Ron Morrison

El Niño Local Emergency Proclamation

The city failed to recover $363,000 in 2024 flood costs; officials stressed reserves and documentation are critical for FEMA reimbursement.

Closed-session litigation exposure

Unknown — litigation exposure could carry settlement or judgment costs for the city, but no figures were disclosed.

City Towing and Impound Service Contracts

Sets the rates and terms the city pays for police-related towing for three years.

Police Portable Radios via Federal Grant

$27,226 in federal grant funds with a matching appropriation in the Police Department Grants Fund.

Loss of dedicated library security

Library patron suspension policy

Library as election voting site

Ambulance service contract extension

Continues the existing ambulance service arrangement; specific costs were not published on the agenda.

Youth Marijuana and Vape Protections

Disposable vapes pose hazardous waste disposal and fire risks in municipal waste streams.

Online police complaint form

Businesses are losing money because customers are avoiding areas with increased sex work.

Councilmember Rodriguez Degree Controversy

Conflict-of-interest concerns raised over Council Member Bush's legal representation

Estate of Brian Umana lawsuit against National City

Any settlement or judgment against the city could affect taxpayer funds, but no figures were disclosed.

public safety and prostitution

Cops are stuck dealing with this instead of other crimes, which isn't a great use of taxpayer money.

police response to mental health crises

Taxpayers are footing the bill for recent civil rights payouts, and there's concern about future costs if the department doesn't improve its mental health response.