Regular City Council Meeting - September 16, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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4. INVOCATION
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
In accordance with State law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. Speakers will have up to three (3) minutes.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
Public Comments:
6.1 Employee of the Quarter - Maria Marmolejo, Library Circulation Supervisor Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Employee of the Quarter - Maria Marmolejo Library Circulation Supervisor.pdf
7. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
Public Comments:
7.1 City-Wide Service Projects with the Sierra Service Project - Accept Proclamation and Provide Presentation Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation.pdf
2. Sierra Service Project 2025 Project Descriptions.pdf
7.2 Technical Assistance Panel Report for the Green Corridors Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Technical Assistance Panel Report - Green Corridors Project .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Technical Assistance Panel Report completed for Green Corridors Project.pdf Recommendation:
File the Report
8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each) Public Comments:
Per Government Code Section 53232.3(d) also known as AB1234:
Members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
9. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
9.1 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees – City Council Interview and Appointment for the Civil Service Commission and Planning Commission.
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Public Comments
1. BCC Vacancy - City Council Appointments.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for City Council Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (redacted).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107.pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart.pdf
Recommendation:
City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appoint.
9.2 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Mayoral Appointments to the Board of Library Trustees; Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Advisory Committee; Public Art Committee; and, Traffic Safety Committee.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. BCC Vacancy - Mayoral Appointments.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for Mayoral Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (redacted)(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107(1).pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Mayoral Appointment with the City Councilmembers’ Confirmation.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
The Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion by the City Council with a Roll Call Vote without discussion unless a Councilmember, a member of the Public, or the City Manager requests an item be removed for discussion. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Calendar.
10.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Public Comments:
10.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Meeting Minutes August.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session - August 19, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Regular City Council Meeting - August 19, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Special City Council Meeting - September 2, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Regular City Council Meeting - September 2, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
10.3 Approval for Mayor Ron Morrison and Councilmember Ditas Yamane to Attend the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 2025 Binational Delegation to Mexico City on October 12-15, 2025.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Grant approval to Mayor Ron Morrison and Councilmember Ditas Yamane attend 2025 Binational Delegation to Mexico City.pdf
2. Exhibit A - City Council Policy No. 121.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Event Details .pdf
Recommendation:
Grant Approval for Mayor Ron Morrison and Councilmember Ditas Yamane to Attend the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 2025 Binational Delegation to Mexico City on October 12-15, 2025.
10.4 Approving Proposed Amendments to the Board of Library Trustees Bylaws.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approving Proposed Amendments to the Board of Library Trustees Bylaws.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Redline.pdf
3. Exhibit B - BOLT Bylaws 2025 Final.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Proposed Amendments to the Board of Library Trustees Bylaws.”
10.5 August 2025 Update of Sewer System Management Plan Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Sewer System Management Plan Update-August 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B - Sewer System Management Plan-August 2025.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Accepting the Updated Sewer System Management Plan.”
10.6 Awarding a Contract to Griffith Company for the Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5 and Connections Project, CIP No. 19-24.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Bayshore Bikeway and Connections project - contract award.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Project Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Bid Opening Summary.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Three Lowest Bidders Summary.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Owner-Contract Agreement.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
1) Awarding a Contract to Griffith Company in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $13,076,599.50 for the Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5 and Connections Project, CIP No. 19-24; 2) Authorizing a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $1,307,660 for Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract.”
10.7 Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Harbison Avenue and E. 7th Street to Improve Visibility for Vehicles Exiting E. 7th Street onto Harbison Avenue.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-14 - Harbison Ave and 7th St (red curb).pdf
2. Exhibit A – Location Map with Recommended Enhancements.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Staff Report to TSC.pdf
4. Exhibit C – Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Harbison Avenue and E. 7th Street to Improve Visibility.”
10.8 Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Palm Avenue and E. 11th Street to Improve Visibility at the Intersection.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-13 - Palm Ave and E 11th St (Red Curb).pdf
2. Exhibit A - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Staff Report to TSC_Redacted.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Palm Avenue and E. 11th Street to Improve Visibility.”
10.9 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended April 30, 2025.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Investment transactions for the month ended April 30, 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Investment Transaction Ledger 2025-0430.pdf Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended April 30, 2025.
10.10 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended May 31, 2025.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Investment transactions for the month ended May 31, 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Investment Transaction Ledger 2025-0531.pdf Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended May 31, 2025.
10.11 First Amendment to the Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors to Include Phase II Scope of Services for Digital Billboard Consulting and Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $27,000.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Terra Realty Advisors First Amendment.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Terra Realty Advisors First Amendment - Phase II.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Scope of Services - Phase II.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(2).pdf
Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Services and Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $27,000.”
10.12 Subordination of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Loan for 138 Norton Avenue to Refinance the Property.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 138 Norton Refinance Loan Subordination.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Subordination Agreement_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager or their Designee to Execute a Subordination Agreement with T & T Community Properties LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and Neighborhood National Bank, Subordinating the Deed of Trust that Secures the City’s HOME Investment Partnerships Loan for $717,500 on Eight Restricted Rental Units Located at 138 Norton Avenue in National City.”
10.13 Support for the State’s proposed Utility Affordability & Accountability Legislative Package Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package.pdf
2. Exhibit A - State Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package Resolution.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt the
Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Supporting the State’s Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package for the 2025-2026 California Legislature Regular Session.”
10.14 Warrant Register No. 1 for the Period of 6/27/25 through 7/03/25 in the Amount of $3,570,896.28 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 26 Warrant Register No. 1.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 1.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,570,896.28.
10.15 Warrant Register No. 2 for the Period of 7/4/25 through 7/10/25 in the Amount of $3,916,320.12 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 26 Warrant Register No. 2.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 2.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,916,320.12.
10.16 Warrant Register No. 3 for the Period of 7/11/25 through 7/17/25 in the Amount of $9,673,071.64 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 26 Warrant Register No. 3.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 3.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $9,673,071.64.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
11.1 Public Hearing – Re-Introduction of an Amendment of NCMC 9.38 Establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Re-Introduction of Tobacco Retail License Ordinance.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Current Chapter_9.38.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance v.2.pdf
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.”
11.2 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.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Code Amendment Related to Height and Number of Stories in the MXC-1 and MXD-1 Zones.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Redlined NCMC Tables 18.24.040A and 18.24.040D.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance.pdf
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.”
11.3 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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Zone Change from RS-2 to MXC-1 for Properties located along East 16th Street.pdf
2. Exhibit A - PC Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit B - 8-18-2025 PowerPoint slides.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Overhead.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Site Photos.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Zoning Map.pdf
7. Exhibit F - Conceptual Site Plan.pdf
8. Exhibit G - CEQA Checklist.pdf
9. Exhibit H - Public Notice.pdf
10. Exhibit I - Public Comments.pdf
11. Exhibit J - Draft City Council Resolution.pdf
12. Exhibit K - Draft Ordinance.pdf
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).” Recommendation:
Recommendation:
12. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference – Designation on Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. League of California Cities Annual Conference - Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s).pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Designating a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates to Represent the City of National City at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.”
13. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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13.1 FY2025-2026 Work Program
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14. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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14.1 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Discussion on Housing in National City - Housing Summit - Requested by Councilmember Molina Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Council Policy No. 105 Request - Housing Summit - Requested by Councilmember Molina.pdf
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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16. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.