUNE FY25-PW 7/17/2025 SAN DIEGO MECHANICAL PREVENTATIVE HVAC MAINTENANCE FY25-PW/FAC 7/17/2025 RANDALL LAMB ASSOCIA CITY STORM WATER PUMP AT SE CORNER MILE OF 7/17/2025 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELEC GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR FACILITIES JUNE FY25-PW 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SERVICES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SERVICES FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SERVICES FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SERVICES FY25-PW/WW 7/17/2025 PRO BUILD COMPANY MOP 45707 GENERAL SUPPLIES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S MOP 45742 LAUNDRY SERVICES FY25-PW/WW 7/17/2025 POWERSTRIDE BATTERY MOP 67839 AUTO BATTERIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 PRO BUILD COMPANY MOP 45707 GENERAL SUPPLIES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/17/2025 PARTS AUTHORITY METR MOP 75943 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 PARTS AUTHORITY METR MOP 75943 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 PARTS AUTHORITY METR MOP 75943 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 PARTS AUTHORITY METR MOP 75943 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS MOP 75877 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025 PARTS AUTHORITY METR MOP 75943 AUTO SUPPLIES FY26-PW/EQM 7/17/2025

CHK NO AMOUNT
Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE
375308 602.22
375308 979.01
375308 310.65
375308 367.54
660,353.56
375255 3,023.00
375258 1,268.50
375261 2,496.00
375275 12.24
375307 2,007.07
8,806.81
375274 285.18
375292 47.98
375303 985.39
1,318.55
375282 30,895.25
375282 330.00
375316 161.40
31,386.65
375273 4.50
375314 2,664.24
2,668.74
375263 24,129.78
375310 61.61
375310 2,112.52
375310 19,785.58
375310 125.68
375311 6,579.96
52,795.13
375257 240.46
375257 387.57
375278 503.60
375283 3,000.00
375300 26,402.56
Total for Library 30,534.19
MOBILE BEACON SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAHOTSPOT DATAPLANS- LIT 7/17/2025 SIRSIDYNIX SIRSI DYNIX SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL- BLUECLOU 7/17/2025 BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 21 BOOKS 7/17/2025
JOHN'S LOCK & SAFE S JOHN'S LOCK AND SAFE- KEYPAD REPLACEMENT S 7/17/2025 Library
BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER AND TAYLOR- 17 BOOKS 7/17/2025
AT&T AT&T WIRELESS FY25 7/17/2025
Total for IT
AT&T AT&T CIRCUITS FY25 7/17/2025
AT&T AT&T CIRCUIT FY25 7/17/2025
AT&T AT&T CIRCUITS FY25 7/17/2025
AT&T AT&T DIGITAL CIRCUITS FY25 7/17/2025
IT
CIVICPLUS, LLC SEECLICKFIX ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL 7/17/2025 DEPASCALE, AARON ADVNCD DISABILITY PENSION PYMT/DEPASCALE/JU 7/17/2025 Total for HR
Total for Housing
HR
G2SOLUTIONS, INC NEW EMPLOYEE FINGERPRINT TEST SUBMISSION/M 7/17/2025 MDG ASSOCIATES, LLC. DEVELOPMENT OF CONSOLIDATED PLAN 7/17/2025 NATIONAL CREDIT REPO JUNE-25 FEE FOR CRIMINAL REPORTING SEC8 DEP 7/17/2025 Total for Fire
Housing
MDG ASSOCIATES, LLC. DEVELOPMENT OF CONSOLIDATED PLAN 7/17/2025 PRO BUILD COMPANY MOP#45707, DEMO BLADE SET, SPLIT LOCKWASHE 7/17/2025 THE SUPPLY CACHE FIRE HOSE SHUT-OFF CLAMP 7/17/2025
Total for Finance
Fire
HERNANDEZ, ROBERT TRAVEL REIMBRSMENT CLAIM, NFPA CONF, PRC#T 7/17/2025 HINDERLITER DE LLAMA AUDIT SERVICES - TRANSACTIONS TAX Q4/2024 7/17/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN JUNE 2025 - VISION SERVICE PLAN (CA) 7/17/2025 C A P F JULY 2025 - FIRE LTD 7/17/2025
CALIFORNIA LAW ENFOR JULY 2025 - PD LTD 7/17/2025
Finance
ALLIANT INSURANCE SE RSWA FY25/26 CRIME RENEWAL POLICY ACCT#REG 7/17/2025 VULCAN MATERIALS COM ROADWAY MATERIALS FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 Total for Eng/PW
VULCAN MATERIALS COM ROADWAY MATERIALS FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 VULCAN MATERIALS COM ROADWAY MATERIALS FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025 VULCAN MATERIALS COM ROADWAY MATERIALS FY25-PW/STS 7/17/2025

CHK NO AMOUNT
Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE
375268 542.00
375269 2,206.00
2,748.00
375266 69.60
375266 69.60
375309 565.64
375309 759.58
375309 321.19
375309 617.27
375309 135.36
375317 152.65
375317 103.32
375317 152.65
375317 206.63
375317 152.65
375317 103.32
375317 152.65
375317 152.65
375317 309.94
375317 152.65
375317 103.32
4,280.67
375259 10.00
375267 155.35
375279 456.64
375286 1,350.00
375304 799.21
375305 28,800.00
31,571.20
375289 9,464.00
375290 7,331.00
375291 9,731.00
26,526.00
865,961.64
1000630 131.50
Building
BOOT WORLD MOP 64096 BOOT WORLD J.SOLIS 7/11/2025
Total for Risk
A/P PAYMENTS Total

EFT PAYMENTS
PRISM POLLUTION PROGRAM PREMIUM-07/25-06/26 7/17/2025
PRISM CYBER LIABILITY PROGRAM-07/25-06/26 7/17/2025
Risk
PRISM MASTER CRIME PROGRAM PREMIUM-07/25-06/26 7/17/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I CUSTOM INTERFACE TO SDLAW WANTS AND WARR 7/17/2025 Total for Police
PALOMAR HEALTH SART FORENSIC EXAM-NPR / NCPD: 25-15055 / 6/11/ 7/17/2025 THOMSON REUTERS CLEAR PROFLEX / 6/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 / DATABASE 7/17/2025 CYRACOM INTERNATIONA LANGUAGE LINE FOR DISPATCH FY2025 7/17/2025 LASER SAVER INC MOP# 45725 / STD. BLACK TONER OEM / CYNTHIA C 7/17/2025 Police
CABRALES, ISELA REIMBURSEMENT-ISELA CABRALES/CAPE MEETING 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 Total for Nutrition
PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S LAUNDRY & CONSUMABLES FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 ALL FRESH PRODUCTS FOOD AS NEEDED FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 ALL FRESH PRODUCTS FOOD AS NEEDED FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 ALL FRESH PRODUCTS CONSUMABLES FOR HDM 7/17/2025
ALL FRESH PRODUCTS FOOD AS NEEDED FOR NUTR. CTR. 7/17/2025 COZZINI BROS., INC. KNIFE SHARPENING SERVICES FOR FY 25 7/17/2025 ALL FRESH PRODUCTS CONSUMABLES FOR HDM 7/17/2025
Nutrition
COZZINI BROS., INC. KNIFE SHARPENING SERVICES FOR FY 25 7/17/2025 DATA TICKET INC ELECTRONIC PERMIT CITATION SYSTEM&PARKING 7/17/2025 Total for Neigh Svcs
Neigh Svcs
DATA TICKET INC ELECTRONIC PERMIT CITATION SYSTEM&PARKING 7/17/2025

CHK NO AMOUNT
Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE
131.50
1000642 261.86
261.86
1000642 533.51
1000642 21.74
1000642 68.99
624.24
1000629 170.47
1000629 171.26
1000629 189.96
1000629 200.00
1000631 441.32
1000631 708.16
1000631 816.04
1000631 860.24
1000631 198.78
1000631 408.04
1000632 595.65
1000632 659.92
1000632 494.94
1000634 (275.64)
1000634 74.61
1000634 425.70
1000636 1,302.91
1000636 386.44
1000636 876.09
1000637 281.50
1000638 23.76
1000639 10,488.30
1000641 12,975.30
1000641 775.71
1000641 4,922.77
1000642 92.33
1000645 2,459.43
1000645 2,490.84
1000646 294.93
1000647 215.96
1000647 104.33
WETMORES MOP 80333 AUTO SUPPLIES FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025
WETMORES MOP 80333 AUTO SUPPLIES FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025
T MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY STREET SIGN SUPPLIES FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025 VISTA PAINT MOP 68834 PAINT SUPPLIES FY25-PW/FAC 7/11/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 45704 OFFICE SUPPLIES FY25-PW/ENG 7/11/2025 T MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY STREET SIGN SUPPLIES FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025 SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SER INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025 SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SER INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025 NERI LANDSCAPE ARCHI CAMACHO GYM RESTROOMS - ADA 7/11/2025 SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SER INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025 INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCT CIP 22-09 EASTSIDE I-805 GREENBELT 7/11/2025 NATIONAL CITY TROPHY MOP 66556 WALL NAME PLATE FY25-PW/FAC 7/11/2025 HASA INC CHEMICALS FOR MUNICIPAL POOL FY25-PW/FAC 7/11/2025 HASA INC CHEMICALS FOR MUNICIPAL POOL FY25-PW/FAC 7/11/2025 GRAINGER MOP 65179 STREET SUPPLIES FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025 HASA INC CHEMICALS FOR MUNICIPAL POOL FY25-PW/FAC 7/11/2025 GRAINGER MOP 65179 CREDIT FY25-PW/STS 7/11/2025
GRAINGER MOP 65179 BUILDING SUPPLIES FY25-PW/FAC 7/11/2025 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE BPO: TIRES FOR CITY FLEET FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE BPO: TIRES FOR CITY FLEET FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025 D-MAX ENGINEERING IN FOR T&A 90562 – NC SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CLINIC 7/11/2025 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE BPO: TIRES FOR CITY FLEET FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025 D-MAX ENGINEERING IN FOR T&A 90539 – KIMBALL HIGHLAND WEST- 1221 D 7/11/2025 D-MAX ENGINEERING IN FOR T&A 90539 – KIMBALL HIGHLAND WEST- 1221 D 7/11/2025 D-MAX ENGINEERING IN FOR T&A 90562 – NC SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CLINIC 7/11/2025 D-MAX ENGINEERING IN FOR T&A 90697: 1830 SWEETWATER RD. 7/11/2025 BOOT WORLD MOP 64096 WORK BOOTS FOR A. WILLIAMSON FY2 7/11/2025 D-MAX ENGINEERING IN FOR T&A 90634: IN-N-OUT BURGER-1900 E PLAZA B 7/11/2025 BOOT WORLD MOP 64096 WORK BOOTS FOR M. AVILA FY25-PW/P 7/11/2025 BOOT WORLD MOP 64096 WORK BOOTS FOR J.CASILLAS FY25-PW 7/11/2025 Total for Comm Svcs
Eng/PW
BOOT WORLD MOP 64096 WORK BOOTS FOR J. BEECHER FY25-PW 7/11/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 45704 WIRELESS AMBIDEXTROUS MOUSE/CSD 7/11/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 45704 MLK OFFICE SUPPLIES/CSD 7/11/2025 Total for City Mgr
Comm Svcs
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 45704 MAGAZINE DISPLAYS FOR FAB/CSD 7/11/2025 Total for Building
City Mgr
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP# 45704 -CMO OFFICE SUPPLIES 7/11/2025

CHK NO AMOUNT
Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE
1000647 26.43
1000648 65.25
1000648 159.96
44,081.69
1000642 460.93
1000642 229.90
690.83
1000635 2,199.16
2,199.16
1000642 49.83
1000642 74.05
123.88
1000642 189.66
189.66
1000640 7,577.70
1000644 498.41
1000644 7,081.19
15,157.30
1000643 198.56
198.56
1000628 98.59
1000642 361.60
460.19
1000633 393.70
1000642 64.58
1000642 56.54
514.82
64,633.69
1,573,089.73
1,573,089.73

WIRED PAYMENTS
Finance
PY91642 7/16/2025
Payroll Total
Total for Risk
EFT PAYMENTS Total
Payroll
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704/OFFICE SUPPLIES/RISK MGMT. 7/11/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704/OFFICE SUPPLIES/RISK MGMT. 7/11/2025 Risk
DEAN GAZZO ROISTACHE LEGAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED/THOMAS 7/11/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP# 45704 / VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES / STEPHA 7/11/2025 Total for Police
Total for Planning
Police
ACE UNIFORMS & ACCES UNIFORM AND ACCESSORIES FOR FY25 7/11/2025 Total for Nutrition
Planning
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 45704 PLANNING OFFICE SUPPLIES 7/11/2025 SYSCO SAN DIEGO INC FOOD/CONSUMABLES FOR NUTRITION CTR 7/11/2025 SYSCO SAN DIEGO INC FOOD/CONSUMABLES FOR NUTRITION CTR 7/11/2025 Total for Neigh Svcs
Nutrition
PACIFIC REFRIGERATIO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7/11/2025 Neigh Svcs
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 45704 OFFICE SUPPLIES PARKING 7/11/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP 50474- STAPLES, 8.5 X14 PAPER CHILDREN'S D 7/11/2025 Total for Library
Total for IT
Library
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP45704- STAPLES, 11.X17 PAPER 7/11/2025 IT
GRANICUS SWAGIT WEBCASTING FY25 7/11/2025
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704 / MISC. OFFICE SUPPLIES / FIN. DEPT. 7/11/2025 Total for Finance
Finance
STAPLES BUSINESS ADV MOP #45704 / COPY PAPER / FINANCE DEPT. 7/11/2025 WILLY'S ELECTRONIC S MOP 45763 ELECTRIC SUPPLIES FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025 Total for Eng/PW
WETMORES MOP 80333 AUTO SUPPLIES FY25-PW/EQM 7/11/2025
WILLY'S ELECTRONIC S MOP 45763 ELECTRONIC SUPPLIES FY25-PW/PARKS 7/11/2025

CHK NO AMOUNT
Warrant Register #3
7/11/2025 to 7/17/2025

PAYEE DESCRIPTION DATE
2161 231,000.00
2161 14,183.60
2177 3,217,000.00
2177 309,718.65
251910157 2,250.00
251910157 2,250.00
251950140 300.00
251950144 1,824,693.00
251950145 1,205,212.00
251970122 361,923.88
7,168,531.13
251910147 855.45
855.45
7,169,386.58
GRAND TOTAL 9,673,071.64
Total for HR
WIRED PAYMENTS Total
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AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning
Prepared by: Martin Reeder, AICP – Acting Director of Community Development Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Approved by: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing – Re-Introduction of an Amendment of NCMC 9.38 Establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program
RECOMMENDATION:

Re-Introduce the Ordinance Entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 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.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

The City Council held a public hearing at their meeting of August 19, 2025 and introduced the Ordinance with the addition of language amendments capping the number of tobacco retail licenses at 54 and adding language to the compliance check (“decoy check”) section (9.38.140 C) as follows:

C. The city shall conduct up to two compliance checks per 12-month period that involves the participation of persons between the ages of 18 and 20 to enter licensed premises to attempt to purchase tobacco products, with additional compliance checks as required.

The City Council held a subsequent public hearing at their meeting of September 2, 2025 to adopt the Ordinance. Discussion led to a motion of adoption with further modification to section 9.38.140 C as follows:

C. The city shall conduct one compliance check per two-year period that involves the participation of persons between the ages of 18 and 20 to enter licensed premises to attempt to purchase tobacco products, with additional compliance checks as required.

Due to this further modification being considered a “substantive change”, it was deemed necessary to re-introduce the Ordinance.

EXPLANATION:

At the meeting of January 21, 2025, the City Council directed staff per a Policy 105 request to consider development of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.38 to include a Tobacco Retail License program. Staff returned with a staff report on March 4, 2025 and was directed to bring back an Ordinance amending the chapter and creating a Tobacco Retail License Program.

Chapter 9.38 of the Municipal Code – Restricting the sale, display, and promotion of tobacco products or cigarettes to minors – was adopted in 2000 and amended in 2003 (Exhibit A). This

chapter contains regulations related to product placement within retail locations located within a thousand feet of any school, playground, recreation center or facility, childcare center, or library.

Advertisement of tobacco products within one thousand feet of the same is prohibited. Signage is also required stating that the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes to persons under twentyone years of age is prohibited by law and subject to penalties.

In addition to the regulations contained in Chapter 9.38, Title 18 (Zoning) also contains regulations pertaining to tobacco specialty businesses, defined as a business with more than forty percent of the floor area devoted to the use, display, and/or sales of tobacco products and/or paraphernalia. Chapter 18.30.230 requires a Conditional Use Permit for such a use.

In 2018 the City Council adopted amendments to Chapters 9.37 (Prohibition of Smoking in Open Air Dining Areas), 9.38, and Chapter 10.52 (Regulations for the use of municipal parks, playgrounds and golf courses). These amendments generally amended definitions of tobacco products to include electronic cigarettes.

In California, it is illegal for retailers and clerks to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. This law applies to the sale of traditional tobacco products like cigarettes as well as to the sale of electronic smoking devices like e-cigarettes and tobacco product paraphernalia. There is also a requirement for all retailers that sell electronic smoking devices in California to apply to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for a license. However, this is for taxation purposes. California law also now prohibits the sale of most flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. This law went into effect on December 21, 2022.

This Code Amendment request was made via a Policy 105 action that was initiated based on communication with National City For Better Health, in collaboration with SAY San Diego, administrators of the San Diego Smoke-Free Project, which encouraged adoption of a Tobacco Retail License (TRL) policy. The TRL program is aimed at ensuring local and state tobacco laws are being followed. The program, while containing rules already encompassed at the state level, would place the administrative and enforcement burden for compliance with the City. The intention of the program is for it to be supported through license fees. The main components of a TRL include:
 No new license within a thousand feet of youth-oriented facilities  No new license within a thousand feet of another tobacco retailer  No new license within a thousand feet of a cannabis retailer  Total number of retail licenses limited to one per 2,500 residents  No sales of flavored tobacco products
 Packaging, labeling, and pricing consistent with manufacturer’s specifications and applicable federal requirements
 Annual renewable permit
 No transfer of license between location or person
 Compliance monitoring
All other components of the existing Municipal Code sections are maintained in some form in suggested language provided by SAY San Diego and incorporated in the attached Draft Ordinance (Exhibit B), with the license cap of 54 and additional compliance check language, as mentioned above. The license fees were recommended as per staff’s suggestion ($700).

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

The proposed license fee of $700 is intended to pay for staff time associated with business inspections. Based on the 54 existing retail outlets selling tobacco, the total annual fee collected

would amount to approximately $37,800, which may cover some or all of the cost of 54 annual business inspections and allow for a decoy compliance check program to augment staff inspections. This amount of revenue is not enough revenue to start up the program and to accomplish the full administration of the program on an annual basis. It is anticipated that program proponents will fulfill their promise to help the city to acquire grant and other funding to support the program. The City is intending to fund this program through the general fund and seek to cover expenses through fees, fines and grant funds.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Health, Environment, and Sustainability
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 at least 72 hours before the Regular Meeting date and time, and 24 hours before a Special Meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

First Reading
EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – Current Chapter 9.38
Exhibit B – Draft Ordinance

Chapter 9.38 RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR CIGARETTES TO MINORS
National City, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-01-29 17:25:06 [EST] (Supp. No. 65, Update 1)

Chapter 9.38 RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF TOBACCO

PRODUCTS OR CIGARETTES TO MINORS

9.38.010 Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of the city council to enact regulations further restricting the sale or display of tobacco products and cigarettes in the city to minors, beyond that provided for by state law. Accordingly, the city council enacts the following regulations as not preempted by the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, 15 U.S Code Section 1332, et seq.
(Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

9.38.020 Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter:
"Advertising display" means a sign, sign-board, billboard, poster, or banner that is temporarily or permanently placed within a building or displayed in the window(s) of a commercial establishment to advertise or promote products. It does not include printed material on the container of a product sold at retail. "Cigarette," as used in this chapter and as defined by 15 U.S. Code Section 1332, means: (A) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco; and (B) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette described in subparagraph A of this definition.
"Playground" means any outdoor premises or grounds owned or operated by the city, a public or private school, childcare center, or youth or recreational center, that contains any play or athletic equipment used or intended to be used by minors.
"Recreation center or facility" means any recreation center or facility under the control, direction or management of the city.
"School" means any public or private elementary or secondary school, attendance at which satisfies the compulsory education laws of the state of California.
"Self-service display" means an open display of tobacco products to which the public has access without the intervention of an employee.
"Tobacco advertising display" means an advertising display that concerns tobacco products. "Tobacco product" means any substance or product other than cigarettes containing tobacco leaf, including but not limited to cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, and dipping tobacco. "Tobacco retailer" or "tobacco retail store" means any person or business entity that sells any tobacco product or cigarettes and includes an employee of that person or business entity. Any retail establishment selling tobacco products or cigarettes incidental to other merchandise qualifies within this definition. "Vendor-assisted" means that only a store employee has access to a particular product and assists a customer by supplying the product, and the customer does not take possession of the product until it is purchased. (Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

Created: 2025-01-29 17:25:06 [EST]
(Supp. No. 65, Update 1)

9.38.030 Measure of distance.

The distance between any tobacco retail store and any school, playground, recreation center of facility, childcare center, or library, shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, from the exterior of the tobacco retail store to the closest property line of the school, playground, recreation center or facility, childcare center, or library.
(Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

9.38.040 Restrictions on location of tobacco products and tobacco advertising displays.

A. It is unlawful for any tobacco retailer to place, maintain, or cause to be placed or maintained any tobacco product or tobacco advertising display within two feet of any candy, snack, or nonalcoholic beverage display inside a tobacco retail store located within one thousand feet of any school, playground, recreation center or facility, childcare center or library.

B. Except as allowed in Section 9.38.040(A), it is unlawful for any person to advertise tobacco products within one thousand feet of any school, playground, recreation center or facility, childcare center or library. (Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

9.38.050 Exceptions to location of tobacco products and tobacco advertising displays inside retail establishments.

A. Section 9.38.040 does not apply to commercial establishments where access to the premises by persons under twenty-one years of age is prohibited by law.

B. Section 9.38.040A does not apply within any establishment to displays containing tobacco products which are not accessible and visible to patrons, or to displays located above, behind or below a sales counter and which are not accessible to patrons. Any display containing tobacco products shall not be used as an "advertising display" as defined in Section 9.38.020.
(Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000) (Ord. No. 2018-2452, § 4, 12-4-2018)

9.38.060 Self-service sale and distribution of tobacco products—Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any tobacco retailer to sell, permit to be sold, offer for sale, or display for purposes of sale, by means of self-service displays or by any means other than vendor-assisted sales, any tobacco products or cigarettes.
(Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

9.38.070 Restrictions on distribution of free tobacco samples, promotional items or cigarettes to minors.

A. It is unlawful for tobacco retailer to distribute free tobacco products or promotional items, except in enclosed areas where minors are not permitted.

Created: 2025-01-29 17:25:06 [EST]
(Supp. No. 65, Update 1)

B. It is unlawful for any tobacco retailer to permit or allow a minor to be within six feet of any area or display where cigarettes are distributed free or at reduced cost as part of a promotion. (Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

9.38.080 Posting of signs regarding tobacco products and cigarette sales to minors.

A. Every tobacco retailer shall post conspicuously in their place of business at each point of purchase a notice stating that the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes to persons under twenty-one years of age is prohibited by law and subject to penalties, except for United States Armed Forces active duty personnel with military ID who are at least eighteen years of age. The notice shall also state that photo identification is required to purchase tobacco products and cigarettes. The letters of the sign shall be at least one-half inch in height.

B. Any sign meeting the content requirements of California Business and Professional Code Section 22952(b) and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the posting requirements of California Penal Code Section 308(c), satisfies subsection "A" of this section.
(Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000) (Ord. No. 2018-2452, § 5, 12-4-2018)

9.38.090 Extensions for compliance.

A. Any business that needs to make modifications to its business premises or advertising practices in order to comply with Sections 9.38.040, 9.38.060, or 9.38.080 of this chapter must comply within sixty calendar days after June 30, 2003.

B. Any business owner may apply to the city manager, through the planning director, for a reasonable extension of time within which to comply with Sections 9.38.040, 9.38.060 or 9.38.080 of this chapter, provided that the application for extension is submitted on or before the last day of the sixty-day compliance period.

C. An extension may be granted only for good cause for a maximum of one year from the effective date. "Good cause" means that the extension is necessary to prevent the business from suffering unreasonable financial hardship, or to prevent unreasonable disruption in business operations. (Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

9.38.100 Enforcement.

A. Violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted as infractions for the first offense, and may be prosecuted as misdemeanors for subsequent offenses, subject to the penalties provided in Section 1.20.010 of this code. In addition, injunctive relief, civil penalties or administrative remedies provided in Title 1 of this code, may be sought or imposed for violations.

B. This chapter may be enforced by any police officer, building inspector, code conformance officer, business license inspector or fire inspector.
(Ord. 2223 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 2172 § 1 (part), 2000)

ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, 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.

WHEREAS, the City of National City (the “City”), pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, has the authority to enact or amend laws which promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Government Code of the State of California, proceedings were duly initiated for the amendment of the National City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a published 10-day notice of the adoption of said ordinance, a public hearing was held by the City Council on September 16, 2025, and at said public hearing, all persons interested were given the opportunity to appear and be heard before the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of National City, California, does ordain as follows:

Section 1. All protests, if any, against said amendment to the Municipal Code and each of them be and hereby are denied and overruled.

Section 2. Section 9.38 (Restricting the Sale, Display and Promotion of Tobacco Products or Cigarettes to Minors) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 9.38 - TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE AND RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF TOBACCO TO YOUTH.

Section 9.38.010 Purpose and intent.

It is the intent of the City Council, in enacting this ordinance, to ensure compliance with the business standards and practices of the City and to encourage responsible tobacco retailing and to discourage violations of tobacco-related laws, especially those which prohibit or discourage the sale or distribution of tobacco products to youth, but not to expand or reduce the degree to which the acts regulated by federal or state law are criminally proscribed or to alter the penalties provided therein. Accordingly, the City Council enacts the following regulations as not preempted by the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, 15 U.S. Code sec. 1332, et seq.

Section 9.38.020 Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter:

A. "Arm's Length Transaction" means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that reflects the fair market value in the open market between two informed and willing parties, neither of which is under any compulsion to participate in the transaction. A sale between relatives, related companies or partners, or a sale for which a significant purpose is avoiding the effect of the violations of this chapter is not an Arm's Length Transaction.

B. "Applicant" means the Person applying for a permit pursuant to this chapter.

C. “Cannabis” has the meaning set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 26001, as that section may be amended from time to time.

D. “Cannabis Product” has the meaning set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 26001, as that section may be amended from time to time.

E. “Cannabis Retailer” means any retail establishment in which cannabis or cannabis products are sold or offered for sale to persons that do not hold a license to engage in commercial cannabis activity issued by the State of California in accordance with the Business and Professions Code Section 26000 et seq., as that section may be amended from time to time.

F. “Child-Resistant Packaging” means packaging that meets the definition set forth in Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, section 1700.15(b), as in effect on January 1, 2015, and was tested in accordance with the method described in Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, section 1700.20, as in effect on January 1, 2015.

G. “Cigar” means any roll of tobacco other than a cigarette wrapped entirely or in part in tobacco or any substance containing tobacco and weighing more than 4.5 pounds per thousand.

H. “Cigarette” means: (1) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco; and (2) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette described herein.

I. "City" means City of National City, California.

J. “Compliance checks” means systems the department uses to investigate and ensure that tobacco retailers are following and complying with the requirements of this chapter.

Compliance checks may involve the use of persons between the ages of 18 and 20 who purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products. Compliance checks may also be conducted by the department or other units of government for educational, research, and training purposes or for investigating or enforcing federal, state, or local laws and regulations relating to tobacco products.

K. “Coupon” means any voucher, rebate, card, paper, note, form, statement, ticket, image, or other issue, whether in paper, digital, or other form, used for commercial purposes to obtain an article, product, service, or accommodation without charge or at a discounted price.

L. “Delivery sale” means the sale of any tobacco product to any person for personal consumption and not for resale when the sale is conducted by any means other than an in-person, overthe-counter sales transaction in a tobacco retail establishment. Delivery sale includes the sale of any tobacco product when the sale is conducted by telephone, other voice transmission, mail, the internet, or app-based service. Delivery sale includes delivery by licensees or third parties by any means, including curbside pick-up.

M. “Department” means the Community Development Department and any agency or person designated by the City to enforce or administer the provisions of this chapter.

N. "Electronic Smoking Device" means an electronic device that may be used to deliver any aerosolized or vaporized substance to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, vape pen, or e-hookah. “Electronic Smoking Device” includes any component, part, or accessory of the device, and also includes any substance that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, whether or not the substance contains nicotine. “Electronic Smoking Device” does not include “drugs,” “devices,” or “combination products,” authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act."

O. "Flavored Tobacco Product" means any tobacco product that imparts:

1. a taste or odor distinguishable by an ordinary consumer, other than the taste or odor of tobacco, either prior to or during the consumption of such tobacco product, including but not limited to tastes or odors relating to any fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, mint, wintergreen, menthol, herb, or spice; or

2. a cooling or numbing sensation distinguishable by an ordinary consumer during the consumption of such tobacco product.

P. “Full Retail Price” means the displayed price plus all applicable taxes and fees if such taxes and fees are not included in the displayed price. For the purposes of this chapter, “Displayed Price” means the price displayed for a tobacco product on its packaging or on any related shelving, advertising, or display where the tobacco product is sold or offered for sale.

Q. "Little Cigar” means any roll of tobacco other than a cigarette wrapped entirely or in part in tobacco or any substance containing tobacco and weighing no more than 4.5 pounds per thousand. Little Cigar includes, but is not limited to, tobacco products known or labeled as small cigar, little cigar, or cigarillo.

R. “Manufacturer” means any person, including any repacker or relabeler, who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a tobacco product, or imports a finished tobacco product for sale or distribution into the United States.

S. “Moveable Place of Business” means any form of business that is operated out of a kiosk, truck, van, automobile or other type of vehicle or transportable shelter and not a fixed address store front or other permanent type of structure authorized for sales transactions.

T. "Person" means any human being, partnership, cooperative association, corporation, personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other legal entity.

U. “Pharmacy” means any retail establishment in which the profession of pharmacy is practice by a pharmacist licensed by the State of California in accordance with the Business and Professions Code and where prescription pharmaceuticals are offered for sale, regardless of whether the retail establishment sells other retail goods in addition to prescription pharmaceuticals.

V. “Proprietor” means a person with an ownership or managerial interest in a business. An ownership interest shall be deemed to exist when a person has a 10% or greater interest in the stock, assets, or income of a business other than the sole interest of security for debt. A managerial interest shall be deemed to exist when a person has or shares ultimate control over the day-to-day operations of a business.

W. “Recreation Facility” means an area, place, structure, or other facility that is used either permanently or temporarily for community recreation, even though it may be used for other purposes, and includes but is not limited to, a gymnasium, playing court, playing field, and swimming pool.

X. “Sale” means any transfer, exchange, barter, gift, offer for sale, or distribution for a commercial purpose, in any manner or by any means whatsoever.

Y. "Self-Service Display" means the open display or storage of tobacco products in a manner that is physically accessible in any way to the general public without the assistance of the

retailer or employee of the retailer and a direct face-to-face transfer between the purchaser and the retailer or employee of the retailer. A vending machine is a form of Self-Service Display.

Z. “Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made, or derived from nicotine, tobacco, marijuana, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation. “Smoking” includes using an electronic smoking device.

AA. ''Tobacco Product" means:

1. Any product containing, made of, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether inhaled absorbed, or ingested by any other means, including but not limited to, a cigarette, cigar, little cigar, pipe tobacco, snuff, snus, or chewing tobacco;

2. Any electronic smoking device and any substances that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, whether or not the substance contains nicotine; or

3. Any component, part, or accessory of (1) or (2), whether or not any of these contains tobacco or nicotine, including but not limited to filters, rolling papers, blunt or hemp wraps, hookahs, mouthpieces, and pipes. ''Tobacco Product" does not mean “drugs,” “devices,” or “combination products,” authorized for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

BB. ''Tobacco Retailer" means any person who sells, offers for sale, or exchanges or offers to exchange for any form of consideration, tobacco products.This definition is without regard to the quantity of tobacco products sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange.

CC. “Tobacco Retailing” means engaging in the activities of a tobacco retailer.

DD. “Youth-Oriented Facility” means a parcel in the city that is occupied by:

1. a private or public kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior high, or high school;

2. a library open to the public;

3. a playground open to the public;

4. a youth center, defined as a facility where children, ages 6 to 17, inclusive, come together for programs and activities;

5. a recreation facility open to the public, defined as an area, place, structure, or other facility that is used either permanently or temporarily for community recreation, even though it may be used for other purposes;

6. a park open to the public or to all the residents of a private community;

7. a licensed child-care facility or preschool (other than a small-family day care home or a large-family day care home [as defined in California Health & Safety Code § 1596.78]).

Section 9.38.030 General requirements and prohibitions.

A. Tobacco retailer’s license required. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in tobacco retailing in the City without first obtaining and maintaining a valid tobacco retailer’s license for each location at which tobacco retailing is to occur.

B. Lawful business operation. In the course of tobacco retailing or in the operation of the business or maintenance of the location for which a license issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a licensee, or any of the licensee’s agents or employees, to violate any local, state, or federal law applicable to the sale of tobacco products.

C. Smoking prohibited. Smoking, including smoking for the purpose of sampling any tobacco product, is prohibited within the indoor area of any retail establishment licensed under this chapter. Smoking also prohibited outdoors within 25 feet of any retail establishment licensed under this chapter.

D. Minimum Legal Sales Age. No person engaged in tobacco retailing shall sell a tobacco product to a person under 21 years of age.

E. Display of License. Each tobacco retailer license shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible location at the licensed location.

F. Positive identification required. No person engaged in tobacco retailing shall sell a tobacco product to another person without first verifying by means of government-issued photographic identification that the recipient is at least 21 years of age.

G. Self-service displays prohibited. Tobacco retailing by means of a self-service display is prohibited.

H. On-site Sales. All sales of tobacco products shall be conducted in-person in the licensed location.

It shall be a violation of this chapter for any tobacco retailer or any of the tobacco retailer’s agents or employees to engage in the delivery sale of tobacco products or to knowingly or recklessly sell or provide tobacco products to any person that intends to engage in the delivery sale of the tobacco product in the City.

I. Posting of Signs. Every tobacco retailer shall post conspicuously in their place of business at each point of purchase a notice stating that the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes to persons under twenty-one years of age is prohibited by law and subject to penalties. The notice shall also state that photo identification is required to purchase tobacco products. The letters of the sign shall be at least one-half inch in height. a. Any sign meeting the content requirements of California Business and Professional Code Section 22952(b) and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the posting requirements of California Penal Code Section 308(c), satisfies Subsection I of this Section.

Section 9.38.040 Limits on eligibility for a tobacco retailer license.

A. Mobile Vending. No license may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing at other than a fixed location. No tobacco retail license will be issued to a moveable place of business.

B. Licensed cannabis businesses. No license may be issued, and no existing license may be renewed, to authorize tobacco retailing at a location licensed for commercial cannabis activity by the State of California under Business and Professions Code Division 10.

C. Pharmacies. One year after the effective date of this ordinance, no license may be issued, and no existing license may be renewed, to authorize tobacco retailing in a pharmacy.

D. Proximity to youth-oriented facilities. No newly established business requesting to be licensed for the sale of tobacco may be within 1,000 feet of a youth-oriented facility as measured by a straight line from the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which the youth-oriented facility is located to the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which the applicant’s business is located.

E. Proximity to other tobacco retailers. No newly established business requesting to be licensed for the sale of tobacco may be within 1,000 feet of a tobacco retailer location already licensed pursuant to this chapter as measured by a straight line from the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which the applicant’s business is located to the

nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which an existing licensee’s business is located.

F. Proximity to cannabis retailers. No new license may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing within 1,000 feet of an existing cannabis retailer as measured by a straight line from the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which the applicant’s business is located to the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which an existing cannabis retailer is located.

G. Measure of distance. The distance between any tobacco retail store and any school, playground, recreation center or facility, childcare center, library, or other tobacco retailer, or cannabis retailer, shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, from the exterior of the tobacco retail store to the closest property line of the school, playground, recreation center or facility, childcare center, or library.

H. Maximum number of licenses. The issuing of tobacco retailer licenses is limited as follows:

1. The total number of tobacco retailer licenses within the city shall be limited to 54.

2. No new license may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing if the number of tobacco retailer licenses already issued equals or exceeds the total number authorized pursuant to subsection (1).

I. Existing retailers. A tobacco retailer operating lawfully on the date this ordinance is adopted may receive an exemption from Subsection D, E, F, and H, as long as all of the following conditions are met:

1. the license is timely obtained and is renewed without lapse or revocation;

2. the tobacco retailer is not closed for business or otherwise suspends Tobacco Retailing for more than sixty (60) consecutive days;

3. the tobacco retailer retains the right to operate under other applicable laws.

J. Change of business dispute. If the City determines that a tobacco retailer has substantially changed their business premises or operation and the tobacco retailer disputes this determination, the Tobacco Retailer bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of evidence that such change(s) do not constitute a substantial change.

Section 9.38.050 Restrictions on location of tobacco products, and tobacco advertising displays.

A. I t i s unlawful for any tobacco retailer to place, maintain or cause to be placed or maintained any tobacco product or tobacco advertising display within two feet of any candy, snack, or non-alcoholic beverage display inside a tobacco retail store located within one thousand feet (1,000) of any youth-oriented facility.

B. Except as allowed in subsection A, it is unlawful for any person to advertise tobacco products within one thousand feet (1,000) of any youth-oriented facility.

C. Subsection A does not apply to commercial establishments where access to the premises by persons under twenty-one years of age is prohibited by law.

Section 9.38.060 Sale of flavored tobacco products prohibited.

The sale of flavored tobacco products shall be regulated by state law.

Section 9.38.070 Tobacco product pricing and packaging.

A. Packaging and labeling. No tobacco retailer shall sell any tobacco product to any consumer unless the tobacco product: (1) is sold in the manufacturer’s packaging intended for sale to consumers; (2) conforms to all applicable federal labeling requirements; and (3) conforms to all applicable child-resistant packaging requirements. Upon request by the City, a licensee must provide a copy of the certificate of compliance or full laboratory testing report for the packaging used.

B. Display of price. The price of each tobacco product offered for sale shall be clearly and conspicuously displayed on the tobacco product or on any related shelving, posting, advertising, or display at the location where the item is sold or offered for sale.

C. Distribution of tobacco samples or promotional items. It is unlawful for any person to distribute free or nominally priced tobacco products.

D. Prohibition of tobacco coupons and discounts. No tobacco retailer shall:

1. honor or redeem, or offer to honor or redeem, a coupon to allow a consumer to purchase a tobacco product for less than the full retail price;

2. sell any tobacco product to a consumer through a multiple-package discount or otherwise provide any such product to a consumer for less than the full retail price in consideration for the purchase of any tobacco product or any other item; or

3. provide any free or discounted item to a consumer in consideration for the purchase of any tobacco product.

E. Prohibition on the sale of individual cigarettes. No tobacco retailer shall sell cigarettes individually or in packages containing less than 20 cigarettes.

Section 9.38.080 License application procedure.

A. An application for a tobacco retailer’s license shall be submitted in the name of each proprietor proposing to conduct retail tobacco sales and shall be signed by each proprietor or an authorized agent thereof. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Department.

B. A license issued contrary to this Chapter, contrary to any other law, or on the basis of false or misleading information shall be revoked pursuant to this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to vest in any person obtaining and maintaining a tobacco retailer’s license any status or right to act as a tobacco retailer in contravention of any provision of law.

C. Applicant submissions must contain the following information:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of each proprietor of the business seeking a license.

2. The business name, address and telephone number of the location for which a license is sought.

3. The name and mailing address authorized by each proprietor to receive all communications and notices required by, authorized by, or convenient to the enforcement of this Chapter.

4. Proof that the location for which a tobacco retailer’s license is sought has been issued all necessary state license for the sale of tobacco products.

5. Whether or not any proprietor or any agent of the proprietor has admitted violating, or has been found to have violated, this Chapter or any other local, state, or federal law governing the sale of tobacco products and, if so, the dates and locations of all such violations within the previous five years.

6. A signed affidavit affirming that the proprietor has not sold and will not sell any tobacco product without a license required by this Chapter.

7. Such other information as the Department deems necessary for the administration or enforcement of this Chapter as specified on the application form required by this section.

8. Copies of applications for licenses and licenses issued pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 22970 et seq., the "Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003." If an application for a license pursuant to the "Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003" has been denied, copies of documentation regarding the reason for the denial of such license.

D. Change in information. A licensed tobacco retailer shall inform the Department in writing of any change in the information submitted on an application for a Tobacco Retailer's license within 10 business days of a change.

E. All information specified in an application pursuant to this section shall be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) or any other applicable law, subject to the laws' exemptions.

Section 9.38.090 License issuance and renewal.

A. Issuance of license. Upon the receipt of a complete and adequate application for a tobacco retailer's license and the license fee required by this chapter, the Department may grant or deny the application for license, or it may delay action for a reasonable period of time to complete any investigation of the application of the applicant deemed necessary.

B. Denial of application. The Department may deny an application for a tobacco retailer’s license based on any of the following reasons:

1. The information presented in the application is inaccurate or false. Intentionally supplying inaccurate information shall be a violation of this chapter;

2. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing at a location for which this chapter prohibits a license to be issued;

3. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing for a proprietor to whom this chapter prohibits a license to be issued; or

4. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing in a manner that is prohibited pursuant to this chapter, that is unlawful pursuant to any other chapter of this Code, or that is unlawful pursuant to any other law.

5. Any other suitable reason the granting of a license to the applicant is not consistent with the public health and welfare, including the applicant’s history of noncompliance with this

Chapter and other laws relating to the sale of tobacco products.

6. The applicant is under the age of twenty-one.

Section 9.38.100 License renewal and expiration.

A tobacco retailer's license is invalid if the appropriate fee has not been timely paid in full or if the term of the license has expired. The term of a tobacco retailer license is one (1) year. Each tobacco retailer will apply for the renewal of their tobacco retailer’s license and submit the license fee no later than thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the current license. A retailer that fails to timely submit a renewal application and fee is ineligible for license renewal and must submit a new application pursuant to this Chapter.

Section 9.38.110 Licenses not transferrable, past violations at retail location.

A. Licenses not transferrable. A tobacco retailer's license may not be transferred from one Person to another or from one location to another. A new tobacco retailer's license is required whenever a tobacco retailer has a new tobacco retailing location or a location has a change in proprietors.

B. Past violations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior violations at a location shall continue to be counted against a location and license ineligibility periods shall continue to apply to the location unless:

1. The location has been transferred to the new Proprietor(s) in an Arm's Length Transaction; and

2. The new proprietor(s) provide the City with clear and convincing evidence that the new Proprietor(s) have acquired the location in an Arm's Length Transaction.

Section 9.38.120 License conveys a limited, conditional privilege.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant any Person obtaining and maintaining a Tobacco Retailer's license any status or right other than the limited conditional privilege to act as a Tobacco Retailer at the location in the City identified on the face of the permit. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to render inapplicable, supersede, or apply in lieu of, any other provision of applicable law
Section 9.38.130 Fee for license
The fee to issue or to renew a tobacco retailer's license shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The fee shall be calculated so as to recover the total cost of administration and enforcement of this chapter, including, but not limited to, issuing a license, administering the l program, retailer education, retailer inspection and compliance checks, documentation of violations, and prosecution of violators, but shall not exceed the cost of the regulatory program authorized by this chapter. All fees and interest upon proceeds of fees shall be used exclusively to fund the program. Fees are nonrefundable except as may be required by law.

Section 9.38.140 Compliance monitoring.

A. Compliance with this chapter shall be monitored by the Department. In addition, the City may designate additional persons to monitor compliance with this chapter. All licensed premises must be open to inspection by city staff or designated persons during regular business hours.

B. The Department shall inspect each tobacco retailer at least one (1) time per 12-month period.

C. The city shall conduct one compliance check per two-year period that involves the participation of persons between the ages of 18 and 20 to enter licensed premises to attempt to purchase tobacco products, with additional compliance checks as required.

D. Nothing in this section shall create a right of action in any licensee or other person against the city or its agents
Section 9.38.150 Suspension or revocation of permit.

A. Notice. Upon discovery of a suspected violation, the Department shall issue the alleged violator, either personally or by first class mail addressed to the authorized address, an administrative citation that sets forth the alleged violation and which shall inform the alleged violator of their right to be heard on the accusation. The administrative citation shall comply with the requirements of Section 1.44.030 of the National City Municipal Code.

B. Hearings. Upon issuance of an administrative citation, a person accused of violating this Ordinance may request in writing a hearing on the matter in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 1.44.070 – 1.44.120 of the National City Municipal Code.

C. Costs. If this administrative citation is upheld by the hearing officer, the city’s actual expenses in holding the hearing up to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) must be paid by the person requesting the hearing.

D. Continued violation.

1. Each day on which a tobacco product is distributed, sold, or offered for sale in violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate violation of this Chapter; and

2. Each individual tobacco product that is distributed, sold, or offered for sale in violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate violation of this Chapter.

E. Revocation of License Wrongly Issued. A tobacco retailer's license shall be revoked if the Department finds, after the Licensee is afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard, that one or more of the bases for denial of a license under this Chapter existed at the time application was made, or at any time before the permit issued, or one or more of the bases for denial of a renewal permit under this Chapter existed at the time the renewal permit was issued. Notice and appeal of the revocation shall be conducted in accordance with this section.

F. If a license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked, all tobacco products at the suspended or revoked tobacco retailer's location shall be removed from public view for the duration of the suspension or revocation.The tobacco retailer additionally shall not display any advertisement relating to tobacco products that promotes the sale or distribution of such products from the tobacco retailer's location or that could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that such products can be obtained at that location for the duration of the suspension or revocation.

Section 9.38.160 Violations and penalties.

A. Any licensee who is found to be in violation of this Ordinance, whether such violation is determined by a hearing officer or superior court; or the Licensee has pleaded guilty, "no contest," or its equivalent, or admitted to a violation, will be charged an administrative fine and as well as their license suspended or revoked follows:

1. Upon a finding by the Department of a first violation of this chapter at a location, the Licensee shall be issued a warning.

2. Upon a finding by the Department of a second violation of this chapter at a location within any 36-month period, the licensee will be charged an administrative fine of $300 and the license shall be suspended for 90 days.

3. Upon a finding by the Department of a third violation of this chapter at a location within any 36-month period, the licensee will be charged an administrative fine of $600 and the license shall be suspended for one year.

4. Upon a finding by the Department of a fourth violation of this chapter at a location within any 36-month period, the licensee will be charged an administrative fine of $1,000 and the license shall be revoked.

B. Tobacco retailing without a valid license. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, if the Department finds based on a preponderance of evidence, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, that any person has engaged in tobacco retailing at a location without a valid tobacco retailer's permit, either directly or through the person's agents or employees, the person shall be ineligible to apply for, or to be issued, a tobacco retailer's permit as follows:

1. After a first violation of this section at a location within any 36-month period, no new permit may be issued for the person or the location (unless proprietorship of the business at the location has been transferred in an Arm's Length Transaction), until 90 days have passed from the date of the violation.

2. After a second violation of this section at a location within any 36-month period, no new permit may be issued for the person or the location (unless proprietorship of the business at the location has been transferred in an Arm's Length Transaction), until 180 days have passed from the date of the violation.

3. After of a third or subsequent violation of this section at a location within any 36- month period, no new license may be issued for the person or the location (unless Proprietorship of the business at the location has been transferred in an Arm's Length Transaction), until five years have passed from the date of the violation.

C. Whenever evidence of a violation of this chapter is obtained in any part through the participation of a Person under the age of 18 years old, such a Person shall not be required to appear or give testimony in any civil or administrative process brought to enforce this chapter and the alleged violation shall be adjudicated based upon the preponderance of the evidence presented.

D. All tobacco retailers are responsible for the actions of their employees relating to the sale, offer to sell, and furnishing of tobacco products at the retail location. The sale of any tobacco product shall be considered an act of the tobacco retailer.

E. Tobacco products offered for sale in violation of this Chapter are subject to seizure by the Department or its designee and shall be forfeited after the licensee or any other owner of the tobacco products seized is given reasonable notice and an opportunity to demonstrate that the tobacco products were not offered for sale in violation of this Chapter. The decision by the Department may be appealed pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 9.38.150.

Forfeited tobacco products shall be destroyed and properly disposed of at the cost of the seller after all internal appeals have been exhausted and the time in which to seek judicial review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 or other applicable law has expired without the filing of a lawsuit or, if such a suit is filed, after judgment in that suit becomes final.

F. Violations of this Chapter may, at the discretion of the City Attorney, be prosecuted as infractions or misdemeanors when the interests of justice so require.

G. Violations of this Chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances.

H. In addition to other remedies provided by this Chapter or by other law, any violation of this Chapter may be remedied by a civil action brought by City Attorney, including administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, civil code enforcement proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief.

I. The remedies specified in this section are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available under State or local law for a violation of this Code.

Section 9.38.170 Exceptions.

A. Nothing in this Chapter prevents the provision of tobacco products to any person as part of an indigenous practice or a lawfully recognized religious or spiritual ceremony or practice.

B. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to penalize the purchase, use, or possession of a tobacco product by any person not engaged in tobacco retailing.

Section 9.38.180 Construction and severability.

It is the intent of the City Council to supplement applicable state and federal law and not to duplicate or contradict such law and this ordinance shall be construed consistently with that intention. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

Section 9.38.190 Public records.

All information provided to the Department by a licensee or license applicant pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.) or any other applicable law.

Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this

Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the date of its passage, and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, it or a summary of it, shall be published once, with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same in the Star News, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Diego, California.

INTRODUCED this 16th day of September, 2025.

PASSED and ADOPTED this ____ day of ________, 2025.
__________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney

AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning
Prepared by: Sophia Depew, Assistant Planner
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Approved by: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:

Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Table 18.24.040 A and Table

18.24.040 D of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code Related to Maximum Height and Number of Stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 Zones.

RECOMMENDATION:

Hold the Public Hearing and Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Table 18.24.040A and Table 18.24.040D of Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code Related to Maximum Height and Number of Stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 Zones.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

On August 18, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Ordinance by a unanimous vote of those present.

EXPLANATION:

Background
Table 18.24.040 A and Table 18.24.040 D in the Land Use Code (Zoning Ordinance) regulate building form and placement (development standards) within the MXC-1 (Minor Mixed-Use Corridor) and MXD-1 (Minor Mixed-Use District) zones, respectively. The tables include minimum and maximum standards for development, such as: setbacks, stepbacks, height, lot size, floor area ratio, and density. The maximum height listed in the tables is 50 feet and 3 stories.

While all zones within the National City Land Use Code measure maximum height in feet and number of stories, the difference in height (in feet) and number of stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones is inconsistent with the City’s other zones. For example, the Mixed-Use Transition (MXT) zone, which was added to the Land Use Code as part of the Focused General Plan Update in 2024, has a height limit of 45 feet and 4 stories.

The maximum story height in the California Building Code (CBC) is 14 feet (ceiling to ceiling).

Therefore, the usable square footage of a three-story building would never exceed a height of 42 feet. The CBC also has a minimum ceiling height of seven feet-six inches, meaning a building under 50 feet in height could potentially include five or six stories depending on how the structure was designed.

Generally, height is defined in the Land Use Code (LUC) as “the vertical distance from the highest point of any structure to the ground level directly below, except as otherwise provided in this section. On sloped lots, the height shall be measured from the average grade to the tallest point of the structure”. However, story is defined by the Uniform Building Code as “the

vertical distance from top to top of two successive tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story, from the top of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters”.

In 2023, height measured on sloped lots was amended to an “average grade” measurement, reducing the need for discretionary approvals (variances) and overall building costs while improving consistency with State law and the Focused General Plan Update. Increasing the number of permitted stories would be complimentary to this previous code update on height measurement and provide additional relief for lots with topographical challenges. Projects could be designed so portions of a building could accommodate a higher number of stories than other portions of the same structure (i.e. sloped lots).

Additionally, there are other development standards in place that limit the size and bulk of buildings in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones: the maximum height of a building is 50 feet, the minimum third-story stepback is eight feet, the maximum floor area ratio is 1.0 for single-use projects and 2.0 for mixed-use projects, and the maximum density is 48 dwelling units per acre.

These standards already restrict the scale of new projects within the zones.

Proposal
The applicant, under National City Municipal Code Section 18.12.140, has proposed to increase the maximum number of stories permitted in the MXC-1 zone from three stories to four stories. Staff has also recommended that there be an increase of the maximum number of stories permitted in the MXD-1 zone to four stories. There are no proposed changes to maximum height (in feet), floor area ratio (FAR), or density.

The applicant’s request is based on a proposed 120-unit 4-story multifamily housing development within the MXC-1 zone. The project is meeting the maximum height (in feet) and maximum FAR with a four-story design. The three-story maximum is limiting the project’s ability to provide the desired density allowed by right in the zone.

The pertinent portions of Table 18.24.040A and Table 18.24.040D currently read as follows:

Development Standard Minimum Maximum
Height None 50’ and 3 stories
Staff is suggesting the following changes (shown as underlined):

Development Standard Minimum Maximum
Height None 50’ and 4 stories
Analysis
The intent of the standards in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones are to ensure excellence in site planning and building design in order to create a vibrant and well-defined public realm that is pedestrianfriendly and supportive of a sustainable way-of-life. Increasing the number of permitted stories from three to four is in line with the intent of the zones by providing greater site design flexibility. It gives projects the opportunity to build up, instead of out, creating new space that can be utilized for the benefit of the residents like green space, common open space, and parking.

The current height requirement in the City’s MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones provides for a maximum height that would never be achieved by a conventional building design. The large gap between height (in feet) and number of stories is an unnecessary burden to new developments that could otherwise

construct usable square footage in an efficient and practical manner. Onerous requirements on the number of stories a project may incorporate can also take away from flexible site design and deter projects on smaller or sloped lots, which conflicts with the General Plan policies related to infill development.

It should also be noted that the MXT zone, which was intended to be a transition to lower density residential zones, allows for up to four stories even though it has a lesser maximum height of 45 feet.

With an additional five feet of height limit, it is not expected that allowing four stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones will be any more impactful.

With no changes to maximum height (in feet), floor area, or density, there will be no increase to the amount of building area granted. All projects will be required to meet the development standards in the zone that contribute to the MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones character.

Findings
There are two findings required for approval of a Code Amendment: (1) – consistency with the General Plan: and (2) compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (1) General Plan Consistency
The proposal to amend Table 18.24.040A and Table 18.24.040D is consistent with General Plan Policy LU-5.4 and Policy H 2.1 due to increasing the likelihood of development of in-fill lots and promoting development of underutilized land by providing greater design flexibility for small lots and lots with topographic challenges.

Policy H 2.1: Promote residential development on underutilized land and remove barriers to infill development.

Policy LU-5.4: Encourage and incentivize strategic adaptive reuse and infill development of vacant land in commercial and mixed-use areas.
(2) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The ordinance being proposed is considered exempt from CEQA because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378. No increase in density, height (in feet), or additional permissions will be granted and there would therefore be no potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

Summary
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval to amend the code sections related to maximum height and number of stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 zones to allow four stories. The amendment provides greater design flexibility for properties to be developed to their maximum potential, conforming with General Plan Policies. The change also improves consistency with other zones throughout the City. The recommendation of the Planning Commission has been provided above.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

An application fee of $5,500 was paid with the submittal of the subject Code Amendment. Fees are anticipated to cover the cost of staff review time and processing of the permit.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Housing and Community 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 at least 72 hours in advance of the Regular Meeting date and time, and 24 hours in advance of a Special Meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

First Reading
EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – Redlined NCMC Tables 18.24.040 A and 18.24.040 D Exhibit B – Draft Ordinance

Table 18.24.040A
MXC-1 Zone Building Form and Placement
Development Standard Minimum Maximum
Street wall 75% 100%
Building setbacks
Street 0' 15' - 1st and 2nd story None -
3rd story
Other 0' None
Other, adjacent to residential
zone
Same as the equivalent
setback in the adjacent
residential zone
None
Building stepbacks
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story street wall
8' None
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story walls adjacent to RS
zone
15' None
Building volume
Height None 50' and 3 4 stories
Height, adjacent to
residential zone
None Same as adjacent zone
(within 50 feet)
Floor area ratio, mixed-use
(a)
None 2
Floor area ratio, single-use None 1
Lot area (lots on the bulb of a
cul-de-sac)
5,000 SF
Lot street frontage (lots on
the bulb of a cul-de-sac)
50'/36'
Residential density (net
rights-of-way)
None 48 du/acre
Parking setback adjacent to
street (b)
40' None

Table 18.24.040D
MXD-1 Zone Building Form and Placement
Development Standard Minimum Maximum
Street wall 75% 100%
Building setbacks
Street 0' 15' - 1st and 2nd story None -
3rd story
Other 0' None
Other, adjacent to residential
zone
Same as the equivalent
setback in the adjacent
residential zone
None
Building stepbacks
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story street wall
8' None
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story walls adjacent to RS
zone
15' None
Building volume
Height None 50' and 3 4 stories
Height, adjacent to
residential zone
None Same as adjacent zone
(within 50 feet)
Floor area ratio, mixed-use
(a)
None 2
Floor area ratio, single-use None 1
Lot area (lots on the bulb of a
cul-de-sac)
5,000 SF
Lot street frontage (lots on
the bulb of a cul-de-sac)
50'/36'
Residential density (net
rights-of-way)
None 48 du/acre
Parking setback adjacent to
street (b)
40' None

ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TABLE 18.24.040A AND TABLE 18.24.040D OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE

NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES IN THE MXC-1 AND MXD-1 ZONES.

WHEREAS, the City of National City (the “City”), pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, has the authority to enact or amend laws which promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Government Code of the State of California, proceedings were duly initiated for the amendment of the National City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a published 10-day notice of the adoption of said ordinance, a public hearing was held by the City Council on September 16, 2025, and at said public hearing, all persons interested were given the opportunity to appear and be heard before the City Council; and

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

Section 1. All protests, if any, against said amendment to the Municipal Code and each of them be and hereby are denied and overruled.

Section 2. Tables 18.24.040.A and 18.24.040D are hereby amended to read as follows:

Table 18.24.040.A
MXC-1 Zone Building Form and Placement
Development Standard Minimum Maximum
Street wall 75% 100%
Building setbacks
Street 0' 15' - 1st and 2nd story None -
3rd story
Other 0' None
Other, adjacent to residential
zone
Same as the equivalent
setback in the adjacent
residential zone
None
Building stepbacks
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story street wall
8' None
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story walls adjacent to RS
zone
15' None
Building volume
Height None 50' and 4 stories
Height, adjacent to residential
zone
None Same as adjacent zone
(within 50 feet)

Floor area ratio, mixed-use
(a)
None 2
Floor area ratio, single-use None 1
Lot area (lots on the bulb of a
cul-de-sac)
5,000 SF
Lot street frontage (lots on
the bulb of a cul-de-sac)
50'/36'
Residential density (net
rights-of-way)
None 48 du/acre
Parking setback adjacent to
street (b)
40' None
Table 18.24.040.D
MXD-1 Zone Building Form and Placement
Development Standard Minimum Maximum
Street wall 75% 100%
Building setbacks
Street 0' 15' - 1st and 2nd story None -
3rd story
Other 0' None
Other, adjacent to residential
zone
Same as the equivalent
setback in the adjacent
residential zone
None
Building stepbacks
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story street wall
8' None
3rd story stepback from 2nd
story walls adjacent to RS
zone
15' None
Building volume
Height None 50' and 4 stories
Height, adjacent to residential
zone
None Same as adjacent zone
(within 50 feet)
Floor area ratio, mixed-use
(a)
None 2
Floor area ratio, single-use None 1
Lot area (lots on the bulb of a
cul-de-sac)
5,000 SF
Lot street frontage (lots on
the bulb of a cul-de-sac)
50'/36'
Residential density (net
rights-of-way)
None 48 du/acre
Parking setback adjacent to
street (b)
40' None
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and

adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the date of its passage, and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, it or a summary of it, shall be published once, with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same in the Star News, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Diego, California.

INTRODUCED this 16th day of September, 2025.

PASSED and ADOPTED this ____ day of ________, 2025.
__________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney

AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning
Prepared by: David Welch, Associate Planner
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Approved by: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing: Consideration of Certification of a Negative Declaration for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor Mixed-Use Corridor (MXC-1) for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102-3104, & 3106-3108 E RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Certifying a Negative Declaration, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), by Making a Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect and Approving a General Plan Amendment to Change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Low-Medium Density Residential to Low Mixed-Use for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102-3104, & 3106- 3108 East 16th Street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue.”
and
Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving a Zone Change for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, & 3106-3108 East 16th street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue Changing the Zone from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor Mixed-Use Corridor (MXC-1).”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

On August 18, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution recommending approval of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Zone Variance, subject to the Conditions in the Draft Resolution by a vote of 5-1. One Planning Commission seat is currently vacant.

Ayes: Armenta, Castle, Miller, Sanchez, Valenzuela Nays: Quinones EXPLANATION:

Executive Summary
The applicant is proposing to develop a property at 3040 East 16th Street with a five-unit multi-family residential building. The proposed development requires the existing single-family zoning to be changed to a zone that permits multi-family dwellings and a variance to allow for a reduced street wall to accommodate a two-way driveway on the property. The variance was approved by Planning Commission and will be forwarded to the City Council separately as a Notice of Decision. For

consistency with the existing development pattern and zoning in the area, the applicant has included neighboring properties with the request. This type of change requires a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Change (ZC). The developer has applied for and has requested the changes. The Planning Commission recommended approval by Resolution of both requests at the August 18, 2025 meeting.

The applicant’s property is currently vacant and suitable for infill development. While the property could potentially be subdivided under the current zoning designation, the requested General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would allow for a multi-unit residential development on the property that is consistent with General Plan policies related to infill development and expanding housing opportunities. While the surrounding area is predominantly low density, single-family residential in character, the properties in close proximity to the applicant’s property are consistent with the Minor Mixed-Use Corridor zone district. The inclusion of the four neighboring properties with this request expands this district in a logical manner and provides for corridor development in close proximity to an existing transit route. This report serves as background for all components of the request.

Site Characteristics
The applicant intends to develop a 0.45-acre property located in the Small Lot Residential (RS-2) zone at 3040 East 16th Street. The block of East 16th Street, between South Lanoitan Avenue and Rachael Avenue, is unique in that it is bounded to the south by an undeveloped or “paper” street – East 17th Street. The applicant’s property is 66 feet wide and 295 feet deep, but has no useable rightof-way access at the rear. Most of the properties with frontage along East 17th Street have not made the necessary dedications for the right-of-way to be improved making it infeasible to utilize this frontage. In addition, the applicant’s property and the surrounding area generally slopes up to the east and down toward East 17th Street. The front of the applicant’s property is also a few feet higher than East 16th Street.

In addition to the applicant’s property, four neighboring properties in the RS-2 zone are included in the request for the ZC. All four additional property owners provided support for the request. The purpose for the inclusion is for consistency with the requested zone, Minor, Mixed-Use Corridor (MXC-1), and the creation of a cohesive district. All properties are also in close proximity to MTS bus stops at East 16th and South Harbison Avenue, which contribute to potential corridor development. Each property is currently occupied by a use that would currently be considered non-conforming in the RS-2 zone. These four additional properties were zoned Limited Commercial and RS-3 under the previous code. The additional properties are as follows:
 3042-3046 East 16th Street
 3102-3104 East 16th Street
 3106-3108 East 16th Street
 1540 South Harbison Avenue
3042-3046 East 16th Street and the adjacent 3102-3104 East 16th Street are currently occupied by multi-family residential buildings, which are not permitted within the RS-2 zone. The structures are considered legal, non-conforming. The applicant’s property is adjacent to 3042-3046 East 16th Street and is proposed to have a similar development. 3102-3104 East 16th Street is also occupied by a legal, non-conforming multi-family residential use, which takes up the majority of the lot; 3106-3108 East 16th Street is a mixed-use property with a legal, non-conforming liquor store and

attached housing unit; 1540 South Harbison Avenue is across East 16th Street from the other properties and is occupied by a legal, non-conforming preschool. The applicant’s proposal for a zone change would expand an existing MXC-1 district to the south of the aforementioned properties across the undeveloped East 17th Street right-of-way. The current boundaries of this district are East 17th Street to the north, Rachael Avenue to the east, East 19th Street to the south, and Interstate 805 to the west.

Proposed Use
The applicant intends to construct a five-unit, multi-family dwelling on the property located at 3040 East 16th Street. Multi-unit dwellings are not permitted in the RS-2 zone and the applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to the Medium, Mixed-Use designation and a Zone Change to the MXC-1 zone, which would permit the use. Should the property be re-zoned, the development would need to conform to all applicable standards of the zone as well as other applicable codes. The applicant is also requesting a variance for less than the required street wall to accommodate a two-way driveway along East 16th Street, which will be forwarded to the City Council as a Notice of Decision at an upcoming meeting. Also of note, the Fire Department has identified requirements related to fire access that would restrict the location and height of proposed structure on the site. The applicant is only proposing a two-story building with five units to comply with comments provided by the Fire Department. No additional development is proposed for the other four properties in this request. However, the change in zoning could potentially allow for additional land uses or future development proposals in conformance with the standards of the proposed zone.

Analysis
When considering a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, the City Council must take into account the surrounding land uses and neighborhood makeup, as well as consistency with the General Plan and other governing documents.

To describe the neighborhood makeup, it would be helpful to look at the densities of the properties within their existing use categories starting with the predominant land use: single-family residential. Staff examined several blocks including and adjacent to the project area and had the following findings:
 The south side of East 16th Street, between South Lanoitan Avenue and Rachael Avenue, has an average lot size of 14,003 square feet resulting in a density of 3.1 dwelling units per acre. The block face is currently zoned RS-2.
 The north side of East 18th Street, between South Lanoitan Avenue and Rachael Avenue, has an average lot size of 13,607 square feet resulting in a density of 3.2 dwelling units per acre. The block face is currently zoned MXC-1.
 The north side of East 16th Street, between South Lanoitan Avenue and Rachael Avenue, has an average lot size of 8,471 square feet resulting in a density of 5.3 dwelling units per acre.
 The block comprised of the east side of Earle Drive and the west side of Harbison Avenue has an average lot size of 8,921 square feet resulting in a density of 5 dwelling units per acre.

 The east side of Harbison Avenue, between East Plaza Boulevard and East 16th Street has an average lot size of 17,368 square feet resulting in a density of 2.5 dwelling units per acre.

The land use designation Low-Medium Density Residential allows for residential development of up to nine dwelling units per acre. The current development pattern in the area, excluding multifamily and commercial uses, conforms with, and is below the prescribed density of this General Plan designation as well as the standards of the RS-2 zone. The RS-2 zone generally allows one single-family residence per lot, although State law provides for opportunities to add up to three additional units.

There are relatively few properties occupied by commercial uses within the area. These include the liquor store and preschool within the area proposed for the Zone Change, a small office property located at the corner of East 16th Street and Rachael Avenue, and another liquor store and SDG&E substation located on South Lanoitan Avenue, between East 17th Street and East 18th Street. Most commercial land uses in the area are located half a mile to the north along East Plaza Boulevard. It is notable that the applicant’s proposal would incorporate two of the three commercial properties within the RS-2 zone within the proposed Zone Change. Should this area be rezoned, they would also comply with the maximum floor area ratio requirement.

Finally, the area also has a few properties that are currently occupied by multi-unit residential properties. The only existing multi-family properties in the RS-2 zone with three or more units are included in the proposed area for the Zone Change. Approximately seven properties along East 18th Street in the MXC-1 zone have at least three units. The General Plan land use designation for this area, Medium-Mixed Use, as well as the zone district allow for up to 48 dwelling units per acre. The site with the most units and the highest density in the area is located at 3103-3107 East 18th Street with 24 units and a density of 29 dwelling units per acre. This development is within the existing MXC-1 zone and below the permitted density. The two multi-family properties proposed within the zone change area have six and seven units and range from 14 to 15 dwelling units per acre. The applicant’s proposed project would have a density of approximately 11 dwelling units per acre.

While the existing density of the surrounding blocks is much lower than most of National City, the applicant’s proposal is unique in that it intends to incorporate properties that are inconsistent with their current zone district, the RS-2 zone. The City has already, through the General Plan and Zoning Map, established a Minor, Mixed-Use Corridor district in the area that is heavily underutilized from a development perspective. By adding five properties to this zone, there will be relatively little change to the overall character and makeup of the neighborhood.

General Plan
There are several General Plan Policies within the Housing and Land Use Elements that are pertinent to this proposal, specifically:

Policy H-1.1: Provide an adequate supply of land zoned for residential development to meet the projected housing need.

Policy H-2.1: Promote residential development on underutilized land and remove barriers to infill development.

Policy LU-2.1: Facilitate the development of a variety of housing types to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocations while enhancing the City’s community character.

Policy LU-3.1: Support the creation and expansion of mixed-use, commercial, and higher density residential development in transit priority areas and along mixed-use corridors.

The applicant’s property is currently vacant and lacks the street frontage that would be required for a subdivision consisting of multiple lots. The proposed Zone Change would allow for a medium density infill project on a property that would otherwise be undeveloped or underutilized and increase the amount of land in the City zoned for this type of housing. The area already has some diversity with regard to residential housing types as well as commercial buildings – there are apartment buildings, businesses, and single-family residences that comprise the area in which the project is located. Adjacent to the site to the east and south are medium density apartments.

The proposed expansion of the MXC-1 district will help promote the viability of this district as well as allow for more development in close proximity to public transit.

Land Use Code
The conceptual site plan provided by the applicant lacks the information needed to review for conformance with all aspects of Land Use Code. However, the proposed project does conform with most of the development standards related to a multi-unit development within the MXC-1 zone. The one exception to this is the street wall requirement for new development, which is 75%.

The applicant would not be able to meet this requirement while providing access to the property with a two-way driveway and requested a Zone Variance to accommodate a driveway for the proposed development, which will be forwarded to the City Council as a Notice of Decision.

Mailing
All property owners and occupants within a distance of 300 feet of the property are required to be notified of a public hearing for GPAs and ZCs. Notice of this public hearing was sent to 145 occupants and owners. Notices for the GPA and ZC were sent in advance of the notice for the ZV to accommodate a required 20-day noticing period for zone changes. As of the writing of this staff report, no public comments have been received. Three public comments were provided at the Planning Commission hearing, which are attached as Exhibit H.

Finding for Approval
The following finding is recommended for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change:

1. The proposal is consistent with General Plan Policies H-1.1, H-2.1, LU-2.1 and LU-3.1 because the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would allow for an undeveloped and underutilized site to be developed with a residential infill project. The change would also promote the viability of the expanded MXC-1 zoning district.

Finding for Denial
The following finding is recommended by staff should the City Council deny the application:

1. The proposed development is not consistent with the General Plan, because the proposed use and expansion of the MXC-1 zone would be out of character with that of the surrounding area.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Considerations related to conversion of single-family residential to mixed-use zoning as well as infill development of vacant lots include potential impacts to the natural environment and the existing surrounding urban development. In order to analyze any potential impacts resulting from the Zone Change and proposed development, a CEQA checklist (Initial Study) was prepared. Of note, the checklist addressed air quality and GHG from the potential for new development, possible impacts to biological resources, noise, and traffic. Findings of no impact for these areas of concern were largely due to the lack of any natural habitat within the subject properties and the limits on new development in the area. The only vacant property in the area is constrained by access issues and can only support five new units. Thus, additional air quality, noise, and traffic issues are not anticipated.

Based on the analyses presented in the attached CEQA checklist, it is concluded that the project:
(a) would not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, impact the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory; (b) would not have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable; and, (c) would not have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. No significant impacts to the environment have been identified as a result of this project. Approval of the project is not expected to have any significant impacts, either long-term or short-term, nor will it cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. As such, it is expected that project implementation would have no impact with respect to these mandatory findings of significance. Because no mitigation is required, the CEQA document converts to a Negative Declaration (ND).

The City established a 20-day public review and comment period from May 16, 2025 to June 15, 2025. During this period, the CEQA checklist (Initial Study or “IS”) was available for review. A Notice of Intent (NOI) for the ND was posted at City Hall.

Negative Declaration Analysis
In the CEQA checklist, there are four possible impacts: “Potentially Significant Impact”, “Less Than Significant w/ Mitigation Incorporation”, “Less Than Significant Impact”, and “No Impact.” Almost all sections on the checklist had checkmarks for “No Impact.” The remaining two sections were related to general earthquake hazards in the City and had a checkmark for “Less Than Significant Impact.”
The following are recommended findings for the certification of the Negative Declaration:

1. That the project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife

population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory, because the properties are mostly developed and/or disturbed and there is no sensitive habitat on site. The vacant lot is currently devoid of permanent vegetation, save for a handful of mature invasive pepper trees.

2. That the project does not have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable, because the project includes both existing development that would have been evaluated for impacts at the time of development and an infill development site on a historically disturbed property. The area is surrounded by urban development. The existing improvements and development pattern can accommodate the project without causing any impacts to the environment or to existing services.

3. That the project does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly, because the project includes both existing development and a proposed medium-density residential development comprised of only five units. Should the subject properties be fully redeveloped, the properties would generate less traffic than what exists currently. Therefore, there would be no impact on air quality either short- or long-term.

4. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with CEQA for which a Negative Declaration (ND) has been prepared. The ND has determined that, the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and that no mitigation is required.

Comments
The project was routed to the Engineering and Fire Departments at the time of the submittal for the initiation of the GPA and ZC requests. Comments were provided by the Fire Department. The applicant revised plans for the proposed multi-family development in accordance with the Fire comments. These comments were included as conditions of approval for the ZV, which willbe forwarded to the City Council as a Notice of Decision.

Conditions of Approval
Standard conditions of approval for development projects and Fire Department comments were included in the draft approval resolution for the ZV, which will be forwarded to the City Council as a Notice of Decision. GPA and ZC requests are generally passed by resolution without conditions.

Summary
The applicant’s property is currently vacant and suitable for infill development. While the property could potentially be subdivided under the current zoning designation, the requested General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would allow for a multi-unit residential development on the property that is consistent with General Plan policies related to infill development and expanding housing opportunities. While the surrounding area is predominantly low density, single-family residential in character, the properties in close proximity to the applicant’s property are consistent with the Minor Mixed-Use Corridor zone district. The inclusion of the four neighboring properties with this request expands this district in a logical manner and provides for corridor development in close proximity to an existing transit route.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

An application fee of $5,500 was paid with the submittal of the subject General Plan Amendment, an application fee of $5,500 was paid with the submittal of the subject Zone Change, and additional fees of $735 and $2.50 were assessed for the purposes of updating the General Plan and photocopying application documents. Fees are anticipated to cover the cost of staff review time, processing of the permit, and maintaining and updating City records.

RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:

Housing and Community Development
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This is a project under CEQA and after Initial Study qualifies for a Negative Declaration. CCR 15371.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

The Agenda Report was posted at least 72 hours before the Regular Meeting date and time, and 24 hours before a Special Meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ORDINANCE:

First Reading
EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – PC Resolution
Exhibit B – 8-18-2025 PC PowerPoint slides
Exhibit C – Overhead
Exhibit D – Site Photos
Exhibit E – Zoning Map
Exhibit F – Conceptual Site Plan
Exhibit G – CEQA Checklist
Exhibit H – Public Notice
Exhibit I – Public Comments
Exhibit J – Draft Resolution
Exhibit K – Draft Ordinance

Public Hearing
CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVAL OF GPA AND ZC FOR PROPERTIES ON E. 16TH ST.

DETERMINATION THAT A PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA (IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT) AND A ZV REQUEST FOR 3040 E. 16TH ST. 2025-02 GPA, ZC, ZV, IS

EXHIBIT B

Overhead

Overhead

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Overhead

Images – 3040 & 3042-3046 E. 16th St.

Images – 3102-3104 & 3106-3108 E. 16th St.

Images – 1540 S. Harbison Ave.

Site Characteristics
0.45-acre vacant property (3040 E. 16th St.)
 Owner requested GPA, ZC, and ZV Currently zoned RS-2 E. 17th St. at the rear is a “paper street”  Site and overall area is moderately sloped

Site Characteristics
Four additional properties (all signed in favor of ZC)  Zoned RS-2 3042-3046 E. 16th St.
 Six-unit, multi-family structure
 3102-3104 E. 16th St.
 Seven-units in two multi-family structures
 3106-3108 E. 16th St.
 Mixed-use; liquor store with unit in back
 1504 S. Harbison Ave.
 Preschool North side of E. 16th Street
Bus stop at E. 16th Street and S. Harbison Ave.
E. 18th Street zoned MXC-1; zone abutting properties across E. 17th Street

Proposal
The applicant intends to construct a five-unit, multi-family dwelling Not permitted in the current RS-2 zoneRequest to change zone to MXC-1; Initiated by Planning Commission on November 18, 2024A General Plan Amendment also required Low-Medium Density Residential to Medium, Mixed-Use
Neighboring properties were included in the request
All properties are currently legal, non-conforming

Concept Plan
Proposed 2-Story, 5-Unit Residential Building
Open Space

Proposal
Modified concept
Reduced from 3 to 2 storiesReduced unit count: 7 to 5Result of Fire Department comments

Proposal

Staff Analysis – Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding area is almost entirely single-family residentialThe typical density of the single-family residential uses ranges from 2.5 to 5.3 dwelling units per acre or 8,471 square foot to 17,368-square foot lots.  Analysis includes areas zoned RS-2 and MXC-1
The current General Plan land use designation permits 9 dwelling units per acre.Commercial properties are very limited in the area  Two located in the proposal
 Would become conforming
 Small office at E. 16th St. and Rachael (RS-2)
 Liquor store and SDG&E substation at S. Lanoitan Ave. and E. 18th St. (MXC-1)

Staff Analysis – Surrounding Land Uses
There are a few existing multi-unit residential properties.The only properties in the RS-2 zone in the vicinity with three or more units are included in the Zone Change request.The MXC-1 zone along E. 18th Street has several properties with three or more units.  The General Plan land use designation of Medium, Mixed-Use allows up to 48 dwelling units per acre. The largest and most dense multi-family property in the vicinity has 24 units and a density of 29 dwelling units per acre. The two multi-family properties in the rezone have densities of 14 and 15 dwelling units per acre and would become conforming.
The applicant’s request incorporates properties that are inconsistent with their current zone, RS-2. There would be minimal change to the area with the rezone.

Staff Analysis – General Plan
Several General Plan policies are related to this request including:
 Policy H 1.1: Provide an adequate supply of land zoned for residential development to meet the projected housing need.
 Policy H 2.1: Promote residential development on underutilized land and remove barriers to infill development.  Policy LU 2.1: Facilitate the development of a variety of housing types to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocations while enhancing the City’s community character.  Policy LU 3.1: Support the creation and expansion of mixed-use, commercial, and higher density residential development in transit priority areas and along mixed-use corridors The applicant’s property is currently vacant and lacks the necessary street frontage to develop lots. Property would otherwise go undeveloped or underutilized.Proposal promotes the viability of the MXC-1 district in the area by allowing for development near public transit.

Staff Analysis – Land Use Code
The proposal by the applicant is conceptual at this stage.  Conforms with most development standards related to a multi-unit project within the MXC-1 zone. 75% street wall requirement is not met. Applicant opted to request a Zone Variance to allow the property to be served by a two-way driveway.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
An Initial Study (IS) checklist was prepared for the General Plan and Zone Change amendments Staff is recommending certification of a Negative Declaration based on the results of the ISThe requested Zone Variance was not included in the IS. Staff is recommending a categorical exemption (Class 32, In-Fill Development).Items are being considered under separate resolution.  GPA, ZC, and ND ZV and determination of a categorical exemption

Summary
Applicant’s property is currently vacant and suitable for infill developmentWhile the current RS-2 zone would allow a subdivision, it may be impractical and the requested General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would allow a multi-unit residential development consistent with General Plan policies.The surrounding area is vastly comprised of low density, single-family housing, but the properties is close proximity to this request are consistent with the requested Minor, Mixed-Use Corridor zone.The inclusion of the neighboring properties with the request would expand the district in a logical manner and provide for development in close proximity to existing public transit.

Options for the GPA and ZC
• Certify the Negative Declaration and recommend approval of 2025-02 GPA, ZC, IS, subject to the conditions included in the Resolution, or other conditions, and based on the findings in the draft Resolution, or other findings determined by the Planning Commission; or • Find that the Negative Declaration for the Proposed Project is not in compliance with the requirements of CEQA, based on findings to be determined by the Planning Commission, and/or deny 2025-02 GPA, ZC, IS based on the attached finding, or findings determined by the Planning Commission; or • Continue the item for additional information• Staff recommending approval of the GPA and ZC

Options for the ZV
• Determine that the Zone Variance request is categorically exempt from CEQA and recommend approval of 2025-02 ZV, subject to the conditions included in the Resolution, or other conditions, and based on the findings in the draft Resolution, or other findings determined by the Planning Commission; or • Find that the Zone Variance request is not categorically exempt from CEQA, based on findings to be determined by the Planning Commission, and/or deny 2025-02 ZV based on findings determined by the Planning Commission; or • Continue the item for additional information• Staff recommending approval of the ZV

Next Steps:
• GPA and ZC will have a public hearing set for City Council. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded as a resolution. • A Notice of Decision will be forwarded to City Council for the action taken on the ZV. A second public hearing is not required for the ZV. However, approval of the ZV would become unnecessary should the ZC request be denied by City Council.

EXHIBIT C
2025-02 GPA, ZC, ZV – 3040 East 16th Street, et al. – Overhead N
3040 E. 16th St.
1540 S. Harbison Ave.
3042-3046,
3102-3104,
3106-3108
E. 16th St.

EXHIBIT D
Site Photos
Image 1: Aerial View of site and neighboring properties that would be affected by re-zone.

Image 2: Aerial View of site and neighboring properties that would be affected by re-zone.

Image 3: Aerial View of site and neighboring properties that would be affected by re-zone.

Image 4: 3D view of site and neighboring properties that would be affected by re-zone.

Image 5: 3D view of site and neighboring properties that would be affected by re-zone.

Image 6 (top) and 7 (bottom): Top -- Front view of H & H Townhomes and Imperial Liquor

currently legally non-conforming in RS-2 zoning. Bottom -- H and H townhomes and other multi-unit complexes next to 3040 E 16th.

Image 8: Front view of 3040 E 16th Street with RS-2 zoned neighbor.

Image 9: ECS HARBISON HEAD START Preschool across the street from the proposed site.

Image 10: Parcel Map of 3040 E 16th and neighbors.

EXHIBIT E
2025-02 GPA, ZC – 3040 East 16th Street, et al. – Map of Zone Districts RS-2
MXC-1
RS-2 TO
MXC-1

5/16/2025

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Community Development Department – Planning Division
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950

1. PROJECT TITLE/PROJECT #: 2025-02 GPA, ZC, ZV – General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for a property located at 3040 East 16th Street and neighboring parcels to change the zoning from RS-2 (Small Lot Residential) to MXC-1 (Minor Mixed Use Corridor).

2. LEAD AGENCY: City of National City
Community Development Department – Planning Division
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Contact: Martin Reeder, AICP –Asst. Director of Community Development Phone: (619) 336-4313

3. PROJECT LOCATION: 3040, 3042, 3102, and 3106 East 16th Street and 1540 Harbison Avenue, National City, CA 91950

4. 5.

6. PROJECT PROPONENT: Sushmitha Kudari
ZONING DESIGNATION: Small Lot Residential (RS-2)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing to develop the property at 3040 East 16th Street with a five-unit multi-family residential building. The proposed development requires the existing single-family zoning to be changed to a zone that permits multi-family dwellings. This requires a General Plan land use designation change from Low Density Residential to Low Mixed-Use and a zone change from RS-2 (Small Lot Residential) to MXC-1 (Minor Mixed Use Corridor). Medium consistency with the existing development pattern and zoning in the area, the applicant has included five neighboring properties with this request. While not affecting the content of this Initial Study, the applicant is also applying for a Zone Variance for less than required street frontage. The MXC-1 zone requires a minimum of 75 percent of the building frontage be constructed within 10 feet of the front property line. However, due to the narrow width of the property (66 feet) and the requirement for a 20-foot driveway width, this would not be possible; therefore the applicant is requesting the variance. The current residential density in the area proposed to be rezoned is six units per acre.

There are 14 existing units on the subject properties where 21 would be allowed under the current RS-2 zoning (not including additional or bonus units permitted by state code). With the expected additional five units, the expected short term residential density would be eight units per acre, which is still less than what the area is currently zoned for. All of the subject properties were previously zoned Limited Commercial (CL). This zoning allowed up to 22.7 units per acre, but was supplanted by the RS-2 zone in 2011 as part of a General Plan and Land Use Code update at that time.

The southern half of the East 16th Street properties are adjacent to East 17th Street, which is a paper street and

EXHIBIT G

Initial Study - Page 2 of 19
not improved (it appears as a dirt road). Therefore, no emergency access is available from East 17th Street. As a result, any development on the 16th Street properties located more than 150 feet from the street would require a Fire Department turnaround. This necessitates a minimum lot width of 70 feet, where all the lots on 16th Street are no wider than 66 feet. As such, only the front 150 feet of each property is developable without combining lots and redeveloping existing structures, effectively halving the allowable density of the lots.

Due to topography, cost, and intervening structures, the likelihood of East 17th Street being improved is next to zero. The only caveat would be as part of a community or specific plan being created that would allow for reconfiguration of the properties abutting East 17th Street and a wholistic development plan being implemented .

This Initial Study is related to the General Plan Land Use designation and Zone change portion of the project only.

7. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND SETTING: The project site is mostly surrounded by low-medium density residential uses at approximately half the allowable density in the RS-2 zone (9 units per acre). There are a handful of properties occupied by commercial uses within the area, including a liquor store, a preschool, a small office building, and a utility substation. Three of the noted commercial properties are in the RS-2 zone and are considered legal nonconforming. If the zone is changed, these properties would be considered conforming and would also comply with the maximum floor area ratio requirement of the MXC-1 zone.

8. OTHER AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL MAY BE REQUIRED (AND PERMITS NEEDED): N/A ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:

The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact” or is “Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated,” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
 Aesthetics  Agriculture and Forestry Resources  Air Quality  Biological Resources  Cultural Resources  Geology / Soils  Greenhouse Gas Emissions  Hazards & Hazardous Materials  Hydrology / Water Quality  Land Use / Planning  Mineral Resources  Noise
 Population / Housing  Public Services  Recreation
 Transportation / Traffic  Utilities / Service Systems  Mandatory Findings of Significance

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DETERMINATION:
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this Initial Evaluation:

I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a “potentially significant impact” or is “potentially significant unless mitigated.” An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effect that remains to be addressed.

Signature Date
May 15, 2025
Printed Name: Martin Reeder, AICP
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Title: Asst. Director of Community Development

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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:

1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to the project. A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.

2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved. Answers should address off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.

3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence than an effect may be significant. If there are one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.

4. “Negative Declaration: Less than Significant w/ Mitigation Incorporated” applied where the incorporation of a mitigation measure has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to “Less then Significant Impact”. The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.

5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D).

6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). References to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.

7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.

8. This in only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project’s environmental effects in whichever format is selected.

9. The explanation of each issue should identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.

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ISSUES with Supporting Documentation & Sources

I – AESTHETICS - Would the project: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime Views in the area? (Sources:
1, 2, 3)
x
The project area is comprised of six properties, four of which are developed. The six properties are surrounded by other existing urban development. There are no scenic vistas or resources in the area that would be affected by the project. The vacant property has a handful of mature invasive pepper trees, which are required to be preserved and, if removed, replaced by equal size and quality trees; therefore, no impact.

II – AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation & Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest
resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? (Sources: 1, 2, 3) x

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b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code section 51104(g))? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
The City of National City does not contain farmland or agricultural resources, forest land, nor any land zoned for agricultural use. As such, approval of this project will have no impact on such lands or resources.

III – AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4) x
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x
 e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x
The City does not have any applicable air quality plan or standards that would apply in this case. Air quality is under the purview of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. The County of San Diego and National City are in attainment for all California Clean Air Act (CCAA) pollutants with the exception of ozone. Approval of this project will not conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the San Diego County Regional Air Quality Strategy (RAQS) to manage air quality in our region. The prescribed density of the project area (all six parcels) would allow up to 112 residential units if completely redeveloped. The two

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vacant parcels total approximately 0.7 acres, which would allow up to 32 units. With the development limitations on the properties, only five units are expected to be constructed in the short term, which would not trigger any threshold for a focused traffic study or traffic impact analysis. Additionally, the potential traffic generated by the maximum residential development on these six properties (112) would generate less traffic than what is on the properties currently; therefore no impact.

IV – BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Sources: 5) x
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? (Sources:
6)
x
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? (Sources: 5, 6)
x
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? (Sources: 5)
x
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? (Sources: 1)
x
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? (Sources: 1) x
Four of the six properties are developed and disturbed residential or commercial properties, which do not have habitat of any kind. The vacant lot (3040 East 16th Street) is currently devoid of permanent vegetation, save for a handful of mature invasive pepper trees, which will be preserved or replaced by equal quality specimens.

There are no adopted habitat conservation plans within the City of National City and no riparian or wetland habitats identified; therefore, no impact.

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V – CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5? (Sources: 3, 7)
x
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to 15064.5? (Sources: 3, 7)    x c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? (Sources: 3)    x d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? (Sources: 3)    x
No historical or archaeological resources as defined in Section 15064.5 are known to exist on the proposed project site. However, there is one previously recorded cultural resource within a half-mile radius of the project area and two previously recorded historical structures within a half-mile radius of the project area.

Even with the number of cultural resources recorded within a half-mile radius of the project area, there is a very low likelihood of encountering unrecorded cultural resources within the project area at such time as any construction takes place. Four of the six properties are developed and disturbed residential or commercial properties. The vacant lot (3040 East 16th Street) was previously developed with a single-family residence, which was demolished in 1977; therefore, no impact.

VI – GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. (Sources: 8)
x
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? (Sources: 8)   x
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? (Sources: 8)    x
iv) Landslides? (Sources: 8)    x
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? (Sources: 2, 8)    x
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? (Sources: 8)
x

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d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? (Sources: 8)    x
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? (Sources: 8) x
California Geological Survey information indicates that, while within a half-mile of a quaternary fault (part of La Nacion Fault Zone), the site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone, and there are no known active or potentially active faults that intercept the project site; therefore, the potential for ground rupture at this site is considered low. The nearest active fault to the site is the La Nacion Fault, located approximately a mile to the northeast. Accordingly, the site is not considered to possess a significantly greater seismic risk than that of the surrounding area in general. The site is not within an area susceptible to landslides and not within a fault zone, slide prone area or an area susceptible to liquefaction; therefore there is no impact or increased exposure to landslides due to the proposed project.

It should be recognized that Southern California is an area that is subject to some degree of seismic risk and that it is generally not considered economically feasible nor technologically practical to build structures that are totally resistant to earthquake-related hazards. Construction in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Uniform Building Code should minimize damage due to seismic events. Due to the number and nature of the active and non-active fault lines within the southern California region, it cannot be known when earthquakes will occur; therefore, there is a less than significant impact.

Any future design and construction would require conformance with City’s stormwater ordinance and grading regulations. Therefore, there is no impact or increased substantial erosion due to the proposed project.

The existing developed parcels are connected to traditional sewer laterals, which connect with the existing sewer system that serves the City. Any future design and construction would connect to the same system.

There would be no use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems; therefore, no impact.

VII – GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
(Sources: 1, 9, 10)
x
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? (Sources: 1,9, 10)
x
GHG emissions contribute, on a cumulative basis, to the significant adverse environmental impacts of global climate change. No single project could generate enough GHG emissions to noticeably change the global average temperature. The combination of GHG emissions from past, present, and future projects contributes substantially to the phenomenon of global climate change and its associated environmental impacts and as such is addressed only as a cumulative impact. With the development limitations on the properties, only five units are expected to be constructed in the short term; therefore no impact. However, any future construction of the density likely in a currently developed area, and with six individually small properties, would occur over a short construction duration and would consist primarily of emissions from equipment exhaust. There would also be long-term regional emissions associated with project-related new vehicular trips and indirect source emissions, such as energy usage.

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The construction of five units in the short term would not create noticeable GHG emissions (30 ADT increase). Additionally, the potential traffic generated by the maximum residential development on these six properties (112) would generate less traffic than what is on the properties currently; therefore no impact.

California has adopted several policies and regulations for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. On December 11, 2008, CARB adopted the AB 32 Scoping Plan to achieve the goals of AB 32 that establishes an overall framework for the measures that will be adopted to reduce California’s GHG emissions. The proposed project is subject to compliance with AB 32, which is designed to reduce statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. In April 2015, Executive Order B-30-15 was signed, which established a new GHG emissions reduction target of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

In addition, in 2024 the City of National City adopted its Climate Action Plan and associated targets to reduce GHG emissions by 40 percent below 2018 levels by 2030 and 80 percent of 2018 levels by 2050. Some of the primary provisions of the Climate Action Plan are to promote greater density and infill development, water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste reduction strategies. The proposed project would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHG emissions, as contained in the Climate Action Plan. Based on the above, therefore no impact.

VIII – HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? (Sources:
1)
x
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? (Sources: 1) x
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? (Sources: 1)
x
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? (Sources: 1)
x
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Sources: 1) x
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Sources: 1)
x
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (Sources: 1)    x h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? (Sources: 1)
x

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The existing project area is developed with 14 residential units on six properties, as well as a liquor store and a preschool. No transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials is expected, due to no additional construction at this time other than five residential units on a currently vacant property. At such time as the vacant lot is developed, the five additional residences would still be consistent with the currently prescribed density of the RS-2 zone, although more density would be permitted through changing to the MXC-1 zone.

However, with the limitations on density due to Fire Department access, no additional units are realistically expected. Therefore, there will not be any reasonably foreseeable upset or accident condition involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment.

The project is not expected to emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste in general, and is not within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. The site is already mostly developed and future development would be residential in nature. The site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. As a result the project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. Therefore, there would be no impact.

There is no adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan in the City, although there are local considerations that are included as appendices to the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization approved Annex Q of the Operational Area Emergency Plan. The project does not conflict with any of the considerations or plans in the Area Emergency Plan, thus no conflict.

The site is not on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5; There are no airports or airstrips in the vicinity; the project would not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan; and the project is not adjacent to any wildlands or land subject to wildland fires; therefore there would not be any significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildfires.

Therefore, there is no impact.

IX – HYDROLOGY / WATER QUALITY
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? (Sources: 1)    x
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? (Sources: 1)
x
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? (Sources: 1, 3, 6, 7)
x
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? (Sources: 1, 3) x
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? (Sources: 1) x
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? (Sources: 1)

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x
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? (Sources: 1)
x
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? (Sources: 1)    x
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? (Sources: 1)
x
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? (Sources: 1)    x The project area is comprised of six properties, four of which are developed, and one previously disturbed/developed. At such time as the five-unit apartment project is proposed, the project will be subject to water quality and discharge requirements through the City’s Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plan (JRMP).

Future design of the potential five-unit apartment project, and any other future development, will require compliance with all storm water handling, storage, drainage, and hydromodification regulations. The property is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area or an area influenced by any levee or dam failure, seiche, tsunami, or mudflow; therefore, no impact.

X – LAND USE AND PLANNING
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Physically divide an established community? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? (Sources: 1, 2, 6)
x
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? (Sources: 1, 2)    x
The site is surrounded by existing mixed density residential development, including apartment buildings as dense or denser than what would be permitted by any potential rezoning. The existing density already allows for up to 21 units and only five would be constructed under potential short term future conditions. This is less than what the area is currently zoned for. In the event that the properties to be rezoned are all developed at their maximum allowable density, this would result in 112 units (98 new units). Given that the back halves of the 16th Street properties (five of the six properties) are practically undevelopable, the expected maximum density would be in the neighborhood of 30 units, which is less than the average density of the area (there are six apartment buildings located to the south and east of the project area. Because of the mixed and multifamily nature of the area, there would be no impact to an established community.

There are no applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plans in the City, therefore no impact.

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XI – MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project: Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? (Sources: 1)
x
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? (Sources: 1)
x
The project site is located completely within an urbanized area and surrounded by development. The site contains no known mineral resources on the proposed project site or delineated on a local plan for the site; therefore, there is no impact to mineral resources.

XII – NOISE
Would the project result in:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? (Sources: 1, 2, 3) x
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? (Sources: 1)    x d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
The proposed project area is in an urbanized area and is a residential use in an area of mostly residential development. No construction is proposed at this time, although rezoning of the property will likely lead to the construction of five new residentials in the near future. Any new units themselves are not expected to generate any additional ambient noise in this area. Furthermore, any development is subject to the limitations contained in the City’s Noise Ordinance; therefore, no impacts are expected.

Any associated construction in the future on the project site would create temporary noise impacts. Modern construction equipment, properly used and maintained, should not exceed the noise limits contained in the City’s Noise Ordinance. All noise generated by the project would be required to comply with the City’s Noise

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Ordinance and be limited to specific hours of operation. No significant impact from the project would occur.

The proposed project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public use airport or private airstrip; therefore, there is no impact to those people working on the project site.

XIII – POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 14)
x
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Sources:
1, 2, 3)
x
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
The property is currently zoned for a residential density of nine units per acre. The current actual residential density is six units per acre. There are 14 existing units on the subject properties where 21 would be allowed (not including additional or bonus units permitted by state code). With the expected additional five units, the expected short term residential density would be eight units per acre, which is still less than what the area is currently zoned for.

Because the southern half of the East 16th Street properties are not developable without providing Fire Department turnaround (which is not feasible under the current scenario) or improving East 17th Street (which is also unlikely due to the reasons outlined in the project description), the maximum density would not result in substantial population growth. In the event that the properties to be rezoned are all developed at their maximum allowable density, which would result in 112 units (98 new units), this would not be considered to be substantial population growth, in that the average people per household in the City is 3.122, more than County average of 2.74. Extrapolated to account for up to 98 additional units, this would be a potential total of 306 additional residents (assuming these would be new residents moving in to the City), an increase of a half percent of today’s current population of approximately 55, 236; therefore no impact.

In the unlikely event that all residential properties rezoned are converted to purely commercial land use, the total number of units removed would be 14. This would equate to a potential displacement of 44 residents, which would not be considered a substantial number (0.8% of the current population); therefore no impact.

XIV – PUBLIC SERVICES Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance

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objectives for any of the public services:

Fire protection? (Sources: 1, 3)    x
Police protection? (Sources: 1, 3)    x
Schools? (Sources: 1, 3)    x
Parks? (Sources: 1, 3)    x
Other public facilities? (Sources: 1, 3)    x
The proposed project would not result in any impacts to public services, as no construction is proposed beyond the existing City limits and within an established neighborhood. Additionally, only two lots are vacant, with one being currently developable. Any redevelopment would replace existing uses and not have a significant effect on existing volumes of calls for service. The project site is currently and will continue to be served by the National City Fire and Police Departments. The closest Fire Station is approximately one-and-ahalf miles away on East 4th Street, and the Police Station at 12th Street and National City Boulevard is approximately two miles away. Typical response time for this area would not be adversely impacted, as plans do not involve changes to public streets adjacent to the site. Any potential development of new residential or commercial uses will generate impact fees specifically slated for public services that will supplement any additional requirements brought about by said development; therefore, there is no impact. Park and school fees will also be paid as part of potential development to offset any increase in need generated by the project, thus no impact.

XV – RECREATION Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? (Sources:
1, 2, 3)
x
There are two parks (El Toyon and Las Palmas) within a mile of the project, which are currently underutilized and able to accommodate potential use by the potential addition of five new families that could be expected in the near term. Any future development would be subject to park fees to offset any increase in need generated by the project. Therefore, there would be no impact.

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XVI – TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 15)
x
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 15)
x
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)
x
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? (Sources: 1, 2, 3)    x f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? (Sources:
1, 2, 3)
x
There are no plans, ordinances, or policies that measure circulation system current effectiveness or performance, thus no impact. There is also no congestion management program that the project would conflict with.

This segment of East 16th Street (Euclid Avenue to Harbison Avenue) has a project 2030 ADT (Average Daily Trip) rate of 8,300 and a capacity of 10,000 ADT. In 2030, the segment is expected to operate at a Level of Service (LOS) of D. According to trip generation rates published by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), five new units could be expected to generate another 30 vehicle trips per day, which would not exceed the proposed (2030) maximum capacity; therefore, no impact.

No change in road design is proposed which would cause a safety risk or hinder emergency access. Potential development would not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities, as there are no such activities existing or planned in this area; therefore, no impact.

With regard to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), the project would screen out of VMT analysis related to CEQA, as the potential traffic generated by the maximum residential development on these six properties (112) would generate less traffic than what is on the properties currently. This is due to a preschool/childcare and liquor store on two of the properties. The liquor store (neighborhood market) in particular generates a

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significant amount of traffic. Redevelopment to a mixed use style of development would also screen out, as the minimum project size would need to be five acres, where the total of all six properties in this case is 2.3 acres.

XVII – UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? (Sources: 1, 11)    x b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Sources: 1, 12)
x
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Sources: 1, 12)
x
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? (Sources: 1, 12)
x
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? (Sources: 1, 12)
x
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs?
(Sources: 1, 12)
x
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? (Sources: 1, 12)    x
Any potential project would be designed and constructed using Best Management Practices (BMPs) to appropriately handle wastewater and not exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board; therefore, there is no impact.

The existing property is located within an urbanized area and served by existing water facilities. There is an existing 16-inch PVC water main in the East 16th Street right-of-way that services the property. Also, all necessary improvements would be included with potential development and project approval and construction would be undertaken in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations; therefore, there would be no impact.

The existing area is served by EDCO, the local waste collection and recycle company. EDCO has a contract with the City to handle City residents’ waste disposal and recycling needs. According to EDCO staff, the company utilizes several landfill sites for the disposal of waste collected in National City, with the most common being Otay Mesa, Sycamore, and Miramar Landfills, with an additional 12, 26 and 9 years of capacity remaining respectively; therefore, there is a less than significant impact. There are two other landfill sites in San Diego County – the Ramona landfill, which is full, and Borrego Springs landfill, which has an additional 30 years capacity remaining. In addition, potential development be required to comply with all

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federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste.

XVIII – MANDATORY FINDINGS of

SIGNIFICANCE
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant w/
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory? (Sources: 1)
x
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? (Sources: 1)
x
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? (Sources: 1)
x
Discussion: No significant impacts to the environment as a result of this project have been identified.

Approval of the project is not expected to have any significant impacts, either long-term or short-term, nor will it cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly.

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REFERENCE SOURCES:

Reference # Document Title Available for Review at:
1 National City General Plan
National City Planning Division
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
2 City of National City Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/ca/
national_city/codes/code_of_ordi
nances?nodeId=CD_ORD_TIT1
8ZO
3 Case File 2024-18 GPA, ZC, ZV National City Planning Division 4 SANDAG trip generation by land use www.sandag.org
5 US Fish and Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/
6 US Fish and Wildlife Wetland Mapper System https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/d ata/mapper.html
7 South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) cultural
resources records search National City Planning Division 8 California Department of Conservation http://maps.conservation.ca.gov/ cgs/fam/
9 City of National City Climate Action Plan National City Planning Division 10 Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/energy/gree
nhouse-gas-equivalenciescalculator
11 Comments received from National City Fire Department National City Planning Division 12 California Integrated Waste Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ 13 Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/energy/gree
nhouse-gas-equivalenciescalculator
14 San Diego Association of Governments https://www.sandag.org 15 DATA USA (National City) https://datausa.io/

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of National City will hold a Public Hearing after the hour of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243 National City Blvd., National City, CA., to consider:

CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RS-2 (SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL) TO MXC-1 (MINOR MIXED-USE CORRIDOR) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3040, 3042-3046, 3102-3104, & 3106-3108 EAST 16TH STREET AND 1540 SOUTH HARBISON AVENUE
CASE FILE NO. 2025-02 GPA, ZC
APNS: 558-162-18, 558-220-06, 558-220-07, 558-220-35, 558-220-42, 558-220-11 The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing at their meeting of August 18, 2025 and voted to recommend approval to the City Council of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, by a vote of 5 to 1. The applicant is proposing to develop the property at 3040 East 16th Street with a five-unit multi-family residential building. The proposed development requires the existing single-family zoning to be changed to a zone that permits multi-family dwellings. For consistency with the existing development pattern and zoning in the area, the applicant has included five neighboring properties with this request. This type of change also requires a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use from Low-Medium Density Residential to Medium Mixed-Use. The City conducted an Environmental Initial Study that determined the proposed project would not have a potentially significant environmental impact and qualifies for a Negative Declaration per Section 15071 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Information is available for review at the City’s Planning Division, City Hall, 1243 National City Blvd., during normal business hours. Anyone interested in this matter may appear at the above time and place and be heard. The City Council will also accept written public comments regarding this matter. Written comments or testimony from the public must be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the City Council Meeting. For information on registering to provide public comment via Zoom please visit the City Clerk’s webpage at https://www.nationalcityca.gov/government/cityclerk/public-comments 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 via e-mail, or through written correspondence delivered to the undersigned prior to the Public Hearing.

Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
Published in the Star News: Friday, August 22, 2025

EXHIBIT H

From: Ema Letuli
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Public Hearing for 3040 East 16th St building
Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 3:06:15 PM
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To Whom it May Concern:

I live at 2945 E. 16th St and we already have an issue with parking. A lot of times people from the condos or the apartments park on Earle Dr or here on 16th St.

With 5 units going in, that will possibility require at least 10 parking spots, 2 per unit.

I hope that will be provided on their property.

If these are 2 story units, the neighbor stands to lose all of their privacy.

Thanks,
Ema Letuli
Item 3. Public Comment

EXHIBIT I

From: Beverly C Bingham
To: Planning Commission
Subject: public hearing 8/18/2025 3040 E 16th Street National City, CA Date: Monday, August 18, 2025 7:25:43 AM
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Rezoning this property to allow multiple units is not in the best interest of the neighborhood.

When you look at housing in this area of National City you will see that for blocks along E 16th St west to Euclid, So Harbison E 16th Street north to Plaza Blvd and Earle Dr. E 16th St north to Harbison it consists primarily of single family homes.

By adding additional units at this location it will cause more traffic in an already congested area. It is also likely to add additional vehicles parking on the streets. That is already a challenge given the excess of cars from the apartment building and the condominium units just east of this location. On any given day cars are left for days without being moved causing issues for the local homeowners.

Lastly if this project is approved and rezoning takes place I would hope that genuine consideration be given to the fact that any structure above a single level will result in the complete loss of my privacy on the east side of my home.

Thank you
Beverly C Bingham
Item 3. Public Comment

1 Sarah Esendencia
From: Alisha Morrison < >
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 2:04 PM
To: Planning Commission
Cc: Alisha Morrison
Subject: Planning Commission Item 3 - 2025.08.18
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Good Afternoon,
Please see attached public comment
Thank you,
Alisha
Item 3. Public Comment RECIEVED AFTER DEADLINE (AMENDED)

2025.08.18
Planning Commission – Item 3
Good Evening Commissioners,
Values are very important to the Public, it can be easy to overlook the fundamental fact that the Public expects and deserves its public servants to serve the public’s interest – not private or political interests.

Values are very important to the Public. As public officials you have to sort through competing considerations and determine “the right thing to do?”
I would like to oppose the zone change on the grounds of negative impact and that it is non consistent and is out of character with the surrounding area.

Being someone who resides in a residential community knows first hand what happens when there is mixed use spot zoning in a residential community. I have enclosed photos that show how spot zoning with mixed use will negatively impact a residential community.

High density traffic
Noise pollution
Healthy & Safety risks
Disturbing the peace requires extra law enforcement resources Please see attached photos
Item 3. Public Comment RECIEVED AFTER DEADLINE (AMENDED)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,

CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), BY MAKING A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO

CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW MIXED-USE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3040, 3042-3046, & 3106-3108 EAST 16TH STREET AND 1540 SOUTH HARBISON AVENUE.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City considered a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the rezoning of properties located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102- 3104, & 3106-3108 East 16th Street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor Mixed-Use Corridor (MXC-1), which included changing the General Plan Land Use Designation from Low-Medium Density Residential to Low Mixed-Use, at a duly advertised public hearing held on September 16, 2025, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 2025-02 GPA, ZC, IS maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City initiated said applications at a duly advertised public hearing held on November 18, 2024, at which time the Commission considered oral and documentary evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered the proposed Negative Declaration No. 2025-02 IS, together with any comments received during the public review process, and found on the basis of the whole record (including the Initial Study and any comments received) that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Negative Declaration reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered said applications at a duly advertised public hearing held on August 18, 2025, at which time the Commission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendement and Zone Change; and WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by State law and City law; and
WHEREAS, the action hereby taken is found to be essential for the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare.

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

Section 1: That the evidence presented to the City Council at the public hearing held on September 16, 2025, support the following findings:

FINDINGS FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION

1. That the project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory, because the properties are mostly developed and/or disturbed and there is no sensitive habitat on site. The vacant lot is currently devoid of permanent vegetation, save for a handful of mature invasive pepper trees.

2. That the project does not have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable, because the project includes both existing development that would have been evaluated for impacts at the time of development and an infill development site on a historically disturbed property. The area is surrounded by urban development. The existing improvements and development pattern can accommodate the project without causing any impacts to the environment or to existing services.

3. That the project does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly, because the project includes both existing development and a proposed medium-density residential development comprised of only five units. Should the subject properties be fully redeveloped, the properties would generate less traffic than what exists currently. Therefore, there would be no impact on air quality either short- or long-term.

4. That the proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with CEQA for which a Negative Declaration (ND) has been prepared. The ND has determined that, the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and that no mitigation is required.

FINDING FOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT

1. That the proposal is consistent with General Plan Policies H-1.1, H-2.1, LU-2.1 and LU3.1 because the proposed General Plan Amendment and associated Zone Change would allow for an undeveloped and underutilized site to be developed with a residential infill project. The change would also promote the viability of the expanded MXC-1 zoning district.

Section 2: That the application for a General Plan Amendment of the aforementioned properties from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor Mixed-Use Corridor (MXC-1), subject to the following conditions:

General

1. Within four (4) days of approval of this General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, pursuant to Fish and Game Code 711.4 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5, the applicant shall pay all necessary environmental filing fees for the San Diego County Clerk.

Checks shall be made payable to the County Clerk and submitted to the National City Planning Department.

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 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.

Section 3: That the City Council hereby certifies the Negative Declaration and approves the General Plan Amendment for the properties located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102- 3104, & 3106-3108 East 16th Street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue from small lot residential (RS-2) to minor mixed-use corridor (MXC-1), supported by the findings identified above.

Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of orginal Resolutions.

PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2025.
__________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Barry J. Schultz.

City Attorney

ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3040, 3042-3046, & 3106-3108 EAST 16TH STREET AND 1540 SOUTH HARBISON AVENUE CHANGING THE ZONE FROM SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL (RS-2) TO MINOR MIXED-USE CORRIDOR (MXC-1).

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Government Code of the State of California, proceedings were duly initiated for the rezoning of the parcel of real property (APNS: 558-162-18, 558-220-06, 558-220-07, 558-220-35, 558-220-42, 558-220-11), hereinafter described, and for the amendment of the City of National City Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, pursuant to legal notice, hearings were held by the Planning Commission of National City and also by the City Council of National City, and all persons interested were given the opportunity to appear and be heard before said Planning Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of National City has regularly and duly certified to the City Council its report and has recommended such rezoning; and WHEREAS, the City Council found that on the basis of the Initial Study 2025-02 IS and Negative Declaration, and any comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the rezoning consistent with and necessary to implement the General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the City Council of the City of National City hereby approves the rezoning of all real property described below from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor MixedUse (MXC-1):

ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 558-162-18, 558-220-06, 558-220-07, 558-220-35, 558-220-42, AND 558-220-11; ALL IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the date of its passage, and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, it or a summary of it, shall be published once, with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same, in the Star News, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Diego, California.

Section 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall publish in accordance with the law.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2025.

PASSED and ADOPTED this _____ day of October, 2025.
___________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Barry J. Schultz
City Attorney

AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk's Office
Prepared by: Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Approved by: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:

League of California Cities Annual Conference – Designation on Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) 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.” BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:

Not Applicable.

EXPLANATION:

The League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference is scheduled for October 8-10, 2025 at the Long Beach Convention Center. An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting (during the General Assembly) scheduled on Friday, October 10, 2025. At this meeting, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish CalCities policy.

In order for cities to cast a vote during the Business meeting, each city’s respective City Council must designate a voting delegate. In the instance that the selected voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity, the League of California Cities’ Bylaws afford each City the opportunity to appoint up to two alternate voting delegates.

According to the League’s Bylaws, the selection of the voting delegate and alternates must be performed through the official action of the City Council. Furthermore, the voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. Eligible individuals who may be selected as the City’s voting delegate include the Mayor, each City Council member, as well as any other City official selected by the City Council to serve in this capacity.

At this time, staff respectfully requests that the City Council consider appointing a voting delegate and up to two alternates to vote on the City’s behalf at the Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities on October 10, 2025.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

The travel costs and registration fees associated with this meeting will be charged to the designees’ respective FY 2025-26 departmental budgets.

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 at least 72 hours before the Regular Meeting date and time, and 24 hours before a Special Meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act ORDINANCE:

Not Applicable
EXHIBIT:

Exhibit A - Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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 & EXPO.

WHEREAS, the City of National City (“City”) is a member of good standing of the League of California Cities (“League”); and
WHEREAS, a representative from the City will be attending the 2025 League Annual Conference & Expo October 8-10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to League policy at the conference; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the League bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and/or alternate must be designated by City Council action, and the individual(s) are identified in the Voting Delegate Form provided to the League Credential Committee.

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 authorizes and designates the following Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) to the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference:

Voting Delegate: ______________________________________________ Alternate 1: __________________________________________________ Alternate 2: __________________________________________________ Section 2: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

Section 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

Section 4: That the City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of the signed Resolution to the League of California Cities no later than the September 24, 2025 deadline.

PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2025.

Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:

Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney

CITY COUNCIL ITEM REQUEST
The City Council Item Request Form is for members of the City Council to submit written requests to the City Manager’s Office for inclusion of an item on a future City Council Meeting Agenda. At the meeting where the initial written request is heard, discussion should be limited to whether the item should be added to an agenda and a date, not the merit of the item. A majority vote of the City Council is required for the item to be added to a future City Council Meeting Agenda for action.

Requesting Member of City Council: ______Luz Molina____________________________________ Today’s Date: ________________________8/26/2025_____________________________________ Is this matter considered Time-Sensitive by another entity deadline? ___Yes____________________

WRITTEN REQUEST
I, ____Luz Molina______________________, hereby request that the following item be placed on the City of National City – City Council meeting agenda for consideration.

Request: Hold a Housing Summit for discussion on housing updates and priorities Justification:

I am requesting that this item be placed on the next agenda for discussion and consideration by the full City Council.

Pursuant to Council Policy 105, I request that a future agenda include an item for a general discussion on housing in National City.

The intent of this item is not to propose or advance specific policy solutions, but rather to provide Council and the community an opportunity to discuss housing issues holistically. Topics may include rent stabilization, eviction protections, affordable housing, first-time homebuyer programs, housing stock and availability, parking and infrastructure impacts, and other related challenges and opportunities.

This open discussion will allow the Council to hear perspectives, identify key themes, and establish a common foundation for potential future work on housing. _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________