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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1946 - Adjourned Regular Meeting:4 Regular order of business changed. Mason Siler appointed to succeed Councilman Stanley, resigned. Ex- Councilman Earl W. Stanley offered congratulations. Regular order of bus- iness resumed. Regular order of bus - ness changed to consider Corona del Mar Park. Petition presented by property owners in Corona del Mar urging action on Park; laid over until ruling from Attorney General could be had. Petition ordered filed. April 22, 1946 The City Council of the City of .Newport Beach met in adjourned 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 Reed presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Reed. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the regular order of business was changed in order to appoint a successor to Councilman Stanley, resigned. On motion of Councilman Allen seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried unanimously, Mason Siler was appointed to succeed Councilman Earl W. Stanley, resigned, Atereupon Mason Siler took and subscribed to the constitutional oath of office and was seated as a member of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach. Ex- Councilman Earl Stanley offered his congratulations on the appointment. 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. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. In order to take up the matter of the Corona del Mar State Park matter, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the regular order of business be changed. A petition bearing approximately 170 names of property owners in Corona del Mar urging immediate action in the State Park matter was presented and read, whereupon Mayor Reed asked if any one in the audience wished to say anything on the subject, no one responded, when City Attorney Thompson quoted certain sections of the,State law which prohibited the City from selling or conveying water front property to.any one, including the,State of California and advised that the park matter be laid over until a'ruling from the Attorney General could be had, which ruling was approved by Barden Finch, an advocate of the establishment of the State Park, On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the petition presented by Corona. del Mar property owners was ordered filed. Regular order of business On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell resumed. and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. REPORTS OF-SPECIAL COMMITTEES Res. No. 3317 Harbor Master Craig presented a report on the matter of acceptance of the bill of sale from C. E. McFarland for the derelict Accepting bill of 'Mindanao' advising that same had been duly advertised for any possible sale on boat 'Mindanao° liens on the vessel and none being presented requested the Council to authorized the completion of.the bill of sale, whereupon Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accenting the bill of sale for the 'Mindanao', the motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3317 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS Apkn. of Guy Maffei The application of Guy Maffei for a license to run a Dart for Dart and Skill and Skill game for merchandise was on motion of Councilman Allen, game referred to seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, referred to the Chief of Police Chief. Police for report. Apkn. of H.R. McMillan The application of Hugh R. McMillan for a permit to operate to operate open air an open air Sea Museum of sea life was read, the applicant addressing Sea Museum, apkn. the Council converining the matter and on being advised that an withdrawn. existing ordinance prohibited open air exhibitions, withdrew the application. Letter of Kate McCann The letter of Kate McCann, Secretary of the Balboa Island regarding various Improvement Assocation dealing with various subjects deemed necessary improvements on Bal Isl for the Island was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by referred to Street Councilman Isbell and carried, same was referred to the Street Committee Committee and Street and Street Superintendent. Miss McCann addressed the Council in Supt. connection with the communication. Apkn. of W.F. Wolf The application W. Frank Wolf for a license to run a Hot Dog for license to run Hot and Hamburger stand at 507 Edgewater Avenue was on motion of Councilman Dog land, approved. Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. Request of W.A. Kirk The request of W. A. Kirk to obtain City water for outside to obtain City water, territory was presented being approved by Water Supt. McMillan, Council - approved. man Allen moved the adoption of a Resolution No. 3319, being a resolution Res. No- 3318 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach the contract for furnishing the water, the motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Request of Harbor The request of Harbor Master Craig for the employment of Master Craig for A. F. McKinzie as Assistant Harbor Master at a salary of $210.00 per employment of A. F. month, effective May 1,.1946 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded McKinzie as Ass't., by Councilman Robertson grafted by the following roll call vote, to wit: granted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None • 0 0 1 G Complaint of Theordore Harrington of the not of concession at Corona del Mar, filed. Request of Thomas Bouchey for extension of 6 mos. leave as Harbor Master, denied. Request of American Legion to use public address system, granted Letter of J.A. Beek are: J. B. Slemmons to P.D. ordered filed. Letter of F.W. Briggs suggesting the surfac- ing of 43rd, 44th, 45tr and 46th Sts., referred to City Engineer. Temporary employment of Sarah Finsness in Watei Dept, and M. Buchanan in police Dept., appro. ed. Letter of C of C advising meeting of NH C of C and Costa Mesa C of C, referred to Street Department. Letter of the State Compensation Ins. Fund advising of earned premium due City, filed Letter from Associated Chambers of Commerce requesting cooperation from City to acquire SAAAB for institution, ordered filed. Res. No. 3319 125.00 salary raise for Engineering Bldg. St. Supt, Water 6upt, Adm. Officer, approved. Appointment of ex�.... officio members of the Planning Comm, laid over. Insurance coverage on Harbor Dept. boats awarded to Robery Boyd. Bid submitted by Ray Kimball for live bait boat franchise on Npt. pier. The complaint of Theordore and Sylvia Harrington of the noise caused by a loud speaker from a concession on the strand at Corona del Mar wz.s presented together with a report from Chief -of Police Hodgkinson that the owner of the concession had been notified of the violation and future violations would result in arrest. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the complaint was ordered filed. The request of Thomas E. Bouchey for another extension of six months leave as Harbor Master, due to ill health, was read together with a Minute Resolution passed by the Supervisors of Orange County stating that a similar application had been denied on recommendation of the Harbor Commission and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the request was denied. ' The request of the Santa Ana Post No:. 131 of the American Legion for using a public address system to raise funds for World War 11 Veterans Rehabilitation was on motion of Councilman Isbell seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. The letter of J. A. Beek and J. B. Slemmons thanking the Council and Police Department for the adaivate police protection during the Easter Week period was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, was ordered filed. The letter of Fred W. Briggs suggesting that 43rd, 44th, ' 45th and 46th streets be surfaced to enable prospective home builders to have access to their property was read and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was referred to the City Engineer for report. The request of Administrative Officer Sailors for the temporary employment of Sarah Finsness in the water department at a salary of $150.00 per month and Margaret Buchanan in the police department at a salary of $150.00 per month was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, approved by the following roll call vote, -to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Siler, Robertson NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The letter of the Chamber of Commerce advising..of.a meeting of committees from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce for organizing a Community Development Committee to discuss ,point problems, consisting of rubbish disposal and other matters was read and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was referred to the Street Department., letter the State Compensation Fund of Insurance advising of earned premium due the City and complimenting the City's personnel in Sneral was read, and 'on motion of Councilman Isbell; seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was ordered filed. ' The letter from the Associated Chambers of Commerce requesting cooperation from the City of Newport Beach in acquiring the Santa Ana Army Air Base as an Orange County institution was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS The matter of equalizing salaries came up for discussion, Councilman Isbell suggesting that in some of the departments an increase in salaries should be allowed and moved the adoption£ of a resolution, being a resolution increasing in the amount of $25.00 per month, effective May -1, 1946 the salaries of the following: John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer, J. B. Webb, City Engineer, John D. McMillan, Water Supt., L. W. Covert, Street Supt., A. M. Nelson, Building Inspector, Eugene Fenelong, Asst. Building Inspector, and E. B. Whitson, Electrical Inspector. TThe motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3319 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to.wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Robertson, Siler. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Robertson brought up the matter of appointing ex- officio members of the Planning Commission without the power of vote and who are not City officials, the matter was discussed and laid over until the next meeting of the Council. Three bids submitted for insurance coverage on the Harbor Department boats were opened and read by the Clerk being those of P. A. Palmer, Earl W. Stanley and Robert Boyd. The quotations sub- mitted being the same, the bid of P. A. Palmer was elimated due to that firm having considerable City insurance business and it was decided to flip a coin to determine which of the other two - bidders should be awarded the hull coverage which resulted in Robert Boyd being the winner, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the insurance was awarded to Robert Boyd. A bid submitted by Ray Kimball for the live bait boat franchise on the Newport pier was submitted and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the.bidder was to be informed that the lease had already been given to Keith Rime. Complaint of Theordore Harrington of the not of concession at Corona del Mar, filed. Request of Thomas Bouchey for extension of 6 mos. leave as Harbor Master, denied. Request of American Legion to use public address system, granted Letter of J.A. Beek are: J. B. Slemmons to P.D. ordered filed. Letter of F.W. Briggs suggesting the surfac- ing of 43rd, 44th, 45tr and 46th Sts., referred to City Engineer. Temporary employment of Sarah Finsness in Watei Dept, and M. Buchanan in police Dept., appro. ed. Letter of C of C advising meeting of NH C of C and Costa Mesa C of C, referred to Street Department. Letter of the State Compensation Ins. Fund advising of earned premium due City, filed Letter from Associated Chambers of Commerce requesting cooperation from City to acquire SAAAB for institution, ordered filed. Res. No. 3319 125.00 salary raise for Engineering Bldg. St. Supt, Water 6upt, Adm. Officer, approved. Appointment of ex�.... officio members of the Planning Comm, laid over. Insurance coverage on Harbor Dept. boats awarded to Robery Boyd. Bid submitted by Ray Kimball for live bait boat franchise on Npt. pier. Planning Comm. Res. Planning Commission Resolution No. 262 granting a change in No. 262, setback for setback lines to A. S. Redfern and W. D. Kirkpatrick for Lots 1 and 2 A.S. Redfern, approved. Block 338, Canal Section was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. • Planning Comm. Res. Planning Comffssion Resolution No. 263 granting a setback No. 263, setback for variance from 8 to 4 feet to J. S. Brown and E. D. Jones covering _ J.S. Brown and E.D. Lots 30 and 31, Block 11, Section 1, Balboa Island was on motion Jones, approved. of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. Street and Police Planning Commission Resolution No. 264 granting a 50% setback Planning Comm. Res. variance to F. N. Yale covering Lot 1, Block A, Tract 518 was on motion No. 264, approved. of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. Res. No. 3320 Planning Commission Resolution No. 265 approving the petition ' Planning Comm. Res. of the Balboa Coves Inc., and the Tentative Map of 1011 with the ' No. 265, approving stipulation that sewers be installed to every lot in the proposes tract properties in the City. Tentative Map of in accordance with the City Engineering Department was on motion of No. 1011. Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. Planning Comm. Res. Planning Commisslon.Resolution No..261 approving the re- No. 261 approving zoning from R -3 to C -1 of Lots 3 to 6 inclusive, Block 2, Seashore City Attorney authorized re- zoning in Bk. 2, Colony Tract for A. K. Trieten and other owners, Clee Clark, F. Sweringen to purchase tax delinquent Seashore Colony. and City of Newport Beach for buildings and use, was on motion of lots from Orange County. of tax delinquent lots from the County of Orange and requested Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. Request of Police Chief The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the confirmation ' Hodgkinson for appoint- of theappointment as police officers, of Walter Douglas Applebury, ment of Merchant Patrol- Richard Earl Applebury, William John Gardner, William H. Bannister, men, approved. Lawrence Peter Goddard; Thurman L. Hibbitts, John Joseph Bloom and the following roll call vote, to wit: David P. Lytle all of the Beach City Merchant Patrol and George G. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed Ostrander as Special Officer South Coast Company, was on motion of NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Quitclaim Deeds 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 persons and covering the following described property: Sadie M. Irwin Lot 9, Block 129, Lake Tract Sadie M. Irwin Edward M. Schwam, et ux Edward M. Schwam and Lot 97, Tract 948 H. H. Ford, Jr. and Dixie D. Schwam Emelie F. Osborne Helen Vermeulen H. H. Ford, Jr. and Lot 4, Block C, Ethel W. Stratton Emelle F. Osborne Seashore Colony Tract Mrs. Harriett S. Wakeman Louise Riddle Helen Vermeulen Lots 40 and 41, Block "B" Alonzo G. Foreman, et ux Tract 673, Corona del Mar Ethel W. Stratton Lot 3, Block "O", Tract 518 Mrs. Harriett S. Wakeman Lot 10, Block 2, Section 4, B.I. ' Lot 1, Block 12, Section 4, B.I. Louise Riddle Lot 2, Block 12, Tract 772 Alonzo G. Foreman and Lot 7, Block "K" Nina M. Foreman Seashore Colony Tract The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution was adopted by the follower g roll call vote, toudt: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Recommendation of new board of Electrical Ex- Councilman Allen brought up the matter o;'thesppointment aminers pending report. of a new Board of Electrical Examiners and requested that the Electrical Committee confer with Electrical Inspector Whitson on the matter, whereupon Mayor Reed appointed Councilmen Isbell and Robertson to meet • with Electrical Inspector Whitson and bring in a recommendation at the next meeting of the Council. Appointment of Council- Mayor Reed appointed Councilman Siler as a member of the man Siler as member of Street and Police Committees and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Street and Police by Councilman Allen and carried, the appointment was approved. Committees, approved. City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, being a resolution cancelling all taxes and penalties against certain properties Res. No. 3320 situated in the City of Newport Beach and owned by the City of Newport ' Cancelling of taxes and Beach, the motion for adoption of the resolution was made by Councilman penalties against certalnAllen, duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated properties in the City. Resohtion No. 3320 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Attorney authorized to purchase tax delinquent City Attorney Thompson brought up the matter of the acquisition lots from Orange County. of tax delinquent lots from the County of Orange and requested ' authorization to submit an offer for same to the Board of Supervisors and after some discussion of the question it was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen that the City Attorney be authorized to offer an amount up to $20.00 per lot. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 0 n �J City Engineer Webb presented an application for a permit for the removal of pier to a new location on Balboa Island and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was Laid on the Table, pending further investigation. City Engineer Webb advised that Tom L. Gogo, who was awarded the contract for installing the water line from the Balboa Island bridge to the Bay bridge crossing was ready to commence work and suggested that the purchase of additional pipe at this time to suppliment the job would be advisable, and on million of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen, authorization was granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. mlftm K Apkn. for removal of pier to new location on Balboa Island, Laid on the fable. Purchase of additional Pipe for water line, authorized. Mayor theCi y of Yewport To—uncilman Councilman Councilman Councilman ATTEST y Clerk of e y o NewporeacH