Regular City Council Meeting - December 02, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Public Comments:
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 Introduction of New City Employees
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. New Hires - 12-02-25 City Council Meeting.pdf
7. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
Public Comments:
7.1 Presentation of 2026 Storm Water Calendar
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Public Comments
1. 2026 Storm Water Calendar PowerPoint.pdf
7.2 Civil Service Commission - Annual Report
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Public Comments
1. Item Civil Service Commission Presentation 12.02.25.pdf
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 – Mayoral Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees and the Traffic Safety Committee.
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Public Comments
1. BCC - Mayoral Appointment.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for Mayoral Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (redacted).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107.pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart.pdf
Recommendation:
Mayoral Appointment with the City Councilmembers’ Confirmation.
9.2 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees – City Council Interview and Appointment for the Civil Service Commission.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. BCC - City Council Appointment.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for City Council Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Application (redacted).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107(1).pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart(1).pdf
Recommendation:
City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appoint.
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 and 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 the City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes - November 4, November 10 and November 18, 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of November 4, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of November 10, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of November 18, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 2025 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
10.3 Amendments to Extend Terms of the On-Call Consultant Agreements for City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amendments to Extend Terms of the On-Call Consultant Agreements for City’s Capital Improvement Program(CIP).pdf
2. Exhibit A - Amendments.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 1) a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Neri Landscape Architecture to Extend the Agreement by One Year; 2) Third Amendments to the Agreements with a) D-Max Engineering, Inc.; b) Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; c) Verdantas Inc., Successor to Leighton Consulting, Inc.; d) Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants; and e) Randall Lamb Associates, Inc. to Extend the Agreements by One Year; 3) Fourth Amendments to the Agreements with a) Anser Advisory and b) Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC to Extend the Agreements by One Year; and 4) A Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Project Professionals Corporation to Extend the Agreement by One Year.”
10.4 Approval of the Local Appointments List – Maddy Act Requirement Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Maddy Act - Local Committee Appointments.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Local Appointments List 2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Local Appointments List for 2026 and Authorize the City Clerk to Post the List at City Hall and Post End of Term Vacancies on the City website.
10.5 Approval of an Agreement Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services in the Specialized Area of Labor Negotiations by Extending the Agreement to January 31, 2026.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. LCW 3rd Amendment - Labor.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 3rd Amendment .pdf
3. Exhibit B - 2nd Amendment.pdf
4. Exhibit C - 1st Amendment.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Agreement.pdf
6. Exhibit E- Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled,
“
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
for Legal Services in the Specialized Area of
Labor Negotiations
by Extending the
Agreement to January 31, 2026.
”
10.6 Approval of Creation of One (1) New Job Classification Titled Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Amending the Management Salary Schedule, Adding 1.0 FTE to the Fire Department Authorized Position Count, and Authorizing a Related Budget Adjustment.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of Classification and Salary Schedule for EMS Coordinator.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Classification.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Proposed Salary Schedule.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Creating a New Job Classification of Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Amending the National City Management Positions Salary Schedule to Include the New Job Classification, Adding 1.0 FTE to the Fire Department’s Authorized Position Count, and Authorizing an Increase of $72,453 to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Personnel Budget.”
10.7 Awarding a Contract to A. Vidovich Construction, Inc. for the Storm Water Pump Station Enhancements Project, CIP No. 25-11.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Contract Award - Storm Water Pump Station Enhancements, CIP 25-11.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Bid Opening Summary.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Summary of Bid Items.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Owner-Contractor Agreement.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to A. Vidovich Construction, Inc. in the Not-To-Exceed Amount of $184,980 for the Storm Water Pump Station Enhancements Project, CIP No. 25-11; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $27,747 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract.”
10.8 Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” in Front of 102 E. 16th Street to Improve Visibility Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-15 - 102 E 16th St - Red Curb.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Staff Report to TSC_Redacted(1).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” in Front of 102 E. 16th Street to Improve Visibility.”
10.9 Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” and Stop Signs at the Intersection of Virginia Drive and E. 28th Street and the Intersection of M Avenue and E. 28th Street.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-16 - Virginia and 28th St red curb and stop signs.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Location Map with Recommended Enhancements.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” and Stop Signs at the Intersection of Virginia Drive and E. 28th Street and at the Intersection of M Avenue and E. 28th Street.”
10.10 Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at Two Storm Drain Inlets at the Intersection of E. 22nd Street and B Avenue to Prevent Vehicles from Blocking Access to the Storm Drain Inlets.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TSC 2025-20 22nd and B Ave - red curb at the storm drains.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Staff Report to TSC.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 Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at Two Storm Drain Inlets at the Intersection of E. 22nd Street and B Avenue to Prevent Vehicles from Blocking Access to the Inlets.”
10.11 New Full-Time Equivalent Position of Fire Battalion Chief Attachments
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Public Comments
1. New Full Time Employee Position of Fire Battalion Chief.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution New Fire Battalion Chief.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Adding 1.0 FTE to the Fire Department’s Authorized Position Count for a New Full-Time Position of Fire Battalion Chief and Authorizing an Increase of $188,000 to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Personnel Budget.”
10.12 Request for approval of additional funding appropriation for the purchase and buildout of a Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Additional funding appropriation for the purchase and buildout of a Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle.pdf
2. Exhibit A -Resolution No 2025-80_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Lenco Bearcat Quote 111292.pdf
4. Exhibit C - H-GAC AM10-23.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation in the amount of $532,190.71 and Corresponding Revenue Budget with the Addition of $86,179.71 in Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase and Buildout of a Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle.”
10.13 Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (ROPS 26-27) and Associated Administrative Budget (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Successor Agency ROPS 26-27.pdf
2. Exhibit A - National City Annual ROPS Submission 26-27.pdf
3. Exhibit B - NC SA Administrative Budget ROPS 26-27.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution ROPS 26-27.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the Board of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency, Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27) with Expenditures Totaling $ 3,774,993
, Approving the Associated Administrative Budget of $
70,208
, and Approving the Submittal of Both to the County of San Diego Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board.”
10.14 Warrant Register No. 16 for the Period of 10/10/25 through 10/16/25 in the Amount of $1,236,328.62 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY26 Warrant Register No. 16.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 16.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,236,328.62.
10.15 Warrant Register No. 17 for the Period of 10/17/25 through 10/23/25 in the Amount of $9,543,326.56 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY26 Warrant Register No. 17.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 26 Warrant Register No 17.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $9,543,326.56.
10.16 City Council Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Council Expenditure Report Fiscal Year Ended 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit A - City Council Expenditure Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and File Expenditure Report for the City Council July 2024 Through June 2025.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
11.1 Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and the Appendices Thereto, Adopting the National Fire Protection Association Standards, and Amending Chapter 15.28 of the National City Municipal Code.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025 California Fire Code Adoption.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce the Ordinance Entitled,
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and the Appendices Thereto, Adopting the National Fire Protection Association Standards, and Amending Chapter 15.28 of the National City Municipal Code.
11.2 Public Hearing – Appeal of a Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Proposed Drive-Through Coffee Shop (Dutch Bros Coffee) to be Located at 1838 Sweetwater Road.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Drive-Through Coffee Shop (Dutch Bros) CUP at 1838 Sweetwater Road Appeal.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Planning Commission Resolution 2025-16.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Appellants Appeal Request Letter with Attachments.pdf
4. Exhibit C – Overhead.pdf
5. Exhibit D – Applicant’s Plans.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Public Notice.pdf
7. Exhibit F – Transportation Impact Assessment.pdf
8. Exhibit G – PowerPoint Slides from PC meeting.pdf
9. Exhibit H – Resolution – DENY APPEAL.pdf
10. Exhibit I – Resolution – AFFIRM APPEAL.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff Recommended Approval of the CUP to the Planning Commission and Recommends Denying the Appeal and Adopting the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Determining that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) and Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-Through Coffee Shop (Dutch Bros Coffee) to be Located at 1838 Sweetwater Road.”
11.3 Public Hearing – Appeal of a Planning Commission Denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a Proposed Recycling Center to be Located at 1240 East Plaza Boulevard.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 1240 E Plaza Boulevard Recycling Center CUP Appeal.pdf
2. Exhibit A – Planning Commission Resolution 2025-15_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Overhead.pdf
4. Exhibit C – Applicants Plans.pdf
5. Exhibit D – Public Hearing Notice Updated.pdf
6. Exhibit E – CalRecycle Certificate.pdf
7. Exhibit F – Appeal Request.pdf
8. Exhibit G– Draft Council Resolution AFFIRMING.pdf
9. Exhibit H– Draft Council Resolution DENYING.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff Recommended Approval of the CUP to the Planning Commission and Recommends Affirming the Appeal and Adopting the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Determining that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 of The CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Recycling Center to be Located at 1240 E Plaza Boulevard.”
11.4 Introduction and First Reading of Land Use Code Amendment to Restore Omitted Sections 18.10.060, 18.11.120, 18.22.020, 18.30.310, 18.30.340 & 345.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Code Amendment related to Omitted Sections of Title 18 of the Municipal Code.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Draft Code Amendments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Hold the Public Hearing and Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance Amending Sections 18.10.060 (Rules of Measurement), 18.11.120 (Interim Uses), 18.22.020 (Allowed Land Uses Et Seq.), 18.30.310 (Tattoo Parlors Et Al), and 18.30.340 & 345 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Cultivation) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to Restore Previously Omitted Sections.”
12. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
12.1 Approval of an Amendment to the Lease and Operating Agreement Between the City of National City and American Golf Corporation for the Operation of the Las Palmas Municipal Golf Course to Extend the Term Five (5) years to October 31, 2030.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Las Palmas Municipal Golf Course Second Amendment.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Golf Course Amendment to Agreement 2025 FINAL.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Golf Course Amendment Reso.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with American Golf Corporation for the Maintenance and Operation of the National City Golf Course to Extend the Agreement by Five-Years.
12.2 Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for a Revenue Modernization Study of the City’s Business License Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. HdL Revenue Modernization(1).pdf
2. Exhibit A - HdL Agreement(1).pdf
3. Exhibit B - Scope of Services(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C - HdL Revenue Modernization 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 an Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates to Conduct a Revenue Modernization Study of the City’s Business License Program in the Amount of $50,000.”
12.3 City of National City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City of National City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) June 30,2024.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 2024_National City_ACFR_FINAL Report_.pdf Recommendation:
Accept and File the Report.
12.4 Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Review
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Review.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Budget Adjustment Detail.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Accept and File this Report, and Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Ratifying Various Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adjustments.”
12.5 City of National City First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025/26 Financial Review Attachments
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Public Comments
1. First Quarter FY 2026 General Fund Financial Review.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Q 1 General Fund Financial Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Accept and File the Report.
12.6 Appointments of City Councilmembers to Regional Boards and Committees for Outside Agencies Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Regional Appointments.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Expiring Terms for Current Regional Boards and Committee Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution - SANDAG APPOINTMENT.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution - SANDAG APPOINTMENT - Shoreline Working Group.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution - Various Regional Committee Assignments.pdf Recommendation:
Mayor to Appoint with City Council Consensus to Certain Regional Boards and Committees by Adoption of Resolution:
(1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors; (2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group; and, (3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the Various Regional Committee Assignments
12.7 Selection of Vice-Mayor for 2026
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Selection of Vice-Mayor for 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - CC Policy No. 120 - Selection of Vice Mayor amended August 15 2023.pdf Recommendation:
Selection of a Vice-Mayor for 2026 in accordance with City Council Policy No. 120 – Selection of Vice-Mayor.
13. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Public Comments:
14. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Public Comments:
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Public Comments:
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.