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
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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.
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