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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/1953 - Regular MeetingJanuary 26th, 1953 COMMUNICATIONS: ' Otto, Dick requested Dick Otto of Orange Coast College requested the use of use of dump site for the dump site for grazing purposes. On motion of Councilman grazing purposes. Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the request was referred to the City Manager. Pearson, Arvid request Arvid Pearson asked for a permit for the use of thel9th use of 19th St. pier. Street pier, and also the use of the building on the pier for an office and tackle store. On motion-of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Orange Co. Harbor Com The Orange County Harbor Commission reported that it had ' reported establishment established a boat launching-ramp for public use in the Upper Bay boat ramp Upper Bay and stated that in its opinion this ramp-would satisfy most of the demand. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Council - man Smith and carried, the letter was tabled for consideration by the Joint Harbor Committee. Or. Co. Soc. Crippled The Orange County S ociety for Crippled Children & Adults Chil. & Adults to sell asked permission to sell paper lilies on the streets on March 21st. lilies. Denied On motion-of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed and the applicant ordered advised that city ordinances prevented the granting of the requested permission. Or. Co. Dept. Soc. Welfr The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in • UNFINISHED BUSINESS: regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall at that a trained staff was available for the investigation of beggars 7 :30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members answering Roll Call present: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, and Miller. , Via Genoa On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Previous minutes Finch and carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous approved meeting was waived and they were declared approved as written. Demands approved Certain demands, having been approved by the Finance & ordered paid Committee were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Isbell, asking 7 days off annual -seven days off annually to compensate for holidays worked. On seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll ly for holidays worked. call vote, to -wits was presented for second reading and on motion of Council- AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. carried, the request was referred to the City Manager. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Smith Avalon Trans. Comp. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None COMMUNICATIONS: ' Otto, Dick requested Dick Otto of Orange Coast College requested the use of use of dump site for the dump site for grazing purposes. On motion of Councilman grazing purposes. Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the request was referred to the City Manager. Pearson, Arvid request Arvid Pearson asked for a permit for the use of thel9th use of 19th St. pier. Street pier, and also the use of the building on the pier for an office and tackle store. On motion-of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Orange Co. Harbor Com The Orange County Harbor Commission reported that it had ' reported establishment established a boat launching-ramp for public use in the Upper Bay boat ramp Upper Bay and stated that in its opinion this ramp-would satisfy most of the demand. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Council - man Smith and carried, the letter was tabled for consideration by the Joint Harbor Committee. Or. Co. Soc. Crippled The Orange County S ociety for Crippled Children & Adults Chil. & Adults to sell asked permission to sell paper lilies on the streets on March 21st. lilies. Denied On motion-of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed and the applicant ordered advised that city ordinances prevented the granting of the requested permission. Or. Co. Dept. Soc. Welfr The Orange County Department of Social Welfare stated UNFINISHED BUSINESS: advising availability of that a trained staff was available for the investigation of beggars NO. 678 staff to handle beggars. and its services were available to the city. On motion of Council- Via Genoa zoning man Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the letter presented was ordered filed. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING ON CERTAIN PROPERTY AND Newport Fire Fighters The Newport Beach Fire Fighters asked that they be given asking 7 days off annual -seven days off annually to compensate for holidays worked. On ly for holidays worked. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman.Bennett and was presented for second reading and on motion of Council- carried, the request was referred to the City Manager. Avalon Trans. Comp. Attorney Clyde Thomas, representing the Avalon Transpor- copy of appl °n for tation Company, submitted a transcript of the application of the increase in fares. transportation company for an increase in fares between Newport On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Beach and Avalon. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by ' Bennett, Ordinance No. 678 was adopted by the following roll call Councilman Bennett and carried, the communication was ordered filed. LICENSES: Judy, B. J. Lic. apin. The application of B. J. Judy for a license to operate AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Mil1r. Shell Service. Judy °s Shell Service at 714 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, being a • GRANTED change of ownership, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Jac °s Studio, The application of Jac °s Studio for a license to solicit solicit photography photography house to house was referred to the Police Departmenton motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 678 Ordinance No. 678, being Via Genoa zoning presented for 2nd AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING ON CERTAIN PROPERTY AND reading. THE FRONT AND REAR SETBACK LINES ON CERTAIN PROPERTY was presented for second reading and on motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, reading of the ordinance was waived. Ordinance No. 67.8 On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman ADOPTED Bennett, Ordinance No. 678 was adopted by the following roll call ' vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Mil1r. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4029, being a resolution ordering the Resolution No. 4029 vacation of a portion of a certain street known as Via Genoa, ordering vacation por Lido Isle, more particularly described in the Resolution, was Via Genoa adopted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman ADOPTED • Isbell, and carried by the following roll call vote, to-wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. ' NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT COUNCILMEN* None Al Doesburg, applicant for the annexation of Tract 1593, Al Doesburg re* annex submitted stipulations that the tract would assume its share of ation Tr. 1593 agreeing the unpaid bonded indebtedness of the city,-and that no request to stipulations set up would be made for sewer service until permission had been granted by City by the Sanitation District. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, the City Manager was instructed Must bear publishing cost to inform the applicant that he would be required to bear pub- lication costs in connection with the annexation. NEW BUSINESS* The application of the Texas Company to install Texas Co. appl °n to in- underground gasoline tank and refueling equipment at 2406 New- stall gas tank. GRANTED port Boulevard, Newport Beach, having been approved for location by the Fire Department was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by 6ouncilman Bennett and carried. • The application of J. A. Beek for a permit.to in- J. A. Beek appl °n to in- stall one 4,000 gallon gasoline tank, 409 South Bay Front, stall gas tank. GRANTED Balboa Island, having been approved'by the Fire Department for location, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. The transfer of Pier Permit No. A -99 issued to Transfer Ber Permit A -99 P. R. McCoy, to Rhoma P. and Patricia A. Rodgers, having been McCoy to Rodgers recommended by the City Engineer was approved on motion of APPROVED Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. The transfer of Pier Permit No. A -67, issued to Transfer pier per. A -67 Stanley 0. Chambers, to Wm. W. Burris, of 944 Via Lido Nord, Chambers to Burris Newport Beach, hating been approved by the City Engineer, was APPROVED approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council - man Bennett and carried. The Lido Isle Community Association asked that a Lido Isle Comm. Assoc. traffic survey be made on the Island. On motion of Councilman request traffic survey. ' Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the request was referred to the Traffic Committee. A claim for damages submitted by Attorney B. Z. Claim for Damages McKinney on behalf of Mabel E. Dineen, 511 Fernleaf Avenue, Dinsen, Mabel E. To in- Corona del Mar, was presented. On motion of Councilman Finch, surance carrier. seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the claim was re- jected and referred to the City °s insurance carrier. The Oath of Office of Donald R. Munson as a Oath of Office Reserve Officer of the Police Department was approved on. Munson, Donald R. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and .carried. The Oath of Office of Edward Penevell as reserve Oath of Office officer of the Newport Beach Police Department was approved Penewell, Edward on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and: carried. The Oath of Office of George J. Kossman as a Oath of Office • member of the Newport Beach Police Department was approved on Kossman, George J. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission recom- Park, Bch. Rec. Commissic mended the removal of certain advertising signs at Via Lido recommendation to remove and Lafayette. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by advt. signs Via Lido & Councilman Isbell, the owners of the signs were instructed Lafayette. APPROVED to move same by the following roll call vote, to-wit. AYES, COUNCILMEN* Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller NOES, COUNCILMEN* None ABSENT COUNCILMEN* None The Commission also advised the Council .that a P.B& R. Comm. advises critical erosion problem existed at the bridge and suggested Council erosion problem that means be found to prevent further erosion. On motion of at Lido Isle bridge. - Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the suggestion was taken under consideration. ' Fj 190 Rex Brandt resig- The resignation of Rexford Brandt as a member of the nation from Library Bd. Library Board was accepted with regret and the City Clerk City EngIneer's written was instructed to write Mr. Brmfft expressing the appreciation report submitted. of the council for his services on motion of Councilman Extension 2000 oceanward Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Plan. Com. Res. 548 Planning Commission Resolution No. 548, being a reso- Felton, 0. E. lution granting the application of 0. E. Felton for a Variance APPROVED to permit a 21 6" front yard setback instead of the required Bids called for Feb 24 58 at 123 East Bay Front, Balboa Island, was presented. On Res. No. 4,030 introduced motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch, and to pave alleys carried, the council concurred with the Planning Commission in granting the Variance. Plan. Comm. Res. 549 Planning Commission Resolution No. 549 being a reso- Snyder, A. W. lution granting the application of A. W. Snyder for a Variance APPROVED to permit the extension of a bay window 18" into a 101 front yard setback, was presented. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the council con- Resolution No. 4031 curred with the Planning Commission in granting the Variance. Plan. Comm. Res. 550 Planning Commission Resolution No. 550, being a reso- Daniel, Paul lution denying the application of Paul Daniel for a Variance DENIED to permit the construction of a covered terrace on top of an existing 60 wall at 343 Via Lido Soud was presented. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Couteilman Isbell, the council concurred with the Planning Commission in denying the applia cation. Argabright, H. A. H. A. Argabright requested reconsideration of the requested reconsideration denial by Planning Commission and council of a Variance Per- on Plan. Comm. verdict. mitting the addition of a 20" bay window at 457 Santa Ana Referred to P. C. Avenue. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Finch and carried.-the request for reconsideration was referred to Planning Commission. Alleys, C. D. M. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the South of Hiway. City Council, the City Engineer presented the written report City EngIneer's written for.the proposed improvement of certain alleys in Corona del report submitted. Mar lying generally Southwesterly of Coast Boulevard (State Extension 2000 oceanward Highway), between Avocado Avenue and Poppy Avenue, said report having been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protests Act of 1931 ", being Division IV of the Bids called for Feb 24 Streets and Highways Code of the State of- California. Res. No. 4,030 introduced After consideration of said report by the City to pave alleys Council, Councilman Isbell, offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 4030 entitled: Sully - Miller agreement RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF leasing por dump site NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIRE- For 5 yrs. MENTS OF THE nSPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 ", BEING DIVISION IV OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA which motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and Res. No. 4030 upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following ADOPTED vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN, None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Balboa Parking Lot The City Engineer submitted plans and.speeifications Extension 2000 oceanward for the extension of Balboa Parking Lot 2000 oceanward from the existing lot. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, plans and specifications were approved. Bids called for Feb 24 On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman & Use Permit from p.c. Isbell and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to be opened on February 24th and the proposed extension was referred to the Planning Commission for a Use Permit. Sully - Miller agreement The City Engineer presented an agreement leasing the leasing por dump site dump site to Sully- Miller Company for the purpose of taking For 5 yrs. out decomposed granite for a period of five years, the Sully- Miller Company to pay $750 or 10¢ per cu. yd. a year whichever sum was greater. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Resolution No. 4031 Councilman Isbell, Resolution No. 4031, being a resolution ADOPTED authorization authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement to execute agreement in behalf of the City was adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN, None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 191 The City Attorney reported that the.County Boundary Resolution No. 4032 Commission had approved the proposed annexation of Irvine to annex °Irvine Terr° Terrace and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by ADOPTED Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4032, being a Resolution of Intention to Annex, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote, to -wit: AYES,.COUNCILMEN: Smith, clinch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney reported that the County Boundary Resolution No. 4033 Commission had approved the annexation of the so- called BFive° to annex 050 parcels parcels and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- ADOPTED fan Bennett, Resolution No. 4033, being a resolution to annex, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 679, being Ordinance No. 679 ' an ordinance presented. Prohibiting sleeping in cars & on PROHIBITING SLEEPING IN AUTOMOBILES AND ON BEACHES beaches. and read the ordinance. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett, Ordinance No. 679 was passed Passed to 2nd reading. to second reading by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ' The City Manager stated that the Newport Off- street Recommendation of Parking Committee had recommended the construction of a 175 car Npt. Parking C ommittee parking lot on the ocean front in Newport between the pier and 175 car parking lot at 23rd Street, and the installation of 12 hour parking meters Npt. pier & 23rd St. therein. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council - man Bennett and carried, the recommendation was accepted and referred to the Planning Commission for Use Permit with the Rec. accepted & refei=r specific request that a hearing be held by the Planning Com- to P. C. for Use Permit mission. & hearing. The City Manager also stated that if the Use Permit Recommendation for in- were granted the committee recommended the installation of stallation of parking parking meters at McFadden Place with time limits ranging from meters at McFadden Pl. 12 minutes to 4 hours. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded ' by Councilman Finch and carried, the City Manager was instrueted to secure estimates on the cost of meters and their placement. The City Manager stated that it was becoming necessary City Manager given to modernize and streamline the present system of collecting authorization to purc.ha- parking meter money. He recommended the disposal of the present bulk coin reservoir for individual tin containers and the installation of a chute col- collection of parking lector that will empty the meters into a bulk reservoir. He meter money. estimated the cost for the city's more than 500 meters at $429.50. He also recommended the purchase of a combination electric coin sorter and counter estimating that it would result in savings of approximately $50 per week in the summer months. The City Maanager was authorized to purchase the chute collector on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Manager reported that the Park Superintendent Shaver, Florence had investigated the request of Mrs. Florence Shaver, 621 Orchid request for removal of Avenue, Corona del Mar, for the removal of dertain trees, and trees. Denied that.the Park Superintendent did not recommend the. ,removal. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the City Manager was instructed to advise the property owner that removal had been disapproved. Councilman Isbell pointed out that action should be Authorization to begin taken toward the obtaining of certain Pacific Electric right- condemnation proveeding -- of-way property in the widening of Balboa Boulevard now underway. on P. E. right -of -way He moved that condemnation proceedings be instituted as of Balboa Blvd. January 27th, 1953, the value of the land having been deter- mined as 509 per sq. ft. for an area of 2370 square feet and that the City Attorney be authorized to begin condemnation proceedings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Finch and -- carried. Councilman Smith expressed uncertainty as to his lia- C. Smith expresses un- bility for the payment of the salary to the City Clerk, for certainty as to liabilil ' additional duties, in excess of that salary provided for by of C. Clk0s salary. ordinance. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Bennett and carried, the question was referred to the City Referred to legal coun- Attorney for transmittal to the legal counsel of the League sel, LCC for opinion. of California Cities. X92 Appointment & reap- Councilman Isbell stated that the existing Pacific pointment-of P.E. Electric right -of -way committee was not making progress and right -of -way committee. suggested that the committee be dissolved and a new committee containing representation of property owners in the area be Finch, Smith, Bennett, appointed. Mayor Miller reappointed Councilmen Finch and Webb, Sailors, Reddick - Smith:tCity Engineer Webb, and Ben Reddick, and the City Henderson, Pickering, Manager. He added to the Committee, Councilman Bennett, Tom Henderson and George Pickering. The appointments were confirmed on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Harrington, J. J. The application of J. J. Harrington, 132 Agate Avenue, appl °n break curb. Balboa Island, for permission to break the curb on Park APPROVED Avenue to ain entrance to his property wa approved on motion of Uouncilman Bennett, seconded by councilman Finch and carried. Snyder- A. W. appl °n The application of A. W. Snyder, 209 Emerald Avenue, to break curb Balboa Island, for permit to break a curb on Emerald Avenue APPROVED to gain access to his property was granted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Councilmen Smith and Miller voting °No°. Finch request to leave Councilman Finch requested permission to leave state - GRANTED the state which was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Adjournment Councilman Finch and carried, the meeting was a4journed, sine die. L/ iii - -��� ---City Clerk 0 1 1 s 1 E 1 i u 0