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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1953 - Regular MeetingWHO O September 14, 1953 C. Mgr. given authoriza- The City Manager requested authority to attend the City tien to attend convention Managers' Association conference in Los Angeles September 20 -2 th Sept. 20 -24. inclusive, and on mention of Councilman Finch, seconded by Coun- cilman Isbell, authorization was granted and reimbursement of expenses was approved by the following roll call vote, towit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Gilbert Higuera re- employed The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met i as Serv.Man Gr. I in regular session in the City Council Chambers of the • City Hall at the hour of 7 :30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members answering ' Roll Call present: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, and Miller. A.M. Nelson given 2 mos. leave of absence. Upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Minutes approved Councilman Finch and carried, reading of the previous minutes was waived and they were declared approved as Norman A. Buck, So.Calif. written. Demands approved and The regular monthly demands, having been approved ordered paid. by the Finance Committee, were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: Marshall L. Keeler urges AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. recreation area for Balboa NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Island. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Report of receipts The monthly report of receipts and disbursements & disbursements was presented and ordered filed on motion of Councilman ' Npt. Elementary PTA pinch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. opposes establishment of Schools opposed the proposed development of a business dis- • commercial zone in Cliff COMMUNICATIONS° • Sheldon F. Craddock op- Sheldon F. Craddock expressed opposition to the proposed poses apt. bldg. at Bay six story apartment building at the Balboa Bay Club. On motion Club. If Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, the letter was referred to the Planning Commission. Reduction in speed limit Reduction in the speed limit through Corona del Mar, at CDM & Mariners Mile from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour was urged by to 25 mph urged. Matthew Conley. Councilman Smith moved that the State be re- quested to establish a 25 mile speed limit both in Corona del Mar and the Mariners' Mile. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Henry F. MacKay urged con- Henry F. MacKay urged that collection of trash and garbage tinuation of city garbage be maintained at its former level of service and that the practice etc., services. of sweeping sidewalks be continued in order that the City's reputation of cleanliness and attractiveness be upheld. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch, and carried, the letter was ordered filed. ' C. Mgr. recommended present The City Manager recommended that no alteration be made policy of "no dogs" at city in the City's policy prohibiting the keeping of dogs in the Muni - trailer park be upheld. cipal Trailer Park. On motion of Councilman Isbell seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the City Manageris recommendation was approved. C. Mgr. given authoriza- The City Manager requested authority to attend the City tien to attend convention Managers' Association conference in Los Angeles September 20 -2 th Sept. 20 -24. inclusive, and on mention of Councilman Finch, seconded by Coun- cilman Isbell, authorization was granted and reimbursement of expenses was approved by the following roll call vote, towit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Gilbert Higuera re- employed The City Manager requested authority to reemploy Gilbert as Serv.Man Gr. I Higuera as :a Service Man Grade I in the Water Department at a • salary of $259.00 per month. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the reemployment was authorized. A.M. Nelson given 2 mos. leave of absence. A. M. Nelson, Building Inspector requested a two months leave of absence to begin October lst, 1953, and on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the request was granted. Norman A. Buck, So.Calif. Norman A. Buck, Vice - President Southern California Paper Paper Stock Co, commended Stock Company, commended the work of Angel Garcia, holder of the work of Angel Garcia. City's trash disposal contract, as a supplier of waste papers. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Marshall L. Keeler urges Marshall L. Keeler of Balboa Island again urged that recreation area for Balboa steps be taken to develop a playground for Balboa Island. Island. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilua n Smith, and carried, the letter was referred to the Park, Beach and Rec- reation Commission. ' Npt. Elementary PTA The Parent - Teacher Association of Newport Beach Elementary opposes establishment of Schools opposed the proposed development of a business dis- commercial zone in Cliff trict across from the High School. On motion of Councilman • Haven area. Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the letter was ordered filed for consideration of the Planning Commission. The City Librarian, Dorothea Sheely, invited the Council Council invited to opening to attend the opening of the Corona del Mar Branch Library on of CDM branch libraryon September 17th. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Sept. 17th. Councilman Bennett and carried, the invitation was accepted. A resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Orange Notice of hearing on Shore - County giving notice that hearing on the proposed "Revised line Master Plan given by ' General Plan and Priority Program" as an amendment to the Mas- Board of Supervisors. ter Plan of Shoreline Development of the County of Orange, would be held on September 22nd, was read. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the City was ordered represented at the Hearing. 1 1 0 LICENSES° The application of Melvin D. Salsman and James Brown for an exempt license to sell magazine subscriptions house to house was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Coun- cilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. The application of Kenneth Dell for an exempt license to sell Fuller Brushes house to house was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Melvin Salsman & James Bro-., application for exempt lice solicit mag. subs. 4enneth Dell, exempt lie. .Vuller Brushes The application of Mrs. Louise Blinkhern for an exempt Louise Blinkher, exempt lie license to sell encyclopedia house to house was referred to the encyclopedias City Attorney on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. The application of H. A. Schacht for an exempt license to sell vacuum cleaners house to house was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. The application of the Mesa Cab and Delivery Company, Inc., for a license to pick up and deliver passengers in the City was referred to the Police Department on motion of Coun- cilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. The application of Wm. A. Wright for a license to op- erate the Bay Shore Richfield Station, 2699 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. H.A. Schacht, exempt 14a vacuum cleaners Mesa Cab & delivery Co. Referred to Pol. Dept. Wm. A. Wright, Bay Shore Richfield Stn. Granted The application of Floyd R. McCollum for a license Floyd R. McCollum, °Mac's" to operate 00Mae's Cafe" at 6204 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, Cafe, Granted. having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried. The application of Julie D. Harrington for a license Julie D. Harrington, to operate "The Burger Cove" at 414 Coast Boulevard, Corona del "The Burger Covell, Granted. Mar, having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The application of Trudie MacLeod for a license to Trudie MacLeod, Dancing operate a dancing studio at 510 -A Coast Boulevard, Corona del studio. To Pol. Dept. Mar, was referred to the Police Department on motion of Coun- cilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennettand carried. ' The application of Pearl M. Mansur for a license to Pearl M. Plansur, "Char's operate "Char's Hen House" at 704 Coast Boulevard, Corona del Hen House ", Granted Mar, was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. The application of B. E. Brown for a license to solicit B. E. Brown, lie. to solicit music students house to house was referred to the Police De- music students house to ham-_= partment on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Granted. Omith and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESSs The City Clerk announced that this was the time and Hearing. Lefferts S. Hoffmms place set for the hearing of Lefferts S. Hoffman for a permit for permit to erect house to construct a foundation on his waterfront property in China on China Cove property. Cove for a single family residence and an access road to the property. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Robert Corfman, Hobt. Corfman opposed the speaking from the floor, opposed the granting of the permit on granting of the permit. the grounds that it would restrict the beach, which he said was the only beach available in that area for small children. . City Engineer �vebb stated that the proposed construction C. Engr. stated that pro - could create an erosion problem. Attorney Lester L. Lev, rep- posed construction could resenting Mr. Hoffman, pointed out that Mr. Hoffman asked only form erosion problem. ' the right to use his own property on which he had paid taxes over a period of years. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the application was referred Referred to Council as a to the Council as a whole for consideration. whole for consideration WE ORDINANCE N0. 6959 being Ordinance No. 695 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Increasing minimum sewer OF NEWPORT BEACH9 AMENDING SECTION 7108 OF connection charge THE MUNICIPAL CODES INCREASING THE MINIMUM . SEWER CONNECTION FEES reintroduced and passed was presented as revised by the City Attorney, to include a ' to second reading. minimum fee for making and inspecting sewer connections of $15.00. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman ' Bennett, Ordinance No. 695 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMENs Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS. Engineer presents plans Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City & specs. (Plan +438) Engineer presented Plan No. 4389 consisting of 16 sheets, to- for alleys SWly in CDM. gether with specifications and detailed estimate for the grading-, paving with plant mixed material, installation of sewer and water house service connections and drainage structures in certain alleys lying Southwesterly of Coast Boulevard between Avocado and • Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, substantially in accordance with the Investigation Report of the City Engineer filed with the City Council January 26, 1953, except the omitting of the grading and paving of a four foot strip adjoining Lot 20, Block 435, Corona del Mar and omitting the grading and paving of the alleys , Plans approved in Block 136. Whereupon Councilman Isbell moved that said plans and specifications be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the affirmative vote of all present. Resolution No. 4126 Councilman Smith then offered and moved the adoption of approving above con- Resolution No. 4126, being a Resolution of Intention for the struction for alleys construction of certain public improvements, as per Plan No.W38 adopted. which motion was seconded by Councilman Finch and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Claim of Robt. Daniels The claim of Robert W. Daniels for damages in the amount referred to insurance. of $250.00, as a result of a fall at Adams Street and Balboa Boulevard, was referred to the City's Insurance carrier, on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Oath of Office The oath of office of John H. Martindale as a Harbor ' Joan Martindale Patrolman was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Petition for traffic The City Engineer presented a petition for the instal - signal at Tustin & Hiway lation of a traffic signal at Tustin Avenue and Coast Highway, City to enter into agree- stating that the City iiould be required to pay one -third of the w­- t with State. cost, or approximately $39000. Councilman Isbell moved that the City enter into an agreement with the State and that the City's share of the cost be paid from the Gas Tax Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN. None ' On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman City taxes cancelled on Finch, and carried, cancellation of City taxes on certain highway property. property acquired by the State of California for highway purposes was authorized as requested by the State. Oath of Office The oath of office of Arthur W. Longridge as a reserve Arthur W. Longridge ' police officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Oath of Office The oath of office of Charles N. Laxton as a harbor Chas. N. Laxton Patrolman was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Oath of Office The oath of office of Bruce 0. Young as a Harbor Patrol - Bruce 0. Young man was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Oath of Office The oath of office of John H. Martindale as a Harbor ' Joan Martindale Patrolman was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Petition for traffic The City Engineer presented a petition for the instal - signal at Tustin & Hiway lation of a traffic signal at Tustin Avenue and Coast Highway, City to enter into agree- stating that the City iiould be required to pay one -third of the w­- t with State. cost, or approximately $39000. Councilman Isbell moved that the City enter into an agreement with the State and that the City's share of the cost be paid from the Gas Tax Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN. None ' The City Engineer's recommendation that applications for the installation of floats in the West Lido Channel extending 80' controls imposed by the Liar Department, and that a charge of $25.00 for permits for the extension of existing piers be made, was presented. ' On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, the recommendation was approved and referred to the City Attorney for preparation of an Ordinance. The application of J. M. Ferry for a permit to construct a concrete seawall on Lot 4, Tract 234 having been approved by ' the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Finch seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. The application of Grant T. Blindbury for a permit to construct a pleasure pier and float at 4022 Channel Place, Newport Beach, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Council- man Smith and carried, The application of Mss. Vera A. Monson for a permit to construct a pier and slip float at Lot 55, Tract 907, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, sedonded by Councilman Finch and carried. The.application of Howard Lewis for a permit to construct a pier and float on Lots 912, 913, Tract 9079 sub- , ject to ?,iar Department approval, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. The application of Vard B. ?allace for a permit to ' construct a seawall on Lot 873, Tract 907, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The application of Mrs. Vera Hartsell for a permit to construct a seawall on Lot 6'9 Block 3409 Canal Section, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The application of A. L. Smith for a permit to extend pier and existing float, subject to War Department approval, on Lot 918, Tract 907, having been approved by the Harbor Com- mittee, was granted subject to the payment of a $25.00 fee, on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Resolution No. 41279 being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed of easement from 0. W. and Jennie V. Richard, cover- ing certain property, more particularly described as follows= A portion of that certain alley 15 feet in width as shown upon a map of Tract No. 27, recorded in Miscellaneous Map Book 9, Page 26, Records of Orange County, California, vacated by Resolution No. 4124 of the City Council of the City of New- port Beach, Recorded in Book 2566, Page 2109 Records of said Orange County, State of California, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the most northerly corner of Lot 2 of Block 1, as shown upon said map of Tract No. 27, thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 20 feet; thence northwesterly on a line parallel to the north- easterly line of said Lot 2, to an intersection with a line lying 4 feet southeasterly of and parallel to the southeasterly line of Lot 1 of said Block 1; thence southeasterly along said ' parallel line to an intersection with the south- easterly prolongatioh'of the southwesterly line of Lot 2 of said Block 1, thence northwesterly along said southeasterly prolongation to the most southerly corner of said Lot 1; thence northeast- erly along the southeasterly line of said Lot 1 to the most easterly corner thereof; thence south- easterly along the southeasterly prolongation of the northeasterly line of said Lot 1 to the point of beginning. was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None 0 2Cq 1 C. Engr. recommended fee of $25 for permits to extend piers. Recommendation approved and referred to City ALL_ for drafting of,Ordinanc: J. M. Ferry, seawall on Lot 4, Tract 234, Grante, Grant T. Blindbury for permit to construct pier & float approved Vera k Monson, pier & sYp Lot 5�5, Tract 9079 Approved Howard Lewis, pier & flt Lido Isle, Approved. Vard B. lkallace, seawall in Tr. 907 Approved Vera Hartsell, Lot 6, Blk 3409 Approved seawall, Canal Se•- A. L. Smith to extend pier & float, Lot 9189 Tr. 907, Granted Resoltuion No 4127 ac- cepting Grant Deed of easement from O.W. & Jennie V. Richard. ':. Resolution No. 4130 On motion of Councilman_Isbell, seconded by Councilman City. Atty. authorized to Bennett and carried, the City A +torney was authorized to start legal action on "Sea - institute legal action for the establishment of the city quist" Annexation. boundary in the so- called "Seaquist Annexation," by the adoption of Resoltuion No. 4130. The City Attorney stated that recently adopted taun Permit fee set at State legislation established a fee of $3 for permits for 63 to conform with State carrying concealed weapons, the proceeds to be divided equally ' Legislation between the City and the State. Resolution No. 4128 Adopted On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution No. 4128, being a resoltuion rescinding previous fees charged by the City and establishing the $3.00 fee in accordance with State Law was;dopted by the following ' roll call vote, to wits .AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller (Res. No. 4129 given to NOES, COUNCILMEN: None 8 -10 -53 meeting, Patterson ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None lease) Mayor Miller suggested that a survey be made by out - Mayor Miller suggested side experts, at no cost to the City, of the possibility of study of consolidation of consolidating Costa Mesa and the City of Newport Beach. After ' Costa Mesa & Npt. Bch. some discussion, no action was taken. No action. Councilman Smith requested expressions of opinion from C. Smith .request opinions Council members on his suggestions for economy. Opinions were on economy suggestions. expressed but no action was taken. • The City ktanager eeported that five bids had been received for supplying lubricating oil to the City for the awarding lubricating oil ensuing year. He recommended the acceptance of the lowest contract to Hancock Co. bid, that of the Hancock Oil Company, in the amount of 61 cents per gallon. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Bennett, the bid was accepted awarding the contract to the Hancock Oil Company was adopted by the following ro ll call vote, to wit: AYE §, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMNNt None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Isbell, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 sue ✓M 4/ / %!I 1 1 1 0