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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 11-05 CC ADJ MIN189 National City, California, November 5, 1962 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of November 2, 1962, was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 8:00 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present; Alston, Carstens, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by Admin- istrative Officer Osburn, followed with invocation by Mayor Gautereaux. MAYOR GAUTP.REAUX stated the items of business will be to consider several resolutions which have been prepared and to continue with the negotiations of Aqua -Land. COUNCILMAN HART stated at the last meeting we approved the sale of spoils on the tidelands to R. B. Hazard Construction Co., and asked if it was legal to sell it and have it taken off the tidelands. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated sometime ago this matter was researched and came to the conclusion there is nothing preventing the sale of spoils, or extra soil; there is one qualification that any money derived from the sale would have to go back into the tidelands. COUNCILMAN COLBURN questioned the price of ten cents as he was told the going price for that type of soil was from 40 to 50 cents per yard. DONALD JACQUOT of Aqua -Land Development Corporation was present, and stated he wished to thank everyone for the time, effort and inconveni- ence they have caused by their proposals. Mr. Jacquot presented their counter proposal and said he thought it was a reasonable one. HARRY A. wARDENBURG was present and stated he would like to give a few of the high lights of their counter proposal, and also wished to thank the Council for their time, effort and consideration. Mr. Wardenburg stated the principal change in the option is they have changed the word "exe- cution" which is in the fourth paragraph to "exercise". The next prin- cipal change is that relating to the .0110 per square foot yearly mini- mum rental. COUNCILMAN HART excused. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the entire thing is rather close in timing; a matter of hours. He is sure if Aqua -Land is interested, it can be resolved through the Unified Port Authority. COUNCILMAN HART present. MR. JACQUOT stated everybody has been talking about the need for the Unified Port District, perhaps we need a Port District to develop our harbor; however, he feels if the business climate has been made right for free enterprise in the South Bay area they would need no Unified 11-5-62 190 Port District; we have developed in a healthy condition up to date. Mr. Jacquot said what they are offering is free enterprise. MAYOR GAUTEREAUY. stated one of his prime questions when the discussion first came up on Aqua-Land's proposal was the direct benefit to the City from retail sales being consummated over that which is consummated in to an industrial area certainly is a great advantage//a city, and unless that takes placate our direct benefit is not a real appreciable amount regardless ofh/entity may control them, either the Port Authority, the State or the City by trust. After an hour's discussion it was moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we do not accept this proposal nor this lease. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has prepared a resolution in regard to the 1911 Act Improvement of Plaza Blvd. and concerns the necessity of con- demning portions of land which lie along the proposed line of improve- ment. RESOLUTION NO. 8228 was read, declaring the intention of the City to acquire certain property under eminent domain proceedings; and direct- ing the City Attorney to negotiate with qualified real estate appraisers and to submit a proposed agreement to the City Council for services to be performed by qualified appraiser in said eminent domain proceedings. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, relative to application for Zone Variance No. Z-22, signed by the City of National City and Mrs. Frances Cusack as owners, and Jean L. Vincenz, Director of Public Works for the County of San Diego as the proposed developer, relative to a parcel of land located at the northeasterly corner of the westerly extension of 30th Street and the southerly extension of HA" Avenue. Petitioners desire a zone variance for a period not to exceed one month to permit the operation by the County of a sanitary landfill, to permit the extension of the present sanitary fill, The Commission recommended acceptance of this variance subject to further drainage installations and the cut and fill operation being worked out by the County to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. DIRECTOR OP PLANNING STOCKMAN stated along with this recommendation in the Planning Commis- sion's thinking there were certain restrictions agreed upon between the Commission and Mr. Burdette of the County Public Works Department; therefore, it was Mrs. Stockman's recommendation the variance be granted upon the conditions no portion of the sewer easement extending across the property shall be covered with any materials other than solid earth; that all refuse placed within the fill shall be completely 11-5-62 191 covered daily by solid earth; that any drainage facilities installed within said fill and all other fills adjacent to the property shall be installed as approved by the City Engineer; that the sanitary fill shall be installed and completed as approved by the City Engineer. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated in discussing it with the Public Works Director and the City Engineer we established there was one man- hole located in the area; therefore, one other restriction recommended by them would be that all existing manhole frames within the described property shall be raised to level of the entire filled area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission with the provisions as outlined by the Director of Planning, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8229 was read, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PUR- SUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8230 was read, "RESOLUTION CREATING CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted, and a copy of the Reso- lution be sent to the Red Cross headquarters in San Diego. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. COUNCILMAN COLEURN stated in regard to the spoils we have authorized to sell to R. E. 100 a yard seems acquire the dirt; is worth more, we will probably be not mean we will Hazard Construction Company, he has found out that very lenient for the type of equipment they use to and unless they are performing a service the ground are selling them something they need and this ground replaced with the dredging of the harbor; but it does have more than we need. Mr. Colburn stated he won- dered if we could not increase the amount charged. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he thought of the possibility of taking it below grade and requiring solid materials be placed back on the sand surface to where it would be more usable. Mayor Gautereaux stated if the Council feels there should be a counter proposal made to increase the amount per square yard it would have to be done and consummated tonight because of the fact as of tomorrow, the control possibly will be with the Port Authority, Mayor Gautereaux stated City Manager Hess has communication from R. E. Hazard and due to the absence of do not know what it contains; it may be the acceptance of received a Mr. Hess we our proposal. In view of the fact Aqua -Land proposal was denied, Mayor Gautereaux stated he personally would be willing to let the decision lied with the Port Authority. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, we lay this item over until further notice of selling the tidelands excess dirt. Carried by unanimous vote. 11-5-62 T 192 VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated in case Proposition D passes, we are going to have a small task of selecting, or appointing a commissioner. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he was sure all the Council members have thought about the responsibility and he is sure we can come up with the man who will serve the City as capable as the Council are serving in their respective positions. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CANIYAITTEE presented: General Fund $ 16,023.46 Traffic Safety Fund 11,958.03 Park Fund 645.58 Retirement Fund 4,677.86 Harbor Fund 418.31 Trust & Agency Fund 100.00 Drainage Fund 95.00 Payroll Fund 105,170.18 TOTAL $139,088.42 Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved for payment and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8231 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,226.25 to Certified Hotel Equipment for equipment for Community Center from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we received a tax bill of property assessed to Hewitt Bros., which Mrs. Alston believed was for the property the City traded; Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 43, and suggested it be referred to the City Engineer to check the description and if it is the correct property she would recommend it be referred to the City Attorney to prepare a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to cancel the takes. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 9:40 p.m. R, CITY OF NAT '•z`%' L CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1145-62