Regular City Council Meeting - October 06, 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
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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. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
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6.1 Introduction of New Hires and Promotions of City Employees Attachments
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1. New Hires - Promotions - 10-06-26 City Council Meeting.pdf
7. PRESENTATION
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7.1 Preparing for El Niño - A Citywide Approach to Storm Preparedness and Response Attachments
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1. El Nino Presentation 2026.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. CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 Approval of Meeting Minutes
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1. Approval of Meeting_Minutes.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session Meeting of August 18, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session Meeting of August 27, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Regular City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session Meeting of September 9, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
7. Exhibit F - Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of September 15, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
8. Exhibit G - Regular City Council Meeting of September 15, 2026 - Meeting Minutes.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
9.3 Amending a Restricted Grant Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program for the National City Eastside I-805 Community Greenbelt Project CIP No. 22-09.
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Public Comments
1. Amendment 3 to the Agreement with Caltrans for the Clean California Local Grant Program.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Executed Grant Agreement_.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Executed Amendment 2 (Redacted).pdf
4. Exhibit C - Grant Amendment 3.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution(2).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Restricted Grant Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program for the National City Eastside I-805 Community Greenbelt Project, CIP No. 22-09.”
9.4 Approve the Creation of Three (3) New Job Classifications Titled Assistant Emergency Medical Coordinator, Paramedic (EMT-P) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
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Public Comments
1. Approve the Creation of Three New Classifications.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Assistant Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Classification.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Paramedic Classification.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Emergency Medical Technican Classification.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Creating Three New Job Classifications of Assistant Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Paramedic (EMT-P), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).”
9.5 Approve a Resolution amending the Existing Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Increase Contract Authority for Labor, Employment, Personnel, and Training-Related Legal Services.
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Public Comments
1. LCW Contract Amendment.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 1st Amendment .pdf
3. Exhibit B - LCW 2022 - 2027 Agreement_Redacted.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of National City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
for General Legal Services Regarding Labor and Employment Law Matters to Increase the Not-To-Exceed Amount by $250,000
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9.6 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Decision of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) to convert a four-unit housing development to condominiums located at 327-333 Laurel Avenue.
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Public Comments
1. Notice of Decision of a TPM and CUP for a four unit condomium conversion at 327-333 Laurel Avenue.pdf
2. Exhibit A – PC Resolution 2026-09 CUP TPM_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments(1).pdf
4. Exhibit C – 9-21-26 Planning Commission PowerPoint slides(1).pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Parcel Map to convert four existing detached single-family homes on one property to condominiums, subject to the recommended conditions in the attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-09, and determine that the project is exempt from CEQA. The project is consistent with the General Plan, Land Use Code, and Subdivision Ordinance.
9.7 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Decision of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for Auto Body Repair and Paint (Caliber Collision Center) to be Located at 402 West 35th Street, Suites A & C.
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Public Comments
1. Notice of Decision of a CUP and CDP for a Auto Body and Paint Shop to be located at 402 W 35th Street Suite A and C.pdf
2. Exhibit A - 2026-04 CUP CDP PC Resolution_Redacted.pdf
3. Exhibit B - 2026-04 CUP CDP Staff Report.pdf
4. Exhibit C - PC PowerPoint Slides.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Auto Body Repair and Paint (Caliber Collision Center), subject to the recommended conditions in the attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-10, and a determination that the project is exempt from CEQA. The project is consistent with the General Plan, Land Use Code, and Local Coastal Program.
9.8 Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Decision of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Off- Sale Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at a Convenience Store Located at 2945 Highland Avenue.
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Public Comments
1. Notice of Decision for ABC License Type 21 at Convenience Store located 2945 Highland Ave.pdf
2. Exhibit A – 2026-08 PC Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit B – Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments.pdf
4. Exhibit C – 9-21-26 Planning Commission PowerPoint slides.pdf Recommendation:
Staff Recommends Approval
of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Request for the ABC Type 21 Off-Sale License for Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at an Existing Gas Station Convenience Store (Party Time Market), Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-08, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA.
9.9 Project Close-Out and Notice of Completion for the Central Community Mobility Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-23.
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1. Project Close-out - Central Community Mobility Enhancements CIP 19-23.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Photos.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Final Contract Balance.pdf
4. Exhibit C - NOC.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Aster Construction Services for the Central Community Mobility Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-23; 2) Approving the Final Contract Amount of $2,058,671.99; 3) Ratifying the Release of Retention in the Amount of $102,933.60; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion.”
9.10 Purchase of Five (5) Type III Advanced Life Support Ambulances for the Fire Department.
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Public Comments
1. Purchase of Five (5) Type III Advanced Life Support Ambulances for the Fire Department.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Braun Northwest HGAC Proposal and Option Page 8-25-26.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Executed Contract-Braun Northwest, Inc. (HGAC Contract No. AM10-23).pdf
4. Exhibit C - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a
Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Waiving of the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.260 Regarding Cooperative Purchasing and Authorizing the City to Piggyback onto Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) Contract No. AM10-23 with Braun Northwest, Inc. for the Purchase of Five (5) 2027 North Star Type III Advanced Life Support Ambulances in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,459,951.50, and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation in the Amount of $1,460,000 in the Ambulance Transport Services Enterprise Fund and a Corresponding Appropriation in the Vehicle Acquisition Fund.”
9.11 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended July 31, 2026.
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Public Comments
1. Investment Transactions for the Month Ended July 31, 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Monthly Investment Ledger 2026-0731.pdf
Recommendation:
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ending July 31, 2026.
9.12 Warrant Register No. 5 for the Period of 7/24/26 through 7/30/26 in the Amount of $6,025,255.35 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 5.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 5.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $6,025,255.35.
9.13 Warrant Register No. 6 for the Period of 7/31/26 through 8/6/26 in the Amount of $3,435,624.34 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 6.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 6.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,435,625.34
9.14 Warrant Register No. 7 for the Period of 8/7/26 through 8/13/26 in the Amount of $3,286,152.10 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 7.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 7.pdf
Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,286,152.10.
9.15 Approval of Subscription Agreement with eScribe Software USA, Inc.
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Public Comments
1. Approval of Agreement with eSCRIBE.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Waiving the Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.260 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Subscription Agreement with eSCRIBE Software USA, Inc. for Management Software and Related Services in an Initial Annual Amount of $29,502.81.”
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
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10.1 Public Hearing (Second Reading): Ordinance for Adoption – Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment per Metropolitan Sewerage System Administrative Agreement No. 1.
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Public Comments
1. Industrial Pretreatment Requirements Update - 2nd Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Ordinance.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Administrative Agreement No. 1 from the SARA.pdf Recommendation:
Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance 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. NCMC 10.70_10.79 Amendment - Adopt Ordinance.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Proposed language changes.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Ordinance.pdf
Recommendation:
Hold the Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance Entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council 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. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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12. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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12.1 POLICY NO. 105 REQUEST - Suspension or Elimination of Council Budgets Requested by Councilmember Bush and Vice Mayor Molina Attachments
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1. POLICY NO. 105 REQUEST - Suspension or Elimination of Council Budgets Requested by Councilmember Bush and VM Molina.pdf
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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