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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/1946 - Regular Meeting0 L] 0 r1 LA November 12, 1946 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 Reed presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed. 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. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the report was ordered filed. The reading of the reports of other departmental heads was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Engineer Webb reported and submitted an estimate of the cost of removing the curb and widening sidewalk from "A" Street to Adams Street, Balboa as requested in a petition presented by property owners in that section and advised that the work could not be incorporated with the work now being done by the Telephone Company as suggested in the petition. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the City Engineer was directed to confer with the petitioners on the matter. Chief of Pollee Hodgkinson reporting on the applica- tion of Robert Hoyt for a franchise to operate a Sight - Seeing Tram service between certain points in Newport, Balboa and Balboa Island, advised that the Engineering Department did not consider the sidewalks upon which the Tram service was proposed to operate of sufficient strength for vehicular traffic and that further the granting of the franchise was not ,justified by public convenience or necessity inasmuch as bus and ferry service was adequate. The applicant addressed the Council on the matter and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report of the Chief of Police was accepted and the application was denied. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS A p�tition bearing upwards of 180 names of residents of Corona del Mar requesting the City Council to pass a resolution declaring its intention to establish a Recreational Park District to be known as The Corona del Mar Recreation District and to consist of all the area known as Corona del Mar for the purpose of acquiring for beach park purposes, on a matching basis with the Division of Beaches and Parks, certain areas as outlined in the original petition approved by the State Legislature under Assembly Bill 465. The Council was addressed by Mrs. Isabel Andrews, whereupon Mayor Reed advised that the City Engineer would investigate the matter regarding the assessable value of the district as a preliminary to forming an assessment district. The letter of E. I. White together with a petition bearing the names of property owners in the vicinity of Lot•20, Block 133, Lake Tract was read, the same pertaining to a request for a variance from the Planning Commisdon for a 50% set back variance which had been denied by the Planning Commission as stated in their Resolution No. 276 which was presented and read. Mr. White addressed the Council concerning the matter as id also A. M. Nelson, Building Inspector. After some discussion of the question it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen that the resolution of the Planning Commission be approved. The motion was carried by the following roll call vgte, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, shell, Robertson, Siler, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A letter from Frank Summers requesting permission to cut the curb at Lots 27 and 28, Block A -35, Corona del Mar in order to construct a driveway into the owners property, the permit having been refused by the Street Superintendent pending the issuing of a building permit to the owner. Mr. Summers addressed the Council about the matter and much discussion was had on the question and on advice of the City Attorney it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, that the request not be considered until a building permit had been issued for a struction on the property. FI'I City Engineer's report on widening sidewalk from Adams to "A" Street, Balboa. Apkn. of Robert Hoyt to operate Tram service, denied. Petition of Corona del Mar residents for resolution establishing a Recreational Park District in CDM Council was addressed by Mrs. Isable Andrews. Letter of E. I. White pertaining to a variance that was denied by the Planning Commission. Mr. White addressed Council. Resolution of Planning Commission approved. Letter from Frank Summers requesting permission to cut the curb at Lots 279 28 Block A -35, CDM. Denied X M' `. Proposition of Roger S. Watson to exchange building he purchased from City for building on Balboa pier, denied. Balboa Island pier. Action of County on Sept. 4, 1945, rescinded. Pier permits to be issued upon approval of the City Engineer and the Joint Harbor Comm- ittee. Request of Henry Luxembourger for an increase in rental for the parking and engineering space used by the City to $35.00, approved. George Noland addressed the Council concerning an apkn. made by him and denied by Council. Carl McCullah addressed Council re: a surety bond required by Harbor Master for barges moored in bay. Letter from W. 0. Buck relative to claim of Ernest C. Wilson against City for damages to his boat. Claim denied. Claim of J. A. Gurley for $75.00 for property stolen from auto in Balboa parking lot, referred to insurance carrier. Letter of Civilian Defense Co- ordinator Crocker re: surplus helmets. Request of Harbor Master to employ R. H. Coke as Boat- man, approved. A proposition was presented in a letter by Roger S Watson to exchange a building recently purchased by him from the City for the building on the Balboa pier, the transaction being in connection with the establishment of a bus depot by the Balboa Business Menu Association, all expenses involved in the deal to be borne by Mr. Watson who addressed the Council concerning same, but due to the building proposed to be exchanged for the Balboa pier building not conforming to building regulations it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the offier be denied. The Balboa Island pier situation came up for discussion. Richard Fenton and Clarence Stanyer, opponents of further pier construction on the Island talked at length on the subject, outlining their plans for curtailing the installing of individual piers by grouping the residents of each block into one pier, the plan being shown on a map which was shown to the members of the Council, and referred to the Committee on harbor matters. on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the action taken by the Council on September 4, 1545 to issue no more pier permits for Balboa Island was rescinded. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, no more pier permits are to be issued without the approval of the City Engineer as to structural requirements and the recommendation of the Joint Harbor Committee. The request of Henry Luxembourger for an increase in rental for the parking and engineering space used by the City to $35.00 per month was presented to the Council and after considering the matter it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen that the request be granted. 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 George Noland addressed the Council concerning an application made by him for an alledged business project and which was denied at a previous meeting of the Council. No further action was taken by the Council beyond an explanation for denying the application. Carl McCullah addressed the Council regarding a surety bond required by the Harbor Master for barges moored in the bay and requesbd an extension of time for furnishing same, which on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, was granted to November 25, 1946. The letter from W. 0. Buck relative to the claim of Ernest C. Wilson against the City, and referred to him as agent of the City's insurance carrier, stated that the City's policy carried no provision for property damage, the claim being based on damages to a boat,allegedly caused by wreckage fvm the derelict 'Mindanao.' On advice from the City Attorney it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, that the claim be denied. The claim of J. A. Gurley for $75.00 for property said to have been stolen from an automobile parked in the Balboa parking lot was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the City's insurance carrier. The letter of Civilian Defense Co- ordinator Crocker relative to surplus helmets and stirrup pumps was on motion of Councilman Allen,.seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, referred to City Administrator Sailors with power to act in disposing of same. The request of Harbor Master Craig for authority to employ Ralph H. Coke as Boatman in the Harbor Department at a salary of $$196.00 per month, to replace Richard C. Starkey was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Letter of Secretary of Chamber. The letter of Harry Welch, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for increase for of Commerce requesting an increme in salary for Margaret Ege, Margaret Ege, approved. Assistant in the office, was read and after some discussion of the question it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler that an increase be granted in conformity with the salary ordinance effective November 1, 1946. 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 Request of Sailors for The request of City Administrator Sailors for authority authority to purchase a to purchase a hydraulic hoist for lubricating City owned vehicles hydraulic hoist, Laid on the at a cost of $500.00 was presented and after some discussion Table. of the matter it was moved by Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Allen and earri: -ed, that same be Laid on the Table for the present. 0 0 0 • s r� 443 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Res. No. 3405 a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Mabel E. Yoerk, for that Accepting Grant Deed from portion of Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, Block 133, Lake Tract. The motion Mabel E. Yoerk. was duly seconded. by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3445 and was passed by the following roll call vote, AYES, RNCILMEN: Allen, Robertson, Isbell, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of City Engineer Webb for the employment Request of City Engineer • of Lucille Hull as Clerk- Stenographer in the Engineering Depart- for employment of Lucille ment at a salary of $163.00 per month effective November 1, 1946, Hull in Engineering Dept., was on motion of Councilman Slier, seconded by Councilman Allen approved. granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of City Engineer Webb for the employment Request of City Engineer of James Hemstreet as Chainman in the Engineering Department at for employment of James a salary of .97¢ per hour, effective November 1, 1946, was on Hemstreet in Engineering motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler, Dept., approved. granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS The recommendation of the City Planning Commission for Recommendation of City the payment of $193.50 to Harry Evans Terrell for services in Planning Commission for ' preparing drawings for the proposed Corona del Mar Memorial payment to Harry E. Terre? Park was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman for services in preparing • Siler approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: drawings For CDM Park, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed approved. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None • Resolution No. 275 of the Planning Commission denyln Res. No. 275 of Planning the application of W. G. Cartter for a re- zoning of Lots 16, lip Commission, approved. 20 and 22, Block 732, Corona del Mar from R -3 to 0-2 classification, RESOLUTION NO. 3408 AND was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson RESOLUTION NO. 3409 and carried, approved. Resolution No. 276 of the City Planning Commission denying Res. No. 276 of Planning the request of E. I. White for a variance respecting Lot 20, Block 133, Commission, approved. Lake Tract was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. Resolution No. 277 of the City Planning Commission approving Res. No. 277 of Planning the application of the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church for variance Commission, approved. respecting a portion of Lot A., Tract 919 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, approved. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Res. No. 3404 a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Bernardine Whalen for that Accepting Grant Deed from portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 133, Lake Tract. The motion was duly Bernardine Whalen. seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3404 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Robertson, Isbell, Reed, Siler NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Res. No. 3405 a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Mabel E. Yoerk, for that Accepting Grant Deed from portion of Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, Block 133, Lake Tract. The motion Mabel E. Yoerk. was duly seconded. by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3445 and was passed by the following roll call vote, AYES, RNCILMEN: Allen, Robertson, Isbell, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Res. No. 3406 • a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Matilda E. Griggs for that Accepting Grant Deed from portion of Lots 23, 24, Block 134, Lake Tract. The motion was duly Matilda E. Griggs. seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3406 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Quitclaim Deed a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, the following quitclaim deed Carolyn F. Breyer and to the following persons and covering the following described property: Elizabeth F. Braden Carolyn F. Breyer and Lot 7, Block 16 Elizabeth F. Braden Section "B" The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Res. No. 3407 a resolution making pay day the 7th day of each month. The resolution Pay day the 7th of each • designated Resolution No. 3407, duly seconded by Councilman Isbell month. and passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None SEE SIGNATURE PAGE FOR ACTIONS REGARDING RESOLUTION NO. 3408 AND RESOLUTION NO. 3409 d �.. Audit of Demands Councilman Allen granted permission to leave state. The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee were on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, Councilman Allen was granted permission to leave the State. UP31*111JAui*h On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, an adjournment was taken to November 25, 1946. AT EAST: w ild ��✓� „V'�.P.7n- fxD..Q”? City C e r Mayor o e ortBeacH Councilman Councilman Councilman Counci man Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a Resolution, being a resolution approving a map showing portions of a certain street in the City of Newport Beach, proposed to be vacated, closed up, and abandoned. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3405 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a Resolution of Intention, being a Resolution of Intention to order the closing up, vacation, and abandonment of portions of a certain street, to wit, Ocean Front, in accordance with the "Street Vacation Act of 1941." The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution of Intention No. 3409 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3408 Approving map of portions of street to be abandoned. Res. No. 3409 Res. of Intention to order closing up of certain street. 11 0 1 0 0