AGENDA
Consolidated Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City
Boulevard, National City, CA
Ron Morrison, Mayor Alejandro Hernandez, Acting City Manager Luz Molina, Vice-Mayor - District 1 Heidi Skinner, Interim City Attorney Jose Rodriguez, Councilmember -District 2 Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk Ditas Yamane, Councilmember – District 3
Marcus Bush, Councilmember– District 4
_______________________________________________________________________ The City Council also sits as the City of National City Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Joint Powers Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency
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AGENDA
Consolidated Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City
Boulevard, National City, CA
Ron Morrison, Mayor Alejandro Hernandez, Acting City Manager Luz Molina, Vice-Mayor - District 1 Heidi Skinner, Interim City Attorney Jose Rodriguez, Councilmember -District 2 Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk Ditas Yamane, Councilmember – District 3
Marcus Bush, Councilmember– District 4
_______________________________________________________________________ The City Council also sits as the City of National City Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Joint Powers Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency
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I, Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk of the City of National City, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that this notice of a Regular Meeting was called by the City Council of the City of National City was posted and provided on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Said meeting to be held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1243 National City Blvd., in the City of National City, California. Said notice was posted on the Bulletin Boards in front of City Hall and the Library.
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Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
ADDENDUM
Consolidated Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Pages
11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
*11.1 Consideration of the Creation of a Homeownership Sub-Committee – “Our Future is Homeownership.”
2 Recommendation:
Staff Recommends that the City Council:
1. Discuss the Proposal to Create a Homeownership Sub-Committee; and
2. Provide Direction Regarding the Formation, Scope, Composition, and Term of the Proposed Sub-Committee.
AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk's Office
Prepared by: Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Approved by: Alejandro Hernandez, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT:
Consideration of the Creation of a Homeownership Sub-Committee – “Our Future is Homeownership.”
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council:
1. Discuss the Proposal to Create a Homeownership Sub-Committee; and
2. Provide Direction Regarding the Formation, Scope, Composition, and Term of the Proposed Sub-Committee.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:
Not Applicable.
EXPLANATION:
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Councilmember Rodriguez submitted a City Council Agenda Item Request Form pursuant to City Council Policy No. 105, titled “Our Future is Homeownership – Create a Homeownership Sub-Committee.” The request was co-sponsored by Councilmember Yamane.
At the January 20, 2026 meeting, the item was introduced for the limited purpose of determining whether there was Council concurrence to place the matter on a future agenda for full discussion.
A majority of the City Council voted in concurrence to return the item for detailed consideration.
The staff report is presented in accordance with that direction.
Proposal Overview
The proposal seeks to establish a City Council Sub-Committee focused on increasing homeownership opportunities within the City.
According to the Agenda Item Request Form, the stated concern is that the City currently has an approximate residency distribution of 65% renters and 35% homeowners. The requestors have expressed an interest in exploring strategies to “balance the equation” and develop programs that promote homeownership.
The proposed Sub-Committee would:
Be comprised of Councilmembers Rodriguez and Yamane;
Coordinate with City staff regarding existing processes and guidelines; Understand “switches and controls” in helping builders (private and/or public) to expedite the processes and to realize building units for sale.
Explore potential private and public partnerships; and Return to the City Council with recommendations, including feasibility, legal considerations, and potential cost implications.
The proposal is identified as a significant project that will require staff support, information gathering, and potentially future analysis, including legal and financial review.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
None at this time.
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 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 – City Council Policy 105 submitted January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting Exhibit B – City Council Policy 105 – CC Placement of Item on Agenda – October 18 2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
REQUEST FORM
The City Council Agenda 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.
Requestor: _Councilmember Jose Rodriguez Date Submitted: 01/13/202 Co-Sponsor (Mayor or Councilmember): Councilmember Ditas Yamane Section 1. Proposal Title: OUR FUTURE IS HOMEOWNERSHIP. Create a Home Ownership sub-committee
Section 2. Justification Statement
D What is the need/problem to be address?
Our city has had an unbalanced residency when it comes to homeownership. Approximately 65% renters and 35% homeowners. We would like to address this issue and balance this equation and come up with a program that Homeownership Matters.
D Who is proposed to do the work? (City staff/department, consultant, etc.) We would like to proposed a Sub-Committee (Rodriguez/Yamane) that will coordinate with staff on processes and/or guidelines to get this program going.
D Why is the timing appropriate now?
NOW is the time to address this painful issue of housing, especially, the opportunity to develop homeownership program for our city.
Section 3. Impact Statement
D Estimated staff time (by department, if applicable)
We would gather informational documents from staff to be able to follow processes and guidelines, understand “switches and controls” in helping builders (private and/or public) to expedite the processes and to realize building units for sale.
D Expected costs or budget implications (consultant fees, legal review, etc.)
We will come back with a plan, fees, legalities, etc. once we have gathered and study the process and then seek council approval.
D Related/ongoing projects that may be affected
NONE that we are aware of. We will be exploring private/public partnerships.
Section 4. Urgency
D Not urgent
D Urgent - If urgent, check all that apply and explain:
D Potential financial loss
D Legal implications
D Public safety risks
As housing is a challenge, not just in our city but the nation, we would like to address this issue in our capacity as the local government to help our city in providing for housing but most importantly balance the homeownership equation of our city and continue to promote economic development for our city to thrive.
Section 5. Strategic Alignment
D Explain how this proposal aligns with the City's Strategic Plan or Council priorities.
As we all know, we still need to have our strategic plan moving forward, these efforts are aligned with the seven C’s from the old City’s Strategic Plan, most especially the last two C’s Commitment to our Community to provide for homeownership opportunities.
Section 6. Proposal Type
D Significant project (requires staff analysis, legal opinion, or financial evaluation) We will need staff support for information and processes. Our offices will handle most of the leg work to make this happen. These will all be taken up and a feasibility study will be carefully drafted for council approval. If we are not going to do this now then, when? D Minor amendment/operational adjustment (exempt from full analysis) None, at this time.
Section 7. Certification
I certify that this request complies with the requirements of City Council Policy No. 105.
Signature of Requestor: Councilmember Jose Rodriguez Date: 01/13/2026 _ Signature of Co-Sponsor: Councilmember Ditas Yamane Date: 01/13/2026
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ADOPTED: March 12, 1985 AMENDED: October 21, 2025
TITLE: Request by Member of City Council to Place an Item on POLICY # 105 a City Council Agenda
PURPOSE
In compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, items not already on the agenda cannot be discussed or considered during a City Council Meeting. Discussing without notice does not provide the public, staff, or other City Councilmembers time to review the subject matter, and contemplate a response for discussion or provide direction.
This policy is to establish a clear and effective process for the City Councilmembers to place items on the City Council Agenda for consideration.
POLICY
1. The City Councilmembers may request that an item be placed on a future City Council Meeting Agenda for discussion and possible action.
2. For any item to be placed on the City Council Meeting Agenda, by the City Councilmembers, the following will assist in the City Manager in the agenda planning process:
a. A Council Agenda Item Request Form to agendize the request to be discussed, and the City Councilmember’s recommended action to address the matter. b. The request must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting to allow the City Manager and City Attorney time to review the item and determine, if the matter as written, in the request, should be placed on the open or closed session of the City Council Agenda.
c. If the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, determines the matter is appropriate to be included in the open session agenda it will be added to the agenda as written. If the City Attorney, determines the matter should be discussed in Closed Session, the City Manager’s Office will draft the required agenda wording for listing the matter under Closed Session on the City Council Meeting Agenda. The request, written by the City Councilmember, will be provided to the entire City Council in Closed Session.
d. Discussion would be limited to whether an item should be added to an agenda and a date, not the merit of the item.
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ADOPTED: March 12, 1985 AMENDED: October 21, 2025
TITLE: Request by Member of City Council to Place an Item on POLICY # 105 a City Council Agenda
e. If a majority of the City Council votes to include the item as an action item at a subsequent City Council meeting it will be determined who will provide the report:
i. The City Councilmember prepares a report including supporting information and documentation, and a presentation of the item to be discussed at the meeting, with City Manager and City Attorney review; or ii. The City staff will be directed to provide a report analysis including fiscal review, legal review, and policy review of the action by the City Councilmember, requesting and recommendation (if any) among alternatives (if any) as soon as the research and staff report can be reasonably completed at a subsequent City Council Meeting. f. If the request requires further study of the item from staff, a full analysis shall be prepared at the direction of the City Manager with at least thirty (30) calendar days to prepare, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Status updates will be provided to the City Council every sixty (60) days as an informational memo.
g. This policy would provide the City Manager the authority to determine placement and timing, unless City Council direction is time-sensitive, and requires immediate placement on the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
3. Requirements for Agenda Item Request Submission
a. All Policy 105 agenda item requests must include a Justification Statement and an Impact Statement. Co-Sponsorship is optional.
b. Urgent items must identify significant consequences of inaction (financial, legal, safety).
4. Resource Consideration
a. The City Manager shall review alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan. b. Significant projects must include cost-benefit and staff time analysis. c. Each Councilmember may have no more than two active agenda items at a time.
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ADOPTED: March 12, 1985 AMENDED: October 21, 2025
TITLE: Request by Member of City Council to Place an Item on POLICY # 105 a City Council Agenda
5. Evaluation of Agenda Item Requests
a. Evaluation is performed by the City Manager.
b. Evaluation of merits may occur through quarterly meetings, an evaluation committee, or limited discussion.
c. Item will be placed on the City Council Meeting Agenda under the “Elected Officials Report” section.
6. Exemptions
a. Minor agenda items, such as small code amendments, are exempt from Impact Statement and Resource Consideration.
Related Policy References
National City Municipal Code, Chapter 2.04
Ralph M. Brown Act
Prior Policy Amendments
June 11, 2013 (Revised – No Resolution – Refer to Meeting Minutes) October 8, 2013 (Resolution No. 2013-147)
March 21, 2017 (Resolution No. 2017-37)
October 5, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-148)
October 21, 2025 (Resolution No. 2025-148)
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ADOPTED: March 12, 1985 AMENDED: October 21, 2025
TITLE: Request by Member of City Council to Place an Item on POLICY # 105 a City Council Agenda
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
The City Council Agenda 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.
Requestor(s): _________________________________________________________________ Date Submitted: _____________ Co-Sponsor (Mayor or Councilmember): ________________________________________________________________________ Section 1. Proposal Title
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Section 2. Justification Statement
☐ What is the need/problem to be addressed?
☐ Who is proposed to do the work? (City staff/department, consultant, etc.) ☐ Why is the timing appropriate now?
Section 3. Impact Statement
☐ Estimated staff time (by department, if applicable)
☐ Expected costs or budget implications (consultant fees, legal review, etc.) ☐ Related/ongoing projects that may be affected
Section 4. Urgency
☐ Not urgent
☐ Urgent – If urgent, check all that apply and explain:
☐ Potential financial loss
☐ Legal implications
☐ Public safety risks
Section 5. Strategic Alignment
☐ Explain how this proposal aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan or Council priorities Section 6. Proposal Type
☐ Significant project (requires staff analysis, legal opinion, or financial evaluation) ☐ Minor amendment/operational adjustment (exempt from full analysis) Section 7. Certification
I certify that this request complies with the requirements of City Council Policy No. 105.
Signature of Requestor: _____________________________________ Date: ______________ Signature of Co-Sponsor: ____________________________________ Date: ______________