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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1944 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, October 2, 1944 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 Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilmen: None. • The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part thereof, read, no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. f. 0 l 0 REPORT'S OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and.oArribd,'the•report was ordered filed, the reading of the reports of other departmental heads dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COW41TEES 227 Roll Call -The committee appointed to investigate the application of Black and Black and Hamilton for a license to operate a wholesale fish storage at 1305 Coast'Highway Hamilton appli- recommended that the application be denied due to zoning restrictions but advised cation denied. that a continuation of the existing retail fish market would be permissible® REPORTS OF STANDING COMHX TTEES The report of the committee appointed to consider the request of. J.F.Hedrick J. F. Hedrick to use the City's garbage handling facilities for disposal of request to use garbage collected outside the city limits was presented, whereupon the City Engineargarbage facili- advised that the City would receive $250.00 per year for the privilege if granted, ties denied City Attorney Thompson advised against granting the permission on account of the State Compensation Insurance which might not protect the City in case of accident to persons not employed by the City and questioned the right of the City to enter Into the agreement only by ordinance. Councilman Stanley suggested that the City's insurance carriers should be contacted regarding the matter and recommended that it be Laid on the Table. After some further discussion of the question, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the request be denied. COMMUNICATIONS: The application of Kenneth E. Nelson for a license to operate a lunch Kenneth E.Nelson room at 103 Main Street, Balboa, having been approved by the Health Officer was on application motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Stanley, and carried, granted. The application of J. B. Kendall for a license to conduct a cafe at J.B.Kendel l 3452 Via Oporto, having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion of application Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Stanley and carried, granted® The application of T. Lefebre for a license to conduct a Coffee Shop T.Lefebre at 700* East Central Avenue, Balboa, having been approved by the Health Officer application was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Stanley and carried, granted. The letter of Phillip L. Gildred together with that of Horace Benjamin Letter re: suggesting that the City in post war planning, should consider the improvement post war planning of the ocean front by opening a new street and walk from the Newport pier to- for ocean front the end of the peninsula, were presented and read and on motion of Councilman street from P.L. Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried, was referred to the Planning Gildred & Horace Commisbion. Benjamin The claim of Mrs. M. Elizabeth Watson for medical attention and lose of time incident to an accident alleged to have been due to a defective sidwialk in Mrs. M.E.izabeth the 100 Block on Agate Street, Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Allen, Watson medical seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the City °a Insurance claim carrier. The letters of F. D. Kyle and Kathleen H. Lyman complaining of the Letters re: noise allegedly emanating from a garage in the vicinity of 123 Opal Avenue, Balboa noise at 123 Island and requesting that the City take steps to eliminate same were presented Opal Ave. from whereupon the Chief of Police addressed the Council concerning the matter with F.D.Kyle & a suggestion that dome provision should be made to take care of such cases. The Kathleen H.Lyman City Attorney advised that it was a civil matter between the parties involved, other than the blocking of the alley which was also complained of. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney and The Chief of Police. The request of Merlin L. Cox for permission.to install a groin in Request of M.L. order to prevent the eroleion of his property described as Lot 69, Block A,. Cox to install East Newport, and on recommendation of the City Engineer it was moved by Councilman groin at his Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the request be granted. property The request of George C. Hiner for a renewal of his Live Bain concession on the Newport pier at an anual rental of $400.00 per year was presented, and' Request of G.C. after some discussion as to the amount paid for the lease previous to the War Hiner ret lease Department's taking over a portion of the pier, which has since been released, of bait stand It was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, CeLaid on Tablev that same be Laid on the Table. The request of City Engineer Patterson for the transfer of certain Transfer of funds funds from the water fund to New Connections and Betterment to System Budget from dater Dept. accounts was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 228 Re: Removal of In the matter of certain work in connection with the globes on the paint from City's city's lighting standards wherein it was necessary to remove the paint placed lighting fixtures on them-due to Blackout regulations, it was moved by Councilman Isbell, RE: Location for seconded by Councilman Stanley, that the cost for same be charged to the Civilian Defense Fund, the motion being carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: Irvine Company and from the Griffith Company for the site recommended by the AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. A BSENT, COUNCILMEN, None. Senator Ralph E. The letter of State Senator Ralph E. Swing calling attention to a Suing letter re: meeting to be held in Santa Ana on October 17th for the purpose of formulating meeting to be held plans for improvements to be undertaken after the close of the was was read, In Santa Ana 10/17. and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, City Engineer Patterson was directed to attend the meeting with the proposed plans and estimates in connection with the post war projects. Request of Chief The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for permission to attend Hodgkinson to attendthe State Peace Officer Confrence in Fresno on October 9th, 10th and 11th, State Peace Officer was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Conference, granted granted. The request of Chief of P olive Hodgkinson for the employment of Employment of B.J. Benjamin F. Moler as patrolman at a salary of $175.00 per month effective Moler as patrolman September 6, 1944 was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Stanley and carried, granted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Vacation of alley The matter of the vacation of a certain alley in Block 119, First- in Block 119, First Addition to Newport Beach, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up, Add. to Npt.Bch. City Attorney Thompson presenting certain data in connection therewith. After some discussion pertaining mainly to the cost of removing a sewer main located In said alley, it was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed, and carried, that same be Laid on the Table for 30 days. Employment of Help The request of City Engineer Patterson for the employment of certain for Street & Park help in the Street and Park Depts. was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded Depts. by Councilman Reed and carried, granted. The letter of James 0. Stevenson regarding post war planning was read James 0. Stevenson and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman-Reed and carried, letter received. ordered filed. Res. No- 216'of Resolution No. 216 of the City Planning Commission together with City Planning a map designating major traffic thorofares recommended by them „after holding Commission public hearings on same was presented whereupon City Attorney ` mpson read the statutes concerning the location of major traffic lanes, and after Re: Major traffic discussing same, it was moved bay Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman lanes. Allen and carried, that a public hearing be held on the matter and the City Clerk was directed to advertise the same accordingly. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3079, being a REs. No. 3079 resolution approving map showing portions of a certain street and certain Re: closing of alleys in the City of Newport Beach, California, proposed to be closed up certain streets and abandoned.- The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, and alleys. and the resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:• Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. No. 3060 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention Resolution of No. 3060 being, 1aitention A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CLOSING UP AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET AND CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF THIRD AVENUE AND A PORTION OF CER- TAIN ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 531 and 631, DECLARING IT TO BE FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID IMPROVEMENT, AND SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUND2 ARIES OF THE DISTRICT OF LANDS TO BE AFFECTED OR BENEFITED BY SAID WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly made by Councilman Reed and the resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 0 1 0 9 I-1 Li NEW BUSINESS Res, No. 217 of Resolution No. 217 of the City Planning Commission was presented and City Planning -read, said resolution approving and designating after holding public hearings, Commission. a location as a Civic Center known as "Site 4 A."°; Councilman Stanley advised against undue haste in selecting a site and subibitted photos of various other locations suitable for a Civic Center site and suggested that before making RE: Location for any definite decision, that figures should be obtained as to the cost of the Civic Center site necessary land involved in the different sites, after some discussion of the matter it was the consensus of the Council not to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation at present, or until more information could be secured as-to the cost of the land required in the vicinity of Irvine Avenue from the Irvine Company and from the Griffith Company for the site recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Isbell mentioned the site on property owned by the City as compared to that owned by the Griffith Company. On motion of Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the matter was Laid on the Table for further. consideration. Res. No- 216'of Resolution No. 216 of the City Planning Commission together with City Planning a map designating major traffic thorofares recommended by them „after holding Commission public hearings on same was presented whereupon City Attorney ` mpson read the statutes concerning the location of major traffic lanes, and after Re: Major traffic discussing same, it was moved bay Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman lanes. Allen and carried, that a public hearing be held on the matter and the City Clerk was directed to advertise the same accordingly. Councilman Reed moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3079, being a REs. No. 3079 resolution approving map showing portions of a certain street and certain Re: closing of alleys in the City of Newport Beach, California, proposed to be closed up certain streets and abandoned.- The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, and alleys. and the resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:• Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. No. 3060 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention Resolution of No. 3060 being, 1aitention A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CLOSING UP AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET AND CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF THIRD AVENUE AND A PORTION OF CER- TAIN ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 531 and 631, DECLARING IT TO BE FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID IMPROVEMENT, AND SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUND2 ARIES OF THE DISTRICT OF LANDS TO BE AFFECTED OR BENEFITED BY SAID WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly made by Councilman Reed and the resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 0 1 0 9 I-1 Li 0 1 0 n Ll i 0 Mayor Hall brought up the matter of unifed ordinances for the County of Orange and the City of Newport Beach in connection with matters effecting Newport Harbor regulations and recommended that such action be taken by the County Supervisors and the City Council. The application of K. Hammond for a permit to install a pier and slip fronting on Lot 21 and J of Lot 20, Block 4, Section 4, Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, granted, subject to the usual restrictions, The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance Commit- tee were on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. City Engineer Patterson advised that an offer of $30.00 had been made for a certain 1930 Ford pick up formerly used in the Water Dept. and recommended for acceptance of same and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the sale was approved. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3081 being a resolution cancelling the sale to Albert B. Holmes of Lot 19, Block 440, Corona del Mar, due to the buyer refusing to pay the balance due on said lot. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None, MIME RESOLUTION Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of said City a certain Agreement by and between the County of Orange and the City of Newport Beach, said agreement pertaining to the appropriating of certain funds by the County of Orange for Life Guard Service. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly made by Councilman Reed and the resolution passed by the following roll call vote,to Witt: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT,COUNCILMEN: None. Unified ordinances for County & City E. Hammond applic— tion to install pier, granted MONTHLY DEMANDS offer accepted for 1930 Ford pick a up Agreement with Orange Co. re: Fife Guards Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution Min. Res. authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport quitclaim deeds Beach the following quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the on tax redeemed following described property: property, Jane S. Manchester Fred Hammer Marion Lee Toncray at ux Ellen C. Quinn Natalie V. Nelson William H. Adams Ralph F. Mocine Lot 7, Block 3, Balboa Tract Lot 1, Block 54, Ocean Front Tract Lot 19, Block 4, Balboa Tract All (Ex WLy 10 0) Lot 1, Block 14 Section 4, Balboa Island Lot 150 Block 9, Section 2 Balboa Island Lots 16,17 and 18, Block 29 First Addition to Newport Heights Lot 1, Block 46, Third Addition The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN, Allen, Isbell, Stanley, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolutions No. 3082 to 3086 inclusive, werepresented, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the Beach, grant deeds to the following people and covering the foil Res. 3082 Daniel F. Halpin at ux Lot 16 Block 43, Price J225.00 being resolutions Res, No. 3082 to City of Newport 3086 incl. owing property= Sale of City Oxaned Lots. River Section Res. 3083 Hugh S. Lynch at ux Lot 18 Block 43, River Section Price 6225,00,1 Res. 3084 Robert A. Standage at ux Lot 5, Block 28, First Add to Npt. Htgs. Price $275.00,\ Res. 3085 Elizah Stickney at ux Lot 12 Block 729, Corona del Mar Price J400.00� Res. 3086 Harold E. Benedict Lot 19 Block 44o, Corona del Mar Price 275.00 On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley Isbell, Hall NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Lit. Frederick Clifford addressed the Council at length in connection Lt. Frederick with certain ocean front tide lands fronting on Block 22, Balboa Eastside Clifford °s addressAddition, whereupon Councilman Stanley suggested and moored that a committee re: tide lands. from the City Council be appointed to meet with a committee from the Realty Board to go into the matter apd report at the next meeting. The motion was Committee appoint - seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Mayor Hall appointing Councilman ed to meet with Allen, Stanley and Isbell as the committee to confer with the Realty Board Realty Board . Committee, -ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o °clock p.m., October 16, 1944, ATTEST: -city Culerx Counellman r� u I 0 0 0