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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1951 - Regular MeetingApril 23rd, 1951. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 PM. The roll was called, the following members answering present: Finch, Blue, Greeley, Isbell. The Mayor asked if any of the councilmen or anyone in the aud- ience wished the minutes of the previous meeting or any part thereof read. No one responded, and the reading of the minutes was waived. Certain demands, having been approved by the Finance Committee and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The recommendation of the City Manager that the job classifi- cation of stock clerk be upgraded from Salary Range 10 to Salary Range 12, was approved, 3n motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Council- man Blue and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None A letter from L. A. Patch, secretary of the Orange County and Cities Civil Defense Planning Board urging that Ben Lieberman be appoint- ed county -wide coordinator for the ground observer corps, including the filter center, was read. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the appointment was approved. The Corona del Mar Civic Association stated that a unanimous motion had been passed by that body to support the Central Newport Beach Community Association in its efforts to have the Standard Oil storage tanks on Balboa Blvd. removed, and urged that the Council use the Asso- ciation's letter as an expression of opinion in the negotiation with the Standard 011 Co. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Council- ' man Greeley and carried, the letter was ordered placed on file with the other correspondence pertaining to that project. Mrs. Richard Blatterman asked the removal of the drinking foun- tain at Orange and Seashore Drive, urged the erection of a barricade at the beach end of Orange Ave., and the development of a parking area be- tween the Pacific Electric tracks and the Highway, in a letter. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. A letter from the Griffith Company stating that the Bank of America, under agreement with the Griffith Co., had acquired parking rights more than sufficient to comply with the zoning ordinance was read, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Blue and car- ried, was referred to the Planning Commission. The Women's Civic League of Corona del Mar and Balboa Island, through Mrs. Carl G. Waldeck, corresponding secretary, requested per- mission of the City Council to sell sandwiches, cookies and cake at Little Corona beach on week ends. On motion of Councilman Finch, se- conded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the request was tabled for consideration. The Women's Civic League of Corona del Mar and Balboa Island ' expressed its thanks to the City Hall staff for cooperation in the League meeting held April 3rd. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Coun- cilman Blue and carried, the letter was ordered filed. A letter from the Women's Civic League of Corona del Mar and Balboa Island, endorsing the petition of the Central Newport Beach As- sociation for the removal of the Standard Oil tanks was read, and on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley, was ordered filed with other communications pertaining to the project. ' A petition bearing 14 signatures, requesting the removal of a concrete and cement tile wall erected by the late Dr. Soiland at the intersection of Bay Ave. and Buena Vista St., on the grounds that the wall is constructed without permission on the property of the City; ob- structs the view of property owners located south of the wall, and decreases the amount of available beach area for swimming, was presented. On motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. 461 Demands approved Stock Clerk salary range upgraded Res. 3B8B B. Lieberman appt. to County Civil Defense as coordinator CDM Civic Assn. re St. Oil Tanks Blatterman request for drinking fountain & barricade. Griffith Co. Bank of Amer. Offstreet pkg. Womens Civic Lg.CDM Req.sell food, Little Corona W.C.League, CDM,re St.0il Tanks Removal of Soiland. the ersll,petition 462 The West Newport Beach Improvement Association, in a letter, ex- pressed appreciation for the installation of the four -way stop signal at 32nd St. and Newport Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the letter was ordered filed. A petition bearing 14 signatures, requesting the removal of the fire pits from the beach in Seashore Colony area because of the nuisance Petition, fires on created by fires on the beach and the fact that the State Beach is near by, beach,Seashore Col. providing proper supervision and sanitary facilities, was prezented. On motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. A petition bearing 17 signatures urging that 39th Street between Marcus Ave. and Channel Place, Newport Island, be opened to two -way traffic Petition, for 2 way by the removal of existing parking restrictions was read, and on motion of traffic Npfor Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Greeley was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. A letter from Marshall Keeler complaining of ball playing on A- balone St., Little Balboa Island, was read. On motion of Councilman Finch, Ball playing, Abalone seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the letter was tabled for ref - St. erence to the Park and Recreation Commission now in process of organization Mr. Keeler offered to donate $100.00 toward the surfacing of a playground on the Irvine Co. property at the north end of the Marine Avenue bridge, if other interested citizens would ,join him in the project. The following communications were read regarding the removal of the Carnation Ave. small boat launching ramp, ordered at the April 9th meeting of the Council: From James B. and Florence A. Stoddard, protesting Carnation Ramp the removal and urging the limiting of hours of use of the present ramp by communications. a fence and gate; from Norman W. Fleming, urging the immediate establish- ment of a ramp to serve the Corona del Mar area and the cleaning up of the Carnation Avenue area to serve as a community beach; from John W. Johnson, a petition containing 119 signatures requesting immediate action in either reinstatement of the original ramp or a satisfactory substitute for it, and from 54 signers of a petition requesting the development of Bayside Drive as a whole, instead of in the present piece -meal manner. Councilman Finch moved that the City Manager be instructed to contact the Harbor Com- mission and negotiate for the opening of a launching ramp in the Irvine property adjacent to the Corona del Mar area, and if such a ramp was not Immediately available, to arrange for the limited operation of the present Carnation ramp until such time as new facilities could be provided. The motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried. The City Clerk stated that certain petitions had been received regarding the appointment of a successor to the council seat vacated by Councilman Drake, and on order of Mayor Isbell the following letters were Suggestions for read: replacement of A request bearing 4 signatures that Norman Miller be considered. 0. Drake. A letter from the Balboa Island Business Association requesting the appointment of Tom Norton. A petition bearing 41 signatures, urging the consideration of either Hal Will Smith, John D. Prendergast, or Miss Kate Me Cann. A letter from the Newport Harbor Board of Realtors urging the appointment of Ralph P. Maskey. Mayor Isbell stated that Balboa island deserved and should re- ceive Ramsey representation on the Council, and also that the appointment should be Y pP made in the interests of preserving harmony and efficiency in the operation of the Cityus administration._ Councilman Blue moved that Dale Ramsey of Balboa Island be appointed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Finch and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. At the request of Mayor Isbell, Mr. Ramsey came forward and was sworn in, thereafter taking his seat as a member of the City Council. LICENSE APPLICATIONS. The request of Charles J. Timmers, of the Tim -Tam enterprises, for a license to operate two games, the first to be known as "Marble Skill° Timraers, appl. and the second to be known as "Electric Merchandise Flasher ", was read. Skill games. On motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Department for investigation and report. A letter from Field Enterprieses, Inc., Chicago, describing their Fie method of operation in the sale of educational books to the homes, and Field Enterprises l En asking that their business be classified as exempt from license under the Interstate Commerce Act, was read, and on motion of Councilman Blue, se- oonded by Councilman Greeley and carried was referred to the City Attorney. The application of Wayne P. Me Ghee for a license to operate McGhee, Cafe. Coffee Haven Cafe, at 102 Me Fadden Place, having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried. i 0 The application of Joy Pampinella for a license to operate a retail ice cream store at 703 E. Balboa Blvd. for the sale of packaged ice cream to be taken out and not consumed on the premises, was granted subject to approval by the Health Department, on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. 463, Pamn9nella, ice cream store, - ranted. The application of John C. Kirk for a transfer of restaurant and vending machine license from 102 Mc Fadden Place to the Balboa Pavilion was granted subject to approval by the Health Officer, on motion of Coun- Kirk, Transfer.' cilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. The application of William C. Lovell to operate Bill's Smoked Fish Stand at 6490 Coast Highway, having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Council- man Greeley and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. ' A letter from Jack M. Duignan requesting amendment of the Zon- ing Ordinance to permit the extension of his canning operations to include the canning of fish for sport fishermen with the stipulation that none of the fish so canned would be sold, was read, and on motion of Council- man Finch, seconded by Councilman Greeley, was referred to the City At- $(ky for the preparation of a resolution of intention to amend the zon- ing ordinance, by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The ".City Attorney, presented Ordinance No. 636 for second reading, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CREATING A PARK, BEACH AND RECREATION COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF AND SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SAID COM- MISSION. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, reading of the ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley, Ordinance No. 636 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Done The City Engineer, pursuant to his instructions at the previous meeting of the City Council, presented his report on the proposed sewage collection line and pumping station for the Corona del Mar Bluff as follows: "The petition requested that a sewage collection line and pump- ing station be constructed to serve all that bluff property southwest of Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar, between Poppy Ave. and Goldenrod Ave., and the cost of same be assessed upon a district as shown on the attached map which is made a part hereof. The total area of the proposed district is 408,794 square feet and the area represented by owners of the property within the proposed district, whose signatures appear on said petition, is 262,362 square feet, or 64.2% of the total area of the pro- posed district. "A preliminary estimate indicates the following: Collection line, manholes and appurtenances - _ - $21,500.00 Sewage Pumping Station and Force Main - _ - m - - 14,500.00 Total 000:00 Incidental Expenses Total , 00.00 "Another petition signed by the same owners was presented. This petition requested that the City of Newport Beach pay a portion of the cost of the sewage pump station inasmuch as such station could advantageously serve the facilities on the main beach as well as the bluff properties. It is difficult to determine the exact percentage of cost that should be borne by the City of Newport Beach, but on a use basis, it appears to be approximately 50 %. The City cannot participate on a percentage basis, but it can aid the assessment district by paying a stipulated amount of money toward the improvement. "Respectfully submitted, "J. B. WEBB, CITY ENGINEER," On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for this improvement by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Lovell, smoked fish. Uranted. Duignan, sportfish canning. Prepare Res. of Int. Ord. 636, 2nd Read. Reading waived. Ord. 636, Adopted C.Engr. Rep. CDM Sewer Report on proposed lines for Bluff. N The Mayor announced that this was the time and place to continue nont. Hearing, the hearing on the proposed improvement of certain alleys lying northeas- CDM alleys. terly of Coast Blvd. in .Corona del Mar. The following report from the City Engineer was presented: "Pursuant to instructions, I wish to submit herewith a report on the written and oral protests presented to your honorable body on April 9th, 1951, in the matter of the proposed improvement of certain alleys lying northeasterly of Coast Blvd., between Dahlia Ave. and Poppy Ave., as follows: "The total area of the proposed assessment district, exclusive of streets and alleys is 2,882,012 square feet. "The total area of property represented by written protests filed with the City Clerk prior to the time set for the hearing, together with the oral protests presented to the Council at the time of hearing, is - - - - - - - - - - - - 23,725 square feet. "The total area represented by both written and oral protests is equal to 7.7% of the total area of the proposed assessment district. same same same "At the hearing on April 9, 1951, your honorable body instructed the undersigned to eliminate all work proposed in Block 736 of Corona del Mar and to eliminate said block from the assessment district for any fu- ture improvement of the project, as proposed, and in view of the fact that this Block 736 filed a 100% protest against the project, as proposed, which protest.. represented 2.7% of the total area of the district, you can plainly see that the remaining protests against the project would amount to only 5% of the area of the assessment district, after eliminating the area repre- sented by block 7360 "Respectfully submitted, J. B. WEBB." The City Clerk then read a letter from Dr. Earl M. Brady protest- ing the assessment, and stated that the property owned by Dr. Brady in the proposed district represented 2.24% of the area. The following Minute Resolution was then read: WHEREAS, proceedings have been conducted under the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931, Division IV of Streets & Highways Code of the State of Calif- ornia, for the grading, paving and otherwise improving certain alleys in Corona del Mar lying northeasterly of Coast Blvd. (State Highway) between Dahlia Ave. and Poppy Ave; and WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of April, 1951, the City Council made its findings and determinations relative to the protests heretofore filed and the hearing on the report of the City Engineer was concluded as of said last mentioned date; and WHEREAS, Section 2884 of said Investigation Act provides among other things that the legislative body may, et its discretion and without further notice of hearing, make such alterations or changes as will not exceed more than one -tenth (1 /10) of the total estimated cost, as shown in the written report of the City Engineer filed February 26, 1951, in the matter of the grading, paving and otherwise improving said alleys; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable to make certain changes in the things proposed to be done, as set forth in said written report of the City Engineer; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, as follows: 1. That the following described work be omitted from the things proposed to be done, as shown in said written report; 2. That the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to mod- ify the plans for the proposed improvement and to estimate separately the cost of each omission from the things proposed to be done, as set forth in said written report, as follows: a. Omit the grading and paving in the alley in Block 736, Corona del Mar, including the alley approach to Fourth Street. b. Omit the proposed installation of 7 water service connec- tions in said alley; c. Omit the construction of 364 lineal feet of 36" reinforced concrete pipe storm drain together with 1 catch basin and 1 headwall inlet, and appurtenant work in connection therewith proposed to be constructed through said Block 736. .d. Omit from the assessment district to be prepared for the improvement of said alleys (excluding the alley in Block 736 of Corona del Mar) all real property covered by said Block 736. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None 1 °The City Engineer then presented the following general des- cription of changes or omissions from things proposed to be done, to- gether with an estimated cost of such omissions as follows: A. Omit the grading and paving in the alley in Block 736, Corona del Mar, including the alley approach to Fourth St. ' B. Omit the proposed installation of seven water service connections. C. Omit the construction of 364 lineal feet of 36 inch reinforced concrete pipe storm drain, together with one catch basin and one head wall inlet and appurtenant work in connection therewith. "The estimated cost of such omissions, including the estimated Incidental expenses in connection therewith, is as follows: J. B. WEBB, City Engineer." The following Minute Resolution was presented: IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN ALLEYS LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF COAST BLVD. BETWEEN DAHLIA AND POPPY AVENUES, EXCLUDING ALLEY IN BLOCK 736. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the City Engineer presented a communication describing the changes so ordered in said instructions and also estimated separately each omission ' from the things proposed to be done in Block 73b, Corona del Mar, as shown in the original report filed February 26, 1951. After the City Engineer had fully explained the details of such omissions from the plans, Councilman Blue offered and moved the adoption of the following motion, to -wit: a. That the communication of the City Engineer be accepted and filed and that said Engineer be hereby instructed to prepare the plans and specifications for the proposed improvement, in accordance with the said communication filed this date; b. That the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach be and he is hereby instructed to attach a copy of said communication of the City Engineer for further reference. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried by the following note: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None CDM alleys,hearing. Cont. Estimated cost Omit Block 736 alley Estimated omission of plant mix surfacing including . grading, sub - grade, preparation and base material for said alley - - - - - - ------- - - - - -- $905.63 Estimated omission of 7 water service connections - 175.00 Estimated omission of 36" reinforced concrete pipe storm drain - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,64o.00 Estimated omission of 1 catch basin - - - - - - - - 100.00 Estimated omission of 1 headwall inlet - - - - - - - 400.00 Estimated Omissions - - - - - $5,120.63 Estimated incidental expenses In connection with such omissions - - - - - - _ 712.33 TOTAL $5,932.96 "Respectfully submitted, J. B. WEBB, City Engineer." The following Minute Resolution was presented: IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN ALLEYS LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF COAST BLVD. BETWEEN DAHLIA AND POPPY AVENUES, EXCLUDING ALLEY IN BLOCK 736. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the City Engineer presented a communication describing the changes so ordered in said instructions and also estimated separately each omission ' from the things proposed to be done in Block 73b, Corona del Mar, as shown in the original report filed February 26, 1951. After the City Engineer had fully explained the details of such omissions from the plans, Councilman Blue offered and moved the adoption of the following motion, to -wit: a. That the communication of the City Engineer be accepted and filed and that said Engineer be hereby instructed to prepare the plans and specifications for the proposed improvement, in accordance with the said communication filed this date; b. That the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach be and he is hereby instructed to attach a copy of said communication of the City Engineer for further reference. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried by the following note: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None CDM alleys,hearing. Cont. Estimated cost Omit Block 736 alley No H.Jasper, Police appt. NEW BUSINESS. The Oath of Office of Harry G. Jasper as a probationary patrol- man was approved on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. A request from Dr. H. E. Stahler for the abandonment of a small triangular piece of property adjoining Lots 15 and 16, Tract 948, the parcel remaining unused because of the paving and re- alignment of the Stabler, triangle alleys in recent years, was read. On motion of Councilman Finch, secon- of ppty. ded by Councilman Greeley, the Council voted to abandon the triangular parcel subject to the condition that any legal costs be paid by Dr. Stahler, by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The request of Mrs. Mary P. Holden for transfer of.her one -half interest in Pier Permit A -383 in the pier located at 223 E. Bay From, Balboa Island, to Leslie T. Peterson and Eleanor S. Peterson, husband Holden, Pier permit and wife, as joint tenants, was granted on motion of Councilman Greeley, transfer to seconded by Councilman Ramsey and carried. Peterson The City Clerk reported that a summons had been received in the Planning Commission Resolution 449, being a resolution grantin the application of Paul 0. Cleland and Walter S. lc Eachern to resubdivide Plan.Com.Res.44 -9, lots at 1106 -1112 Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar, was concurred in on motion Cleland- McEachern, of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Finch and the following granted roll call vote: suit of George K. Nolan -.and Daisy K. Nolan against the Peerless Weighing Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell and Vending Scales Corporation and others, to which the City was made a Nolan vs. Peerless part, and on motion of Councilman Blue,,seconded by Councilman Greeley Scales Corp. and carried, the summons was referred to the City's insurance carrier None for reply. Planning Commission Resolution 450, being a resolution denying Planning Commission Resolution 446, being a resolution granting the application of Elmer J. the application of C. W. Smith for an 18 inch set back for garage area at E.J.Larson, 222 Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar, having been approved by the Planning Com- Plan.Com.446. mission, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Coun- CWSmith. Granted. cilman Greeley and carried by the following roll call vote: 13, Block 8, East Newport, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Gree- AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell ley, seconded by Councilman NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell Planning Commission Resolution 447, being a resolution granting Plan.Com.447. the application of Louis Vilelle for a 3 foot set back on the bay side on Lots L.Vilelle granted 9 to 18, Block 218, Section B., Villelle Place, was concurred in ,on motion None of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission Resolution 448, being a resolution denying the application of Mrs. F. 2. Lankersheim for a 100% variance at 1701 E. Bay P1an.Com.Res.448 Front, Balboa, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded Lankersheim, granted by Councilman Blue and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission Resolution 449, being a resolution grantin the application of Paul 0. Cleland and Walter S. lc Eachern to resubdivide Plan.Com.Res.44 -9, lots at 1106 -1112 Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar, was concurred in on motion Cleland- McEachern, of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Finch and the following granted roll call vote: Planning Commission Resolution 451, being a resolution granting the application of Elliot F. Leech for a 3 foot variance at 6501 Seashore Dr., P1an.Com.Res.451 with the stipulation that a 10 ft. setback be established on the alley side E.F.Leach, granted of the lot, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Coun- cilman Ramsey and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finhh, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None rr .r AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission Resolution 450, being a resolution denying P1an.Coru.Res.450 the application of Elmer J. Larson for a 100% variance to rebuild the back E.J.Larson, part of his house and remodel the remainder of the house at 721 W. Balboa granted. Blvd., but approving a 50% variance for sideline and rear yard on Lot 13, Block 8, East Newport, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Gree- ley, seconded by Councilman Ramsey and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission Resolution 451, being a resolution granting the application of Elliot F. Leech for a 3 foot variance at 6501 Seashore Dr., P1an.Com.Res.451 with the stipulation that a 10 ft. setback be established on the alley side E.F.Leach, granted of the lot, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Coun- cilman Ramsey and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finhh, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None rr .r Planning Commission Resolution No. 452, being a resolution denying the application of Homer A. Gould for a variance, but recommending that a permit be issued by the Building Department for reconstruction on the third floor within minimum distance of the 3 ft. side yard setback at 305 E. Bay Avenue, Balboa, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission Resolution No. 453, being a resolution grant- ing the application of J. S. Linderman for a 21 inch rear yard variance at 109 Diamond, Balboa Island, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ' Planning Commission Resolution No. 454, granting the application of Harlan B. Griswold and Robert H. Ingram for a variance to allow con - struction of a two car garage at 204 Crystal Ave., Balboa Island, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The bid of Fox Sportfishing Co., 39th Pl., Belmont Pier, Long Beach, Calif., in the amount of $201.50, for the YMS ship formerly proposed to be remodeled as a Chamber of Commerce office, was presented, and on mo- tion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, the bid was accept- ed with the stipulation that the ship be removed immediately, by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 637, being an ordinance relating to Civilian Defense and Disaster as recommended by the State of California, and on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeipy,the Oedding-of the ordinance was waived. Ordinance No. 637 was passed to second reading on motion of Coun- cilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney stated that he had prepared a new lease for a period of 3 years with Angel Garcia for disposition of the City's sal- vage. Resolution 3674, being a resolution approving the lease and author- izing the Mayor and CCity Clerk to execute the same, was adopted on mo- tion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried by the following roll call vote: The City Engineer requested authority to employ James M. Mont- gomery as a consultant in the proposed increase in height of the Corona del Mar reservoir. He estimated the cost of consultant service would not exceed $2,750.00, and on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by ' Councilman Blue, the employment of Mr. Montgomery was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None IM Plan.Com.Res.452 Gould. P1an.Com. Res.453 Linderman, granted Plan. Com. Res. 45 Griswold,Ingram Granted YMS ship sold. Bid accepted Ord. No. 637 Introduced. Passed, 2nd rd. Garcia Renewal Balboa Coves T- ighting. Easement. Montgomery, emp. for Reservoir survey AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer stated that in order to establish an assess- ment district for lighting in the Balboa Coves area, it would be neces- sary to secure an easement, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Blue, the City Engineer was instructed to make the neces- sary negotiations for an easement from the Balboa Coves Association, by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer requested authority to employ James M. Mont- gomery as a consultant in the proposed increase in height of the Corona del Mar reservoir. He estimated the cost of consultant service would not exceed $2,750.00, and on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by ' Councilman Blue, the employment of Mr. Montgomery was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None IM Plan.Com.Res.452 Gould. P1an.Com. Res.453 Linderman, granted Plan. Com. Res. 45 Griswold,Ingram Granted YMS ship sold. Bid accepted Ord. No. 637 Introduced. Passed, 2nd rd. Garcia Renewal Balboa Coves T- ighting. Easement. Montgomery, emp. for Reservoir survey M The request of the Bay Escrow Co. for approval of transfer of ppart interest in a pier and float adjoining Lot 19, Block 5, Section 5, Transfer of $alboa Island, was presented by the City Engineer: On motion of Coun- interest in Pier, cilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue, Pier Permit No. A -417, being Bay Escrow, to a permit covering the above mentioned pier, was ordered re- issued, showing Holden,Lachenmeyer, the following property owners as owners of an undivided one -third interest Richmond. in and to.said pier and floats's Frank and Jean Richmond, husband and wife; Ralph S. and Mary P. Holden, husband and wife; William E. and Erma M. Lachenmeyer, husband and wife. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. The assessment diagram for improvement of the alleys between Assessment Diagram, 11th and 19th Sts., having been approved by the City Engineer, was ac- alleys, 11th - 19th. cepted on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley N.B. Approved. and the following roll call vote: Jenkins,to Schisler AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Codification of The assessment diagram for the West Newport Sewers recently Ord.636 o.k.d. completed, having been prepared by the City Engineer, was approved on Assessment Diagram, motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and the fol- W.Npt.Sewers, appr. lowing roll call vote: Ramsey, pledges AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Ramsey, Blue, Greeley, Isbell best efforts. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The request of the Bay Escrow Co. for approval of transfer of ppart interest in a pier and float adjoining Lot 19, Block 5, Section 5, Transfer of $alboa Island, was presented by the City Engineer: On motion of Coun- interest in Pier, cilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue, Pier Permit No. A -417, being Bay Escrow, to a permit covering the above mentioned pier, was ordered re- issued, showing Holden,Lachenmeyer, the following property owners as owners of an undivided one -third interest Richmond. in and to.said pier and floats's Frank and Jean Richmond, husband and wife; Ralph S. and Mary P. Holden, husband and wife; William E. and Erma M. Lachenmeyer, husband and wife. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. o � i ayor i y Clerk �J r. The request of E. Ralph Schisler for transfer of a half - interest in the pier and float in front of Lots 1 and 2, Block 21, Section 3, Balboa Schisler, transfer Island, from Fred B. and Helen M. Jenkins to E. Ralph and Norrine M. Schisler, interest in Pier, was presented by the City Engineer and granted on motion of Councilman Gree- Jenkins,to Schisler ley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. The City Clerk requested authority to include the codification of Ordinance No. 636, being the ordinance establishing a park and rec- Codification of reation commission, in the revision of the Municipal Code now in progress, Ord.636 o.k.d. and was so authorized on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. Councilman Ramsey stated that he appreciated the confidence shown Ramsey, pledges in him by his appointment to the City Council, and pledged his best efforts best efforts. in the interest of the City as a whole. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. o � i ayor i y Clerk �J r.