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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1943 - Regular MeetingDecember 6, 1943- • The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of 4 o'clock p. m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. Absent, Councilmen None. Mayor Hall asked if any member of the Council, or any one in the ' audience wished the Minutes of the previous meeting of the Council, or any part thereof read.. No one responded and the reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the regular order of business was dispensed with in order to take up the matter of the hearing in connection with the amending of Zoning Ordinance No. 525 relative to certain set back regulations in Corona del Mar, said hearing being duly advertised for this date. The Clerk read Resolution No. 209 of the City Planning Commission, which in effect recommended against any modification of the Ordinance. Where- upon John S. Harris, representing the Citizens National Bank requesting the ' amendment of the Ordinance, addressed the Council and presented a letter which was read by his attorney and requested that same be filed with the Clerk. B. Z. McKinney addressed the Council in opposition to any change in the Ordinance and dwelt at length on the legal phases of the question. Mr. Harris again addressed the Council in reference to the legality of the Ordinance as to Block A -34 and Block A in Corona del Mar. After asking if anyone else desired to be heard in the matter and as no one responded, • Mayor Hall declared the hearing closed and advised that the Ordinance was, In effect, unchanged from the old ordinance in respect to the Corona del Mar bluff properties. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ' ABSENT,_ COUNCILMEN: None. The .bid of Smith - Booth -Usher Company, being the only bid submitted for a street sweeper, was opened and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the bid was referred to the City Engineer for checking. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. um Roll call Hearing on zoning, in Corona del Mar -bluff property Bid on street sweeper H.Breithaupt license E. Boero license So.Coast Co. lease SO.Coa.st Co. rent of dredger Ackerman Boat Co. rent of dredger Purchase of street sweepp REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Council - man Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the reading of the other reports was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The Committee appointed to investigate the bill presented by Smith Bros. for rental alleged to be due for the Washington Street pier, advised that the report was not yet ready. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Harry R. Breithaupt for a license to buy and sell fish at 1301 Coast Highway was presented, and on advise of the City Attorney that the license could not be granted as applied for, Mr. Breithaupt addressed the Council stating that he only proposed to run a retail fish market and that the cleaning and smoking of the fish would be outside the City limits, whereupon the City Attorney asked that the application be changed accordingly, which was done, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, the license was granted. The application of Eugene Boero for a license to run a restaurant at 716 Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, granted. The request of the South Coast Company to lease certain mooring space fronting on 21st Street was presented, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was referred to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare the necessary lease. City Engineer Patterson 's re uest to rent the City dredger to the South Coast Company at a price of 12.00 per hour, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, approved as ' was also the request to rent the same equipment to Ackerman Boat Company at the same rate. The rental to Ackerman Boat Company was approved by motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried. City Engineer Patterson reporting on the bid sbumitted for the purchase of a street sweeper recommended that the bid be accepted with the proviso that if delivery could not be made by March 15, 1944 the City could cancell the order, the City Attorney also advised that • payment for same be withheld for thirty days after delivery pending the successful operation of the equipment, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the purchase of the sweeper was approved. um Roll call Hearing on zoning, in Corona del Mar -bluff property Bid on street sweeper H.Breithaupt license E. Boero license So.Coast Co. lease SO.Coa.st Co. rent of dredger Ackerman Boat Co. rent of dredger Purchase of street sweepp UNFINISHED BUSINESS McKee The matter of the law suit of the City against McKee et al in connection law suit with certain property in the vicinity of the overhead crossing was brought up, the City Attorney advising that the suit had been started. NEW BUSINESS Res. 2933 Resolution No. 2933 was presented, being a resolution accepting a deed deed of of easement from J. A. Beek and Carroll Beek, his wife. On motion of Councilman easement from Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk the resolution was adopted by the following J.A. Beek vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2934 Resolution No. 2934 was presented, being a resolution accepting a Grant grant deed from Deed from Lillian E. Bernard et al and covering a portion of land lying between Lot 10, Block 15, East Side Ad ition to Balboa Tract. On motion of Councilman Lillian E Bernard et al Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell the-resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Min. Res. quitclaim deeds on tax redeemed property Res. 2935 to 2942 inc. sale of City owned lots Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach the following quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the following described property. Frank P. Marangi et ux Lot 9, Block 11, East Newport Mary J. Parsons Lot 70, Tract 652. Bessie Schoeawald Lot 50 x 241.53 ft in Lot 3, of Section 25, Range 6 South, Township 10 West. Helena E. Askin Lot 5, Block 15, Section 3, Balboa Island Mollie E. Williams Nly 2 of Lot 3, Block -5, Seashore Colony Tract. S. I. Robinson Lot 1, Block 6, Balboa Tract Delbert Elliott Lot 7, Block 632, Corona del Mar Ruth Wendt Lot 5, Block 333, Corona del Mar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of December, 1943• (_�N Resolutions No. 2935 to 2942 inclusive were presented, being resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, grant deeds to the following people and covering the following property sold to them by the City of Newport Beach. Res. 2935 Charles C. Fipps et ux Res. 2936 Raoul S. Naroll et ux Res. 2937 A. J. Twist Res. 2935 Clarence D. Olson et ux Res. 2939 Edward B. West et ux Res. 2940 Angus S. Richardson et al Lots 9, 11, 13 and 15, Block 637, Corona del Mar Price •$$1200.00 �, Lots 16 and 15, Block 543, Corona del Mar. Price $500.00 Lot 15, Block 741, Corona del Mar. Price $300.00,k Lot 22 Block 635, CDM Price 4300.00o, Lots 12 and 14, Block 543 Corona del Mar Price x$500.00 n Lot 5, Block 735, Corona del Mar Price $250.00, 11 1 0 r-, 0 I. Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby Res. 2941 Alvin G. Burtis et ux Lots 4, 6 and 5, Block 730 Corona del Mar Price $1230.00 - Res. 2942 Howard L. Berry et ux Lot 4, Block 33, First Addition to Newport Heights a Price $425.00 ty Clerk of the City of Newport Beac , Resolution No. 2943 was presented, being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 2943 On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RELATIVE TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION comoensation resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to -wit: INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEER CIVILIAN DEFENSE WORKERS. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the follow- insurance Civilian Def. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. ing vote, to -wit: NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. The monthly demands having been approved by the Finance Committee, Demands were on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, The communication of the Herbert Trust relative to leasing or selling Herbert 'Trust allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. to the City certain properties at 701 E. Bay Ave in Balboa formerly owned by offer to sell An application from the War Department was presented requesting Min. Res. permission from the City of Newport Beach for the construction of a landing War Dept. pier fronting on Lot 1, Block P, in Tract 515, whereupon Councilman Allen permission for moved the adoption of a resolution granting the permit in accordance with landing pier the application. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and was The City Engineer presented a letter from the War Department in War Dept. passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: answer to the City's request for the removal of the derelict boat OMindanao" boat AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. lying in front of the City Camp Ground, the letter stating that the boat 'Mindanao° NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. was not considered a menace to navigation and that its removal should be ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. accomplished by the City. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby The application of the South Coast Company to do certain dredging South Coast certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City and install dolphins was, on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- Company City Council of the of Newport Beach at a regu r meeting thereof held on man Kirk and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. dred.p;ing the 6th day of December, 1943- a s�ti� ity Clerk of the uIty of ewport BeacE _ Prices on the printing for the new zoning ordinance and maps were Printing ouoted by the City Engineer and after some discussion it was moved by Council- zoning ord. man Kirk, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that 2,000 be ordered v printed in the large type. Harbor Island The Harbor Island Community Association presented a communication regarding a connection with the City sewer system and advised that an sewer assessment had been levied to defray the cost of same in accordance with the City Engineer's estimate. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen that the City Engineer's estimate and plans be accepted for the pipe lines across the Harbor Island bridge. City Engineer Patterson presented a map showing proposed improve- Improvements & Coast ' ments at the intersection of Coast Blvd. and 36th Street, which on motion 36th of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, were approved. Blvd. The request of the City Engineer for the employment of certain Employment men in the street and harbor departments, was on motion of Councilman Reed, street & seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. Harbor Depts The proposed Mutual Aid Plan for Orange County was presented and discussed. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of a resolution approving Minute Res. the plan, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Kirk and the resolution approving was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: mutual aid AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. plan in County NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. I. Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular Sleeting thereof held on the 6th day of December, 1943• • a ty Clerk of the City of Newport Beac Resolution No. 2943 was presented, being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 2943 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RELATIVE TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION comoensation ' INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEER CIVILIAN DEFENSE WORKERS. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the follow- insurance Civilian Def. ing vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The communication of the Herbert Trust relative to leasing or selling Herbert 'Trust to the City certain properties at 701 E. Bay Ave in Balboa formerly owned by offer to sell Smith Bros. was presented and read, Fire Chief Crocker addressed the Council on the question and after some further discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried that the matter be placed in the hands of the Committee appointed by the Mayor to report on the demand of Smith Bros. for alleged rental due them for the same property. The City Engineer presented a letter from the War Department in War Dept. answer to the City's request for the removal of the derelict boat OMindanao" boat lying in front of the City Camp Ground, the letter stating that the boat 'Mindanao° was not considered a menace to navigation and that its removal should be accomplished by the City. The application of the South Coast Company to do certain dredging South Coast and install dolphins was, on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- Company man Kirk and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. dred.p;ing .. Ackerman Boat Co. dredging Dredging at 36th & Rivo Alto Drainage in City Res. 2944 purchase of engine for Harbor Patrol Boat Sale of old engine to J. McMillan Fire Dept payroll Res. :2944 -A omending Res 2821, wage scale The application of the Ackerman Boat Company to dredge certain areas to a depth of 15 feet and install two dolphins, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, approved. Councilman Isbell suggested that certain dredging be done in the vicinity of 36th Street and the Rivo Alto and moved that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the work with what materials are at hand. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed and carried. Councilman Isbell brought up the matter of drainage in certain sections of the City, suggesting the use of the old sewer system when the new system is installed, the City Engineer advised the plan was already under consideration. The City'Engineer advised that it was necessary to install a new engine in the Harbor Patrol Boat. Whereupon Resolution No. 2944 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a conditional sales contract with South Coast Co. for the purchase of an engine. On motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen,'Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The City Engineer requested authority to sell the old engine from the patrol boat and advised that John McMillan had made an offer of $100 for same, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to sell the engine to Mr. McMillan. Councilman Kirk requested Fire Chief Crocker to meet with the Finance Committe relative to the Fire Department payroll. Councilman Isbell suggested that extra men in the Police Department should have an increase of $10 per month effective January 1, 1944 and moved the adoption of Resolution No.2g444 amending Resolution 2821 the wage scale, the motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Draft status Earl Stanley addressed the Council with a suggestion that all heads of employees of departments notify the Selective Service Board as to the status of employees coming under the provisions of pre -Pearl Harbor married men and to report same on Form 42 -A which the Board would furnish. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ATTE 0 OITT C Jerk Mayor of e Ulty of Newport Beac 0 1 0 0 0