AGENDA
Consolidated Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard

National City, CA

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

4.

INVOCATION

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

6.1

Proclamation - Filipino American History Month

7.

REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)

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

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

8.2

Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes.

• Recommendation:

  Approve and file.

8.3

Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles for the National City Police Department

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California,

  1) Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.260 Regarding Cooperative Purchasing and Authorizing the City to Piggyback onto State of California Contract # 1-22-23-23D with Winner Chevrolet for the Purchase of Two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $126,000 for the National City Police Department; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Adjustments of up to $12,600 to the Not-To-Exceed Amount for the Purchase as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Fluctuations in Pricing.”

8.4

Awarding a Contract to Fernando Araiza dba His Construction Company for the National City Police Department Investigations Capacity Expansion Project, CIP No. 25-15.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to Fernando Araiza dba His Construction Company in the Not-To-Exceed Amount of $248,169 for the National City Police Department Investigations Capacity Expansion Project, CIP No. 25-15; 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation of $200,000 for the Project in the Development Impact Fees Fund (Police); 3) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $37,226 for any Unforeseen Changes; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract.”

8.5

Increases to Salaries and Benefits for Executive, Management, and Confidential Groups.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Salary and Benefit Changes for the Executive, Management, and Confidential Employee Groups and Authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $1,204,317 to Fund the Stated Salary and Benefit Increases.”

8.6

Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Zone Variance (ZV) for a Less-Than-Required Street Wall for a Proposed Development at a Property Located at 3040 East 16th Street.

• Recommendation:

  Staff Recommends Approval of the Request for a Zone Variance, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-09, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Granting of a Zone Variance is Allowable with Findings Pursuant to Section 18.12.120 of the Land Use Code.

8.7

Regional Cooperative Care Partnership Dissolution

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending and Terminating the Regional Cooperative Care Partnership (“RCCP”) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Dissolving the RCCP Effective December 31, 2025.”

8.8

Successor Agency Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the Board of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency Approving the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Seven ROPS Periods Beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2033 with Obligations Totaling $25,074,222, and Approving the Submittal of the Last and Final ROPS to the County of San Diego Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board.”

8.9

Vehicle Purchase for the Fire Department

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.260 Regarding Cooperative Purchasing and Authorizing the City to Piggyback onto Sourcewell Contract #091521-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group for the Purchase and Buildout of a 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW (W2B) XLT 4WD Crew Cab; 2) Approving the Purchase of a Camper Shell from the Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bidders; and 3) Approving the Establishment of Appropriations and Transfers and a Corresponding Revenue Budget in the General Fund and Vehicle Replacement Fund Based on Funding from the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District’s Equipment Replacement Fund in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $81,476.76.”

8.10

Warrant Register No. 7 for the Period of 8/08/25 through 8/14/25 in the Amount of $2,681,431.27

• Recommendation:

  Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,681,431.27

8.11

Warrant Register No. 8 for the Period of 8/15/25 through 8/21/25 in the Amount of $1,234,278.37

• Recommendation:

  Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,234,278.37

8.12

Warrant Register No. 9 for the Period of 8/22/25 through 8/28/25 in the Amount of $2,696,448.58

• Recommendation:

  Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,696,448.58.

9.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

9.1

Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from (RS-2) to (MXC-1) for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, 3102-3104, & 3106-3108 E. 16th St. and 1540 S. Harbison Ave.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving a Zone Change for Properties Located at 3040, 3042-3046, & 3106-3108 East 16th Street and 1540 South Harbison Avenue, Changing the Zone from Small Lot Residential (RS-2) to Minor Mixed-Use Corridor (MXC-1).”

• Recommendation:

10.

PUBLIC HEARING

The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.

10.1

Public Hearing and Introduction of Multiple Ordinances Amending the National City Municipal Code Chapters 15.08, 15.14, 15.20, 15.24, 15.75, 15.78 and 15.79 related to California Codes for Electrical, Energy, Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical.

• Recommendation:

  Continue this Item to the November 4, 2025 City Council Meeting in Order to Introduce the Ordinances for the 2025 California Building Code; the 2025 California Residential Code; the 2025 California Existing Building Code; the 2025 California Electrical Code and 2023 National Electrical Code; the 2025 California Mechanical Code; the 2025 California Plumbing Code; the 2025 California Energy Code; the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; and all Appendices Related to these Codes; Receive Public Input; and Schedule for the Meeting of November 04, 2025, for Consideration and Adoption.

10.2

Public Hearing – Rescission of Ordinance 2025-2547 and Re-Introduction of an Amendment of NCMC 9.38 Establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program

• Recommendation:

  Rescind Ordinance 2025-2547 and Re-Introduce the Ordinance Entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Title 9 of the National City Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 9.38 Pertaining to Tobacco Retailer Licensing and Restricting the Sale, Display and Promotion of Tobacco to Youth.”

10.3

Public Hearing - 2025 Development Impact Fees Schedule

• Recommendation:

  Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City of National City, California, Adopting the 2025 Development Impact Fee Schedule.”

11.

STAFF REPORTS

11.1

Amending City Council Policy No. 105 – Request by Member of the City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving Amended City Council Policy No. 105, Request by Member of the City Council to Place an Item on a City Council Agenda.”

11.2

Update on Housing Production in the City

• Recommendation:

  File the Report

11.3

Follow-Up to Policy 105 Request – Activating Cultural Economic (ACE) Opportunities Initiative Presentation

• Recommendation:

  That the City Council Receive a Formal Presentation from the National City Chamber of Commerce on the Activating Cultural Economic (ACE) Opportunities Initiative and Provide Council Discussion and Direction on Next Steps.

12.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

13.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT

14.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

15.

ADJOURNMENT

Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.