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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1948 - Regular Meeting7 ,e, Committee advised leasing of space on Newport pier for sale of sandwiches. Apkns. read. Res. No. 3563 granting lease to Geo Hiner for sandwich stand on Newport pier. Report of Fire Chief Crocker on increased storage for petroleum products, referred to Planning Commission. Letter from Geo H. DuBarry relating to a mining claim. Referred to City Attorney. Apkn. of L. W. Thompson for license to operate taxi ser- vice from CDM, referred to Police Dept. Apkn. of E. W. Olinger and S. B. Roberts for license to operate cafe, granted. Apkn. of A. G. Fisher, laid over from previous meeting for Vet exempt license, denied. Letter of A. K. Robinson re: traffic hazard in vicinity of overhead crossing, not in City. Request of Harbor Master for employment, granted. February 9, 1945 The City Council of the City of Newrport Beach met in regular session in the City Council chambers at the City Nall 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 amyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting or any part thereof read; no one respone.ed and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the report of the City Treasurer was read and ordered filed. The reading of the reports of other departmental heads was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The committee appointed to study the advisability of ' leasing space on the Newport pier for sale of sandwiches and soft drinks and recommended that the Council should authorize the use of a part of the building at the end of the pier for this purpose and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the report of the Committee was approved, whereupon the Clerk read the applications on file for the concession being those of Mrs. Dorothy Deal, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lubosch, McCullah Izs., and George Hiner. After some discussion of the matter it was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Alln and carried., that the applications be referred to the same comm9ttee for consideration, whereupon Councilman Robertson, Chairman of the Committee reported that in view of the fact that the application of George Hiner did not propose to utilize the sun room on the pier for the lunch stand and the amount of rental offered for the concession the lease should be given to him and 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 License Agreement by and between the City of Newport Beach and George C. Hiner for the lunch stand concession on Newport pier for a term of t'..ree years, ending December 31, 1950. The motion for ado_tion of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated. Resolution No. 3563, and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The report of Fire Cheef Crocker on the question of increased storage for the handling of petroleum products by service stations and recommending that same be increased as a means of eliminating traffic was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation as to amending the Zoning Ordinance governing same. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS A letter from George H. DuBarry relating to a mining claim, said to embrace certain City owned property with warnings against any encroachment upon his alleged rights, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred. to the City Attorney for legal action. The application of L. W. and Mrs. M. E. Thompson for a license to operate ta,,i service from Corona. del Mar was on motion, of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen aid carried, referred to the Police Department for investigation and report. The application of Emmit i"1. Olinger and S. B. Roberts for a license to run a cafe at 711 Coast Highway, having been approved_ by the Health Officer, was on motion of Councilman Allen seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. The application of Albert G. isher, laid. over from a previous meeting of the Council, for a. veterans exempt license to wholesale candy and novelties was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded b Councilman R bertson and carried, denied. the letter of �lfred K. Robinson calling attention to a traffic hazard in the vicinity of the overhead crossing at the Arches was read and inasmuch as the traffic hazard is outside the City limits it was ooveO by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the writer be advised to take the matter up with the State Highs:ay Department. The request of the Harbor Master for the employment of Albert Delroy Oberg at a monthyl salary of $196.00 per Ordinance 552 plus the $20.00 "Cost of Living bonus" effective February 1, 1945 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell granted by the following vote to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, RobertFm, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 1 The request of the Harbor Master for the appointment and confirmation of police powers of Armand P. Hagstrom, Albert Delroy Oberg, Robert B. Mace, and Chester James Rowell, regular employees of the Harbor Department was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen, authority was granted City Administrator Sailors for the purchase of elvenen stop signs for installation along 15th Street by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The report of the Joint Harbor Commission, submitted by City Administrator Sailors, recommending that no pier permits be issued without first determining whether or not a house was under construction on the property was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, approved. The reauest of the U S. Army and U. 8. Air Force Rec- ruiting Service for use of the room and balcony at the entrance to the Newport pier for recruiting purposes, was on motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. The request of George K. and Daisy C. Noland for a permit to move the building located at 118 - 23rd Street to a location on 29th Street, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Building Inspector with instructions to enforce the building regualtions pert�±ning to the moving of houses withing the City. The letter from the Junior Chamber of Commerce thanking the City Council for its donation in promoting the idea of the Float- ing Christmas Tree was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, ordered filed. The report of the City Attorney in the matter of the app- lication of the Vista Land Company to locate Valentine scrip on lands claimed by the City of Newport Beach, together with the decision of the Department of the Interior of the United States denying the application was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and. carried., ordered filed. The Opinion submitted by City Attorney Thompson relative to the City's participation in a City -wide recreation program was read and after going into the details of the question in which Councilman Isbell suggested the establishment of a Board to handle the matter. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- man Allen that the City should share an equal amount of the salaries for the School Recreation Program the motion was carried by the following vote, to gait: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS The application of John Sadlier for the rezoning of Lot -Block 730, Corona del Mar, laid over from a previous meeting was brought up forconsideration by the City Council, said application having been denied by the Planning Commission. After addressing the Council at length by the applicant, it was moved by Councilman Robertson, that due to so many similar situations in Corona del Mar that would be seeking zone changes thatrthe decision of the Planning Commission be concurred in. 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 Request of Harbor Master for appointments and confir- mations, approved. City Administrator authorized to purchase 11 stop signs for installation along 15th. Report of Joint Harbor Comm - fission= No pier permits with out construction of house. Reauest of U. S. Army Recruit ing of use of room at entrane of Newport pier, granted. Request of G, K. Noland for permit to move building referred to Building Inspect- Letter of Jr C of C thanking Council for donation for floating Christmas Tree. Matter of apkn of Vista Land Cc to locate Valentine scrip on lands claimed by City, filed. City to share equal amount of salaries for School Rec- reation Program. 9, Apkno of John Sadlier for re =zoning of Lot 9, Blk 730, CDM, denied by Planning Commission. Decision concurs - -_ in. The ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract providing for the participation of the Cit; of Newport Beach in the California. Sta °_e Employees' Retirement System, came up for final ~rassage, the ordinance was read in full, whereupon Councilman Allen moved the adoption of the ordinance which was designated. Ordinance No. 572, the motion being seconded by Councilman Robertson and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to *grit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Nore The ordinance adopting the Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition, came up for final passage. The ordinance was read in full, designated Ordinance No. 573 and-on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the City Engineer presented the written report for the proposed improvement of Cent-al Avenue and other street:_, said report having been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931," being Part 2, Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Ord. No, 572 Amendment to contract with State Employee's Retirement Sstem. Ord. No. 573 Adopting Uniform Building Codex 1946 Edition. Res- 3561 Proposed improvement of Central Avenue, Code of the State of California, and after consideration of said report by the City Council, Councilman Robertson offered ,and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3561 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF N771PORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PUR- SUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931," BEING PART 2, DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA;" Mr. Pandell addressed Council Mr. Pandell addressed the Council regarding the sale regarding the sale of Lot to to the City of Ne*.;rport Beach_ of Lot 30, Block 530, Lancaster City, Lot 30, Block 530, Addition and suggested the trade of the lot for one owned by Lancaster. Offer made. the City, but was informed that the City desired to keep the property and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen an offer of $3,000.00 was mae'.e for Lot 30, Block 530 by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Allen, Isbell; Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Auditor instructed which motion was seconded. by Councilman Siler and upon roll to confer with Mr. Pandell said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: on the matter. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None R.P. Maskey spoke on commiss- ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ion of Pandell property. Nellie Whall spoke to the Council about a report of Informal bid for gasoline An informal bid for the furnishing of gasoline for the was submitted by R. L. Callis ensuing year was submitted by R. L. Callis of General Petroleum of General Petroleum, referred Corpora -tion, tr_e bid was read and on motion of Councilman Robertson to City Administrator. seconded by Councilman Ailen and carried, was referred to City Administrator Sailors for report. Map of Tract No. 1125 was A map of Tract No..1125 "'as presented and on motion of presented and approved. Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler,, was approved bulkheading, granted. by the following vote, to v.it: AYES, COUNCILP;iEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler,. Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSEIL ?T, COUNCILMEN: None Audit of monthly Demands. The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Jones for permit to install Finance Committee were on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded ,joint pier, granted. by Councilman Isbell, were allowed and - Warrants ordered drawn by the folio-.,..ling roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell; Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: !done Mr. Pandell addressed Council Mr. Pandell addressed the Council regarding the sale regarding the sale of Lot to to the City of Ne*.;rport Beach_ of Lot 30, Block 530, Lancaster City, Lot 30, Block 530, Addition and suggested the trade of the lot for one owned by Lancaster. Offer made. the City, but was informed that the City desired to keep the property and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen an offer of $3,000.00 was mae'.e for Lot 30, Block 530 by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Allen, Isbell; Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Auditor instructed On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council - to confer with Mr. Pandell man Allen and carried, City Auditor Gant was instructed to confer on the matter. with Mr. Pandell on the matter. Palph P. Maskey spoke on the matter of commission for R.P. Maskey spoke on commiss- the sale of the Pandell property, it being listed for sale by him. ion of Pandell property. Nellie Whall spoke to the Council about a report of the Planning Commission on an application for rezoning of Nellie Whall spoke to Council property in Corona del Mar was advised of the next meeting about report of Planning .and of the Planning Commission. Commission. - The application of Newport Harbor Yacht Club for a. permit to install sheetpile bulkheading fronting on Lots 169 Apkn. of Newport Harbor Yacht and 170, Block_ A, East Newport was, after some discussion, Club for permit to install granted on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman bulkheading, granted. Robertson and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of A. Brudin and C. L. The application of Anges Brudin and C. L. Jones for Jones for permit to install a permit to install a. joint pier fronting on Lots 21,. any' 22, ,joint pier, granted. Block 5, Section 5, Balboa island said installation to include the removal of an existing pier, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded. by Councilman Siler granted by the following vote, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Siler, shell, Robertson, Reed NOES, CCUNCILMAAt: Allen ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Gordon B. Findlay authorized In connection with a certain Agreement dated the 14th to remove improvrements on day of September, 1947 by and between the City of Newport Beach property of R. L. Ward. and Robert L. Ward and Pattie B. Ward in which the City a >p-rees to remove the improvements from Lot 1, Block 135, River Section, to Lot 2, Block 135, River Section it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson that Gordon B. rindla.y be authorized to remove said improvements consisting of house and garage on a basis of cost plus 10%x. the motion was carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, CO_�NCILMEtN ?: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None v e, I ounc man To-un-­HlHan Councilman AT ST: City Clerk City Engineer Webb presented Memorandum of Agreement Res. No- 3562 between the State Department of Public Works for expendiure of Memorandum of Agreement one- fourth cent gas tax for State Highways, whereupon Councilman Gas Tax Isbell moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute op behalf of the City of Newport its approval of said Agreement. xhe motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3562 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 communication from the State Highway Commission regard - Agreement with State Hwy ing the maintenance, consisting of cleaning only of State Highway Commission to clean Hwy 101 Alternate within the City limits of Newport Beach and sub- 101 Alternate for period mitting a price of $150.00 for the work for a period of six of six months. months to July 1, 1948 was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler approved by the following vote, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Engineer Webb presented the matter of construction N. Street submitted $600.00 Work authorized for con - of a groin at and an estimate of struction of groin at °N° for the work, and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Street. Councilman Isbell the work was authorized by the following vote, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Engineer Webb submitted the matter of curbs and Plans and specifications sidewalks for the new City Hall site and on motion of Councilman for curbs for new City Hail Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, bids were approved. Bids to be ordered advertised for in connection with the work, in accordance advertised. with the plans and specifications which were on motion of Council- man Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, bids were ordered advertised for in connection with the furnishing of the new City Hall. William A. Kirk addressed the Council suggesting that the Wm. A. Kirk addressed Coast Guard authorities be contacted in an effort to have a Radio Council. Radio beacon on Beacon installed on the jetty. Jetty. The application of Dorothy McKenna for a permit to install Apkn. of D. McKenna for, a pier and float at 924 West Bay Front was on motion of Councilman permit to install pier, Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, Laid on the Laid on the Table. Table pending compliance with the recommendation of the Joint Harbor Committee that no pier permits be granted for vacant property. The application of Charles R. Peach for a permit to install Apkn of C.R. Peach.f or a pier.and float fronting on Lot 1, Block 336, Canal Section was permit to install pier, on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler not granted. and carried, not granted pending compliance with the recommendation of the Joint Harbor Committee relative to vacant property. The application of A. L. Smith for a permit to install Apkn. of A. L. Smith for a pier fronting on Lot 918, Tract.907 was on motion of Councilman permit to install pier Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and-carried, not granted not granted. pending compliance with the recommendation of the Joint Harbor Committee requireing existence of buildings on property before granting pier permits. The application of E. T. Remlin for a permit to install Apkn of E.T. Remlin for a pier fronting on Lot 6, Block 1, Section 1, Balboa Island was permit to install pier on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler not granted. and carried, not granted pending compliance with the recommendation of the Joint Harbor Committee, relative to vacant property. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 p.m. February.24, 1948. Mayor of the Ulty of ewpor t beacF- Councilman ounc man To-un-­HlHan Councilman AT ST: City Clerk