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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 10-17 CC CDC MINBook 88/Page 189 10/17/06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 17, 2006 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Council / Commission Members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Garcia, Gonzales, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Limfueco, Lopez, Post, Raulston, Smith, Zapata. Others present: City Treasurer George Hood, Student Representatives Roseanita Hernandez and Maria Batasin. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sunshine Horton, El Cajon, invited everyone to participate in her annual walk to benefit Children's Hospital on Saturday, October 21, 2006. Robert Dominguez, National City Christian Center, extended an invitation for everyone to attend a candidate's forum at the Center on October 26, 2006. Sean Toma, National City, inquired about getting approvals for his fish market on Highland Avenue. Genny Torres, Wedding Coordinator for Granger Music Hall, related difficulties they are having booking weddings due to the large number of unlicensed establishments that are. operating. Ms. Torres also spoke about the negative impact on prostitution in the area and submitted a CD. Avery Weir, Lemon Grove, expressed appreciation to Mayor Inzunza for his proclamation on sanctuary for immigrants. Mary Lou Finley, San Diego, thanked Mayor Inzunza for his proclamation. Enrique Morones, San Diego, thanked Mayor Inzunza for his proclamation. PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. Employee of the Month Program -Juan Sandoval, Police Officer 2. Employee of the Month Program — Veronica Serrano, Lead Hazard Control Coordinator. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Proclaiming the Month of October as Filipino Heritage Month. Book 88/Page 190 10/17/06 COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2006 (102-10-1) 3. Presentation — Aquatic Center — Ricardo Rabines of Safdie Rabines and Tina Williams of the South Bay Family YMCA. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSION ADMIN (101-1-1) 4. Interviews and Appointments: Sweetwater Authority Board. (City Clerk) Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra to re -appoint Mitch Beauchamp. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 7:02 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (approval of the minutes), Item No. 6 (NCMC), Item No. 7 (approval of corrected amounts of contractor's compensation for management of Morgan and Kimball Towers), Item Nos. 8 - 12 (Temporary Use Permits), Item Nos. 13 — 15 (Warrants). ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to pull Items 10 and 11 and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission meeting of August 1, 2006 and the Special Meeting of August 22, 2006. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above NCMC (506-2-20) 6. 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: Approved. See above CONTRACT (C2006-20) 7. Approval of corrected amounts of contractor's compensation for management of Morgan and Kimball Towers. (City Attorney) ACTION: Approved. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 8. Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater High School's Homecoming Football Game Halftime Show on October 19, 2006 at Sweetwater High School with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 88/Page 191 10/17/06 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 9. Temporary Use Permit — Health fair hosted by Church of God of Prophecy on October 21, 2006 at 2107 "I" Ave. with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 7:10 p.m. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 10. Temporary Use Permit — Harvest Festival 2006 hosted by Integrity Charter School on October 27, 2006 form 4p.m. to 8 p.m. at 125 Palm Avenue with no waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Sandy Dominguez requested a waiver of fees. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 11. Temporary Use Permit — Fall Festival 2006 hosted by South Bay Community Church on October 31, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 2400 Euclid Ave. with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary use Permit. TESTIMONY: Ruth Wallace requested waiver of fees. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 12. Temporary Use Permit — Bayview Tower Advertising Banners located at 801 National City Blvd. until February 2007 with no waiver of fees. ( Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 13. Warrant Register #12 (Finance). Ratification of Demands in the amount of $639,143.15. ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 -JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 14. Warrant Register #13 (Finance). Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,378,748,27. ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 88/Page 192 10/17/06 WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 15. Warrant Register #14 (Finance). Ratification of Demands in the amount of $262,639.72. ACTION: Approved. See above. LATE ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to add Item 15A to the agenda. Carried by Unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 15A. SUBJECT: Temporary use Permit — Dia de la Mujer Latina Festival hosted by San Diego MANA on October 31, 2006 with no waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary use Permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 16. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map to create condominium ownership of an existing industrial park at 1445-1645 Tidelands Avenue. (Applicant : Christie Radder) (Case File No.: S-2006-7) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: File the item. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad to file the item. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 2006 (506-1-21) 17. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from Private Institutional -Planned Development (IP-PD) to Senior Citizen's Housing -Planned Development (RM3-PD) for an 11.9 acre vacant site between 4th and 8th Streets and between Arcadia Avenue and Burden Drive. (Applicant: Generations Development,LLC) (Case File No.: GP- 2006-1 /ZC-2006-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map Amendment. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded Zarate, in favor of staffs recommendation and the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 193 10/17/06 SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES N.C. ADMIN 306-2-1) 18. Public Hearing and finding of no Significant Environmental Effect for a retirement community including 497 senior residential units on an 11.9 acre vacant site between 4th and 8th Streets and between Arcadia Avenue and Burden Drive. (Applicant: Generations Development, LLC) ( Case File No.: S-2006-2/PD-2006-1/IS-2006-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the decision of the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION ADMIN 902-26-1) 19. Public Hearing — Street Vacation for the closing of that portion of 7th Street east of Burden Drive and west of Arcadia Avenue. (Applicant: Generations Development, LLC) (Case File No.: sc-2006-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the street vacation. TESTIMONY: Pearl Quinones, National City, spoke in opposition to the vacation if it turned her street into a big street. Justin Rascas and Chip Gabriel, representing the applicant, responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION NCMC (506-2-21) 20. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.01.020 W OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER." (City Attorney) NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C-2006-56) 21. Resolution No. 2006-221: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR THE LOAN OF AN ART EXHIBIT "SHIFT CHANGE: WORKING WATERFRONT" BY MING LOWE, FOR DISPLAY IN NATIONAL CITY DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2006. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Approve installation Option No. 2. TESTIMONY: Staff presentation by Susana Peredo. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the display in the Library. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 194 10/17/06 NEW BUSINESS SANDAG TRANSPORTATION ENHANCE ACTIVITIES PROG (105-3-12) 22. Request to authorize a letter be written from the Mayor and City Council regarding transit to SANDAG. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Send the letter. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to authorize the letter. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 23. Time Extension request — Tentative Subdivision Map to divide a 12,750 square foot property on the east side of C Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets into eight residential Tots with a Conditional Use Permit for one of the Tots to have an accessory living unit. (Applicant: Alfonso Reynoso, Adolfo Gallegos, and Edgar Herrera) (Case File No.: S-2004-6/CUP- 2004-18) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Extend the expiration date one year to September 21, 2007. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-3-9) 24. Report to the City Council on a staff proposal to phase the repair for the Playhouse on Plaza and request for the City Council to designate funds for the project. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Allocate $265,509 from the Community Development Budget. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5) 25. National City Transit Monthly Report for October, 2006. (John P. Webster, Sr., Vice President -General Manager, National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: File the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The report was filed. Book 88/Page 195 10/17/06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 26 (Ratification of Expenditures), Item Nos. 27 and 28 (Resolution Nos. 2006-222 through 2006-223). ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 26. Ratification of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission: Expenditures for the period of 09/21/06 throughl0/03/06 of $1,998,959. (Community Development/Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-57) 27. Resolution No. 2006-222: APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CONSTELLATION PROPERTY GROUP ("A" AVENUE) LP, AND APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CONSTELLATION PROPERTY GROUP (NAT CITY 12TH) PERTAINING TO THE CENTRO AND R-2 PROJECTS. (Community Development Commission). ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-58) 28 Resolution No. 2006-223: APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RORE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $464,890 TO PROVIDE MITIGATION SERVICES FOR THE FORMER ACE METALS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 720 WEST 23RD STREET, AND AUTHOIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Approved. See above. NEW BUSINESS HARBOR FACILITY PLANNING / PROJECTS ADMIN (701-1-1) 29. Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals for redevelopment, land use, and economic consultants related to the feasibility of a Harbor District Industrial Park suitable for the relocation of potential non- conforming uses within the City of National City's Westside Specific Planning area. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize issuance of RFP. TESTIMONY: Tony LoPresti, representing the Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), distributed five proposed revisions to the RFP. (See Exhibit `B, attached) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the Request for Proposals including the proposed EHC revisions Nos. 2, 4, and 5 and to change proposed revision No. 3 to "all sites". Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 196 10/17/06 CDC OWNED LAND (406-4-1) 30. SUBJECT: Report — Community Development Commission owned parcels (APN # 654-290-71, 74, and 564-310-03) at Valley Road and Plaza Center Way, National City, California. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Proceed with one of the options listed in background sections. TESTIMONY: Kai Adler and Al Marshal appeared on behalf of Neighborhood Builders. Alfonso Reynoso and Edger Herrera appeared on behalf of Reynoso, Herrera, Gallegos, read a letter into the record and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by lnzunza to approve CYMA Project with Staff to look into finances before final approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CDC OWNED LAND (406-4-1) 31. SUBJECT: Report — Community Development Commission owned parcels at 1820 G Street (APN# 560-223-06), 1441 Harding Avenue (APN #559-085-08), and 405 West 18th Street (APN #559-063-04), National City, California. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Proceed with one of the options listed in background sections. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve Option No. 1, and enter into an exclusive agreement for 2 sites except the 18th Street parcel and to give St. Anthony's another opportunity for that site and to require reports after the sale. Carried by unanimous vote. STAFF REPORTS City Manager Zapata reported that Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales was recognized as one of only Four Top Cops and received the Law Enforcement Achievement Award. Mr. Zapata also advised that information about the cost of the recent demonstrations is available to the public. Police Chief Gonzales reported that the Police Department is currently down in staffing with seven vacant police officer positions and seven officers out on injury leave. Chief Gonzales also reported on the recent joint agency and departmental enforcement efforts at the Park Motel. Book 88/Page 197 10/17/06 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Student Representative Hernandez thanked staff for correcting the problem at 18th Street and `1' Avenue and for the Public Safety Fair. Councilmember Natividad spoke about the death of San Diego Councilman George Stevens and the impact Mr. Stevens had on his life. Councilman Natividad requested the meeting be adjourned in his honor. Councilmember Parra suggested consideration be given to enhanced lighting in the parks and the possibility of the buses taking children to the Boys & Girls Club also picking up at the charter schools. Mayor Inzunza said the death of Councilman George Stevens was a bid loss. Councilmember Zarate thanked Roger Post for responding to her. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) 1) Community Development Commission v. Henschel Trust, San Diego Superior court Case No. GIC 860857 2) Community Development Commission v. Brock, San Diego Superior Court Case GIC 860858-1 3) Community Development Commission v. Kim, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860859-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation — Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor and Council retired into closed session at 9:18 p.m. The Mayor and Council returned to the Chamber at 9:40 p. m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4) City Attorney George Eiser reported that there was nothing to report. Book 88/Page 198 10/17/06 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor of San Diego City Councilman George Stevens. The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 9:40 p.m. I/4 City Cler The Foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2006. Mayor 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. EXHIBIT 'B' October 17, 2006 EHC Recommended Revisions to RFP for industrial Park Study ❖ Recommendation I: The RFP should include a comprehensive analysis of businesses to be re -located, to include: current location and compatibility with surrounding land uses, emissions reports, permits, and compliance record. ❖ Recommendation 2. The RFP should call for the contractor to present a comparative analysis of different options for successfully completing an industrial park project, to include different potential land areas and sizes of facilities, costs, and timeframes. ❖ Recommendation 3. The RIP should include a comparative site specific analysis to determine potential sites for development of an industrial park at an adequate distance from sensitive receptors, to at least include the National City Transit Parcel at 522 8th Street, and the PSI site at the 1700 block of Cleveland Ave. ❖ Recommendation 4: The RFP should include analysis of a LEED-certified building that limits emissions and toxic releases. ❖ Recommendation 5: The RIP should include an analysis of the needs of autobody and paint shops and other potential relocated businesses.