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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/1947 - Regular MeetingRegular order of business changed to consider bids for City owned lots. Res. No. 3415 to 3419 Incl. gale of City owned lots. Checks of unsuccessful bidders returned. One check of client of W. B. Foote, returned to be corrected. Louie Vilelle addressed Council protesting lease on 19th Street pier. Petition presented by property owners in the vicinity of Grand Canal, Balboa Island for the dredging of Canal. City Engineer to contact property owners on Grand Canal. Regular order of business resumed. January 13, 1947 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, Reed, Siler. 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 Siler and carried, the regular order of business was dispensed with in order to consider bids submitted for the purchase of city owned lots. The bids were opened "and read, the following being deemed the highest bidders and the property awarded as follows: Res. No. 3415 Res. No. 3416 Res. No. 3417 Res. No. 3418 Res. No. 3419 Mary Suttora and Nick Suttora Roger S. Watson Viola A. Watson James C. Howard Lot 11, Block 224 Section A $3301.00 Lot 13, Block 18 First Add. to Npt. Hts. $777.77 Lot 6, Block 7 East Newport 61610.00 J. A. Blaich Wly 30' of Lot 8, Blk. 22 East Side Addition $3731.98 Harry P. Jackson Lot 2, Bbck.E Helen K. Jackson Seashore Colony Tract 91085.00 On motion of Councilman Allen the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, grant deeds to the foregoing people purchasing the above mentioned property. The motioncwas seconded by Councilman Isbell, and the resolutions adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Robertson, Siler, Isbell, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, checks accompanied the unsuccessful bidders were ordered returned. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the check accompanying the bid submitted by W. B. Foote covering two lots was ordered returned for a correctea check covering the one lot awarded to his client. Mayor Reed asked if any one in the audience wished to present anything to the Council during the suspension of the regular order of business, whereupon Louie Vilelle addressed the audience protesting the granting of the lease on the 19th Street piex. A petition presented by property.owners in the vicinity of the Grand Canal, Balboa Island requesting dredging and other work to be done on the canal was read and W. H. Fawcett the proponent of the petition spoke of the necessity of the improvements and urged the Council to take the necessary steps toward that end. Roger S. Watson also addressed the Council on the subject. Councilman Siler suggested that the signs asked for in the petition be put up by the Harbor Master and that a committee be formed to ascertain what other dredging projects were needed in the Bay and total cost of same. Councilman Allen suggested that the City Engineer take up the matter of the Grand Canal separately and furnish and estimate of the cost of same. Councilman Robertson moved that the City Engineer contact the owners of property on the Grand Canal regarding the condition of the landing stairs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. 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: None REPORTS OF STANDING : None • 0 0 COMMUNICATIONS The application of Logan Hendrickson and Donald Mekeel for a license to operate a Self Service Laundry on Agate Avenue, Balboa Island was presented and after some discussion of same, it was ruled by the City Attorney that the Zoning Ordinance prohibited laundries in the zone 453 H. Apkn. of L. Hendrickson -, and D. H. Mekeel to operate Self Service Laundry, re- ferred to Planning Commissic proposed, making no distinction of types of laundries it was moved by.Councilman.Allen, seconded by Councilman Robert- son and carried, that the application be referred to the Planning Commission. The application of Norwood Pelt for a license to peddle ice cream on the streets and beaches was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, denied. The request of The Newport Harbor Business Men °s Association for t_heoh "' "'--- parallel parking on the CZ pZ Gl vas vi State Highway from the Arches eastward was presented and discussed, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution regulating traffic matters. The request of Clyde E. Sherwood to lease, on behalf of a client, Lot 4, Block 434, Canal Section was, after some discussion refused on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried. The request of J. S. Barrett for an extension of time in connection with the Corona del Mar sewer contract was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted for a period of 120 days. The report and estimate of City Engineer Webb for certain improvements in the City Trailer Park was read and the matter was discussed at length it being the opinion of the Council that the water and sewer improvements were the most important; whereupon, Councilman Robertson moved that the City Engineer proceed with thatportion of his recommenda- tions holding the rest in abeyance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of Norwood Pelt to peddle ice cream on beaches denied. Request of C1yde E. Sherwood to lease Lot 4, Blk. 434, Canal Section, denied. Request of J. S. Barrett fobz extension of time on CDM sewer, granted for 120 days. Report of City Engineer for improvements in City Trailer Park. Report of Administrator Sailors on improvements needed for City. Aid to be asked of State for Central Avenue and Coast Boulevard improvements. Report ordered filed. Employment of Carl Karlson In Street Department. Permanent appointment of John Joseph Bloom in Police Department, granted. Permanent appointment of John L. Larson in Police Department, granted. Permanent appointment of Lankford Virgil Phebus in Police Department, granted. A comprehensive report was submitted to the City Council by City Administrator Sailors setting forth the needed improvements for the City, embodying water, sewer, and streets together with the building of a new City Hall and the widening of Central Avenue and Coast Boulevard. Also mention was made for need for new revenues for the City, one source of which would be a sanitary charge for the collec- tion of garbage and trash, the revenue thus acquired, it was suggested, to be used for street, alley, electrical and other maintenance. Tentative costs of the various improvements were included in the report. In discussing the report it was suggested that a resolution be adopted to be presented to the State for aid in certain of the projects including the Central Avenue and Coast Boulevard improvements. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council - man Isbell, and carried, the report was ordered filed for further study and any changes that might be deemed advisable. The request of City Administrator Sailors for the regular employment of Carl Karlson in the Street Department at the rate of spy of .88¢ per hour was on motion of Councilman • Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the permanent appointment of John Joseph Bloom, due to having completed the probationary period as provided in the Civil Service ordinance, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed NCE S, COUNCILMEN- None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the permanent appointment of John L. Larson, due to having comp- leted the probationary period as provided in the Civil Service ordinance, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by I Councilman Allen, granted by the following roll call vote, AYES, COUNCILMEN:: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the permanent appointment of Lankford Virgil Phebus, due to having completed the probationary period as provided in the Civil Service ordinance, was on motion of Councilman Isbell seconded by Councilman Allen, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of Norwood Pelt to peddle ice cream on beaches denied. Request of C1yde E. Sherwood to lease Lot 4, Blk. 434, Canal Section, denied. Request of J. S. Barrett fobz extension of time on CDM sewer, granted for 120 days. Report of City Engineer for improvements in City Trailer Park. Report of Administrator Sailors on improvements needed for City. Aid to be asked of State for Central Avenue and Coast Boulevard improvements. Report ordered filed. Employment of Carl Karlson In Street Department. Permanent appointment of John Joseph Bloom in Police Department, granted. Permanent appointment of John L. Larson in Police Department, granted. Permanent appointment of Lankford Virgil Phebus in Police Department, granted. 454 Appointment of 0. Z. Robertson On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Jr.. as police officer, Allen, and carried, the appointment of 0. Z. Robertson, Jr. as confirmed. a police officer, was confirmed. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Res. No. 3420 being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement with State an Agreement with the State Personnel Board for examining services Personnel Board. in conjunction with the Civil Service examinations between said Board and the City of Newport - Beach; the resolution designated Resolution No. 3420, and was seconded by Councilman Isbell adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. Nos. 3421 and 3422 Resolution numbers 3421 and 3422 not passed. not passed. City Attorney Thompson presented an oil and gas lease, City Attorney presented being a lease by the City to Mark E. Grimes of certain City owned oil lease to Mark E. Grimes. land in the vicinity of Harbor Boulevard and Talbert Road. The Not satisfactory, Laid on lease was gone into by the Council and due to some phases of the the Table. lease appearing not satisfactory it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the matter by Laid on the Table until the next meeting of the Council. A representative of the lessor addressed the Council on the subject. Communication from County The City Clerk presented a communication from the County Health Officer relative to health Officer, who also acts as City Health Officer, dated necessity of sewers in CDM January 13, 1947, relative to'the necessity of construction of sewers in a portion of Corona del Mar, as shown on sheet 1 of * SEE ATTACHED PAGE FOR Plan No. 417 attached thereto. On motion of Councilman Allen, CORRESPONDENCE seconded by Councilman Isbell, -and carried, the Clerk was instructed to spread in full the said communication upon the minutes of this meeting.x Councilman Allen then offered and moved the adoption of Rese'No. 3423 Resolution No. 3423, entitled: City A Resolution of the City Council of the Adopting plans and of Newport Beach, California, Adopted Pursuant to specifications for the the Provisions of Section 2£509 of the "Special construction of sewers in G' Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Corona del Mar. Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. which motion was seconded by'Councilman Isbell, and upon roll call vote the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the City Eng3mer presented Plan No. 417, consisting of 22 sheets, together with specifications for the construction of. sanitary sewers in Coast Boulevard and other streets, alleys and easements as per said Plans, whereupon Councilman Allen moved that said plans and specifications be approved, which motion-was seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer then presented Plat No. 417 -A, being a "Plat of the Assessment District" for the construction of said sanitary sewers as shown on Plans No. 417 cord.sting of 22 sheets, whereupon Councilman Robertson, moved that said Plat No. 417 -A be approved and filed in the office of the City Engineer, which motion was seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Robertson, Isbell, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3424 Councilman Allen offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention Resolution No. 3424 being a Resolution of Intention for the for the construction of construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Coast sanitary sewers in CDM Boulevard and other streets, alleys and easements, (Corona del Mar) as per Plan No. 417, consisting of 22 sheets, which motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell, and upon roll call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Robertson, Isbell, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None - ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Rea. No 3425 being ouncilman Robertson moved the adoption of a resolution, o Employing the services of g a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A. S. Monroe, Civil Engineer. NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING AND APPOINTING A. S. MONROE, A CIVIL ENGINEER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING VARIOUS OFFICERS OF SAID CITY, AND FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS, NOTICES AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS THE COSTS OF WHICH ARE TO BE PAID FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3425 and was 1 • 0 0 ATT ST: A 12 AAA( 1 ler Mayor of the Ult y ofQ�ewport Beach Councilman ouncilman Councilman Councilman WEIS Audit of monthly Demands No action taken on matter of pierhead lines around Harbor Island. City Engineer presented agreement from U. S. Army to remove certain dolnh9_r= Agreement authorized. Question of codifying the City ordinances discussed adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance • Committee were on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler, were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NCE S, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Engineer Webb brought the matter of pierhead lines around Harbor Island, no action was taken. City Engineer Webb presented the agreement from the U. S. Army for payment for the removal of certain dolphins installed in front of property in Block P. Tract 518 and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the same was accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute on behalf of the City of lbaport Beach the agreement pertaining thereto. Councilman Isbell brought the question of codifying the City ordinances and suggested that bids for compiling same be invited. City Attorney Thompson explained the reason for the delay and that the first bids submitted were not possible of computation. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o'clock p.m. . January 27, 1947. 0 ATT ST: A 12 AAA( 1 ler Mayor of the Ult y ofQ�ewport Beach Councilman ouncilman Councilman Councilman WEIS Audit of monthly Demands No action taken on matter of pierhead lines around Harbor Island. City Engineer presented agreement from U. S. Army to remove certain dolnh9_r= Agreement authorized. Question of codifying the City ordinances discussed January 13, 1947 To The Honorable Uity Council of the City of Newport Beach, California to The above is hereby attached /and made a part of the minutes of the Council of the ity of Newport Beach at Its regular meeting held on the 13th day anuary, 1947, ity lerk - r Gentlemen: • Letter of County Health As Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and of Officer pertaining to the the County of Orange, I hereby recommend that proceedings be construction of sanitary instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in that sewers in Corona del Mar. portion of Corona Del Mar lying generally northeasterly of Coast Boulevard and as delineated on the sketch attached to this communi- cation. This recommendation is made as a measure necessary for the protection of public health and is also madg pursuant to the provisions of Section 2809 of the Streets and H ghways Code of the State of California. We have made an investigation of the sanitary conditions in this area of the City and found that the residents therein• have been and are experiencing difficulties with their cesspool disposal systems. The nature of this trouble is inherent with the use of cesspools in areas such as this where the soil conditions do not provide good leaching action; namely, filling up and overflowing on the surface of the gound, the necessity for frequent pumping and cleaning out, and the constructing of new cesspools or septic tanks. • Respectfully submitted, Edw. Lee Russell dw. _ ee- ussell, M. D. Health Officer Orange County to The above is hereby attached /and made a part of the minutes of the Council of the ity of Newport Beach at Its regular meeting held on the 13th day anuary, 1947, ity lerk - r