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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 06-19 CC ADJ MINBook 72/Page 95 6/19/90 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA RADISSON INN HOTEL BANQUET ROOM 8TH AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD June 19, 1990 ROLL CALL Council/Committee members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Pruitt Administrative officials present: Eiser, McCabe, Peoples, Post. Councilman Pruitt arrived at 2:10 p.m. PORT COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1. SUBJECT: City Council Attendance at Port Commission Public Hearing on the Marine Addition at 32nd Street & Tidelands. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters gave a brief summary of the history of the proposed projects. He stated that they were here to present a more practicable approach to benefit both the people of National City and the Business Area. The City Council has voted 5-0 to support this project. The main objective is to have the Port Commission consider Commercial Tourist zoning. This would allow the people of National City a right to enjoy the use of the Bay Front. Councilman Pruitt spoke in favor of the project. George Webster, Resident of National City and retired Chamber of Commerce President, spoke in favor. William Claycomb from Save our Bay Inc., requested a new Port Master Plan. Dennis Shaw, Vice President of Pacific Ship Repair spoke in opposition. Mr. Coffman of the AT & SF Railway expressed concerns with the proposed Zone change. Jerry O'Brien of Thomas & O'Brien spoke in favor. Robert Thomas of Thomas & O'Brien spoke in favor. Rosalie Zarate, native resident of National City, spoke in favor. Fred Puhn, of National City, spoke in favor. Frank Chenelle, Chairman of the Victoria's Landing Advisory Committee, spoke in favor. John Sullivan of San Diego Lumber Association spoke in opposition. Margaret Puhn, native resident of National City, spoke in favor. Gary Smith, National City resident and Superintendent of the National City School District, spoke in favor. Sue Jarrett, National City resident, spoke in favor. Vicky Waters, National City resident and member of the National City Historical Society, spoke in favor. Everett Dickson, National City resident, spoke in favor. Stan Guevara, Vice President of PASHA, spoke in opposition. Richard Birth, Attorney for ITT, spoke explaining the lease. Jim Bird, National City resident, spoke in favor. Newell E. LaVoy, President of Western Lumber spoke in opposition. Paul Devernan from Economic Development Corporation spoke. George Ramirez, Chairman of the National City Chamber of Commerce Business and Industrial Board spoke in favor. Book 72/Page 96 6/19/90 The Port Commission called a recess at 3:06 p.m. The Meeting reconvened at 3:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. TESTIMONY (Cont.) David Perez, Longshoreman spoke in opposition. Kip Howard from San Diego Port Tenant Association and Chairman of the Land Use Planning Commission stated he was there to hear both sides. Bruce Coons, National City resident, spoke in favor. Barry McComic stated he was trying to lease ITT for his ship building business. Sally Kosbiel, National City resident and President of the National City PTA, spoke in favor. Jim Ladd, National City resident and Chairman of the National City Planning Commission, spoke in favor. Tony Villafranca, National City resident, spoke in favor. Mayor Greg Cox of Chula Vista spoke in favor. Bill Roberts declined to speak. Tom Carnes, National City resident, spoke in favor. Nick Hernandez of the Carpenters Local spoke in opposition. Emily Carnes, National City resident, spoke in favor. Mayor Waters made closing remarks reiterating the Councils' position. The Public Hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Reopelle spoke and submitted the issues that comprise the next step in the process, to -wit: To direct Staff: to seek additional information and data regarding the specific concerns addressed today, to initiate the EIR process, to meet with the appropriate representatives to negotiate the purchase of the ITT Building lease, to prepare optional plans for importing lumber, to study the optional plans to replace the possible loss of or study additional locations for deep water piers, to have optional plans to replace or relocate the ship repair facilities, and to give conceptual approval for additional recreation and commercial acreage on 24th and Tidelands. Commissioner Larsen requested the location of present Marina Development which he felt would satisfy the citizens request. It was pointed out by Commissioner Nay, who also noted the present project is on the Channel, not the Bayfront. Commissioner Penner requested that they move for approval on an item by item basis. ACTION: Motion by Reopelle, seconded by Penner, to initiate the EIR process and report back. General discussion followed. Motion was withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Reopelle, seconded by Penner, that Staff be directed to meet with the appropriate representatives of ITT to initiate the purchase of ITT and report back to the Commissioners. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 97 6/19/90 ACTION: Motion by Reopelle, seconded by Burk, that Staff be directed to prepare optional plans to facilitate the importing of lumber and report back for the Commissions consideration. Motion amended to add that Staff be directed to study optional plans to replace the loss of or study additional deep water piers and report on the relocation of ship repair facilities, all reports to be back to the Commission within 60 days. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Reopelle, seconded by Penner, for the Commission to give conceptual approval for National City to have additional recreation/commercial acreage on the Bayfront. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Waters, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn the meeting to the Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 19, 1990 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:37 p.m. ON..‘,-,„PQ-45--012u) CITY CLERK i The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of June 26, 1990. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.