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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-10 CC CDC MINBook 89 / Page 156 07-10-2007 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 10, 2007 The Adjoumed Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of National City was called to order at 6:09 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Council / Commission members absent: Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel, Lopez, Post, Raulston, Smith, Zapata. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON City Attorney George Eiser recommended that Agenda Items 9, 14 and 16 (dealing with the Proposed 2007 Amendment to the National City Redevelopment Plan) be continued to an adjoumed meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007. Written comments (two letters) submitted prior to the start of the meeting will be made part of the record. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to continue Items 9, 14 and 16 to an adlourned meeting on July 12, 2007. Carried by the following vote, to - wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: Parra. Note: Member Parra abstained because his personal residence is within the project boundary of the National City Redevelopment Project. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Guille Coronado, National City, requested support in opposing re -issuance of a liquor license for a location in the County adjacent to the City limits. Dana Berliner, Attorney representing the Community Youth Athletic Committee (CYAC), took issue with the adequacy of responses to written comments submitted for the proposed 2007 Redevelopment Plan Amendment as well as the time available to review and respond to the plan. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Book 89 / Page 157 07-10-2007 COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS (102-10-2) 1. Expansion Proposal — Sam Brown, President/CEO and Richard Ledford/Consultant — Knight & Carver Yacht Center 2. Introduction of Cristina Rodriguez, Miss National City - 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item No. 4 (Resolution No. 2007-159). Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 3. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF THE TEXT OF THE 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 (C2007-31) 4. Resolution No. 2007-159. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,844 TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH ENGINEERING PLANNING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS, ORDER NO. 2006-003. (Sewer service fee funded). (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2007 (414-1-22) 5. Continued Public Hearing — Planned Development Permit to construct a single-family residence on a 12,200 square lot containing an existing residence at 2901 Leonard Street. Applicant: Roy Di Stefano. (Case File No. PD-2006-4, APN 564-071-09) (Planning) Book 89 / Page 158 07-10-2007 5. Continued Public Hearing — Planned Development Permit (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hemandez, National City, suggested the city consider closing an adjacent portion of 24th Street. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Planned Development Permit with all findings and conditions of approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Staff was asked to look at any possible City liability for 24th Street. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1) 6. Public Hearing — A re -opened Public Hearing for an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a Conditional Use Permit to operate a banquet facility at an existing adult day care facility located at 540 National City Boulevard. Applicant: Sabah Abro. (Case File No. 2007-02 CUP, APN 554-042-10 and -17) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Nowar Abro, the applicant, spoke in support. Sami Jihad, El Cajon, spoke in support. Cecilia Kirk, National City, spoke in opposition. Luisa Bishop, business owner, spoke in support. Genny Torres, National City, spoke in opposition Ernesto Leon, National City, spoke in support. Alfonso Hemandez, National City spoke in opposition. Raquel Cruz, representing Sabah Abro, spoke in support. Rita Heuss, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Natividad that the use be approved for Sunday only. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Conditional Use Permit with all Planning Commission findings and conditions and added conditions that: 1) the facility be limited to 160 customers; 2) no alcohol be permitted; and 3) there be a review in 12 months. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: Parra. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 159 07-10-2007 Council Member Natividad left the Chamber. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (406-2-11) 7. Resolution No. 2007-160. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT AS OUTLINED IN THE DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (MORGAN SQUARE). (Economic Development Division) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Natividad, Zarate. Abstain: None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (406-2-11) 8. Resolution No. 2007-161. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (MORGAN SQUARE). (Economic Development Division) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Natividad, Zarate. Abstain: None. 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S WRITTEN RESPONSES TO WRITTEN OBJECTIONS ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Community Development Commission) Book 89 / Page 160 07-10-2007 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Continued to July 12, 2007. See above. Vice Mayor Parra stated his intention to abstain on Item Nos. 10 and 15 and left the Council Chamber at 8:05 p.m., due to the fact that his personal residence is within the boundary of the National City Redevelopment Project The meeting was suspended at 8:05 p.m., due to lack of a quorum. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m. with members Morrison, Natividad, and Ungab were present. 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 10. Resolution No. 2007-163. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED 2007 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Community Development Commission) **Continued from Council meeting of July 3, 2007** RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: Parra. Item No. 15 was taken up next. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NON CONSENT RESOLUTION 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 15. Resolution No. 2007-165. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED 2007 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Community Development Commission) **Continued from Council Meeting of July 3, 2007** Book 89 / Page 161 07-10-2007 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 15. Resolution No. 2007-165 (continued). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Robert Leif, San Diego, spoke in opposition. Sherm Harmer, representing San Diego Housing Partners, spoke in support. Jim Beauchamp, National City, spoke in support. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: Parra. Vice Mayor Parra retumed to the Council Chamber at 8:25 p.m. CITY COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN — WIRELESS COMM. (908-1-3) 11. SUBJECT: Report on wireless communications facilities. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Consider and file the Report. TESTIMONY: Stephen Lynch, National City, suggested consideration be given to an Ordinance increasing the required set- back from residences. Rita Heuss, National City, critiqued the report and proposed a moratorium for cellular towers in residential neighborhoods. ACTION: Accepted and filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Circus Vargas sponsored by Tabares Entertainment from July 26-30, 2007 at the Plaza Bonita mall. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit (continued). TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 162 07-10-2007 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National Night Out on August 7, 2007 from 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Kimball Park and surrounding streets. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval including use of the City Stage. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NON CONSENT RESOLUTION 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 14. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE PROPOSED 2007 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the item be continued. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Continued to July 12, 2007. See above. 2007 AMENDMENT TO REDEV PLAN (411-2-3) 15. Resolution No. 2007-165. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED 2007 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Community Development Commission) **Continued from Council Meeting of July 3, 2007** RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above. Book 89 / Page 163 07-10-2007 CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ("2007 AMENDMENT") (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Continue to July 12, 2007. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Continued to July 12, 2007. See above. STAFF REPORTS None. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council Member Natividad expressed thanks for the letters that were written that helped keep National City part of the South Bay Judicial District. Member Natividad also encouraged that steps be taken to communicate the City's concems and opposition to a new liquor license at the former Cozy Comers bar in Lincoln Acres. Mayor Morrison stated an appropriate letter would be written. Council Member Ungab expressed his belief that the City needs to recruit new volunteers and limit the number of terms an individual may serve ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoumed in memory of Leticia Parra, Vice Mayor Parra's niece. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to adjourn the meeting to the next Adjourned Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber, Civic Center. The next regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 6:00 pm., Council Chamber, Civic Center The meeting closed at 9:09 p.m. Book 89 / Page 164 07-10-2007 A i City Jerk / RecdFding Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 21, 2007. r / CDC Chairman TAPE RECORDINGS OF EACH CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.