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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1958 - Adjourned Regular MeetingJ Councilman Hart presented a "petition signed !by eighteen businessmen and property owners in the Newport Boulevard area, between 30th and 23d Streets, requesting that the hours of no parking on the southwesterly side of Newport Boulevard, between 30th Street and 23d Street, be between 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., and the hours for parking on Sundays and holidays be between the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., instead of the present 6:00 A.M. to 6 :00 P.M. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Somers and carried, the petition was referred to the City Manager. W �= M Petition re parking in Newport Boule ve area etween 30gh- and ZJd Streets. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Atkinson and Members of the carried, the following members of the Council were authorized to be Council granted absent from the country:. Mayor James B. Stoddard, May 1 through May permission to be 6, 1958; Councilman C. A.. Higbie, April 30, 1958, to May 6, 1958; absent. Councilman Kenneth C. Kingsley, May 1 through May 6, 1958. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and carried, the meeting was adjourned to 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 1958. ATTEST: City C r May 6, 1958 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 4:00 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present: Council- men Hart, Kingsley, Atkinson and Stoddard; Councilmen Lorenz, Somers and Higbie being absent. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Kingsley and carried, Budget Amendment No. 167, in the amount of $2400 was approved, being a Budget Appropriation from Park and Recreation Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, to Parks, Beaches and Recreation -,Parks, Parkways, Street Trees and Restrooms, Structures; funds for materials cost of water and sewer line to the Newport Pier Comfort Station; fund transfer of $1400 from Water Fund to Park and Recreation Fund to provide for Water Fund portion of work requested. A letter was read from the Public Works Director recommending that the replacement of existing sewer main in portions of North Speedway on Balboa Island, and installation of new water main in portions of North Speedway, Collins Avenue and Opal Avenue, be accepted, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Kingsley and carried, said recommendation was accepted and the City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The City Manager stated that he would like Council approval for the purchase of portable radar equipment for speed enforcement purposes. He stated that the equipment is included in the budget for the coming fiscal year but prior approval by the Council was requested in order that an order could be placed immediately for the purchase of the Electrofab Model 33, complete with recording equipment, at an estimated cost of $1800. Councilmen Somers, Higbie and Lorenz joined the meeting during the discussion. A general discussion ensued as to the effectiveness of radar equipment being used in other cities in Orange County and the possible advantages for its use in the City of Newport Beach. The City Attorney stated that it was his understanding that the evidence gathered by the means of radar devices is admissible in Court. Chief Upson spoke from the audience and stated that with the use of radar equipment a saving in manpower would result; also, that the psychological effect that the areas are posted as being radar controlled tends to make motorists more cautious. On motion of Councilman Somers, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and carried, the City Manager was authorized to arrange for the purchase of the requested equipment. A report, numbered 57- 58 -28, dated May 5, 1958, directed to the ' City Council, was presented from the City Manager and the Public Works Director concerning the 17th Street, Irvine Avenue, Dover Drive Improve- ment Project, being a cooperative venture on the part of the City of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Elementary School District, The Irvine Company and The Bradley Company or Austin Sturtevant. The subject Meeting adjourned. Adjourned regular session. Roll call. Budget Amendment No. Re acceptance of repTacement of sewer main — North Spee way. Request for approval for the purchase of ra ar equipment. Approval given. Re report on 17th Street project. �"Major Street Lighting" policy. report sets out additional details with respect to the public works contracts contemplated, the scheduling of the contracts and the estimated cost and allocation of costs on the contracts. The subject project includes street improvements, drainage facilities, utilities, and park site development; financing of the various projects will be with funds from-all of the parties involved. The Public Works Director stated that the only aspect.of the arrangements involving a matter of policy determination was the method of sharing responsibility for street lighting costs for Major City Streets, and the following policy was recommended for adoption: "MAJOR STREET LIGHTING. On major streets occurring within or bordering subdivision developments where the City Engineer determines that a normal residential - type street lighting system will be: inadequate, the subdivider will be required to contribute to the City the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each street light that would be required in a normal lighting system. The City will then design and install the lighting required to meet traffic requirements, with the increased cost being borne by the City." Re costs. - It -was brought out -that the $500 figure established was based on present costs of normal street lighting systems and as costs may change in the future, the charge should be changed to conform. Policy adopted. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Atkinson and carried, the Major Street Lighting Policy, as set forth above, was adopted. - Re ort accepted and On motion of Councilman Kingsley, . seconded by Councilman Atkinson i e . and carried, report No. 57 -58 -28 from the City Manager and the Public Works Director was ordered accepted and filed. R -4785 adopted, re Resolution No. 4785, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Agreement between the City Clerk to execute -an agreement between the City of Newport Beach pity ana The Bh�Tey and The Bradley Company, was presented, reciting the basis for the Company. contract with The Bradley Company and the basis for the allocation of costs between the parties for the joint improvement of.portions of Dover Drive, Irvine Avenue and 17th Street; grading, curbs, gutters, sewers, water mains, sidewalks, streets, storm drains, street lights and other'improvements needed to serve the area and the City. Said resolution authorizes and directs the execution of said agreement on behalf of the City when The Bradley Company has deposited with the City the sum of $65,000 as provided in the subject agreement. On motion of Councilman Atkinson, seconded by Councilman Kingsley and carried, - Resolution No. 4785 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None . �RR or��t of Planning The report of the Planning Commission regarding Tracts No..1396 o�mmission re Tracts No. and 1893, being a portion of Lot 164, Block 53, Irvine's Subdivision, and 1893. north of 17th Street between Irvine Avenue and Dover Drive, dated February 26, 1958, was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Somers and carried, the report of the Planning Commission was ordered received and filed. R -4786 ado ted reement Resolution No. 4786 was presented, being a resolution authorizing wit T e Bra ey a Company the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between The Bradley re im rovements in Tract, Company and the City of Newport Beach for the construction of certain No. improvements in Tract No. 1396 at such time as The Bradley Company files with the City a surety bond approved by the City Manager as to sufficiency and the City Attorney as to form. On motion of Councilman Kingsley,. seconded by Councilman Atkinson, Resolution No. 4786 was adopted.by the following roll call vote -, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Final Map approved. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and carried, the.Final Map of Tract No. 1396 was approved and the City Clerk was authorized to sign said Final Map. R -4787 adopted, agreement Resolution No. 4787 was presented, being with The Bradley Company the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreem, re im rovements in Tract Company and the City of Newport Beach for the o. improvements in Tract No. 1893. On motion of by Councilman Lorenz, Resolution No. 4787 was roll call vote, to wit: Final Map approved. a resolution authorizing ant between The Bradley construction of certain Councilman Hart; seconded adopted by the following AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, . Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the Final Map of Tract No. 1893 was approved and the City Clerk was authorized to sign said Final Map. Resolution No. 4788 was presented, being a resolution requesting the State -of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways to include a certain street within the City to be a Major City Street, to wit: Irvine Avenue, Irvine Avenue Extension and Tustin Avenue, constituting a single continuous route, from 15th Street to Mesa Drive. On motion of Councilman Somers, seconded by ' Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4788 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Manager requested, and was granted, permission to present the Application for License of David Weisz Co., 840 San Julian, Los Angeles, to conduct an auction sale at Wade Mfg. Co., 3011 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, consisting of the sale of machinery, fixtures and equipment; subject auction to be conducted May 13, 1958, for one day only, beginning at 11:00 A.M. and continuing until 6 :00 P.M. Gary A. Ostrin was in the audience representing the applicant. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the subject license to conduct an auction sale as stated above, was approved. The Application for License of James W. Berkshire, 3450 Via Oporto, Berkshire's, 3450 Via Oporto, restaurant and on -sale alcoholic beverage, was presented. A discussion ensued as to the parking requirements. The City Attorney suggested that the Council condition the license that the present applicant comply with the provisions of the Use Permit granted to the previous licensee, Bob Dalton. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Kingsley and carried, the Application for License was approved subject to ' compliance by the applicant with the provisions of the Use Permit previously granted. A memorandum was presented from the City Attorney regarding property acquisition of Lot 26 in Block A -35 of Corona del Mar, from Mr. and Mrs. Max R. Walter; also presenting a proposed resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Max R. Walter and Ruth L. Walter conveying the subject property to the City of Newport Beach. The proposed action was authorized by the Council on April 14, 1958, approving the settlement for $8,250. On motion of Councilman Lorenz, seconded by Councilman Hart, Resolution No. 4789, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Max R. Walter and Ruth L. Walter, conveying to the City said real property described as Lot 26 in Block A -35 of Corona del Mar, together with that portion of the northwesterly one -half of the alley adjoining said lot on the southeast abandoned February 3, 1936, by order of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A letter was presented from F. E. Button, President of the Lido Shops Association, setting forth the results of a recent survey of merchants in the Lido area; stating that more than two- thirds of those contacted favored the installation of regular 5C per hour parking meters ' on: 1. Both sides of Via Lido, from Newport Boulevard to Via Malaga; 2. Both sides of Via Oporto from Via Lido to Central Street; 3. Both sides of Central from Via Oporto to Via Lido. Said letter further requested that the Council include a provision whereby 50% of the net annual revenue from the meters, after the meters have been paid for, will be placed in a special fund for the use of the subject district to purchase additional off - street parking in the future as needed. The Association further proposed that the Council undertake to pave the sand area immediately behind the City Hall, that the City enter into an agreement with the Association to provide that area for off - street parking for employees of the shops; stating that a charge of $2 per month per car would be a reasonable figure and would cover all the costs involved; a portion of any profit from the operation of this lot should go into the same fund for off - street parking as the parking meter revenue. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, it was directed that the letter be received and taken under study; the City Manager to acknowledge the communication. Councilman Higbie left the meeting. The Public Works Director stated that the City of Newport Beach and Richard W. Atwell had entered into an agreement on July 8, 1957, in which the City agreed to convey a portion of Clubhouse Avenue, formerly known as Railroad Avenue to Mr. Atwell. A condition of the agreement was the bulkheading of a portion of Rivo Alto, channelward of Mr. Atwell's property, being a portion of Lot 1, Block 432, Canal Section. He further stated that the bulkhead had been constructed ' and Mr. Atwell had arranged with the Southern Counties Gas Company for the relocation of the gas main in Clubhouse Avenue. Therefore, it was the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 4790 be adopted, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a M� 4 t R -4788 adopted, re ortion of Irvine venue oeing in- c u e as a Nla7or city Street. Application for David Weisz Co, auction sale. A lication for icense - BerBer c�ir ' s . R -4789 adopted, acts tin Grant Deed from Mr. and Firs. Walter. Letter re parking from Lido 5 02S Association n. Rj4790 ado ted, re executio� Grant Deed to R. W. Atwell. 0 Grant Deed to Richard W. Atwell conveyinfi that portion of Clubhouse Avenue referred to in said agreement as. A" property. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Somers and carried, Resolution No. 4790 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie Re return of bidders' On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Somers c ec s. and carried, the City Clerk was authorized to return bidders' checks to unsuccessful bidders on the following: McFadden Place Intersection Channelization, bidders' checks to.be returned,to R. W. McClellan and Sons and Sully- Miller Contracting Company; Central Avenue Parking Lot, .bidders' checks to be returned to R. W. McClellan and Sons,'and Sully - Miller Contracting Company. Councilman Higbie rejoined the meeting. Re bid authorization for On motion of Councilman Kicg sley, seconded by Councilman Atkinson 17tH Street street Tig ting and carried, the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for system. street lighting system - 17th Street from.Irvine Avenue to Dover Drive; bids to be opened in the office of the City Clerk on May 27, 1958; and it was indicated that the contract should be awarded at an adjourned meeting of the City Council on May 27, 1958. R -4791 ado ted re The City Manager recommended that the - Council adopt a resolution ease wit a ort Beach for the renewal of the Corona del Mar Branch Library lease expiring School District re June 30, 1958. On motion of Councilman Lorenz, seconded by Councilman custo ian cotta a for Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4791, being a resolution authorizing Corona a ar ran' the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a lease with the Newport Beach Li rary. School District of Orange County, as lessor, and the City of Newport Beach, as lessee, for a certain custodian cottage owned by the lessor located at 501 Dahlia, Corona del Mar, for a term of one year commencing July 1, 1958, for a rental of $1.00 per year, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Business License Mayor Stoddard requested the services.of volunteers for the Business Committee appointed. License Committee to meet with the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and others to discuss the proposed modifications in the business license ordinance and named Councilmen Hart, Lorenz, Atkinson and Kingsley to represent the Council. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Atkinson and carried, approval was given to the Business License Committee as named. A meeting of the Council Committee and the Chamber . of Commerce has been scheduled for Friday, May 9, 1958. Re County Dock committee Councilman Somers stated that on Tuesday, May 13, 1958, 4:00 P.M., meeting, a meeting had been scheduled for the Steering Committee for the City- County Joint Lease on "County Dock" property. Meeting adjourned. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: City e May 12, 1958 Regular session. 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 P.M. Roll call. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Hart., Lorenz., Somers, Kingsley., Atkinson, Higbie and Stoddard. Approval of minutes. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of April 15, 1958, April 21, 1958, ' April 24, 1958, and April 28, 1958, was waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.