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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1955 - Regular MeetingE K Regular Session Roll Call May 23, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay,.Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. Reading of minutes On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman waived. Ridderhof and carried, the re*ding of the minutes of the previous meeting was waived and they were approved as written. COMMUNICATIONS Atty. Hurwitz & Jesse Attorney Robert Hurwitz and Jesse Dickinson presented a Dickinson, proposal for proposal to have an ordinance passed for the control of taxi -cabs control of Taxi -cabs. in the City. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Ridderhof and carried, the Council took this matter under consideration to check the need of such an ordinance. L.S.Valentine, letter of L. S. Valentine expressed his appreciation of the road replace - appreciation. ment on River Ave. and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Women's Civic League, The Woman's Civic League of Newport Harbor made a request to request to hold study the Council to hold their study sessions in the Council Chamber. session in Council On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard Chambers. and carried, the matter was taken under consideration. F.Thornton Martin,urges F. Thornton Martin urged that the present Municipal Trailer Park discontinuation of be discontinued and the return of the bay wont beach property to present Trailer Park. public use. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager for further study. Division of Housing, notice The Division of Housing notified the Council it was withdrawing of withdrawel of juris- its jurisdiction over the trailer parks within the City of Newport diction over Trailer Beach pursuent to provisions of Section 18109 of the State Trailer Parks in City. Park Act. On motion of councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Grace S. Bent,protest Grace S. Bent's protest against a proposed parking lot on the against proposed park- beach near 2Cth Street was read, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, ing lot near 2Cth St. seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager to hold for further communications. Herman I. Ranney, et al, Herman I. Ranney, Florence A. Ranney, Louise M. Ranney, Charlotte protesting proposed Genung and Herbert E. Ranney's letter protesting the proposed parking parking lot near 2Cth St.lot oft the beach near 2Cth Street, was read, and on motion of Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager. Park,Beach & Rec. Comm.. The Park, Beach and Recreation Commission requested sufficient request for funds for funds from the sale of city -owned property for Channel Park purposes. Channel Pk. purposes. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Park,Beach & Recr. Comm. The Park, Beach and Recreation Commission stated their approval approval of site for of the recommended site for restrooms in Buck Gulley, and on restrooms in Buck Gulley.motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Park.Beach & Recr. Comm. approval of plan for re- The Pafk, Beach and Recreation Commission stated their approval routing traffic COM's of the City Manager's proposed plan for rerouting traffic at Corona State Pk. main beach. del Mar State Park main beach, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, adjust seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Councilman Ber_nettr.:.and carried, the notice was ordered filed. Shore Cliffs Prop. Owners. The Ohore Cliffs Property Owners' Association, Inc. presented a request for restroom request for restroom facilities at Little Corona Beach. On motion facilities at Little of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the Corona Beach. letter was ordered filed. Public Utilities Comm. A notice of hearing was given by the Public Utilities Comm - notice of hearing re: ission of the State of California in the matter of the application Metro. Coach app. to of the Metropolitan Coach Lines for authority to adjust rates, was adjust rates. presented and on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Ber_nettr.:.and carried, the notice was ordered filed. Mrs. Mary Sue.McGary , Mrs. Mary Sue McGary protested the petition for a foot bridge protest petition for a to cross the canal at Balboa Avenue and on motion of Councilman ft. bridge, Bal.Is. MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager. Sportfishers' Service Assoc. A letter from the Sportfishers' Service-Association stating the importance of marine importance of the conservation of our marine resources and .inviting conservation. the Mayor and members of the City Council to a days outing aboard the "Gypsy" on "Conservation Day ",May 25th, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the letter was ordered filed. 1 3 LIGELSES The application of Herbert Lloyd for license to conduct a Surf Fish L1osd, Herbert, license Fry business at 2110 Ocean Front was granted, subject to Health Depart- bus. at 2110 Ocean FT. ment approval, on motion of Councilman Bennett,seconded by Councilman granted, Stoddard and carried. The application of Fred A. Lohmann for license to conduct a Grocery Lohrnann, Fred A. for Sales business at 2172 Ocean Front, being a change in ownership, was Groc. Sales at 2172 granted on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Ocean Frt, and carried. Granted. The application of Val Montgomery for exempt license to sell products !Alont�,Vab. ex Pill, made by the blind was referred to the City Attorney, on motion of Gouhcil -to sell goods made man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, by blind, C.Atty. The application of E. H. Cox for an exempt license to sharpen knives Cox, E.H., exempt to at stores and restaurants, was referred to the City Attorney on motion sharpen knives. Ref. of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. " Atty. The application of Richard L. Cramer fs:r license to conduct a Service Cramer Richafd.L Station business at 124 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, being a change in S.Station at$ 1HNarine ownership, was granted on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Granted Councilman Higbie and carried. The application of Jean F. Vaughan for a license to conduat the Vaughan,Jean F, conduct Happy Day Nursery School at 44C Heliotrope, Corona del Mar, being a a nursery school,CDM/ change in ownership, was granted subject to Police Department approval Granted subject to Pol. on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Dept, approv. The application of Puro filter Company (California) for license to Puro Filter Co.(Calif) conduct a house to house solicitation for Water filters and Water House to House sales coolers, was referred to the City Attorney and the Police Department on Ref, to C.Atty,« POl.D. motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. UNFINISHED LUSINESS Ordinance No. 749, being Ordinance No. 749: amending sec, 3101, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 31C1 OF THE Fire Zone One, Presente, MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DESIGNATING A CHANGE IN THE 2nd, reading - waived. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN FIRE ZONE NO. ONE. was presented for second reading, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the reading of Ordinance Ord. No. 749: No. 749 was waived. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by adopted. Councilman Ridderhof, Ordinance No. 749 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. Ordinance No. 750, being Ordinance No. 75G: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 3102 OF THE Amending §3102, MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DESIGNATING A CHANGE IN THE Fire Zone No. Two, DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN FIRE 'LONE NO. TWO. Presented for 2nd. reading, (waived). was presented for second reading, and on motion'of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the second reading of Ordinance No. 750 was waived. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- Ord. No. 5C: man MacKay, Ordinance No. 750 was adopted by the following roll call vote, Adopted. to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for Resolution No.'9 the hearing of the abandonment of certain public Highway over Lot 24, Ordering vacation of Block 9, Tract 27 in the City of Newport Beach. There were no objections certain public from the floor, and on motion of Counc;Llman Bennett, seconded by Highway in the City. Councilman Stoddard, Resolution No. 4A ,- /being a resolution ordering the vacation of the above described portion of public Highway, was Adopted. adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES:,\COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKEv , , Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. NEW BUSINESS The oath of office of Alfred Peter Fischer as Night Watchman at the Fischer. Alfred P. Balboa Bay Club, was accepted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded oath of office. by Councilman Stoddard and carried. The oath of office of Don Howland Crocker as a Life Guard was Croc)rer, Don Howland accepted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Oath of office, Accept. Wilder and carried. Petition: 46 signatures A petition bearing 46 signatures recommending the improvement of recommending the the property and the continuation of the Trailer Park until sufficient cont, of Trailer Pk. funds are accumulated in the Park Fund, was presented and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the petition was referred to the City Manager to hold for further commun- ications. ZONING Burnham.Constance for a The application of Constance Burnham for variance to permit a variance to permit a parcel 40 ft. by lOG ft. located at 1327 Balboa blvd., to be recognized legal bldg. site at and used as a legal building site was presented. On motion of Councilman 1327 Bal.Blvd. Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the Council Granted. concurred with the Planning Commission and granted the variance. Bennett, Terry,variance The application of Terry C. Bennett for variance to permit.a to permit a legal B1dgParcel 30 ft. by 60 ft. located at 705 West Bay Avenue, to be recognized ste at 7C5 W.Bay Aire, and used as a legal building site was presented. On motion of Council - Granted. man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and granted the variance. Irvine Co.& Macco Corp. variance for ! "r,yd, The application of the Irvine Company and Macco Corporation for a set back,Tr. 17CC. variance to permit a 5 ft. 6 inch rear yard set back for a detached garage in Tract No. 1700, Lot 79 was presented. On motion of Council - Granted. man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and granted the variance. Platt Courtney C., The application of Courtney C. Platt for resubdivision of Lot 49, resubdivision of Tract 1133, Seaview Heights, to provide access to Lot 39 was presented. Tr.1133,Seaview Hgts. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and Approved. carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and approvdd the resubdivision. Mayor Hill,announced need of census takers. Mayor Hill announced at this time the need for Census takers and asked all applicants to apply at the City Manager's office in the City Hall. Atty. Hurwitz, proposed City Engineer presented a request for a proposed annexation from annexation. Attorney Robert Hurwitz. The proposed property being bounded on the Ref, to Planning Comm SEly by Irvine Avenue, NEly by 16th Street, Nally by Tustin Avenue and on the SWly by 15th Street. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Benne�tt, and carried, this request was accepted and referred to the Planning Com'wHssion. Metro. Water Listr.ict The City Engineer read a letter from the Metropolitan Water District re :water deliveries in regards to the situation of water deliveries from the Colorado River fr.Colorado River aqueduct during the coming summer. On motion of Councilman Wilder, aqueduct. seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. R -4331: approving Resolution No. 4331, being a resolution of the City Council of the agreement for expend.City of Newport Beach approving the memorandum of agreement for expend - Gas Tax allocation. iture of Gas Tax allocation for Major City Streets, was adopted on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried Adopted. by the following roll call vote, toi,wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. R- 43329 accepting impr. Resolution No. 4332, being a resolution accepting improvements of of various work done various works done in Corona del Mar and being responsible for their in CDM. upkeep and maintenance, was adopted on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call Adopted. vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. Nig.g Eng.bid accepted The City Engineer introduced informal bids for the addition s to for add. to Bldg. at existing building at the City Corporation Yard. On the recommendation C.Corp. Yd, of the City Engineer, the low bid was accepted, being that of the Nigg No. 1- X1,858.00 Engineering,.— Bid No.1, being for an all steel addition to shop building, No. 2- .Ul,462.00 $17859.00. Bid No.2, being for an all steel canopy with supports, $1,462.00'- On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof' and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. 1 J 1 1 Resolution No. 4333, being a resolution accepting the improvements in Tracts 17GO and 1701, Irvine Terrace, was adopted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: " AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. R -4333: accepting imp. in Tr. 17CO & 17C1, Irvine Terrace Adopted. Resolution No. 4334, being a resolution accepting the improvements R -4334: accepting imp. in Tract 2G94 in accordance with an agreement between the Irvine Company in Tr. 2C94,Irvine Co. and the City of Newport Beach, was adopted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried by the following roll call vote, Adopted. to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. The City Manager asked the City Council to rescind their authority to Purchase of Ferguson purchase a Ferguson tractor, and upon his recommendation,to authorize the tractor rescinded. purchase of a Ford tractor at the price of $3,839.40. On motion of Council- Purchase of Ford man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof, the purchase of the Ford tractor at price of tractor was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: 4f39339.4Go AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. Ordinance No. 751, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING SECTIONS 22009 2201, 22C29 22031 22049 2205, 2206, 22079 22G8922C972210, 22117 22129 22137 22149 ANDr2215 OF CHAPTER 2 ENTITLED "CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN" AND ADDING SECTION 22001ENTITLED "ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASS- IFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE ". Authorized. Ord.- 751:Repealing Classification and Salary Plan. Presented for 1st. reading. lst.readin! waived, Ord. 751 passe, to 2nd„ reading. was presented for first reading and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the reading of the ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay, Ordinance No. 751 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 4335, being a resolution designating and adopting classification plan covering employees in the City service of the City of Newport Beach, was adopted on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. RR- 4335:aesignating and adopting classification plan for C. Employees. Adopted. The City Manager read a resolution made at a special meeting of the P..B. & Rec. Comm: Park, Beach and Recreation Commission, held on May 10, 1955, regarding the resolution made at Trailer Park proposal together with economic analysis. On motion of special meeting 5/1G/5' Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this matter Ref. to C. Mgr. was referred to the City Manager. The City Attorney presented a letter together with maps and legal discrip- Div. Beaches &Pks. tion and a proposed resolution of administration and control of certain maps.legal descrip. beach areas for purposes of State Park System. The letter with maps, being etc. for proposed St. from the Division of Beaches and Parks and signed by John B. Drury. On �k. system. motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Deferred to next meet this matter was deferred to the next regular Council meeting. The City Attorney was requested to draw up a lease with the South Coast Company and the City of Newport Beach on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill Councilman MacKay passing his vote. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the meeting was adjourned until 4 o'clock May 24, 1955. South Coast � any C.Atty. requested to draw up a lease. Adjourned meeting. M Adjourned regular session. Roll call. 1955 -56 Budget presented. Council received and sets hearing date. ATTEST: ity Clerk 6 � (9 Mayor May 24, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at the hour of 4:00 P.M. The roll was called, the following memebers being present: Councilmen Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard and Hill. Councilmen Wilder, Higbie and Ridderhof being absent. The City Manager presefttdd the 1955 -56 Budget to the Council. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the budget was xece.iVeA and a hearing date set for June 20, 1955 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. Adjournment, sine die. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Hill calls meeting The City Council of the for purpose of publi%t the hour of 4:00 o'clock hearing on proposed pose of causing a notice of budget. City of Newport Beach to be fixing the time, place and A c ad Mayor June 9, 1955 City of Newport Beach met in the City Hall P.M. at the call of Mayor Hill for the pugw public hearing on the proposed budget of the published in the official newspaper, and late of said hearing. Consent & waiver signed Consent and waiver of notice having been signed by all Councilmen, by all Councilmen. Mayor Hill called the meeting to order. The roll was called, the Roll call. following members being present: Councilmen Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie and Hill. Councilmen Bennett and Ridderhof being absent. Minute Res. adopted On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and vacating hearing carried, a minute resolution was adopted vacating the hearing herefor set hereto set. on the proposed budget of the City of Newport Beach. Public hearing on oudget On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and set June 27th & carried, a public hearing on the budget was set for Monday, June 27th and notice of hearing notice of the hearing was ordered published in the official newspaper of ordered published the City in accordance with Section 1102 of the Charter. in newspaper. C.Atty. recommends The City Attorney recommended that an informal meeting be held on the a informal meeting 20th of June for discussion of the proposed budget. On motion of Council - of June 2C, for dis- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommeridAtion cussion of proposed was accepted and the meeting ordered held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the budget. Meeting or- Council Chamber. dered held at 7:3C On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and Adjournement. carried, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor ATTEST; 1_21� 1 1