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September 20, 2021
Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting of August 16, 2021
ONLINE ONLY MEETING - LIVE WEBCAST
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Council Chambers, Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
These minutes have been abbreviated. Video recordings of the full proceedings
are on file and available to the public.
Agenda Items
The meeting was called to order by Chair Dela Paz at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Sendt
Commissioners Present: Dela Paz, Yamane, Valenzuela, Roman, Sendt
Commissioners Absent: Natividad, Sanchez
Staff Also Present: Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Gilman, Principal Planner
Martin Reeder, Associate Planner David Welch, City Attorney Charles E. Bell, Jr.,
Deputy City Attorney Gabriela Torres
1. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of July 19, 2021
Motion by Yamane, second by Sendt to approve the Minutes for the
Meeting of July 19, 2021.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dela Paz, Yamane, Valenzuela, Roman, Sendt
Ab stain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Natividad, Sanchez
Motion approved.
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2. Approval of the Agenda for the Meeting on August 16, 2021.
Motion by Yamane, second by Sendt to approve the Agenda for
the Meeting on August 16, 2021.
Ayes: Dela Paz, Yamane, Valenzuela, Roman, Sendt
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Natividad, Sanchez
Motion approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
3. Welcome and Introductions – City Attorney’s Office
City Attorney Charles E. Bell, Jr. introduced himself and h is team and
encouraged the Commissioners to contact anyone on his team for assistance
as needed. Deputy City Attorney Gabriela Torres introduced herself and
spoke to her background. Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Gilman thanked the
team and the Commissioners for the opportunity to advise them during
Planning Commission meetings.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Resolution Taking Action on a Conditional Use Permit for the Addition of Live
Entertainment and Expansion of Approved Operatin g Hours for Alcohol Sales
at an Existing Restaurant (Gerry’s Grill) located at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road,
Suite 2510 (Case File No. 2021-12 CUP)
Presented by Principal Planner Martin Reeder utilizing a PowerPoint
presentation.
Applicant Michael Avancena and Steve Rawlings, representing the applicant,
were present.
Steve Rawlings confirmed that he had read, understands, and accepts the
conditions.
Principal Planner Martin Reeder advised that the Conditions of Approval listed
as an attachment within the agenda packet were incorrect. He clarified that
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the correct recommended Conditions of Approval were those included on the
Resolution included in the agenda packet.
Chair Dela Paz inquired if a representative from the Police Dept. was invited
to attend the meeting to answer possible questions from the Commissioners.
In response, Mr. Reeder stated that he would recommend attendance for the
next meeting.
No public comment was received.
Motion by Roman, second by Yamane to approve the Resolution Taking
Action on a Conditional Use Permit for the Addition of Live Entertainment
and Expansion of Approved Operating Hours for Alcohol Sales at an
Existing Restaurant (Gerry’s Grill) located at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road,
Suite 2510 with the revised condition that the hours of operation on
Fridays and Saturdays be extended to 12:00 a.m. and the additional
condition that licensed Security Guards are on-site when live
entertainment is provided. (Case File No. 2021-12 CUP)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dela Paz, Yamane, Valenzuela, Roman, Sendt
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Natividad, Sanchez
Motion approved.
5. Resolution Taking Action on a Code Amendment Amending Sections
18.20.020 (Zone Classifications), 18.21.040 (Development Standards
Residential Zones), 18.21.050 (Second Units), 18.45 (Off-Street Parking And
Loading), and 18.50 (Glossary), and Addition of Sections 18.30.380 and
18.30.390 of Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code Related to
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (Case File No.
2021-18A)
Presented by Associate Planner David W elch utilizing a PowerPoint
presentation.
No public comment was received.
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Motion by Yamane, second by Roman to close the Public Hearing and
approve a Resolution Taking Action on a Code Amendment Amending
Sections 18.20.020 (Zone Classifications), 18.21.040 (Development
Standards Residential Zones), 18.21.050 (Second Units), 18.45 (Off -
Street Parking And Loading), and 18.50 (Glossary), and Addition of
Sections 18.30.380 and 18.30.390 of Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City
Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units (Case File No. 2021-18A)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dela Paz, Yamane, Valenzuela, Roman, Sendt
Ab stain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Natividad, Sanchez
Motion approved.
Correction to Agenda Item No. 4:
As it related to Agenda Item #4 – It was noted that the Public Hearing was not
closed during the making of the motion. At the direction of Deputy City
Attorney Jennifer Gilman, the vote was taken once again to include the
closing of the Public Hearing.
Motion by Roman, second by Yamane to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Resolution Taking Action on a Conditional Use Permit for the
Addition of Live Entertainment and Expansion of Approved Operating
Hours for Alcohol Sales at an Existing Restaurant (Gerry’s Grill) located at
3030 Plaza Bonita Road, Suite 2510 with the revised condition that the
hours of operation on Fridays and Saturdays be extende d to 12:00 a.m.
and the additional condition that licensed Security Guards are on -site
when live entertainment is provided. (Case File No. 2021-12 CUP)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dela Paz, Yamane, Valenzuela, Roman, Sendt
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Natividad, Sanchez
Motion approved.