The National City Special City Council meeting held on June 4, 2025, focused primarily on ongoing litigation involving the city and local businesses, particularly in the cannabis sector. The meeting began with public comments from business owners expressing their frustrations regarding the city's handling of licensing and legal disputes.

One speaker, representing a local cannabis business, addressed the council about an upcoming court hearing related to their lawsuit against the city. They highlighted the city's budgetary challenges and proposed a settlement to avoid further litigation, emphasizing their readiness to contribute to the city's revenue. The speaker criticized the city for favoring out-of-town companies over local businesses, asserting that they were qualified to operate and could provide significant community benefits.

Jacqueline Reynoso, another local business owner, echoed these sentiments, expressing disappointment over perceived mismanagement and favoritism in the licensing process. She pointed out the city's recent legal troubles, including a substantial judgment against it for discrimination, and called for transparency and good faith negotiations regarding their business applications.

Doyle Morrison, also representing a local business, reiterated the offer made to the city, which he claimed would not incur any costs. He urged the council to approach mediation with an open mind and a willingness to resolve the ongoing disputes, noting that many other applicants had withdrawn from the process, leaving their business as one of the few remaining contenders.

The meeting concluded with a transition into closed session, where the council would discuss several legal matters, including the ongoing lawsuits involving Polanco, BCD, and Kalimota against the city. The discussions highlighted the tension between local businesses seeking to operate within National City and the city's current legal and budgetary challenges. The outcomes of these negotiations and the council's decisions in closed session will be crucial for the future of local business operations in the city.