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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1947 - Adjourned Regular MeetingJuly 26, 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, 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 SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS The appplication of Ted Owen for a license to run a Apkn, of Ted Owen for restaurant at 226 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, having been license to run restaurant, approved by the Halth Officer, was on motion of Councilman granted. Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. ' The application of Dorothy M. Kindill for a license Apkn. of D. M. Kindill for to manufacture and sell ceramics at 1217 Coast Boulevard, license torfg. and sell Corona del Mar was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by ceramics, granted. Councilman Siler and carried, granted. The application of Mollie Galbraith for a license Apkn. of Mollie Galbraith to conduct a Nursery School at 317 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island to conduct Nursery School, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler granted. and carried, granted. The application of John Faber Bray for a veteran's Apkn. of J.F. Bray for exempt license to sell Fire Extinguishers, having been approved Veteran °s ex. license, by the County Veterans Officer and Fire Chief Crocker was on approved. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman 61ler and carried, referred to the Chief of Police who approved the application. The request of Dr. Marvin J. Reitz for a variance in Request of Dr. Marvin J. zoning regulations for certain property in Corona del Mar was Reitz for variance in on motion of Councilman Allen , seconded by Councilman Siler CDR, referred to Planning and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. Commission The petition presented by property owners on Fernando Street requesting parallel parking instead of diagonal parking Petition of property olmex -: on that street was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by on Fernando St. for parfa.11 Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Chief of Police. parking. The petition of merchants on Marine Avenue, Balboa Island requesting a change in parking regulations on that Avenue Res. 3510 was presented, Chief of Police Hodgkinson spoke in favor of same, whereupon Councilman Isbell moved the adoption of a resolution, Parking regulations change. on Marine Ave. being a remlution amending the Parking Ordinance to conform with the request. The motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3510 and was passed by the following roll call vote to wit: filer, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of the Balboa Improvement Association to Request of Balboa Improve - take over the management of the-Balboa Parking Lot, the funds ment Assn. to take over derived therefrom to be used for civic betterments in that area management of Balboa was considered by the_Council, Volney Hay, Jr., President of the Parking lot referred to Association and Monte R. Grimes its Secretary addressed the Sailors. Council concerning the proposition. On a ruling by the City Attorney that the City could not legally transfer a city project, it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the same be referred to City Administrator Sailors for consideration. The letter of W. S. Kilpatrick about certain lots in Certain lots in Block B -33 Block B -33 being included in the Corona del Mar assessment district to be included in acquisi- for the acquisition of China Cove twas on motion of Councilman tion of China Cove, referi -i Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the to City Engineer. City Engineer to advise on the matter. ' The letter of Francis Horvath requesting the City to Request of Francis Horvath construct sidewalk at 26th Street and Villa Way was on motion of for construction of side - Councilman Isbell seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, ingineer walk at 26th St and Villa referred to City Webb. Way, referred to Engineer. The request of Frank Meguier for a permit to construct a pier jointly with an adjoining property owner at 201 North Bay Request of Frank Meguier Front, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- for permit to construct man Isbell and carried, referred to the Harbor Committee. pier, referred to Harbor ' The request of the Lido Isle Community Association for the construction of groins and dredging to prevent erosion of the Committee. beach at a certain secti6n of Lido isle was presented, City Request of Lido Isle Engineer Webb explaining the situation and on motion of Council- Community Assn. for const- man Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler the City Engineer was ruction and dredging to authorized to proceed with the improvement payment for which to prevent erosion, authorize- be shared by the City and the Association. Promotion of James Lloyd The communication of City Administrator Sailors concern - Bullock in .Street Dept., ing the request of the Street Superintendent for the promotion approved. of James Lloyd Bullock to the position of Equipment Operator from Truck Driver to fill a vacancy at a salary of $215.00 per month, effective August.l, 1947 was on motion of Cc uncilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Transfer of R. H. Coke to The request of Harbor Master Craig for the transfer County payroll, and employ- of Ralph H. Coke from the City payroll to the Orange County ment in Harbor Dept. approved. payroll, effective July 1,, 1947 and Michael N: Watson and Riely B. Coe to be employed as Boatmen in the Harbor Department at monthly salaries of $196.00 each effective July 19, 1947 and July 25, 1947 respectively. Michale N. Watson replaces Ralph H. Coke on the City payroll and Riely B. Coe being a new employe @, the changes recommended by the Harbor Master being required to start the 24 hour patrol for the City Fire Boat. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler the recommen- dation of the Harbor Master was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Request of Coast Guard to The authorization requested by Harbor Master Craig moore temporaray 93 ft patrol for the Coast Guard to secure an 83 foot patrol boat at the boat at City slips, approved. westerly half of the City slips temporarily without charge until a satisfactory permanent location can be arranged was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Apkn. of P.A. Palmer to lease The application of Paul A Palmer to lease a certain certain City owned lot. 10 City owned lot at the dead end of Central Avenue near the overhead year lease approved. crossing which was laid over from a previous meeting was brought up for consideration, the committee appointed at�the last meeting of the Council recommending that a ten year lease be given on the terms submitted by the applicant. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the City Attorney was directed to draw up the lease on the terms approved by the committee and the check covering the first and last months rent to be deposited with the City Treasurer. Res. No- 3505 he committee appointed to investigate the matter of Permit toGriffth Co. to the request of the Griffith Company for a permit to erect the construct building on City portion of a certain building on City -owned tideland adjacent owned tideland. to real property owned by the Griffith Company having recommended favorably on the application Councilman Robertson 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 a permit granting to the Griffith Company the privilege of erecting a portion of a certain building on City owned tidelands, said permit being for a period of 25 yearstpon the following terms: $1c200 issuance The on of permit and 4200 per annum. motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3505 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ord. No. 562 The emergency ordinance regulating the hours when persons Hours when persons are allowed shall be allowed on the public beaches came up for final passage, on public beaches. the ordinance was read in full and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen, the ordinance which was designated Ordinance No. 562 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- 3506 Granting the State certain parcels of land in Corona del Mar for park purposes. Res. 0 Memorandum of Agreement between State Dept. of Public Works for expenditure of a cent gas tax. Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution granting to the State of California, for park purposes certain described parcels of land in Corona del Mar and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said grant deed on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3506 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 Engineer Webb presented Memorandum of Agreement between the State Department of Public Works for expenditure of one - fourth cent gas tax for State Highways, whereupon Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution being a resolution author- izing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach its approval of said Agreement. The motion for adoption J r 1 of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3509 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A letter from the California State Highway Department regarding the installation of traffic signals at certain poirts on State Highway 101 Alternate was read and referred to City Administrator Sailors. City Engineer Webb brought the matter of the consider- ation of the bids submitted for the construction of sewers In the Seashore Colony district advising that due to the apparent excessive assessment to be levied for the work that the property owners should be consulted before awarding the contract and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, it was ordered that a letter be mailed to each property onwer of the proposed district asking for the views on the question, same to be presented to the Council at the meeting of August 25th. NEW BUSINESS Ralph P. Maskey presented a letter together with a map spotting bracket lights proposed for Tract No. 1133 with an estimate of the cost of installation, lighting and maintenance per light. It was also recommended that the City City Council enter a contract with the Edison Company for the project. On advice of Mayor Reed it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the Edison Company be requested to make the survey for the lights as requested. The application of the Southern California Edison Company for a franchise pursuant to the Franchise Act of 1937 was presented and read, whereupon Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a Resolution of Intention to grant the franchise in accordance with the application. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Council- man Isbell, the resolution designated "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT ELECTRIC FRANCHISE" numbered 3504 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 305 of the Planning Commission in conn- ection with the application of the Standard Oil Company for additional gasoline storage facilities on Lots 6 and 7, Block H. Balboa Tract recommended adversely on the application without an amendment to the Zoning ordinance, said amendment being not recommended. On motion of Councilman Allen seconded by Council- man Siler and carried, the findings of the Planning Commission were approved. Resolution No. 306 of the Planning Commission regarding the application of Clyde E. "herwood and Tom W. Henderson for the re- zoning of Lots 13 to 23, inclusive of Block k, East Newport Tract from R -2 to C -1 recommended that the application be approved and that the Zoning ordinance be amended accordingly, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and that a public hearing be held on August 25, 1947 in connection with the proposed amendment to the Zoning ordinance. Resolution No. 307 of the Planning Commission approving the application of Cecile A. Conover for the re- zoning of Lot 4, block 159, Block 160, Lot 17, River Section from R -3 to C -1 class- ification was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, concurred in and a public hearing ordered for August 25, 1947 in connection with the amending of the Zoning Ordinance to comply therewith. Resolution No. 308 of the Planning Commission concerning the application of the Irvine Company for its lessees for the re- zoning of a certain portion of land in the Irvine sub ®division on the northeast corner of the Marine Avenue bridge across from Balboa Island from R -2 to C -1 classification indicated that the application was not approved by vote of the Commission and was referred to the City Council for consideration. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, a public hearing was ordered to be held on August 25, 1947 to consider the amending of the Zoning ordinance in order to provide for the granting of the application. Resolution No. 309 of the Planning Commission relative to the application of Art LaShelle for a conditional permit to remodel a portion of a building at 325 Edgewater Avenue, said remodeling of the structure being for sanitary reasons, same being approved by the Planning and was referred to the City Council for consideration, whereupon on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the application was approved. y Letter from Calif. Stat. Hwy. Dept. regarding installation of traffic signals. Property owners to be consulted before Aewer construction is begun 4= Seashore Colony. Edison Co. to make survey of bracket light.- for `bract 1133. Res. No. 3504 Res. of Intention To Grant Electric Franchisz_ Res. No. 305 of Planni- Commission. Al2kn of the Standard 011 Co. Res. No. 306 of Plann- ing Commission for apkn. of Clyde E. Sher- wood and Tom W Hendere,_.. Res. No- 307 of Plann- ing Commission approvir; apkn. of Cecile A Con- over. Res. No. 308 of Pllannin. Commission. Apkn of The Irvine Company. Res. No. 309 of Plannin Commission. Apkn of Art LaShelle Res. No. 310 of Planning Commission approving apkn. of Properties Inc. Laid over for two weeks. Res. No. 311 of Planning Commission approving apkn of Bert Bentz. Res. 3507 Accepting Deed of Easement from Mollie J McKinney Resolution No. 310 of the Planning Commission unan- imously approving the application of Properties, Inc. for the tentative approval of a,map of Tract 1257 was presented, whereupon considerable discussion ensued; Harry L. Blodgett of Corona del Mar speaking at length on the matter, suggested that same be laid over until the next meetgg of the Council in order to gain more time to investigate the matter. It was moved by Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Robertson that the application be laid over for two weeks. The motion was carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Biler., Isbell, Robertson NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 311 of the Planning Commission approving the application of Bert Bentz forthe vacation of a portion of a certain alley in Block 6, Seashore Colony Tract and Tract 772 and for which a deed to the City of a portion of his property to provide for an alley in place of the one proposed to be vacated. On recommendation of the City Engineer it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and that proceedings be instituted for the vacation of the alley as requested. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Mollie J. McKinney,.said deed granting to the City easements for the purpose of construction of a pipe line to covey sewage, together with manholes and appurtenances, affecting Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 73b, Corona del Mar. The Motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3507 and was passed by the foll)naing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3505 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Deed of Easement being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from G. C. Yager from G.C. Yager et ux and Mary Louise Yager, said deed granting to the City easements for the purpose of construction of a pipe line to convey sewage, together with manholes and appurtenances, affecting all that portion of Lot 2, Block D. Seashore Colony. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3505 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Representative of D.C. Elliott A representative of D. C. Elliott appeared before the appeared seeking lease on City Council seeking a lease on certain City owned lots in Tract 772 owned lots for slant drilling. for the purpose of slant drilling for oil which did not meet Laid over for two weeks. with favor with the Council and the matter of the contract between the City and D. C. Elliott came up for discussion, the contract having been in force for some time with no action on the part of Elliott,it was the consensus of the Council that same should be cancelled, but on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was laid over for two weeks. Ord. No. 563 The Fire Ordinance passed to the second reading Fire Ordinance. at a previous meeting of Council came up for final passage and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson, the ordinance which was designated Ordinance No. 563 wqs adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen,.Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, CCUNCILMEN: None Matter of moving certain houses The matter of moving certain houses in connection in connection with the widening with the widening of Coast Boulevard estimates for doing the of Coast Blvd. work being submitted by Ralph P. Maskey and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell Ralph P. Maskey was authorized to make the necessary contracts for moving the houses by the following roll call vote, to wit: Realty Board authorized to On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman make appraisal of City Hall Siler and carried, the Realty Board was authorized to make an for disposal. appraisal of the City Hall building for future disposal. On motion of Councilman Siler; seconded by Councilman Ralph Maskey authorized to Robertson and carried, Ralph P, Maskey was authorized to contact contact property owners in the property owners in the Seashore Colony Tract regarding Seashore Colony regardingsewage the sewage situation. situation. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and adjournment was taken Sine Die. rl J August 11, 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 Siler, Reed. On fsbell, motion of Councilman seconded by Council- Regular order of business man Allen and carried, the regular order of business was changed changed. in order to consider a tentative map of Tract 1257, a re -sub- division of Tract 1006, approved by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 310, laid over from the last meeting of the Council Tentative map of Tract 1257 at the request of Attorney Harry L. Blodgett representing a approved. certain group of Corona del Mar citizens, Mr. Blodgett addressed the Council advising that his group had no objections to the approval of the tentative map asked for by Properties, Inc., whereupon Councilman Isbell moved that the tentative map of Tract 1257 be given approval in accordance with the approval of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Bay Front property owners east of 15th Street presented Petition of property a petition protesting the mooring of commercial boats in front owners east of 15th St. pro- of their property and complaining of the noise and confusion testing the mooring of comm- incident thereto. William Jennings. Bryan, Jr., addressed the ercial boats in front of the9• Council concerning the matter, suggesting that the 15th Street property referred to Harbor pier be removed to a point further west to the City Trailer Committee. Park and urges that some action be taken to prevent that washing down boats and equipment to stop the pollution of the water and render it fit for bathing. Councilman Siler suggested posting each boat with the rules and regulations governing such matters and to spot check same at intervals. A letter of Attorney Miss Jean Perelli - Minetti on pollution of the Bay was read. After some discussion of the problem it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, that the matter be referred to the Harbor Committee for recommendation. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Regular order of business Robertson, and carried, the regular order of bAness was resumed. 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 COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS The application of Edwin L. Noonan for a license to sell peanuts, popcorn, etc, on the water front for the night of the Tournament of Lights was, after some discussion in which the applicant spoke to the Council, denied on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried. The application of Virgl K. Coale for a license to operate the Beach City Merchants Patrol, taken over from A. A. Tennis, and approved by the Chief of Police, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. The request of the Balboa Improvement Association for a proclamation by the Mayor prohibiting the shaving by male citizens from Ausut 15th to September 13th for the 'Pirate Days' celebration under a penalty of $5.00 fine, was approved ' without official acthn. The complaint of Frank Meguiar regarding the denial of an application to construct a ,joint pier with an adjoining property owner at 201 North Bay Front, Balboa Island was read and after some discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried, ordered filed. The communication of M. B. Welling, Attorney for the Coastal Water District regarding the inclusion in the Metropolitan Water District of the City reservoirs at Corona del Mar was presented, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, same was referred to City Administrator Sailors to advise that the City offered no objection to the annexation. The letter of George F. Prussing, Technical Secretary of the Western Oil and Gas Association requesting an increase in storage facilities for petroleum products along the water front and urg ng the ameding of the ordinance accordingly also advising that same was approved by the Board of Under- writers from whom a communication to the City Council was read stating that no ':objections to the increase in storage facilities was held by them. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, both communications were referred to the Fire Chief. Apkn. of E.L. Noonan for license to sell peanuts, etc on water front, night of Tournament, denied. Apkn. of V.K. Cone for licene to operate Beach City Merchan Patrol, granted. Request of Balboa Improvement Aasn. for proclamation for Pirate Days, approved. Complaint of Frank Meguiar regarding denial of pier apkn ordered filed. Reservoirs at Corona del Mar to be included in Metropol- itan Water District. Letter of Geo Prussing of Western 011 and Gas Assn. for an increase in storage fac- ilities, referred to Fire Chief. Fix Employment in Park Dept. The recommendation of City Administrator Sailors approved. for the employment of Vale Redmont in the Park Department to fill the vacancy at a salary of $171.00 per month effective August 1, 1947, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Employment in Park Dept. The request of Park Superintnedent McDonald for the approved. employment of Richard H. Johnson in the Park Department at the rate of .88¢ per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Sib r, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None , ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Employment in Park Dept The request of Park Superintendent McDonald for the approved. employment of Alonzo E. Higuera in the Park Department at the rate of .890 per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES,COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed , NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Temporary employment of The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the R.R. Cornecl in P.D. temporary employment of, Ralph Richard Cornecl, effective August approved. 7, 1947 at a salary of $196.00 per month to fill the vacancy caused by the absence of W. E. Dyson was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Appointment of Mason Siler The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the and J.S. Barrett:as Special appointment of Mason Siler and J. S. Barrett as Special Boliee Police Officers, granted. Officers was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS Contract with City of On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Laguna Beach for furnishing Robertson, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute water and use of pipe line on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain contract laid approved. over from a previous meeting between the City of Newport Beach and the City of Laguna Beach, said contract being for the furnish- ' ing of water and use of pipe line by the City of Laguna Beach. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reeed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS Res. No. 3511 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Nellie Petit Sweet, for that portion of Lot 9, Block 535, Canal Section. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3511 and was passed by the following foll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Quitclaim Deed Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a� resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City lerk to execute on behalf of the Uity of Newport Beach, the following quitclaim deed to the folloiA ng person and covering the following described property: Rose Fletcher Sharp Lot 8, Block 160, River Section The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell 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 Res. No. 3512 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Authorizing County Tax a resolution granting authority to the County Tax Collector to Collector to make sale of make the sale of certain real property described as Lot 6, Block N, property. Tract 323, Corona del Mar and Lot 10, Block 4g, River Section, , Newport Beach. 'he motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolutuion 3512 and was passed by the following roll call to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Resignation of K.W. Gorton The resignation of K. W. Gorton as Assistant �;hief of as Assistant Chief of Police Police was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman accepted. Allen and carried, accepted. Promotion of Walter E. Dyson The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the pro - to Assistant Chief of Police motion of Walter E. Dyson from Sergeant to Captain and Assistant granted. Chief of Police to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation ° of K. W. Gorton at a salary of $259.00 effective J'ugust 12, 1947 was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried 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 temporary promotion of Officer John L. Upson from patrolman to Sergeant to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Dergeant Dyson effective August 12, 1947 at a salary of x$247.00 per month was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Isbell moved,the adoption of a resolution, being aresolution Approving Map Showing Portion of Certain Alley In The City Of Newport Beach To Be Vacated, Closed Up and Abandoned. The Ootion for adoption of the resolution was dily ' seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3513 and was passed by the following roll call, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adgtion of a Resolution, being a Resolution of Intention to vacate, close up and abandon a portion of an alley in Block 6, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution of Intention No. 3514 and was passed by the.following roll call, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance Uity Attorney Thompson called the Council's attention on motion of allowed and to the Balboa Angling Club's request for a amendment to their ' lease of City owned property. No action being taken. call vote, to wit: The bond submitted by the Golden State Fireworks AYES, Mfg. Company for a public display of fireworks in connection Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed with the Tournament of Lights, having been approved by the NOES, City Attorney, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded None by Councilman Siler and carried, accepted. ' The application of Frank Maguier and D. Cannon for a permit to install a joint pier fronting on Lots 1 and 2 Block 4, Section 1, Balboa Island came up for discussion due to a communication from the applicant presented to the Council earlier in the meeting. Council members of the Joint Harbor Committee explained their postion in disapproving the applica- tion and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded. by Councilman Robertson and carried, the action of the Harbor Committee was approved. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried., the application for the permit was denied. The application of Hubert Eaton for permission to remove an existing pier fronting on Lot 6, Tract 756 and to re- construct a new pier extending beyond the pierhead line was referred to the City Engineer for explanation, the applic- ant also addressed the Council on the matter. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by'Councilman Allen and carried, same was denied. The application of Mrs. Anna Danz.Niesporek for a permit to install a ramp and float fronting on Lot 5, Block 537 Canal Section was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Uouncilman Robertson an allowance for expenses of twenty -five dollars per diem for each City official attending the annal convention of the California League of Cities to be held in San Francisco in September, was granted 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 A 1 .41 Request of Police Chief for temporary promotion of John Upson to Sergeant, granted. Res. No. 3513 Approving map tion of alley showing Por- to be vacated Res. No. 3514 Res. of intention to close alley in Seashore Colony Request of Balboa Angling Club for amendment to lease Bond of Golden State Fire - worke Mfg. for public dis- play, accepted. Apkn. of F. Maguier and D. Cannon for permit for joint pier, denied. Apkn. of H. Eaton for permission to remove an existing pier, denied. Apkn. of Mrs Anna Niesporek to install ramp and float, granted. Allowance of $25.00 per day for City officials attendi; convention in Septa Audit of monthly Demands Committee were man Isbell, were on motion of allowed and Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- warrants ordered drawn by the ' following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A 1 .41 Request of Police Chief for temporary promotion of John Upson to Sergeant, granted. Res. No. 3513 Approving map tion of alley showing Por- to be vacated Res. No. 3514 Res. of intention to close alley in Seashore Colony Request of Balboa Angling Club for amendment to lease Bond of Golden State Fire - worke Mfg. for public dis- play, accepted. Apkn. of F. Maguier and D. Cannon for permit for joint pier, denied. Apkn. of H. Eaton for permission to remove an existing pier, denied. Apkn. of Mrs Anna Niesporek to install ramp and float, granted. Allowance of $25.00 per day for City officials attendi; convention in Septa Audit of monthly Demands 14 Owner of Lot 5, Blk C, Seashore Colony addressed Council. The owner of Lot 5, Block C., Seashore Colony Tract spoke to the Council regarding the blocking of access to his property due to existing buildings at either side and on land in process of being dedicated as a public alley. The speaker was informed that an appraisal of the buildings was being made incident to the probable removal of same. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Robertson and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o'clock August 25, 1947. ayor 6f—the City of Newport- Beach Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman ATT ity Ulerk