Regular City Council Meeting - October 07, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
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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
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6.1 Introduction of New City Employees
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Public Comments
1. New Hires - 10-07-25 City Council Meeting.pdf
6.2 Employee of the Quarter
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Public Comments
1. Employee of the Quarter - Maria Marmolejo Library Circulation Supervisor(1).pdf
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each) Public Comments:
Per Government Code Section 53232.3(d) also known as AB1234:
Members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
The Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion by the City Council with a Roll Call Vote without discussion unless a Councilmember, a member of the Public, or the City Manager requests an item be removed for discussion. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Calendar.
8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Public Comments:
8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
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Public Comments
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2 and 16.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session - September 9, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session - September 16, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Regular City Council Meeting - September 16, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
8.3 Approval of a Five-Year Agreement with Innovative Interfaces Incorporated (Clarivate) for Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) and Vega Products, the Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $190,000.
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Public Comments
1. Approval of a five-year agreement with Innovative Interfaces Incorporated .pdf
2. Exhibit A - National City Public Library-Clarivate Contract_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Five-Year Agreement Between the City of National City and Innovative Interfaces Incorporated (Clarivate) for the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS), Vega Discover Premium, and Vega Mobile Self-Checkout for a Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $190,000.”
8.4 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of National City and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for Participation in the Safety Assessment Program (SAP).
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Public Comments
1. Cal OES SAP Program MOU.pdf
2. Exhibit A - SAP MOU.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Safety Assessment Program (SAP).”
8.5 Designate the Fire Chief, Chief of Police, and Emergency Manager as Authorized Agents to Continue the Cost Recovery Process for All Open and Future Disasters up to Three (3) Years Following the Date of Approval.
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Public Comments
1. Cal OES Authorized Agents.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Designating Authorized Agents to California’s Office of Emergency Services for Disaster Response Cost Recovery.”
8.6 Dispense with Certain City Council Meetings Scheduled for January 2026, per City Council Policy No. 104.
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Public Comments
1. City Council Meetings Schedule for December 2025 and January 2026(1).pdf Recommendation:
Approve by City Council Motion to Dispense with Meetings as Recommended by Staff.
8.7 Increases to Salaries and Benefits for Executive, Management, and Confidential Groups.
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Public Comments
1. Increases to Salaries and Benefits for Executive, Management, and Confidential Groups.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B - CONFIDENTIAL Salary Table eff. 07-08-2025 through FY 2028.pdf
4. Exhibit C- Management and Executive Salary Tables eff. 07-08-2025 through FY 2028.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Appropriations by Fund.pdf
6. Exhibit E- Summary of Benefits Conf Mgmt Exec.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Salary and Benefit Changes for the Executive, Management, and Confidential Employee Groups and Authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $1,204,317 to Fund the Stated Salary and Benefit Increases.”
8.8 Installation of Two Parallel “15-Minute” Parking Spaces in Front of My Super Sweet Family Daycare Located at 2110 L Avenue to Provide Parking for Customers Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-11 - 2110 L Ave (Green Curb).pdf
2. Exhibit A - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Staff Report to TSC_Redacted(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C – Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of Two (2) Parallel “15-Minute” Parking Spaces in Front of My Super Sweet Family Daycare Located at 2110 L Avenue to Provide Parking for Customers.”
8.9 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 402 Rachael Avenue.
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-12 - 402 Rachael Ave (Blue Curb).pdf
2. Echibit A - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Staff Report to TSC_Redacted.pdf
4. Exhibit C – Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 402 Rachael Avenue.”
8.10 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, CIP 22-28, Project Overview and Grant Appropriation for Construction phase.
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Public Comments
1. Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements CIP 22-28 PSA(1).pdf
2. Exhibit A – Project Overview_Redacted(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B – PSA(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Program Supplement Agreement No. A845 with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, CIP 22-28; 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Engineering Grants Fund Appropriation of $243,000 and Corresponding Revenue Budget; and 3) Committing to Providing a Local Match of $7,000.”
8.11 Project Close-Out and Notice of Completion for the Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements Project, CIP No. 20-05.
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Public Comments
1. Project Closeout - Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements, CIP 20-05(1).pdf
2. Exhibit A - Final Contract Balance(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B - Notice of Completion(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(3).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by SWCS, Inc. for the Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements Project, CIP 20-05; 2) Approving the Final Contract Amount of $656,176.17; 3) Ratifying the Release of Retention in the Amount of $32,808.81; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion.”
8.12 Project Close-Out and Notice of Completion for the Valley Road Storm Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. 24-21.
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Public Comments
1. Project closeout - Valley Road Storm Drain Replacement Project CIP 24-21(1).pdf
2. Exhibit A – Plan Sheet_Redacted(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B – Final Contract Balance(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C – Notice of Completion(1).pdf
5. Exhibit D – Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Rove Engineering, Inc. for the Valley Road Storm Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. 24-21; 2) Approving the Final Contract Amount of $294,219.06; 3) Ratifying the Release of Retention in the Amount of $14,710.95; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion.”
8.13 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.
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Public Comments
1. Investment transactions for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 2025-0630 Investment Reports.pdf
Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.
8.14 Warrant Register No. 4 for the Period of 7/18/25 through 7/24/25 in the Amount of $1,618,309.44 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 26 Warrant Register No. 4.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 4.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,618,309.44.
8.15 Warrant Register No. 5 for the Period of 7/25/25 through 7/31/25 in the Amount of $4,243,680.96 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 26 Warrant Register No. 5.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 5.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $4,243,680.96.
8.16 Warrant Register No. 6 for the Period of 8/01/25 through 8/07/25 in the Amount of $3,481,140.81 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY 26 Warrant Register No. 6(1).pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 6(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,481,140.81.
9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
9.1 Continued Public Hearing: Consideration of Certification of a Negative Declaration for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from (RS-2) to (MXC-1) for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102-3104, & 3106-3108 E. 16th St. and 1540 S. Harbison Ave.
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Public Comments
1. 3040 E 16th et al Rezone from RS-2 to MXC-1 continued.pdf
2. Exhibit A - PC Resolution_Redacted.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_Redacted.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:
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
10.1 Adoption and Second 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.
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Public Comments
1. MXC-1 and MXD-1 max stories amendment second reading(1).pdf
2. Exhibit A – Redlined NCMC Tables 18.24.040A and 18.24.040D(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Table 18.24.040 A and Table 18.24.040 D 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.”
10.2 Public Hearing to Consider of a Final EIR to Assess Project Impacts & Appeal a Planning Commission Denial of a Conditional Use Permit & Coastal Development Permit for a Proposed Fuel Transfer Facility Within BNSF Railroad Right-of-Way on BNSF Property.
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Public Comments
1. USD Clean Fuels Appeal of PC denial.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Overhead Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - PC Resolution No. 2025-13_Redacted.pdf
4. Exhibit C - PC Resolution No. 2025-14_Redacted.pdf
5. Exhibit D - PC Public Comments.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Appeal Request Letter.pdf
7. Exhibit F - Exhibit A to the PC Report - Plans.pdf
8. Exhibit G - PowerPoint Slides from PC meeting.pdf
9. Exhibit H - Final EIR without Appendices - (Open the attachment to access the link to view Appendices and Studies).pdf
10. Exhibit I - Resolution - CERTIFY EIR.pdf
11. Exhibit J - Resolution - AFFIRM APPEALL.pdf
12. Exhibit K - Resolution - DENY APPEAL.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the appeal and adopting separate resolutions entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report for a Proposed Fuel Transfer Facility (San Diego Clean Fuels LLC) within BNSF Railroad Right-of-Way and BNSF-Owned Property, Located West of the 1800 Block of Cleveland Avenue and North of West 19th Street, North to Civic Center Drive.” and “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a Proposed Fuel Transfer Facility (San Diego Clean Fuels LLC) within BNSF Railroad Right-of-Way and BNSF-Owned Property, Located West of the 1800 Block of Cleveland Avenue and North of West 19th Street, North to Civic Center Drive.”
11. STAFF REPORTS
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11.1 SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Cycle 6 Capital Project Funding Recommendations – Protest Letter Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program - Protest Letter.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Final Rankings and Funding Recommendations.pdf
3. Exhibit B - SGIP Protest Letter_FINAL.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(2).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor and Councilmember / SANDAG Board Member Molina to Execute a Letter in Protest to the Preliminary Funding Recommendations for Award of SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Cycle 6 Funds for Capital Projects.”
11.2 Amending City Council Policy No. 105 – Request by Member of the City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approving Proposed Amendment to City Council Policy No. 105 .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Amended City Council Policy No. 105.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution_.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Amended City Council Policy No. 105, Request by Member of the City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda.”
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.