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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 02-01 CC MINBook 87/Page 17 2/1/05 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 1, 2005 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Gonzales, Kirkpatrick, Post, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata. Others present: Kelly Lam and Veronica Cuevas, Student Council representatives. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Darryl Gorham, National City, commended the Police Department for their professionalism during a recent incident, complained about mistakes in the fire station construction project, and told the City Council that it is decision time on the Downtown Specific Plan. Guy Preuss, San Diego, presented Councilman Natividad a commendation for his work in the Paradise Hills community while working for the City of San Diego. Margaret Satterthwaite and Charles Stearns, National. City, appeared for the Public Hearing on the proposed condominium conversion on Manchester Street. They were advised that hearing would be continued to the next meeting. Item Nos. 16 and 17 were taken up next. Mayor Inzunza announced that he resides within the proposed Downtown Specific Plan area and would abstain from participating in proceedings involving that issue. Mayor Inzunza turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison and left the chamber at 6:16 p.m. The Community Development Commission was called to order to meet in joint session with the City Council. Book 87/Page 18 2/1/05 PUBLIC HEARING SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1) 16. Continued Public Hearing — Specific Plan for residential commercial and mixed -use development in downtown National City and related amendment to the General Plan. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing. TESTIMONY: Ed Bullock, National City, was neutral on the plan. Jim Beauchamp, National City, spoke in support of the plan. John Chavez, Chula Vista, representing the South Bay Forum, spoke in opposition to the plan. John Rimgen, National City, spoke in opposition. Rev. Jim Kilinsly, National City, turned in a petition and spoke in opposition to the plan. An unnamed student from Sweetwater High School, spoke in support of Aliansa and in opposition to the plan. Stephanie Mata, National City, spoke in opposition to the plan. Araceli Vaca, National City, spoke in opposition to the plan. David Lopez, National City, spoke in opposition to the plan. Ted Godshalk, National City, asked questions and expressed disappointment in the all -day workshop that was held and the way public input was handled. Sherm Harmer, National City Housing Partners, spoke in support of the plan. Michael LaBarre, National City Housing Partners, spoke in support of the plan. Nancy Estolano, National City, spoke in support of the plan. Janice Martinelli, National City, spoke in support of the plan. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to close the hearing. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. NON CONSENT CALENDAR SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1) 17. Resolution No. 2005-18: APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY AND RELATED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. Book 87/Page 19 2/1/05 NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1) TESTIMONY: See Public Hearing, Item No. 16 (above). ACTION: Motion by Natividad, to approve the Downtown Specific Plan with a 15% inclusionary policy attached to it; that the attorney look into establishing a new Inclusionary Commission to monitor and advise the CDC regarding affordable housing throughout the City or review the existing Housing and Community Development Committee to add additional members and/or authority regarding housing matters; that the CDC staff prepare and amend the City density bonus Ordinance in order to insure compliance with Senate Bill 1818; that we direct the staff, whenever possible, to assist the developers with subsidies to insure compliance with our new affordable housing policy. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 7:21 p.m. The Community Development Commission Meeting was adjourned to February 8, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting closed at 7:26 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item Nos. 3 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2005-8 through 2005-15), and Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrants). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, Item No. 5 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 4, 2005 and January 18, 2005. ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 87/Page 20 2/1 /05 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) NCMC (506-2-20) 2. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDES THAT SUCH ORDINANCES SHALL BE INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED AFTER A READING OF THE TITLE ONLY. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-3) 3. Resolution No. 2005-8: SEEKING COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR NETWORK ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH GLOBAL CTI, GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,696, TO UPGRADE THE CITY'S DATA NETWORK AND MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER. (CMO/MIS) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (903-8-9) 4. Resolution No. 2005-9: APPROVING AND GRANTING OF "COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND" TO PROPERTY OWNERS AT 2321 "J" AVENUE, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25) 5. Resolution No. 2005-10: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO RED "NO PARKING" ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 1112 FIRST STREET. (R. ZARATE, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-5) (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Rose Gentz, National City, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Absent: None. Abstain: Zarate. Councilwoman Zarate disclosed that she abstained because she is related to the applicant. Book 87/Page 21 2/1/05 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25) 6. Resolution No. 2005-11: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO RED "NO PARKING" ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 1916 "C" AVENUE. (C. LOPEZ, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-3) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25) 7. Resolution No. 2005-12: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH A "30 MINUTE PARKING" ZONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF 901 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD ADJACENT TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (E. HUGHES, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-2) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25) 8. Resolution No. 2005-13: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH RED CURB "NO PARKING" ZONES ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND 21sT STREET. (E. MICHELSON, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-4) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING. ADM 2005 (801-2-25) 9. Resolution No. 2005-14: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO RED CURB "NO PARKING" ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 1408 E. 8TH STREET. (A. OLAES, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-8) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING DISTRICT ADM (801-1-1) 10. Resolution No. 2005-15: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2005 ON THE FORMATION OF RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT "J" LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HOOVER AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH STREET AND 15TH STREET. (SHEPPARD, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-1) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 87/Page 22 2/1 /05 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 11. Warrant Register No. 26. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,133,638.19. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19) 12. Warrant Register No. 27. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,609,803.24. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. PUBLIC HEARING USER IMPACT FEE SCHEDULES (205-6-1) 13. Public Hearing — Adjustment of the City of National City's schedule of User Fees and Impact Fees. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing. TESTIMONY: Guen Okano, San Diego, spoke against raising fees for the Tiny Tots Program. Debbie Shinn and Sharon Johnson, instructors in the Tiny Tots Program, spoke against the proposed fee increase. ACTION: The hearing was closed. NON CONSENT CALENDAR USER IMPACT FEE SCHEDULES (205-6-1) 14. Resolution No. 2005-16: ADOPTING THE "CITY OF NATIONAL CITY USER FEE SCHEDULE" FOR USER FEES WITHIN THE CITY. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Resolution with the following modifications: Tiny Tots Program fees to remain the same; tree replacement cost to be $65.00 for cause and $295.00 for esthetics; the fees for re -roofing to remain the same; residential water heater replacement to be $35.00; change to resident and non- resident rates for swimming passes for children and seniors and individual fees for children 12 years old and under to be $1 dollar. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 87/Page 23 2/1/05 NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2) DEVELOPMENT TAXES ADM (205-3-1) 15. Resolution No. 2005-17: APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY", AND THE IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE — 2005, AND ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Note: It was clarified that the fees would be effective in sixty days and be based on the issuance of an occupancy permit; any construction under way that has not received an occupancy permit within that 60-day period will be subject to the new fee schedule. Staff was requested to send letters to the school districts regarding the use of impact fees. There was no vote. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1) 16. Continued Public Hearing — Specific Plan for residential commercial and mixed -use development in downtown National City and related amendment to the General Plan. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the Agenda. NON CONSENT CALENDAR SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1) 17. Resolution No. 2005-18: APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY AND RELATED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the Agenda. Book 87/Page 24 2/1/05 PUBLIC HEARINGS GENERAL PLAN 2004 (405-8-5) SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 18. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from GP-PZ (RS-2) to GP-PZ (RT) for a 4.2 acre property on the east side of Cypress Street, with a Tentative Subdivision Map for 39 single-family condominiums, as well as amendments to the General Plan Text and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code regarding the number of units permitted on a lot in the RT zone and separation of buildings on a lot in the RS-2, RT, and RM-1 zones. (Applicant: Cypress Glen LLC) (Case File No.: S-2004-13) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to close the hearing and approve the amendment to the General Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1) 19. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit to convert 29 apartment units to condominiums at 900-910 Manchester Street. (Applicant: Westone Management Consultants) (Case File No.: S-2004-15/CUP-2004-24) (Planning) (REQUEST TO COUNCIL FOR CONTINUANCE TO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, the meeting be continued to February 15, 2005. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL PLAN 2004 (405-8-5) 20. Resolution No. 2005-19: ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP FROM GP-PZ (RS-2) TO GP-PZ (RT) FOR A 4.2 ACRE PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF CYPRESS STREET AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TEXT REGARDING THE NUMBER OF Book 87/Page 25 2/1/05 NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) GENERAL PLAN 2004 (405-8-5) UNITS PERMITTED ON A LOT IN THE RT ZONE. APPLICANT: CYPRESS GLEN LLC. (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2004-2/IS-2004-10. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 21. Resolution No. 2005-20: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A 4.2-ACRE PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF CYPRESS STREET FOR 39 SINGLE-FAMILY CONDOMINIUMS. APPLICANT: CYPRESS GLEN LLC. (CASE FILE NO. S-2004-13) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NCMC 2005 (506-2-20) 22. "AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE FROM GP-PZ (RS-2) TO GP-PZ (RT) FOR A 4.2 ACRE PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF CYPRESS STREET AND ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE NUMBER OF UNITS PERMITTED ON A LOT IN THE RT ZONE AND SEPARATION OF BUILDINGS ON A LOT IN THE RS-3, RT, AND RM-1 ZONES. APPLICANT: CYPRESS GLEN LLC. (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2004-2/A-2004-3." (PLANNING) 23. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2004-2254, PERTAINING TO A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHECKS CASHING BUSINESSES AND PAYDAY ADVANCE BUSINESSES, BY ADDING SECTION 6 THERETO TO ESTABLISH AN EXCEPTION TO SAID MORATORIUM."(City Attorney) TESTIMONY: James Milch, representing US Check Cashing, appeared in support of the Ordinance. Book 87/Page 26 2/1 /05 NEW BUSINESS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 24. SUBJECT: Request by the National City Community Concert Band to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and to waive fees for "Free Public Concerts" on March 9, March 20, October 19, and December 9, 2005. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request for use. No recommendation given on waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: Staff clarified that the March 20 date should be corrected to May 20. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve with discretion given to staff to make minor adjustments to the dates if necessary. Carried by unanimous vote. STAFF City Manager Chris Zapata informed the City Council that staff would be coming forward very soon with proposals that would allow the City to invest its funds in local banks for higher federally insured returns. MAYOR AND COUNCIL Councilmember Parra requested staff to look into the possibility of an Ordinance banning cell towers from school sites. Councilmember Zarate commended Police Chief Aldolfo Gonzales for the recent Police Department promotion and awards ceremony held at the Community Center. Vice Mayor Morrison handed out a publication from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) titled "The State of the Commute" which highlighted the disparity between increases in population and new housing as well as the shortfall in available transportation funding to deal with the growth. Mr. Morrison also distributed information regarding funding and scheduling of local TransNet projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in memory of Marti Altbalm, the owner of National City Cable and a long-time South Bay resident and businessman. Book 87/Page 27 2/1 /05 ADJOURNMENT (cont.) The meeting was adjourned to the Adjourned Regular Meeting — Workshop on Sidewalk / Medians (Tour), to be held on February 8, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., to begin at the Civic Center in the Council chambers (Tour). The next Adjourned Regular Meeting - Workshop on Campaign Contribution Limitations and Ethics Code, to be held on February 15, 2005, at 4:00 p.m., Civic Center, Large Conference Room. The Next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on February 15, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:25 p.m. CITY ERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2005. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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.