Regular City Council Meeting - October 20, 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 Filipino American History Month
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1. Filipino American History Month - 10-20-26.pdf
6.2 Filipino American History Month and Phil Am BID's 21st Anniversary and STARBlazers and TOP HATS Global GIBBEY Awards Day Attachments
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1. Phil Am BID - 10-20-26.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. 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.
8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda Public Comments:
8.2 Approval of Meeting Minutes
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1. Approval_of Meeting_Minutes.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Amended Meeting Minutes - Special City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Special City Council Meeting of September 22, 2026.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Special City Council Meeting of September 29, 2026.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2026.pdf Recommendation:
Approve and file.
8.3 Acceptance of the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and Appropriation of Funds to Purchase Portable Radios for the Radio Communication System.
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1. 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY25 JAG Budget Narrative.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Award Details.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Grant Application Package.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Manifest.pdf
6. Exhibit E - Form SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
7. Exhibit F - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the National City Police Department’s Grant Award in the Amount of $27,226.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to Purchase Portable Radios for the Radio Communication System, and Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the in the Amount of $27,226 in the Police Department Grants Fund.”
8.4 Adoption of the Revalidated National City Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) / Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP).
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1. Adoption the revalidated Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP).pdf
2. Exhibit A - SSARP-LRSP (February 2021).pdf
3. Exhibit B - SSARP-LRSP Addendum (April 2024).pdf
4. Exhibit C - SSARP-LRSP Revalidation (October 2026).pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Adopting the Revalidated Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program / Local Roadway Safety Plan, which Assesses and Identifies Locations and Safety Needs to Improve Local Road Safety within the City.”
8.5 On-Call Consultant Agreements for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. On-Call Consultant Agreements for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Agreement and Exhibits for Chen Ryan Associates Inc.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Agreement and Exhibits for Innovative Construction Consulting Services LLC.pdf
4. Exhibit C - Agreement and Exhibits for Ardurra Group Inc.pdf
5. Exhibit D - Resolution(1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled:
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Three-Year Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $900,000; a Three-Year Agreement with Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $900,000; and a Three-Year Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,000,000, to Provide On-Call Project Support Services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program, and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute any Project-Specific Supplemental Agreements as May be Required for Grant-Funded Projects.”
8.6 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 632 C Avenue Attachments
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1. TSC 2026-10 - 632 C Ave (Blue Curb).pdf
2. Echibit A - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Staff Report to TSC (1)_Redacted.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 a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 632 C Avenue.”
8.7 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 1914 F Avenue Attachments
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1. TSC 2026-04 - 1914 F Ave (Blue Curb).pdf
2. Exhibit A - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Staff Report to TSC_Redacted(1).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 a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 1914 F Avenue.”
8.8 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 704 Salot Street Attachments
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1. TSC 2026-09 - 704 Salot St (Blue Curb).pdf
2. Echibit A - Location Map(1).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 a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 704 Salot Street.”
8.9 Interim Year-to-Date (YTD) Financial Actuals through September 30, 2026 Attachments
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1. Fiscal Year Revenue and Expenditure September 2026.pdf
2. Exhibit A - YTD Actuals through Sept 30 2026 - Interim.pdf Recommendation:
Accept and file report.
8.10 Warrant Register No. 8 for the Period of 8/14/26 through 8/20/26 in the Amount of $1,123,520.17 Attachments
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1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 8.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 8.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,123,520.17.
8.11 Warrant Register No. 9 for the Period of 8/21/26 through 8/27/26 in the Amount of $2,963,426.90 Attachments
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1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 9.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 9.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,963,426.90.
8.12 Warrant Register No. 10 for the Period of 8/28/26 through 9/3/26 in the Amount of $2,862,552.43 Attachments
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1. FY27 Warrant Register No. 10.pdf
2. Exhibit A - FY 27 Warrant Register No 10.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,862,552.43.
9. STAFF REPORTS
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9.1 Business License Tax Reform Advisory Committee Direction Attachments
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1. Business License Tax Reform Advisory Committee.pdf
2. Exhibit A - August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Transcript - BLTR Item.pdf Recommendation:
Provide Clarification of City Council Direction.
9.2 Commercial Cannabis Program – Policy Direction Regarding Available Licenses and Land Use.
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Public Comments
1. Commercial Cannabis Program Policy Direction.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff Recommends that the City Council Discuss the Future of the City’s Commercial Cannabis Program and Provide Direction Whether to Open a New Application Period for the City’s Two (2) Remaining Commercial Cannabis Licenses; Whether Staff Should Evaluate Increasing the Total Number of Commercial Cannabis Licenses Authorized within the City; and Whether Staff Should Evaluate Expanding Eligible Cannabis Locations into Additional Commercial Zoning Districts to Provide Greater Geographic Distribution of Cannabis Businesses Throughout National City. If Directed, Staff Would Return to the City Council with the Appropriate Application Procedures, Land-Use Analysis, Ordinance Amendments, and Other Regulatory Changes Necessary to Implement Council Direction.
9.3 Proclamation of Local Emergency by the City Council.
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1. Proclamation of Local Emergency .pdf
2. Exhibit A - NC Council Resolution.Proclaiming.Local.Emergency.ElNino.pdf
3. Exhibit B - NC Council Resolution.Approving.Cal.OES.Form 130.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Cal.OES.Form.OES-FPD-012.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - Cal.OES.Form.OES-FPD-130.pdf
6. Exhibit C - NC Council Ratification of ESD Emergency Condition - 2500 Highland Ave.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Developing 2026–2027 El Niño Event; Activating the City’s Pre-Disaster Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Cost-Reimbursement Framework; Delegating Emergency Contracting Authority Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050; and Requesting State and Federal Disaster Assistance,” and; Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Form Oes-Fpd-130) and Designating Authorized Agents for State and Federal Disaster and Grant Assistance”; and Adopt the Resolution Entitled “Resolution of The City Council of The City Of National City, California, Ratifying The City Manager’s Declaration Of An Emergency Condition From A Large Sinkhole And Declaring The Need To Continue The Actions Taken By The City Manager, And Adopting A CEQA Categorical Exemption.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
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11.1 Consideration of a Proposal to Reduce City Councilmember Budgets Attachments
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1. Consideration of City Councilmember Budgets .pdf
2. POLICY NO. 105 REQUEST - Suspension or Elimination of Council Budgets Requested by Councilmember Bush.pdf Recommendation:
Staff Recommends that the City Council:
Discuss the Proposal to Reduce City Councilmember Budgets Provide Direction to Staff.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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