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Agenda, first session

National City City Council
November 18, 2025

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Agenda, first session
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November 18, 2025
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Regular City Council Meeting - November 18, 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
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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. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
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6.1 National City Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Committee Annual Report 2025 Attachments
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1. Exhibit A - PowerPoint Presentation - Annual Report 2025(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 the City Council Meeting Minutes.

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1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes October Council Mtgs.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of October 21, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf

4. Exhibit C - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of October 24, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:

Approve and file.

8.3 Acceptance of a Grant from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation to Support Holiday-Themed Programming for Older Adults.

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1. No Senior Alone for the Holidays Grant(1).pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution - No Senior Alone Grant Acceptance(1).pdf

3. Exhibit B - SDSCF Holiday Grant Award Letter - National City Kimball Senior Center_Redacted(1).pdf Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Accept the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation Grant in the Amount of $5,000 to Support Holiday-Themed Programming for Older Adults at the Kimball Senior Center and Authorizing the Establishment of Appropriations and a Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $5,000.”

8.4 Amending City Council Policy Nos. 101, 107, 121, 201, 203, 204, 206, 502, 703, and 707.

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1. Annual Review and Update of City Council Policies.pdf

2. Exhibit A - City Council Policy No. 101 - City Council Policy Manual_.pdf

3. Exhibit B - City Council Policy No. 107 - Appointments to BCCs_.pdf

4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy No. 121 - Mayor and City Councilmembers Office Budget_.pdf

5. Exhibit D - City Council Policy No. 201 - Maintenance of Reserve Funds_.pdf

6. Exhibit E - City Council Policy No. 203 - Investment Policy__(1).pdf

7. Exhibit F - City Council Policy No. 204 - Donation Acceptance Policy.pdf

8. Exhibit G - City Council Policy No. 206 - Debt Management.pdf

9. Exhibit H - City Council Policy No. 502 - Public Improvements or Professional Service Contract Change Orders.pdf

10. Exhibit I - City Council Policy No. 703 - CFCs - Eliminate this Policy.pdf

11. Exhibit J - City Council Policy No. 707 - Alcohol Beverage License Application and Review Process.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending City Council Policy Nos. 101,107, 121, 201, 203, 204, 206, 502, 703, and 707.”

8.5 Authorization to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the County of San Diego for the Community Enhancement Program in the Amount of $20,000 for the “A Kimball Holiday” Event.

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1. SD County Community Enhancement Grant.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution - SD County Community Enhancement Grant Acceptance.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Grant Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California ,
Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Grant Agreement with the County of San Diego through its Community Enhancement Program in the Amount of $20,000 to Fund Enhancements for the “A Kimball Holiday” Event, and Authorizing the Establishment of Appropriations and a Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $20,000.”

8.6 California Library Adult and Family Literacy Services Grant Funds Acceptance.

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1. California Library Literacy Services Adult and Family Literacy Grant Funds Acceptance FY26.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Adult and Family Literacy FY26.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 City Manager or His Designee to Accept the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Grant of $69,147 to Fund the National City Public Library’s Literacy Services Programs for Fiscal Year 2026 and Authorizing the Establishment of a Library Grants Fund Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $69,147.”

8.7 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety Award of $30,000 to the National City Police Department Attachments
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1. 2025-2026 ABC-OTS $30,000 Grant Acceptance .pdf

2. Exhibit A - ABC OTS Scope of Work.pdf

3. Exhibit B - ABC OTS Budget Detail and Payment Provisions.pdf

4. Exhibit C - ABC OTS General Terms and Conditions.pdf

5. Exhibit D - ABC OTS Special Terms and Conditions.pdf

6. Exhibit E – ABC Congratulations Letter to NCPD_Redacted.pdf

7. Exhibit F - ABC-OTS Grant Program Information Sheet.pdf

8. Exhibit G - ABC and NCPD Standard Agreement.pdf

9. Exhibit H - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Minor Decoy/Shoulder Tap Grant Project Funds in the Amount of $30,000, Funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Authorizing the Establishment of a Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $30,000.”

8.8 Dispense with Certain City Council Meeting Scheduled for December 16, 2025, Per City Council Policy No. 104.

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1. Dispense with Certain City Council Meeting Scheduled for December 16, 2025 per City Council Policy No. 104.pdf Recommendation:

Approve by City Council Motion to Dispense with December 16, 2025 Meeting as Recommended by Staff.

8.9 2026 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Number PT26055 in the Amount of $155,000.

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1. STEP OTS FY26-PT26055.pdf

2. Exhibit A - OTS 2026 grant application.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Approved Office of Traffic Safety Grant (PT26055).pdf

4. Exhibit C - signed OTS Grant PT26055.pdf

5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf

6. Exhibit E - PT26055-Grant Allocation.pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the 2026 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the Amount of $155,000 and Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $155,000.”

8.10 Warrant Register No. 13 for the Period of 9/19/25 through 9/25/25 in the Amount of $3,511,912.75 Attachments
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1. FY26 Warrant Register No. 13.pdf

2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 13.pdf
Recommendation:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,511,912.75.

8.11 Warrant Register No. 14 for the Period of 9/26/25 through 10/2/25 in the Amount of $2,328,365.09 Attachments
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1. FY26 Warrant Register No. 14.pdf

2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 14.pdf
Recommendation:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,328,365.09.

8.12 Warrant Register No. 15 for the Period of 10/3/25 through 10/9/25 in the Amount of $2,265,263.50 Attachments
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1. FY26 Warrant Register No. 15.pdf

2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 15 w.pdf
Recommendation:

Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,265,263.50.

9. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:

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

9.1 Second Reading and Adoption of Multiple Ordinances Amending the National City Municipal Code Chapters 15.08, 15.14, 15.20, 15.24, 15.75, 15.78 and 15.79 Related to California Codes for Electrical, Energy, Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical.

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1. Adoption of 2025 CBC.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Ordinance 2025 California Building Code.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Ordinance 2025 California Residential Code.pdf

4. Exhibit C - Ordinance 2025 California Existing Building Code.pdf

5. Exhibit D - Ordinance California Electrical Code and 2023 National Electrical Code.pdf

6. Exhibit E - Ordinance 2025 California Mechanical Code.pdf

7. Exhibit F - Ordinance 2025 California Plumbing Code.pdf

8. Exhibit G - Ordinance 2025 California Energy Code.pdf

9. Exhibit H - Ordinance 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt the Ordinances for the 2025 California Building Code; the 2025 California Residential Code; the 2025 California Existing Building Code; the 2025 California Electrical Code and 2023 National Electrical Code; the 2025 California Mechanical Code; the 2025 California Plumbing Code; the 2025 California Energy Code; the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; and all Appendices Related to These Codes.

10. STAFF REPORTS
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10.1 Approval of the Revision of the Information Technology Technician Classification Attachments
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1. Approval of Classification Revision of Information Technology Technician.pdf

2. Exhibit A - Resolution Approval of Classification.pdf

3. Exhibit B - Information Technology Technician - Class Spec 2025 Update.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Revising the Job Description for the Information Technology Technician Classification to Reflect Current Duties, Responsibilities, and Technology Standards.

10.2 AP Triton EMS Transportation & Optimization Study
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. EMS Valuation Study Final Report.pdf

2. Exhibit A - EMS Transportation and Optimization Study .pdf

3. Exhibit B - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Accepting the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transportation & Optimization Study Conducted by AP Triton Consulting and Directing the City Manager to Pursue the Development of a Municipal Ambulance Transport System.”

11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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12. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.

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