Regular City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026
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 Employee of the Quarter
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Public Comments
1. Employee of the Quarter Nomination - Vanessa Castro.pdf
6.2 Introduction of New Hires and Promotions of City Employees Attachments
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Public Comments
1. New Hires - Promotions - 09-15-26 City Council Meeting.pdf
6.3 Proclamation for National Food Service Worker Day
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1. Proclamation - National Food Service Worker Day.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. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
8.1 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees – City Council Interview and Appointment for the Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, and the Housing Advisory Committee.
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Public Comments
1. BCC Appointment - City Council Appointment Sept. 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for City Council Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (Redacted).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107.pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart.pdf
Recommendation:
City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appoint.
8.2 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Mayoral Appointments to the Board of Library Trustees; Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee; Public Art Committee; and the Traffic Safety Committee.
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Public Comments
1. BCC Appointment - Mayoral Appointment .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Explanation for Mayoral Appointments.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Applications (Redacted)(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C - City Council Policy 107(1).pdf
5. Exhibit D - BCC Reference Chart(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Mayoral Appointment with the City Councilmembers’ Confirmation.
9. 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.
9.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Public Comments:
9.2 Community Resilience Center Grant Application Submission Authorization Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2026 Community Resilience Center Grant Application Submittal.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution.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 Submit an Application to the California Strategic Growth Council for a Community Resilience Centers Round 2 Implementation Grant for the Kimball/MLK Community Resilience Campus; Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Funds if Awarded; and Authorizing Execution of Grant-Related Documents.”
9.3 California Library Literacy Services Adult and Family Literacy Grant Funds Acceptance FY2027 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. California Library Literacy Services Adult and Family Literacy Grant Funds Acceptance FY27.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Award Letter.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 in the Amount of $65,832 to Fund the National City Public Library’s Adult and Family Literacy Services Programs for Fiscal Year 2027 and Authorizing the Establishment of a Library Grants Fund Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $65,832.”
9.4 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended April 30, 2026.
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Public Comments
1. Investment Transactions for the Month Ended April 30, 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Investment Transaction Ledger 2026-0430.pdf Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended April 30, 2026.
9.5 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended May 31, 2026.
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Public Comments
1. Investment Transactions for the Month Ended May 31, 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Monthly Investment Ledger 2026-0531.pdf
Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ending May 31, 2026.
9.6 Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026.
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Public Comments
1. Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 2026-0630 Investment Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.
9.7 Warrant Register No. 3 for the Period of 7/10/26 through 7/16/26 in the Amount of $4,964,311.19 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 3.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 3.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $4,964,311.19.
9.8 Warrant Register No. 4 for the Period of 7/17/26 through 7/23/26 in the Amount of $3,207,774.60 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 4.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 4.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,207,774.60.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
10.1 Ordinance for Introduction – Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment per Metropolitan Sewerage System Administrative Agreement No. 1.
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Public Comments
1. Industrial Pretreatment Requirements Update - Public Hearing and Ordinance Update.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Ordinance.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Administrative Agreement No. 1 from the SARA.pdf Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance by First Reading, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Chapter 14.06 – Sewer Connections, and Chapter 14.24 – Fats, Oils and Grease Discharge Control of Title 14 of the National City Municipal Code.”
10.2 Public Hearing – Amendment of Chapter 10.70 (Police Regulated Businesses) and 10.79 (Massage Establishments) of the National City Municipal Code related to Massage Establishments.
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Public Comments
1. Amendment to NCMC 10.70 and 10.79 related to massage establishments.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Proposed language changes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance by First Reading, Entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of National City, California, Amending Sections 10.70.080 (Suspensions And Revocation), 10.70.100 (Inspection of Premises), 10.79.060 (Minimum Facilities Required), and 10.79.120 (Inspection by Officials) of the National City Municipal Code Related to Massage Establishments.”
11. STAFF REPORTS
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11.1 Agreements for Towing and Impound Services.
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Public Comments
1. Towing and Impound Services.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Site Visit Staff Report.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Contract_ Cortes Towing Inc and Tonys Auto Center.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Towing Contract Price Comparisons.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled,” Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreements with Cortes Towing Enterprises Inc., and Tony’s Auto Center Inc dba Tony’s Auto Center for Towing and Impound Services, with Initial Terms of October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2029.”
11.2 Downtown National City Community Benefit Improvement District Feasibility Study and Direction on Next Steps.
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Public Comments
1. Downtown National City Community Benefit District.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Final Report from New City America.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Community Benefit District Presentation.pdf Recommendation:
Receive a presentation regarding the feasibility of establishing a Downtown National City Community Benefit Improvement District and provide direction to staff regarding whether to proceed with the formal district formation process.
11.3 Resolution authorizing an Inter-Fund Loan from the Sewer Fund to the Ambulance Transport Services Enterprise Fund in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,500,00 for the Implementation of an In-House Ambulance Transport Program.
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Public Comments
1. Authorizing an Inter-Fund Loan from the Sewer Fund to the Ambulance Transport Services Enterprise Fund.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Preliminary Loan Repayment Methodology.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing an Inter-Fund Loan from the Sewer Fund to the Ambulance Transport Services Fund in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $6,500,000 for the Implementation of an In-House Ambulance Transport Program.”
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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13.1 Policy No. 105 Request to Add an Item to a Future Agenda Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Exhibit A - Policy 105 Request Form - Business License Tax Reform.pdf
2. Exhibit B - City Council Policy 105 - signed.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve a Motion to Add the Policy 105 Request to the October 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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