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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1947 - Adjourned Regular Meeting507 June 23, 1947 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, Siler, Reed, Robertson. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting or any part thereof, no one responded and the reeding the minutes was dispensed with. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES;. None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Regular order of business Councilman Siler and carried, the regular order of business changed to consider petition was changed in order to consider the petition presented of property owners in Newport by a delegation of property owners from Newport Heights Heights. and other matters presented by persons in the audience. The petition of the Newport Heights property Matter of forming an assess- owners requested the Council to take immediate action toward ment district in Npt Hgts for forming an assessment district for the purpose of improving street improvement referred all streets and alleys in that district and stated the to City Engineer. type of paving desired. The Council was addressed by Mrs. George Penberthy, Susie Horvath and others on the subject and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by . Councilman Siler, the petition was referred to the City Engieer with instructions to proceed with the forming of the assessment district and Mayor Reed suggested that a committee from the petitioners contact the City Engineer In the matter. A petition from the merchants on Main Street, Petition from merchants on Balboa was presented outlining a parking plan for that Main St. outlining a parking street which it was claimed would prove more satisfactory plan, referred to Chief of for that district, particularly, for patrons of the Balboa Police. post office. Postmaster H. F. Kenny spoke on the matter and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- man Siler and carried, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report. Letters from the Chamber of Commerce, Newport- R. P. Maskey given authority Balboa V. F. W. and Drs. Reeder and Stickler urging the to consider matter of estab- establishing of a recreational play ground for children lishing recreational play were read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by ground. Councilman Siler and carried, Ralph P. Maskey was given authority to study the matter and report to the Council. H. F. Kenny talked on the sub ect. A resident of West ewport inquired about the No source of revenue acquired revenue from oil which it was understood would accrue from oil slant drilling. to the City from slant drilling, but was advised that no revenue from that source was being received. A letter from Elizabeth Porter Wyatt requesting Letter of Elizabeth P. Wyatt the re- zoning of a certain area in the vicinity of "F" requesting re- zoning, laid Street was laid over to be considered with the report over. of the Planning Commission onthe subject. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- Regular order of business man Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. resumed. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Jerry L. Young for a license Apkn. of J. L. Young for to vend 'snow -Cone' at 1000 Shore Avenue, Corona del Mar, license to vend 'Snow -Cone' hang been approved by the health Officer, was on motion granted. of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman.Robertson and carried, granted. The application of C. R. Pennywitt for a license Apkn. of C. R. Pennywitt for to vend certain foods at 1000 Shore Ave., Corona del Mar license to vend certain foods was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman approved. Isbell and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Vincent 0. Cusumano for a Apkn. of V.O. Cusumano for license to operate a Boarding and Training Kennel at 6800 license to operate a Boarding Coast Boulevard was presented and after some discussion and Training Kennel, Laid on it was moved by Council an Robertson, seconded by Councilman the Table. Allen and carried, Laid on the Table until the next meeting of the Council. The request of Emmett E. Patten for a reply to Letter regarding claim of a letter regarding the claim of John A. Gurley for alleged property damage loss was on motion of Councilman Isbell, John A. Gurley, ordered filed- seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, ordered filed, the claim havJng been previously denied by the Council. The request of Sully- Miller Contracting Company Request of Sully - Miller for an extension of 120 days for the improvement of certain Contracting Co. for extension streets and alleys on Balboa island in connection with on the improvement on Bal Isl Resolution of Intention No. 3279 was on motion of Councilman granted. Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. S-lo Complaint of W. J. Gerhardt regarding condition of streets in CDM referred to City Engineer. Requests of Keith Rims. and McCullah Brothers for permission to install loud speaker on Npt pier, granted for trial period of twoweeks. Letter of E. M. Smith requesting stop signal at Tustin Ave and Coast Hwy. Letter of H.C.L. Lindsay about a defect in the paving on Park Ave., Bal Isl, referred to City Enginer. Letter of Balboa Improvement Assn. of the purchase of trash cans to be turned over to-the City, referred to Street yupt. Frank Humberstone appointed to represent City as member of proposed Mosquito Abatement District Board. Appointment of Edward C. Reid as Building Inspector for new City Hall at salary of $350 approved. The complaint of Walter J. Gerhardt regarding the condition of the streets in Corona del Mar, allegedly due to sewer construction was referred to the City Engineer. Mr. Gerhardt spoke to the Council on the matter. The requests of Keith pima and McUull.ah Brothers for permission to install a loud speaker onthe Newport pier to facilita7e the loading of passengers for the barges and live bait boats were presented to the Council and after some discussion of the matter, wherein the City ordinance prohib- iting bud speakers was brought up, it was agreed on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that temporary permission be granted for a period of two weeks to determine if the operation of the loud speaker would prove to be a nuisance. The letter of E. M. Smith appealing to the Council to use its efforts in securing a stop signal at Tustin Avenue and Coast Hi&way in order to slow down traffic which it was said was a detriment to business in that area due to excessive speed of motorists, the writer also advised that he is planning the building of more business structures on the highway and called attention to the investments already held there. There was much comment regarding traffic conditions on the highway; H. F. Kenny addressing the Council on the subject, particularly the instersection of Marine Avenue and State Highway. City Administrator Sailors advised that the County Road Superintendent was handling the matter and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler authority was granted to proceed with the matter. 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 The letter of H. C. L. Linds: =.y about a defect in the paving adjacent to his property at 1206 Park Avenue, Balboa Island due to the alley improvement in progress there was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, turned over to the City Engineer. 'he letter from the Balboa Improvement Association stating that the association had authorized the purchase of trash disponsal cans to be turned over to the city to be used in the Balboa business section for the collection of trash and asking approval of the City Council on the matter. On motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the letter was referred to the Street Superintendent. The Minutes of the County Board of SupervIsors requesting the appointment of a representative from the City of Newport Beach to serve as a member of the proposed Mosquito Abatement District Board were presented and read, whereupon Mayor Reed appointed Frank Humberstone as the representative from this dis- trict and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the appointment was confirmed. The recommendation of City Administrator Sailors for the appointment of Edward C. Reid as building inspector for the new City Hall at a salary of 0350.00 per month was on motion of Councilman Allen, 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 Request of St. Supt for the the request of Street Superintendent Covert for a closing of Carnation Ave at recommendation as to the closing of Carnation Avenue at Highway Hwy 101, granted. 101 due to the present improvements being on private property on which the owner proposes to buld, the situation creating a traffic hazard. In commenting on the subject the City Engineer estimated the cost of making the necessary improvements at $1500 and presented the plans and specifications of the improvement which on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, were approved, whereupon Councilman Isbell moved that authorization be given to proceed with the work as outlined, the motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILYi�N: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Classification of Denver C. King changed to Truck Driver. The letter of City the classification of Denver per month to Truck Driver at Councilman Allen, seconded b y following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Administrator Sailors correcting C. King from Laborer at $163.00 $171.00 per month was on motion of Councilman Isbell, carried by the Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed None None 0 .Jr 0 I I • 0 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Clerk advised that this was the time to canvass the vote of the special election held for the purpose of the annexation of certain inhabited territory, designated as "Balboa Bayshores" to the City of Newport Beach. The vote was canvassed the result showing 21 votes in favor of annexation and 7 votes against annexation and one cancelled ballot. On the strength of the favorable vote for annexation Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution declaring the result of the Special Election, describing the territory to be annexed and providing for the record of said vote to be entered upon the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, The motion for adoption of the resolu- tion was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3491 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None f i / Committee appointed to obtain services of an architect to draw plans for fire station in Corona del Mar. Request of Balboa Improvement Assn. for permission to put on display of fire works on the 4th, granted. Request of Tournament of Light Assn. for appropriation of $2,000.00, granted. Employment in St. Dept. granted. Employment in water Dept. granted. Invitation of County Board of Supervisors at attend meeting. Employment of Roy Gehres in Fire Dept., Freed. Phillip Hayden in Fire Dept give Civil Service Status. Res. No, 3491 Result of Special Election of annexation, "Balboa Bayshoree11 The request of Councilman Robertson to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to obtain the services of an architect to draw suitable plans for a fire station in Corona del Mar was presented, whereupon Mayor Reed appointed Councilmen Rob- ertson, and Siler and Fire Chief Crocker as committee to study • the matter. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the appointment of the committee was approved. The request of the Balboa Improvement Association for permission to put on a display of fire works with Fire Chief Crocker in charge from the Balboa pier on July 4th and to post bond of $1,000.00 in accordance with the Health and Safety Code was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- man Isbell and carried, granted. The letter of Walter H. Hitchman, Manager of the Tournament of Lights Association requesting an appropriation of $2,000.00 from the city for the event and withdrawing a previous request for $3,500.00 erroneously requested, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The authorization of Street Superintendent Covert for the temporary employment of John J. Sailors, Jr. at 99¢ per hour, effective June 19, 1947 and Jack Haddon at 88¢ per hour effective June 23, 1947 was granted on motion of Councilman • Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertan, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The authorization requested by Water Superittendent McMillan for the employment of James H. Walker and Marvin H. Piper at .92¢ per hour effective June 19, 1947 and Carl Oberto at .92i per hour effective June 20, 1947 was granted on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The invitation of the County Board of Supervisors to attend a meeting of the Board on July First to hear the report on the Orange County Sewerage Survey was read to the Council when Mayor Reed delegated City Administrator Sailors and City Engineer Webb to attend the meeting. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the action of the Mayor was approved. Fire Chief Crocker's communication regarding the employment of Roy Gehres as relief man at a salary of $205.00 per month under the Civil Service was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell granted by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Attention was called by the Fire Chief to the over- sight in giving Phillip Hayden Civil Service rating and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the Civil Service status was granted, dating from July 9, 1946. 0 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Clerk advised that this was the time to canvass the vote of the special election held for the purpose of the annexation of certain inhabited territory, designated as "Balboa Bayshores" to the City of Newport Beach. The vote was canvassed the result showing 21 votes in favor of annexation and 7 votes against annexation and one cancelled ballot. On the strength of the favorable vote for annexation Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution declaring the result of the Special Election, describing the territory to be annexed and providing for the record of said vote to be entered upon the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, The motion for adoption of the resolu- tion was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3491 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None f i / Committee appointed to obtain services of an architect to draw plans for fire station in Corona del Mar. Request of Balboa Improvement Assn. for permission to put on display of fire works on the 4th, granted. Request of Tournament of Light Assn. for appropriation of $2,000.00, granted. Employment in St. Dept. granted. Employment in water Dept. granted. Invitation of County Board of Supervisors at attend meeting. Employment of Roy Gehres in Fire Dept., Freed. Phillip Hayden in Fire Dept give Civil Service Status. Res. No, 3491 Result of Special Election of annexation, "Balboa Bayshoree11 rl 2, Ordinance approving annexation Following the adoption of resolution No. 3491 in connection of Balboa Bayshores passed with the annexation of certain inhabited territory known as Balboa to second reading. Bayshores , Councilman Robertson moved that the ordinance approving the annexation of said territory be passed to the second reading, the motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3492 Res ordering vacation of certain alleys in Corona del Mar. Apkn. of Griffith Co. to extend portion of Shopping Center, Laid on the Table. Agreement with County of Orange for Life Gjard protection executed. Res. No. 3493 Water Contract with R.C.A. Communications Inc. Res. 299 of Planning Commission opposing dancing school at Pleasure Island, approve d. Res. No. 299 of Planning Commission denying request of Al Anderson, approved. Res. No. 300 of Planning Commission disapproving apkn of CC Dunbar and Clyde Den - linger for re- zoning, approved Res. No. 301 of Planning Commission denying request of Ross Wright, approved. Res. No. 302 of Planning Commission apposing request of Art LaShelle, returned to Commission for re-consider- ation. Res. No. 303 of Planning Commission denying request of Wayne Bellinger for variance, approved. Chief of Police spoke on certain violations of zoning restrictions, particularly of Francis E. Kelter, dentist. Conditional sales contract with Theo Robins for purchase of dump truck. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution ordering he vacation in accordance with the "Street Vacation Act of 1941" of certain alleys in Block A -37 in Corona del Mar. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3492 and was passed by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The application presented at a previous meeting of Paul A. Palmer on behalf of the Griffith Company to extend a portion of their building operations consisting of a Shopping Center development which includes an Inn and restaurant was brought up In a communication from City Administrator Sailors which advised that the Joint Harbor Committee had approved said application, however after some consideration of the matter it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, that same be Laid on the Table. NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell the agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the County of Orange wherein the latter agrees to provide certain funds for life guard service in this area was authorized to be executed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk 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 Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson Resolution No 3493 authorizing a water contract with R. C. A. 6ommunications Inc. was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission resolution No. 299 opposing the issuance of a license for a dancing school at Pleasure Island and /or yacht club at that location due to parking and traffic problems was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler, approved. Resolution No. 299 of the Planning Commission denying the request of Al Anderson for permission to install a shooting gallery at the Fun Zone was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. Resolution No. 300 of the Planning Commission disapproving the application of C. C. unbar and Clyde Denlinger for a re- zoning of certain lots in Block 1, Seashore Colony Tract was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. resolution No. 301 of the Planning Commission denying the request of Ross Wright for a variance in setback regulations for Lot 16, Block 3, Section 2, Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, concurred in. Resolution No. 302 of the Planning Commission apposing the request of Art LaShelle for re- modeling a certain structure at 325 Edgewater Avenue for the pupose of providing better sanita- tion and convenience was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman sbell and carried, ordered returned to the Planning Commission for re- consideration. Resolution No. 303 of the Planning Commission denying the regtest of Wayne Bellinger for a r% setback variance respecting Lot 1 and 15 feet of Lot 3, Block 23�, Corona del Mar was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, approved. Chief of Police Hodgkinson spoke to the Council in conn- ection with certain violations of the zoning restrictions, part - ularly of Francis E. Kelter, a dentist on Balboa Island who was granted temporary permission to occupy premises in a residential zone pending the securing an approved location for which evidently no effort is being made. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell authorization was granted for the execution of a conditional sales contract between the City of Newport Beach and Theodore Robins for the purchase of a dump truck for use in the Street Department by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None n �.J 0 n U r 1 u 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 deed to the folloAng company and covering the following described prop- erty: Griffith Company Lot 399, Tract 907 S-113 Quitclaim Deed with Griffith Company Audit of monthly demands. Hearing of Resolution of Intention No. 3481 in the matter of Sanitary Sewers in Seashore Dr. an d other Streets and Alleys. Res. No. 3494 Res Ordering Wak in eonnec tion with construction of sanitary sewers. Hearing of Resolution of Intention No. 3483 in the matter of Sanitary Sewers in Orange Street and other Streets. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Robertson, 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 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 The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of portests or objections against the work or the district as described in Resolution of Intention No. 3 481 in the matter of the construction of sanitary sewers and appurten- ant work in Seashore Drive and other streets and alley as per plan No. 416 consisting of 8 sheets. The Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said Resolution and of the post- ing of the notice of improvement as required by law has been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if a3' written protests or objections against the work or the district had been filed with him in said matter. The Clerk reported that.no written protests had been filed with him prior to the time set for the hearing. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment district each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter. No one responded. Councilman Allen then moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work No. 3494 in the matter of construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Seashore Drive and other streets and alley as per Plan No. 416 in the City of Newport Beach, which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and upon roll call was p adopted by the following vote, to twit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the district as described in Resolution of Intention No. 3483 in the matter of the construction of sanitary sewers and appur- tenances in Orange Street and other streets, alleys and easements as per Plan No. 419 consisting of 5 sheets. The Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication of the Re.solution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said Resolution and of the posting of the notice of improvement as required by law has beel made and are on file in the office of the City `'lerk. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections against the work or the district had been filed with him in said matter. The Clerk reported that one written protmt had been filed with him prior to the time set for the hearing, by the following: M. Bernice Fager and Robert S. Fager. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment district each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter. All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and report as to the percentage of the area represented thereby. The Enggineer reported that the protests represented approximately 1.65% of the total area of the assessment district. All protestants having been heard and an apportunity having been given to all persons desiring to be heard, and a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted, and the City Council having before them a diagram of the assessment district and being familiar with the assessment district and also having considered all protests filed, and having considered the matter as to the area of property represented by said Pro- testants, Councilman Allen presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by M. Bernice Fager and others, protesting against the doing of the work and improvemnt described in Resolution of Intention No. 3483, or against the assessment district; and S-113 Quitclaim Deed with Griffith Company Audit of monthly demands. Hearing of Resolution of Intention No. 3481 in the matter of Sanitary Sewers in Seashore Dr. an d other Streets and Alleys. Res. No. 3494 Res Ordering Wak in eonnec tion with construction of sanitary sewers. Hearing of Resolution of Intention No. 3483 in the matter of Sanitary Sewers in Orange Street and other Streets. 5iy WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all protests or objections and having considered the area of the district repreanted by said protests: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that each and all of the said protests or objections be and the same are hereby over- ruled and denied. Said motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3495 Councilman Allen then moved the adoption of Resolution Res. Ordering Work Ordering Work No. 3495 in the matter of construction of sanitary in connection with sewers and appurtenances in Orange Street and other streets, construction of sanitary alleys and easements (Plan No. 419), in the City of Newport Beach, sewers. which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3496 Councilman Robertson .then moved the adoption of Resolution Determining prevailing rate No. 3496 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages of wages. to be paid for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurten- ances as described in Resolutions of Intention Nos. 3451 and 3453, which motion was .seconded by Councilman Allen and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3497 Resolution No. 3497 regardln g the furnishing of water Regarding the furnishing of for the U. S. Government at the City Docks on the North Channel water to U.S. Government was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson at City Docks. adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: The application of E. I. Emett for a permit to install AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed a pier fronting on Bay Island Was on motion of Councilman Allen, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,- approved. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3495 On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Water Contract with Robertson, Resolution No. 3495 authorizing a water contract with Heinz Kaiser. Heinz Kaiser was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: Siler and carried, denied. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed The application of Nacio H. Brown for a permit to NOES, COUNCILMEN: None extend a pier fronting on Lot 25, Tract 907 was on motion of ABSENT, CQNCILMEN: None Request of Standard Oil A representative of the Standard 011 Company appeared Co. to make changes in before the Council seeking permission for certain changes in their marine pier at °A° St., their marine pier construction at 'A' Street in Balboa after denied. some discussion of the Alan it was moved by Councilman Allen Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, sub - seconded by Councilman Robertson that the request be denied., jest to the approval of the War Department. The motion was carried by the following roll call, vote, to wit: The application of S. E. Wood for permission to install AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed a pier fronting on Lot 6, Block 241, Canal Section was on motion NOES, COUNCILMEN: None of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None j`Request for a pier east of Bal The request for a pier east of the Balboa Island bridge, Isl bridge, Laid on the previously presented came up for discussion and on motion of Table. Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, was Laid on the Table. Apkn. of E, I. Hmett for The application of E. I. Emett for a permit to install permit to install pier a pier fronting on Bay Island Was on motion of Councilman Allen, on Bay Bay Island, approved. seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,- approved. The application of Robert De Grasses for a permit to Apkn. of R. DeGrasee for install a pier fronting on Lot 14, Block 4, Section 3 Balboa permit to install pier, Sal Island was on motion of Councilman Allen seconded by 6ouncilman Isl, denied. Siler and carried, denied. The application of Nacio H. Brown for a permit to Apkn. of N.H. Brown for extend a pier fronting on Lot 25, Tract 907 was on motion of permit to extend pier, Lido Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, Isle, granted. granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. The application of A. W. Louis for a permit to extend Apkn. of A.W. Louis for a pier fronting on Lot 54, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman permit to extend pier, Lido Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, sub - Isle, granted. jest to the approval of the War Department. The application of S. E. Wood for permission to install Apkn. of S. E. Wood for a pier fronting on Lot 6, Block 241, Canal Section was on motion pdrmission to install pier, of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, Canal Sec., granted. approved, subject to the approval of the War Department. The application of R. H. Terhune for a permit to install Apkn. of R. H. Terhune for a pier fronting on Lot 1 and ¢ of Lot 2, Block 236, Canal Section permit to install pier, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson Canal Sec., granted. and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. C s- /s-- The matter of suitable signs for the Balboa Parking Authorization was granted to lot was brought up. Volney Hay, Jr addressed the Council on provide necessary signs for the subject and displa:.yed photographs of the existing signs. the Balboa Parking . City Administrator Sailors advised that the sign question was under consideration and on motion of Councilman Isbell, secon- ded by Councilman Allen authorization was granted to provide the necessary signs by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ralph P. Maskey spoke to the Council in connection with Improvement of Central Avenue the improvement of Central Avenue from McFadden Place to "B" from McFadden Place to "B° St. Street in Balboa. Much detail was gone into as to the cost to be estimated. of plans and matter of assessment district. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Engineer was directed to provide an estimate of the improvement. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman, Appointments in Beach City and carried, the appointments of Francis Robert Tracy and Robert Merchant Patrol were confirmed Lee Johnson as Merchant Patrolmen for the Beach City Merchant Patrol were confirmed. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Legal printing to be advertise Siler and carried, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for. for bids for the printing of legal publications for the ensuing year. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Siler and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ATT ' T: M ity Clerk Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Councilman ouncilman Councilman ouncilman