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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1957 - Adjourned Regular MeetingON. June 17, 1957 Adjourned regular The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session. session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Roll call. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof,and Hill; Councilman Higbie being , absent. Continued public Mayor Hill opened the meeting for the continued public hearing regarding eating re budget. the proposed budget of the City of Newport Beach for the fiscal year 1957 -58. Mayor Hill announced that the City Manager would present alternative salary plans. Letter from Solar The Clerk read a letter from Robert L. Moore, Chairman of the Salary Committee of tN Committee of the Newport Beach City Employees' Association. Said letter P e ssoc_ stated that, on the basis of comprehensive salary data compiled by the City ies. Manager, and reviewed by the Salary Committee, correction of inequities to make the City's salaries competitive with those of other.employers, public and private, justifies salary increases for employees for the 1957 -58 fiscal year. The Salary Committee is of the opinion that Plan "A" offers the greatest dollar increases to the employees, rectifies a number of internal inequities, and places City salary ranges in general closer to those of other Orange County jurisdictions. Plan "0 affords the advantage of con - verting the City pay ranges to those of four other major communities in Orange County and gives larger percentage increases to employees in the lower paid classes. Said letter commends the City Manager for the. constructive relationship maintained throughout the consideration of salary plans. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communication was ordered filed. Report re t1Citx The City Manager requested the City Clerk to read a report entitled o is own a cries - "City Policy on Salaries - The Problems." Said report sets forth the fact The Problems." that Newport Beach has the problem of determining the significance to ' attach to the longevity rates in establishing equitable salary ranges, and the question of whether the retention of longevity rates can be justified. Said report further sets forth that the City is faced with the three alternatives.set forth below: 1I. Establish 5 -step salary ranges that are basically competitive with those of other Orange County cities for comparable jobs, and eliminate the present longevity pay system; "2. Establish 5 -step salary ranges that are basically competitive with those of other Orange County cities for comparable jobs, retaining the present longevity pay rates as bonuses only, and recognizing that use of these longevity rates would result in Newport Beach salaries for employees of long service, being higher, generally, than those of any other public agency in Orange County. "3. Continue the present system of comparing Newport Beach salary ranges, including , longevity rates, with the 5 -step ranges of other jurisdictions. This results in the first 5 steps of many Newport Beach salary ranges being lower than those of the principal cities in Orange County. In general, this system places Newport Beach at a disadvantage from the standpoint of recruiting competent personnel,.while City employees with long service receive competitive salaries./° Discussion held. A discussion ensued, regarding three proposed Salary Plans /1A." "B," and "C," and the longevity matter mentioned above, with the following people in the audience participating in the discussion: Earl Cannom, L. W. Covert, R. J. Briscoe, Carl Woodmansee, Edward Healy and Helen Orr. Councilman Wilder left the meeting during the discussion. Cost fi ures to be After further consideration, it was concluded that the City Manager suin Ee on June 24 and the Director of Finance should calculate the estimated costs of establishing "Alternative No. 1" and "Alternative No. 2 " as compared with the known cost of establishing "Alternative No. 3.?' Said figures are to be submitted at the Council meeting on June 24, 1957. Letter from L. Ware The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Leon Ware, member of the Library re brancfi 115rary in Board of Trustees, which letter calls attention to the fact that larger Corona del mar. and more satisfactory premises are needed for a branch library in Corona del Mar, necessitating a considerable increase in funds budgeted for rent. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman I Stoddard and carried, said letter was ordered filed inasmuch as this matter had been discussed previously. ' Explanations by City The City Manager explained the proposed operating budget estimates for manager. departments, which estimates had not been presented at the prior hearing. There were no questions asked from the audience. Mrs. J. A. Beek spoke from the audience and stated that she would like to have the City keep in mind the fact that the Ground Observer Corps needed larger facilities and the City Manager stated that if, and when, the Police building is enlarged, quarters would be made available for the Ground Observer Corps. During the discussion of the General Services budget, the City Manager stated that he was investigating the proper manner to use to charge for garbage and refuse collection service. The Public Works Director stated that there were between fifteen and twenty miles of concrete sewers in the City and that ' approximately $50,000 a year should be provided to replace unsatisfactory lines. The need for replacing the sewer line on Balboa Island, the cost of improvements of pumping stations, and the year -to -year replacement on a pay -as- you -go plan of sewer lines, were problems that were discussed which will need further attention and consideration. Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess. The meeting reconvened and a further discussion of the proposed budget ensued. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said discussion was continued to the regular Council meeting to be held June 24, 1957. The Public Works Direct, construction of Fire Station C. Grow, the low bidder, On Councilman Hart and carried, awarding said contract to B. was adopted by the following Dr recommended that the contract for the No. 6 on Irvine Avenue, be awarded to B. motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Resolution No. 4655, being a resolution C. Grow at the ccntrae'. of $34,700, roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: wilder, Higbie The City Manager was authorized, by consent of the Council to encumber funds in the amount of $34,000 for payment of the contract ' with B. C. Grow. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk stated that a Summons and Complaint in Eminent Domain had been served on her on dune 13, 1957, in the matter of the State of California vs. Florence G. Hall, City of Newport Beach, et al., being Action No. 72469 in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Orange. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said Summons and Complaint were referred to the City Attorney for.action. A letter from M. M. Henderson, Fallbrook, California requesting a report on the proposed improvement at Way Lane and Shelf Street, was read. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager for reply. A letter from Robert J. Ball, 235 Iris, Corona del Mar, addressed to Mayor Dora 0. Hill, expressing appreciation for the opportunity of serving on the Citizens' Advisory Committee, was read. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed, and Mayor Hill stated that she was grateful to Mr. Ball for contributing his services on the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Capital Improvements. The Clerk read a letter from Councilman Higbie, requesting ' permission to be absent from the State during the month of July, 1957. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said request was granted. A letter was read from Roy 0. Andersen, District Superintendent, Newport Beach Elementary Schools, stating that the School Board is opposed to the inclusion in the Master Plan of certain proposed school sites, particularly the proposed sites on Balboa Island and on Balboa Peninsula. Said letter further states, "we do not believe that these sites would fit into a sound and forward looking program for school development, and the publication of such proposals, without consideration of the Board's plans, has a detrimental effect on public understanding of the probable future development of the School District." On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said letter was ordered filed, and it was directed that a copy be sent to Hahn, Wise and Associates, and a copy be sent to the Planning Commission. A discussion was had regarding the proposed Master Plan, and the City Manager stated that two public hearings were scheduled, one in July and one in August. Councilman Stoddard suggested that additional hearings be scheduled in various locations, and that it be borne in mind that many citizens would be out of town during the summer season and that sufficient hearings should be held to enable those interested to participate. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS J S Statements re gar -a e an refuse e�ction service Statements of Pu a.c or s arec tole re sewer system. Recess. Budget discussion continued to ,Dune 9 R -4655 adopted awarding contract 71xre Stat on No. 6 to . C.'Grow Authorization to encumber un so g ro osed_im- Rrovement at Gay 599 and Snell, Letter of av r� ion from R. J. Ball re Citizens d�visory ommattee. Councilman Higbie to be absent from t e State. Letter re School Boar s 55�osbtb�on oksic ° a®® sal tes in t stet an. Discussion re hearan s on Master 19 an . Resolution No. 4650, authorizing the execution of a contract with R -4650 adopted, re The Irvine Company for supplemental water supply to Corona Highlands, water contract w! was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman a rvine�:omPanY- Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4650 was adopted by the Corona H_dsp following roll call vote, to wit: tip_ AYES, COUNCILMEN Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT; COUNCILMEN: -Wilder, Higbie R -4651 ado ted re Resolution No. 4651, authorizing the execution of a contract for the contract with - continuance of examining services by the California, State Personnel Board CaYi ornl Late for the City for the fiscal year 1957- 58,•was. presented.. On motion -of ersonne • oar a Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4651<was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: 'AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None _- ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, Higbie Ord. No, 825. Ordinance No. 825, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT "BEACH AMENDING SECTION 4201 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, OF-THE MUNICIPAL CODE, Re beach clo�sin establishing closing hours for "Little-Corona" and Corona del Mar State Fours. �r� Noo -Park Beach, was presented, On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by passe to second Councilman Stoddard and carried, the first reading of said ordinance was reading.. waived: On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman- MacKay and carried, Ordinance No. "825.was passed to-second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: ;Wilder, Higbie Re contract.for. sale A letter was presented from Mrs. C. Jean Purcell requesting a new ot water to Mrso C: contract for the sale .of water to two residential users on property_ Jean PurceM located outside the City limits and across from the Gity -owned Bushard Street Pumping Plant site. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract with Mrs. C. Jean Purcell to enable her to purchase water for "ttie two residences, the contract to be effective July 1, 1957, to June 30, 19584- Citv Attornev•in- strutted to prepare water contract wit F G. MaRT ane & ons. R -4657 adooted re sa eain excess water to the ewoort Beach School istri.ct. Authorization to have Lotze ease redrawn. Oaths of Office: unster Cree lgp RIChard Gou The City Manager stated - that "he had received a request from Mr. J. S. Gilstrap, Manager of the West Coast Division of .G. -E. Kadane & Sons, for a new contract with the City of Newport Beach -for stand -by water service on an emergency basis. The City Manager stated that G'. E. Kadane & Sons were willing to pay the stand -by service charge. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare said contract.. The City. Attorney read'a proposed Agreement whereby the.Cty -of Newport Beach agrees to sell certain excess water of the City to the Newport Beach School District. It was stated that the Agreement pertained only to the Newport Heights School; On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4657 vase adopted, authorizing the.Mayor and City Clerk -to execute said Agreement by the =following roll call vote, to wit:. - AYES, COUNCILMEN:" Hart, MacKay, Stoddard,'Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, Higbie -The City Manager stated that.Mr. Walter Lotze will no longer -get fresh water from the City of Newport Beach, and requested authority to. have the Lotze lease redrawn effecting this change.. On motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager and the City Attorney were authorized.to prepare a new lease. The Oaths of Office of Bunster Creely as "a Special Officer; and Richard Gould as a Reserve Police Officer; were presented. - On,motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and- "carried,'said Oaths of Office were.accepted, _ Mayor Hill stated that June 18, 1957, would be the•anniversary "date for City Manager Robert Shelton °s first year with the City. She stated that it had been a year of achievement and commended him for "his services. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the meeting was adjourned. .mayor ATTEST: M S City r 1 H