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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 30, 2026, 6: 00 p. m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Present: Councilmember Yamane
Councilmember Bush ( via Zoom, left at 7:30 p. m.)
Vice- Mayor Molina
Mayor Morrison
Absent: Councilmember Rodriguez
Others Present: Douglas J. Schulze, City Manager
Heidi Skinner, City Attorney
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk ( via Zoom)
Rachelle Barrera, Acting Director of Finance
Jorge Cruz, Police Officer
Danielle Ghio, City Librarian
Daniel Gonzalez, Council Representative
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works James Kim, Graffiti Abatement Technician
Steve Manganiello, Acting Deputy City Manager
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Mike Pacheco, Director of Community Services
Angelita Palma, Community Development Manager
Martin Reeder, Director of Community Development
Rex Sanders, Interim Director of Human Resources
Ronny Soriano, Neighborhood Services Manager
Chris Sullivan, Police Captain
David Welch, Principal Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6: 23 p. m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
AB 2449 Request:
Councilmember Bush requested to attend the meeting virtually due to " Just Cause." City Clerk Chapel confirmed that at least a quorum of the legislative body was present at the location of the meeting in City Council Chamber as identified on the agenda.
This was the first virtual City Council Meeting Councilmember Bush had attended in 2026 under the AB 2449 provision.
Councilmember Bush stated that there was no one over the age of 18 in the same location.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to approve the use of AB2449 by Councilmember Bush.
Ayes: Yamane, Molina, Morrison
Absent: Rodriguez
Abstain: Bush
Motion carried by 3- 0 vote.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Yamane, Bush ( via Zoom, left at 7: 30 p. m.), Molina, Morrison Councilmembers absent: Rodriguez
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
Mayor Morrison announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of long- time National City residents David Baca, Jimmy Nieto and Nadine Bacca. Family members Gloria Jean Valderrama Nieto, Beatrice Baca, and Katrina Baca were present to accept the recognition.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ( Comment will be specific to Agenda Item) Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing three ( 3) minutes per comment.
No public comment.
5. PROCLAMATION AND RECOGNITION
Item taken out of order.
5. 2 Battle of the Badges
Police Captain Chris Sullivan presented the item and introduced Officer Cruz who was present for the recognition. Captain Sullivan also recognized Officers Christina Soto and Officer Erick Tec.
5. 1 Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Morrison introduced the proclamation. Community Services Director Mike Pacheco spoke to the item and introduced Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works Martha Juarez with whom he shared the proclamation.
Item taken out of order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to approve Consent Calendar Items with the exception of items 6. 1, 6. 3, 6. 9, 6. 11, and 6. 17 renumbered to Item 6. 16) pulled for public comment.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Councilmember Rodriguez
Item pulled for public comment.
6. 1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Public comment was received from Ted Godshalk
Recommendation: Approve and file.
ACTION: Motion by Vice- Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to approve the meeting minutes.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Councilmember Rodriguez
6. 2 Calling an Election on November 3, 2026, to Conduct an Election for Mayor, City Councilmembers for Districts 1 and 3, and Adopt Regulations for Candidate Statements.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 2026- 78, 2026- 79, and 2026- 80.
Adopt the Resolutions Entitled:
1) " A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Calling for a General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of a Mayor, and Two Members of the City Council ( Representing Districts 1 and 3), and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to Permit the Registrar of Voters to Consolidate the Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Same Date and Perform Certain Services for the Conduct of the Election, as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities."
2.) " A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters, at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026"; and
3) " A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Providing for the Conduct of a Special Runoff Election for Elective Offices in the Event of a Tie Vote the Statewide General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
Item pulled for public comment.
6. 3 8th Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Rail Crossing Enhancements CIP 22- 33 PSA No. F029 Rev. 1.
Adopted Resolution no. 2026- 81.
Public comment was received from Ed Nieto and Cynthia Fuller Quinonez.
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. F029 Rev. 1 with the State of California Department of Transportation for the 8th Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Rail Crossing Enhancements Project, CIP 22- 33; 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Engineering Grants Fund Appropriation of$ 500, 000 and Corresponding Revenue Budget; and 3) Committing to Providing a Local Match of$ 64, 781." ACTION: Motion by Vice- Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Councilmember Rodriguez
6. 4 8th Street and Roosevelt Avenue Active Transportation Corridor Project, CIP 19- 44, Project Overview and Grant Appropriation for Construction Phase.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 82.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Authorizing the Establishment of an Engineering Grants Fund Appropriation of $ 5, 185, 000 and Corresponding Revenue Budget for the Construction Phase of the 8th Street and Roosevelt Avenue Active Transportation Corridor Project, CIP No. 19- 44; and 2) Committing to Providing a Local Match of 2, 087, 025."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 5 Agreement with County of San Diego to access CAL- ID/ RAN.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 83.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the County of San Diego for California Identification System Remote Access Network Participation for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031." Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 6 Agreement with Needl, Inc. dba Aurelian, a Delaware Corporation (" Aurelian"), to Provide Aurelian AVA ( Automated Virtual Assistant) Software to Support the National City Police Department' s Communications Center.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 84.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2. 60. 110 Regarding Exceptions to Formal Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Needl, Inc. dba Aurelian for Automated Virtual Assistant Software in a Not-to- Exceed Amount of$ 135, 000 for the National City Police Department." Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 7 Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of National City and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego, Inc.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 85.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled: " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Fourth Amendment to Lease By and Between the City of National City and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego, Inc.," Thereby Consenting to a Sublease between the Boys and Girls Club and the Neighborhood House Association for the City- owned Land and Building Located at 1430 " D" Avenue in National City." Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 8 Amendments to the On- Call Consultant Agreements for City' s Capital Improvement Program
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 82.
Written public comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute 1) a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Neri Landscape Architecture to Extend the Agreement to December 31, 2026; 2) a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Randall Lamb Associates, Inc. to Extend the Agreement to December 31, 2026; 3) Fourth Amendments to the Agreements with A) D- Max Engineering, Inc. and B) Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to Extend the Agreements to December 31, 2026 and Increase the Not-To-Exceed Amounts by $ 500, 000 Each; 4) a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Innovative Construction Consultant Services, LLC to Extend the Agreement to December 31, 2026 and Increase the Not- To- Exceed Amount by $ 500, 000; 5) a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to Extend the Agreement to December 31, 2026 and Increase the Not- To- Exceed Amount by$ 500, 000; and 6) Sixth Amendments to the Agreements with A) Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. and B) Project Professionals Corporation to Extend the Agreements to December 31, 2026 and Increase the Not- To- Exceed Amounts by $ 500, 000 Each." Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
Item pulled for public comment.
6. 9 First Amendment to the Keyser Marston Associates Agreement to Evaluate the Own NC Homeownership Request for Proposals by Developers for City-Owned Properties
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 99.
Public comment was received from Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Community Development Commission- Housing Authority ( CDCHA) of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Execute the First Amendment to the January 21, 2025 Agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., to Extend the Agreement by One Year and Increase the Compensation Amount by $ 20,000 to Continue the Evaluation of Proposals Received for Homeownership Opportunities on City- Owned Properties." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice- Mayor Molina to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Councilmember Rodriguez
6. 10 Second Amendment to the Agreement with BNSF Railway Company Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 87.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5 and Connections Project, CIP No. 19- 24."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
Item pulled for public comment.
6. 11 Awarding a Contract to Borja Engineering & Construction, Inc. for Public Restroom Improvements at MLK Jr. Community Center, National City Public Library, Kimball Park, and Las Palmas Pool Building, CIP No. 26- 09.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 88.
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Borja Engineering & Construction, Inc. in the Not- To- Exceed Amount of $ 485, 961. 21 for Public Restroom Improvements at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, National City Public Library, Kimball Park, and Las Palmas Pool Building, CIP No. 26- 09; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $72, 894. 18 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract." ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice- Mayor Molina to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Councilmember Rodriguez
6. 12 Awarding a Contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the 24th Street Sewer Improvements Project, CIP No. 25-21.
Approved Resolution No. 2026- 89.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. in the Not- To- Exceed Amount of$ 3, 983, 370. 03 for the 24th Street Sewer Improvements Project, CIP No. 25- 21; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $597, 506 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 13 Awarding a Contract to RGC General Engineering, Inc. for the N Avenue Traffic Circles, CIP No. 25- 08.
Approved Resolution No. 2026- 90.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to RGC General Engineering, Inc. in the Not- To- Exceed Amount of$ 242, 869 for the N Avenue Traffic Circles, CIP No. 25- 08; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $ 36,430. 35 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract." Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 14 Awarding a Contract to Rove Engineering Inc. for the 8th and Roosevelt Active Transportation Corridor ( PLA) CIP No. 19- 44.
Approved Resolution No. 2026- 91.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Rove Engineering, Inc. in the Not- ToExceed Amount of$ 5, 034, 223. 00 for the 8th and Roosevelt Active Transportation Corridor Project, CIP No. 19- 44; 2) Authorizing a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $ 503, 422. 30 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
6. 15 Successor Agency Multi- Year Budget for Fiscal Years 2026- 27 through 2032- 33 Approved Resolution No. 2026- 121.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled: " Resolution of the Board of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency, California ( Successor Agency), Adopting a Multi- Year Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2032-33 that is Consistent with the Successor Agency's Approved Last and Final ROPS."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
Item is a duplicate of Item 6. 12.
6. 16 Awarding a Contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the 24th Street Sewer Improvements Project, CIP No. 25- 21.
Approved Resolution No. 2026- 89.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. in the Not- To- Exceed Amount of$ 3, 983, 370. 03 for the 24th Street Sewer Improvements Project, CIP No. 25- 21; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $ 597, 506 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract."
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Rodriguez.
Due to the duplicate item 6. 16, this item was renumbered to 6. 16.
6. 17 Temporary Use Permit— Meeting of Styles Hosted by Vision Culture Foundation at 1726 Wilson Ave. on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, from 9: 00 a. m. to 7: 00 p. m.
City Manager Doug Schulze reported on the item.
Vision Culture Foundation Co- Director Ryan Johnson addressed the City Council.
Public comment was received from Ed Nieto.
Written public comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Recommendation: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit Subject to Compliance with all Conditions of Approval and in Accordance with City Council Policy 802.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice- Mayor Molina to approve the staff recommendation with the caveat that the City Manager Schulze would communicate with the City Council and cancel the event if a serious issue arose.
Motion carried by 3- 1 vote of those present.
Ayes: Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane
Nays: Morrison
Absent: Rodriguez
Councilmember Bush left the meeting at 7:30 p. m.
7. STAFF REPORT
Councilmember Yamane left the dais at 7:31 p. m. and returned at 7: 37 p. m.
7. 1 Memorandum of Agreement with Community HousingWorks for the Paradise Creek Enhancement Project FY 2025- 2029 Multi- Year Plan Utilizing Program Income.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 93.
Community Development Manager Angelita Palma reported on the item.
Community Housing Works Resource Development Advisor Julie Rice addressed the City Council.
Public comment was received from Janice Luna Reynoso.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National, California, 1) Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Community HousingWorks for the Paradise Creek Enhancement Project FY 2025-2029 Multi-Year Plan for Program Income, and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of$ 1, 570, 000 in the Reimbursable Grants Citywide Fund for the Paradise Creek Enhancement Project." ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Bush, Rodriguez
7. 2 Awarding a Contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the Paradise Creek Educational Park Wetland Expansion Project, CIP No. 21- 28.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 94.
Acting Director of Engineering & Public Works Martha Juarez presented the item.
Public comment was received from Janice Luna Reynoso.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, " Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. in the Not- To- Exceed Amount of $ 1, 092, 945. 25 for the Paradise Creek Educational Park Wetland Expansion Project, CIP No. 21- 28; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $ 163, 942 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract".
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Bush, Rodriguez
7. 3 Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals ( RFP) for City Council Facilitation Services.
Item presented by City Manager Doug Schulze.
In- person Public Comment:
Ed Nieto
Cynthia Fuller Quinonez
Ted Godshalk
Janice Reynoso
Ozz Meneses
Written public comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Recommendation: That the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Request for Proposal ( RFP) for City Council Facilitation Services ( RFP- 2026- 01) and Authorize the City Manager to take all Necessary Steps to Solicit, Evaluate, and Return to the City Council with a Recommendation for Award of a Professional Services Agreement.
ACTION: Motion by Vice- Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Absent: Bush, Rodriguez
7. 4 Letter of Support for Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub Project.
Item presented by City Manager Doug Schulze.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to submit a Letter of Support to the Port of San Diego for the Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub Project.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Vice-Mayor Molina that the City Manager remove the second paragraph and to relocate the language support this project.." to the first portion of the sentence in the first paragraph of the letter.
Motion carried by 2- 1 vote of those present.
Ayes: Molina, Yamane
Nays: Morrison
Absent: Bush, Rodriguez
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned the meeting in memory of National City residents David Baca, Jimmy Nieto and Nadine Bacca to the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 3: 00 p. m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 26 p. m.
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Tony ssain, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Mee ing of September 1, 2026. on Morrison, Mayor