AGENDA
Consolidated Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)

6.1

Flagship Cruises and Events - Electric Ferry 

6.2

American Golf - National City Golf Course

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 City Council Meeting Minutes.

• Recommendation:

  Approve and file.

8.3

Approval of an Agreement Amendment with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Services in Connection with Case Titled Cummins v. the City of National City – Appeal by Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $100,000 for a New Total Not-to-Exceed Amount

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for Legal Services in Connection with Case Titled Cummins v. the City of National City – Appeal by Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $100,000 for a New Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $175,000.”

8.4

Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services Pertaining to Employment Law Matters.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services Regarding Labor and Employment Law Matters to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $100,000.”

8.5

Approval of an Agreement Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services in the Specialized Area of Labor Negotiations by Extending the Agreement to December 31, 2025

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending the Agreement between the City of National City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services in the Specialized Area of Labor Negotiations by Extending the Agreement to December 31, 2025.

8.6

Approval of an Agreement with The Vision Culture Foundation for a Mural on the National City Public Works Building at 1720 Wilson Avenue.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with The Vision Culture Foundation for a Mural on the Public Works Building Located at 1720 Wilson Avenue.”

8.7

Awarding a Contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc., for the Library Roof Replacement Project, CIP No. 25-09.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Awarding a Contract to A. Preman Roofing, Inc. in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $407,829 for the Library Roof Replacement Project, CIP No. 25-09; 2) Authorizing a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $61,175 for any Unforeseen Changes; 3) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Contract; and 4) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation in the Amount of $469,004 in the Library Capital Outlay Fund.”

8.8

Land and Water Conservation Fund Assistance for the Proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields Restoration Project

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Approving the Filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields Restoration Project; 2) Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Grant Application, Grant Agreement and Subsequent Documents if Awarded; and 3) Committing to Providing a Local Match.”

8.9

National City Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Agreement – FY 26

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement between the City of National City and the National City Chamber of Commerce for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000 to Assist in Economic Development Services.”

8.10

Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales, and Live Entertainment at an Existing Restaurant (La Malquerida by Dolche) Located at 1524 McKinley Avenue.

• Recommendation:

  Staff Recommends Approval of the Request for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales and Live Entertainment, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-07, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol and Live Entertainment are Conditionally-Allowed Uses in the Medium Manufacturing Zone and Would be Accessory to Food Sales at the Restaurant.

8.11

Notice of Decision – Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales and Live Entertainment at an Existing Restaurant (Sushi N’ Gone) Located at 1539 E 8th Street.

• Recommendation:

  Staff Recommends Approval of the Request for On-Site Beer and Wine Sales and Live Entertainment, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-06, and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Alcohol and Live Entertainment are Conditionally-Allowed Uses in the Major Mixed-Use Corridor Zone and Would be Accessory to Food Sales at the Restaurant.

8.12

2025 Performance Report of Annual Fire Safety Inspections

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the National City Fire Department Regarding the Annual Inspection of Certain Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.”

8.13

Successor Agency Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the Board of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency, California, Adopting a Budget of $4,128,682 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.”

8.14

Warrant Register No. 47 for the Period of 5/16/25 through 5/22/25 in the Amount of $2,277,810.41

• Recommendation:

  Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,277,810.41

8.15

Warrant Register No. 48 for the Period of 5/23/25 through 5/29/25 in the Amount of $1,181,714.48

• Recommendation:

  Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,181,714.48

8.16

Warrant Register No. 49 for the Period of 5/30/25 through 6/5/25 in the Amount of $3,907,751.19

• Recommendation:

  Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,907,751.19

9.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

9.1

Continued Public Hearing - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 8.32.015 of the National City Municipal Code Related to the Keeping of Hen Chickens.

• Recommendation:

  Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Section 8.32.015 ‘Restrictions on Keeping Certain Animals, Birds, and Reptiles’ of the National City Municipal Code Pertaining to the Allowance of Keeping Additional Hen Chickens.”

10.

PUBLIC HEARING

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

10.1

Public Hearing - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 6.30 (Short-Term Rentals) to the National City Municipal Code.

• Recommendation:

  Introduce the Ordinance Entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Title 6 (Business and Franchise Taxes) of the National City Municipal Code Adding Chapter 6.30 (Short-Term Rentals).”

10.2

Public Hearing: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Buildings And Construction) of the National City Municipal Code Creating a New Section (15.83 – Lot Tie Agreements).

• Recommendation:

  Introduce the Ordinance Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the National City Municipal Code Creating a New Section (15.83 – Lot Tie Agreements)”

10.3

Public Hearing – Amendment of NCMC 9.38 establishing a Tobacco Retail License Program

• Recommendation:

  Provide Feedback to Staff and/or Introduce the Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City 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.”

11.

STAFF REPORTS

11.1

Amendment to the Lease and Operating Agreement between the City of National City and American Golf Corporation.

• Recommendation:

  Adopt the Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with American Golf Corporation for the Maintenance and Operation of the National City Golf Course to Extend the Agreement by Sixty Days to October 31, 2025.”

11.2

Setting the FY 2026 Property Tax Rate for Library General Obligation Bonds

• Recommendation:

  Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Setting the Fiscal Year 2026 Secured Property Tax Rate for the Library General Obligation Bonds at 0.00266 cent (0.00266%) per $100 of Assessed Valuation.”

12.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

13.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT

13.1

POLICY 105 REQUEST - Discussion Regarding Resolution to Support Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package - Requested by Vice-Mayor Bush

13.2

POLICY 105 REQUEST - Discussion Regarding Activity Cultural Economic (ACE) - Requested by Vice-Mayor Bush

14.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

15.

ADJOURNMENT

Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.