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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1949 - Regular MeetingFebruary 28, 1949 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 7:30 o'clock P.M. on the above date with Mayor Drake presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Greeley, Robertson, Blue; Isbell and Drake. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part there- of read. No one responded so the Mayor ordered the reading of the minutes dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Robertson, certain demands, having been approved by the Finance Committee and by the Mayor and City Clerk, were approved and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS - None REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES - None. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Balboa Angling Club, signed by L. L. Jonas, Secretary, requesting that the City of Newport Beach sponser a suitable trophy to be awarded to the Club champion, was read and upon motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue, the City Administrative Officer was instructed to confer with the Club representatives and arrange for a suitable trophy. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson,-Blue, Isbell acid Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None 6DO 5 Letter from Balboa Angling Club requesting City to award trophy to Club cham- pion referred to City Admir. istrative Officer. Councilman Isbell moved that the regular order of business be Regular order of business dispensed with. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robertson and dispensed with. carried. I Councilman Robertson moved that the checks be returned to the Checks returned to un- unsuccessful bidders, which motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley successful bidders. and carried. Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue, moved that Mayor and City Clerk the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. The motion authorized to sign contract was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson Regular order of business and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. resumed. The Clerk stated that this being the time and place for the Opening of bids. opening of bids for the extension of "A" and "B" Streets, including grading, sub -grade preparation, D.G. base and plant -mixed surfacing, the following bids were opened: Mason & Hardy Total Bid $4,095.00 Cox Bros. Construction Co. " 11 ,992.00 Sully Miller Contracting Co. " " ,076.00 Griffith Co. " " ,614.00 John J. Swigart " " 4,207.00 On motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Robertson, the Resolution No. 3667 award- contract was awarded to Cox Bros. Construction 6o., the lowest bidder, inW contract for "A" and Resolution No. 3b67 awarded the contract, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: "B Street extension to Cox Bros.,low bidder, adopted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None I Councilman Robertson moved that the checks be returned to the Checks returned to un- unsuccessful bidders, which motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley successful bidders. and carried. Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue, moved that Mayor and City Clerk the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. The motion authorized to sign contract was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson Regular order of business and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. resumed. 9.®E Letter from Wallace A.Burton A letter from Wallace A. Burton, President of the Corona C.D.M. Civic Asso. re Del Mar Civic Association, reciting reasons for the Association's Bluff properties access opposition to the Bluff properties access road proposed by Dr. R. C. road was filed. Burt, was read, and upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried; was ordered filed. Appl'n H.L. Bradley for The application of Henry L. Bradley for a Central Sandwich Central Sandwich Shop Shop at 604 East Central, Balboa, subject to approval of the Health at 604 E.Central approved Officer, was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seomded subject to Health Dept. by Councilman Greeley and carried, was approved. approval. Anpl'n Arthur Hall for fish The application of and Hall for a license to conduct a stand at 20th & Central smoked fish stand at 20th and Central, having been approved by the unproved. County Health Officer, was granted upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried. °ppl'n Mrs.Anita K. Thomas The application of Mrs. Anita K. Thomas for a license to cater Lo cater Mexican food at Mexican food at 211 21st Street was granted subject to the approval of X1.1 21st St. granted subject the County Health Officer on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by to Health Dept.'approval. Councilman Greeley and carried. kppi'n Paul H. Pierson to The application of Paul H. Pierson for a license to conduct .onduct a bakery at 303 Paul's Island Bakery at 303 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, having been s__rine Ave. approved. approved by the County Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No comments at hearing on The City Clerk reported that a request from Fred M. Sorenson, change of name of Central President of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, for the renaming Avenue and Coast Blvd. of Coast Boulevard and Central Avenue, having been presented at the City Attorney instructed last meeting, was set for hearing on this date. No one offering comment to draw up an ordinance. on the proposed change, Councilman Isbell moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance changing the name of Central Avenue and Coast Boulevard as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried by the following vote, to -wit: NEW BUSINESS : esolution No. 3664 accept- Resolution No. 3664, being a resolution accepting a grant ing grant deed from Louis & deed to the City of Newport Beach from Louis Briggs and Kassa Bailey Kassa Bailey Briggs adopted. Briggs of certain property more particularly described as follows: All that portion of Block "E" of the Balboa Tract, as per map thereof recorded in Book 4, Page 11, of Miscellaneous Maps, records of said Orange County, described as beginning at the point of intersection of the Southerly line of Surf Avenue with the Westerly line of "A" Street, and 'running thence Southerly along the Westerly line of "A" Street to the Southerly line of said Block "E"; thence Westerly along said Southerly line, being along the meander line of the Government Survey of the lands of which said Block "E" is a part,. 54 feet to the point of inter- section of the Westerly line of Lot 15 in Block 12 of said Balboa Tract, if extended Southerly; thence Northerly on said extended line to the Southerly line of Surf Avenue; thence Easterly 54 feet to the point of the beginning." was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Greeley,, was carried by the following vote, t oewit: AYES; COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Mr. John Sailors named Councilman Isbell moved that Mr. John Sailors, the City City Manager. Administrative Officer, be appointed City Manager under the terms of Ordinance No. 575, to be effective at once and at his present salary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None City Manager not named when Mayor Drake stated that Mr. Sailors was fully conversant with tYB Ordinance was adopted the management of the City and that in his opinion no better choice could because of pending Charter be made. Councilman Isbell pointed out that provision had been made for Election. the appointment of a City Manager when the ordinance was adopted in March of 1945, but the appointment had been withheld pending the deci- sion of the voters on the proposed City Charter which was rejected in a special election February 5th. Councilman Robertson said that Mr. Sailors was the first City Administrative Officer in the City's history and now became the first City Manager. He stated that Mr. Sailors was in a position to proceed with the modernization of the City's administration with immediate speed and efficiency, and that in his opinion Mr. Sailors was the logical man for the job. 0 I Resolution No. 374 of the Planning Commission was presented, being a Resolution recommending approval of a tentative Map of Tract 1237, the Corona Highlands, subject to the following conditions: (1) A twenty foot non - access strip be provided along Highway 101 (2) Ail improvements, such as sewers, electricity, water, gas, curbings, gutters, paving etc. be installed at the expense of the subdivider. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution was received and approved. 2-07 Plan. Com. Resolution 374, Tentative Map of Tract 1237, Corona Highlands received and approved. The City Clerk then presented Resolution No. 375 of the Planning P1an.Com. Resolution No.375, Commission, being 'a resolution recommending the zoning as shown on tenta- recommending zoning shown on tive Map referred to in Planning Commission Resolution No. 374. A letter Tentative Map. March 14th from Mr. Walter Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning Commission; outlining set for hearing. the basis on which the proposed zoning was made was read. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, March 14th was set as the date for hearing on said recommendation. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Greeley introduced Ordinance No. 589 amending Ordi- nance No. 525 by adding Section 20 to Districting Map of the City con- tained in Ordinance No. 525, and providing for the zoning and land use of Tract 1237, known as Corona Highlands, in accordance with map sub- mitted by Jennie S. Crutcher Foundation, as follows: (1) Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Zone C -1 (2) Lots 4 to 29, inclusive, Lots 33 to 46, inclusive, Lots 30, 31, 61, 62 and 190 in Zone R -2. (3) Lots 32, 47 to 60, inclusive, and 63 to 189, inclusive, in Zone R -1. (4) And subject to the condition that all improvements, such as sewers, electricity, water, gas, curbings, gutters, paving etc. be installed at the expense of the subdivider. First reading of the Ordinance was approved upon motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried by the following Vote, to -wit, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 376 of the Planning Commission, being a resolu- tion denying a five foot set -back variance on Lot 4, Block 2, Tract 626, requested by Dr. Leo James Grold, was presented and excerpts from certain letters and telegrams pertaining to the proposed variance were read by the City Clerk. Mr. Roy Greenleaf Jr. spoke from the floor stating that an agreement was in the process of being reached with adjoining property owners for additional set -back variances and requested that the resolu- tion be tabled. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the resolution was tabled. Ordinance No. 589 amending Ordinance No. 525, re zoning of Corona Highlands, Tract 12379 in accordance with Jennie Crutcher Found- ation Map. Plan. Comm. Resolution 376 requesting 5 foot setback by Dr.Leo J. Grold tabled. . City Engineer J. B. Webb presented plans and specifications Plans and specifications fn for the proposed fire hall at Corona Del Mar, and on motion of Council- proposed Corona Del Mar man Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the plans were approved Fire Hall approved. by the following vote, to-wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids for March 28th, The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: :_ None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue, the Uniform Wage Scale was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Bids for Fire Hall set for March 28th. Uniform Wage Scale adopted. City Engineer, J. B. Webb, requested authority to prepare plans City Engineer authorized for 300 lineal feet 'of concrete curb and one ornamental light standard at to prepare plans for 300 the intersection of Central Avenue and via Lido to control-traffic. On lineal feet of concrete motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, the City curb at Lido & Central Ave. ,1; Engineer was instructed to prepare the plans and estimates by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: AYES, .COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Appl'n H. A. Kenoyer to The application of H. A. Kenoyer for permission to construct construct a seawall at a seawall at Lot 903, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was'presented by the City Lot 903, Tract 907, granted. Engineer, and upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried,the permit was granted subject to Harbor,Committee approval. Ordinance No. 588 Councilman'Greeley presented City Ordinance No. 588, being . applying certain regula- tions to building, etc. in AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, certain specified terri- APPLYING CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION AND tory in.Balboa, given first ALTERATION OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS AND reading. TO CERTAIN USES OF LAND, PENDING THE ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY OF NEW PRECISE ZONING PLANS FOR SAID CITY, PRESCRIB ING THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY AND ALL OF THE PROVI® SIONS HEREOF, AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY MEASURE, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. , The ordinance was given first reading upon motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Mrs. Lynn requested that Mrs. Robert Lynn, of Corona Del Mar, spoke from the floor sug- the Ordinance be applied gesting that the Ordinance be applied to certain Ocean front properties to Ocean Front properties in Corona Del Mar. in Corona Del Mar. The City Attorney stated that the County Planning Commission had submitted to the Council a proposed recommendation with respect to the development around China Cove and the State Park Beach. Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3607 approving the recommendation of the County Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 3665, On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue, immediate use of Metropol- Resolution No. 3668, being a resolution stating the policy of the Council itan water, without losing as follows: City's rights to it's own wells. "In view of the water supply conditions in Orange County, it is the recommended policy of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that as soon as expedient and to the extent practical, the City use water from the Metropolitan Water District without.prejudice to the rights of the City in its wells or to the use of water therefrom." was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 3670, On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Map of portion of 32nd Greeley, Resolution No. 3670 being a resolution accompanying a certain St. to be abandoned. map showing a portion of 32nd Street to be vacated and abandoned was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution of Intention On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman No. 3671, to vacate and Greeley, Resolution No. 3671, being a resolution to vacate and abandon a portion of abandon that portion of 32nd Street shown in that certain map approved 32nd Street. by the Council was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 3669, :oastal Water Dist. requested o enter agreement with -iiicipal Water Dist. for .onnection to Colorado giver Water 21 inch line. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, that the Coastal Municipal Water District be requested to enter into an agreement for the construction, by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, of a connection to be located on the-21 inch line of the Orange County Feeder Extension through which Colorado River Water will be available to the City of Newport'Beach. A resolution being Resolution No. 3669 was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ?�9 Ordinance No. 586, being an ordinance changing the name of Ordinance No. 586, changing San Bernardino Avenue to Riverside Avenue, was presented for second name of San Bernardino Ave. reading. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman to Riverside Ave,in certain Greeley, the reading of the ordinance was waived by the following vote part, reading of ordinance to -wit: waived. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Ordinance No. 586, changing ' Greeley, Ordinance No. 586, being an ordinance changing the name of a name of a portion of San portion of San Bernardino Aventae to Riverside Avenue was adopted by the Bernardino Ave. to Riverside following vote, to -wit: Ave. adopted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ' City Manager, J. J. Sailors, requested an appropriation of City Manager's request for $800.00 for the insurance account, and on motion of Councilman Greeley, $800 for the insurance seconded by Councilman Robertson, the appropriation was granted by the account was granted. following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None A petition bearing 119 signatures of residents, taxpayers and voters of the City of Newport Beach, requesting the City Council to mai tain the present level of the entire 110 feet of Ocean Boulevard in Corona Del Mar, and opposing the "lower road petition" of Dr. R.C. Burt was presented by Mrs. Robert Lynn. Mayor Drake ordered the petition filed for consideration with Dr. Burt's petition. Petition signed by 119 tax - .i- payers of C ' i.D.M. protesting Dr. Burt's ower road" peti- tion filed with Burt's petition. Mrs. Marjorie Griesser, 214 Carnation Avenue, reported that Mrs. M.Griesser reported an an abandoned cistern at the foot of Carnation Avenue constituted a abandoned cistern at foot menace to the children and animals of the neighborhood, and Mayor Drake Carnation Ave., referred referred the matter to the City Manager for action. to City Manager. Mr. J. H. Mills speaking from the floor requested that the Mr. J. H. Mills request that ' 19th Street pier be returned to public use and that some system of 19th St. pier be returned fees be established for boats using the pier. This also was referred to public use, referred to to the City Manager by Mayor Drake. City Manager. Councilman Robertson stated that the Committee appointed to City Manager to acquaint revise the building and electrical code had made its report and requested all members of the Council that the City Manager acquaint all members of the Council of the text of proposed revised build - of the suggested revisions. ing and electrical code. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the meeting was adjourned Sine Die. ATTEST: Clerk /of'the City of Newport each. or " V F045 4 � ft-Q