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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/1958 - Regular Meeting1 Cites of Fullerton re The City Manager stated that a letter had been received by him R an processing of from the.City of Fullerton concerning applications for removal and sand and gravel roam lands processing of sand and gravel from lands located in and adjacent to near Santa na River. the .Santa Ana River. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Atkinson and carried, the City Manager was instructed to inform the City of Fullerton that the position of the City Council remains the same, namely, that granting of these applications by the Board of Supervisors could interfere with the natural function of the river system in conserving and distributing water and should be denied. Meeting adjourned. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and carried, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P.M., June 16, 1958. ATTEST: � 1; June 16, 1958 Regular adjourned The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session. adjourned 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: Council- men Hart, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie and Stoddard; Councilman Lorenz being absent. Re Ne ort Harbor Chamber A letter was read from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce 0 ommerce request for an requesting that an agreement be entered into with the City whereby the agreement. Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce would act as the City's agent for the allocation of $2400 in the 1958 -59 fiscal budget; the subject sum to be used for promotion and advertising expenses in connection with . City business as set forth in a suggested contract. Re bids for map folders. A letter was read from the Newport Harbor Chamber,of Commerce requesting that the Council authorize the purchase of map folders to supply in answer to the inquiries received for the information concerning the City of Newport Beach. The subject letter stated that the following bids had been received: Times - Mirror Press: 50,000 complete folded and delivered $4,605 Art work for new Treasure Map & Cover X 75 25,000 complete folded and delivered 3,645 Pacific Press: 50,000,printing.only $2,750 Full color art with type on acetate overlay, engravings and progressive proofs 2,045 Art work 800 .25,000 complete folded and delivered 3,720 •P �I 1 Councilman Lorenz joined the meeting during the discussion. Taken under advisement. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Somers and carried, the communications from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce were ordered received and taken under advisement; it was directed that copies of the subject communications be delivered to each of the Council members. Mr. Ralph Miller spoke from the audience and stated that this would constitute a continuance of a program that had been carried out in the past. Continued hearing re Mayor Stoddard stated that this was the time and place for a uRget. continued public hearing regarding the proposed budget of the City of Newport Beach for the fiscal year, 1958 -1959, which had been continued from June 9, 1958. o General discussion. Mayor Stoddard explained each section of the proposed budget and asked for anyone in the audience to ask any questions they might have pertaining to the various sections. Colonel A. W. Smith, Dam Downing and Kenneth Hannahs spoke from the audience in regard to various matters. Re separation of City Clerk Mayor Stoddard explained that in order to follow the Charter and City Treasurer. regulations, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer were being established into separate departments. The City Manager stated that possibly it would be in order to transfer one Clerk II position from the Finance Budget to the City Treasurer's Budget, which would add $1740 to the Monthly Salaries Account of the City Treasurer and would reduce the Finance Budget accordingly. •P �I 1 The City Manager stated that a provision had been made for a new position of Accountant in the Finance Budget in order to handle the utility accounting for the City's water system and Marinapark, detailed inventory control of City -owned assets, modernized accounting for pooling of motorized equipment and a variety of statistical analyses and financial studies which should be undertaken; that the salary of the accountant could be paid in full from Water Funds. The City Manager stated that it was recommended that a reduction be made in the amount shown in the Finance Budget professional services inasmuch as the necessary work of an independent auditor could be performed for an amount not to $3000. $1500 for exceed 75 Re position of Accountant in the Finance Budget. Re professional services re uced. The Council concurred in the recommendations and deleted the Above approved. position of Treasurer part -time from the Treasurer's Budget and added the position of Account Clerk II, increasing the Monthly Salaries in the City Treasurer's Budget by $1740; deleted the position of Clerk II from the Finance Department Budget, reducing Monthly Salaries by $3180; and reduced Professional Services under the Finance Department Budget by $1500. Under the Purchasing and Warehousing Budget, the position Classification. classification of laborer was amended to read Serviceman I. In order to provide for the increased manpower necessitated Re patrol of by the patrol of the ocean beaches, the Council had, on June 9, beacfies. 1958, authorized the City Manager to amend the 1958 -1959 Budget accordingly. The City Manager stated that the park area was being posted with large signs stating rules of violation and penalties therefor. Councilman Hart stated that the signs were very much in evidence and clearly stated the warnings. Mayor Stoddard stated that the Council is determined to control the unruly elements at the beaches. The Fire Department Budget was increased in the amount of Fire Department $9,000 under the Capital Outlay Account No. 2391, to provide for Budget. the partial financing of the replacement of Engine No. 4 for Balboa Island. The City Manager was requested to prepare a report as to a Re chargge of sewer recommendation for a reasonable charge for commercial and residential tra�garba -e trash and garbage service and a sewer service charge. service. The Office Supplies Account under General Services - Sanitation General Services. was increased by $450.to provide for weight tickets and office supplies used in clean -up campaigns. Mayor Stoddard requested a report concerning the operation of Re re ort on CDM the Corona del Mar State Beach Park as to the revenues derived from Parc revenues. the Park. Mayor Stoddard stated that a Council policy statement was in Re Council policy preparation regarding the maintenance obligations of the City for the statement on beautification of entrances to the various communities, and other auto� brags and planted areas in the City, which statement would be presented at a obligations _ of the later date. C.+_I y. The total Lifeguard Budget was ordered increased by $20,000 Re Lifeguard to provide for personnel and administrative services to the Upper Bay BuBu et. ' Park, such amount to be reimbursed the City; distribution of the $20,000 to be made to the various accounts as soon as details are available. Inasmuch as the proposed budget did not provide for the filling Purchase of water of the new reservoir, the amount involved for the Purchase of Water for reservoir. Account No. 9120 under the Production and Purchase of Water Budget, was increased in the amount of $10,000. Under the Distribution Expense Budget, the One Jay Mechanical Deletion of tampe,- Tamper under Equipment N.O.C. Account No. 9.293, in the amount of $800, was deleted. The Mayor declared a recess at this time. Recess. Mayor Stoddard reviewed the revenue portion of the Budget, stating Statements of that a balanced Budget had been submitted by the City Manager, but due Mayor re budget. to the amendments made by the Council, it was up to the City Council to find ways and means to produce more revenue or cut the budgets. On motion of Councilman Lorenz, seconded by Councilman Somers and carried, the budget hearing was continued to June 23, 1958. COMMUNICATIONS A copy of the minutes of the Orange County Boundary Commission was ' presented, in which it was stated that the petition for the proposed annexation of Tract No. 3282 Revised, had been received and the boundaries were found to be reasonably definite and certain. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and carried, the copy of the minutes received from the Orange County Boundary Commission was ordered received and referred to the Planning Commission. Hearin continued to June , F.e petition for annexation of Tract No. =2 Revise . Re Orange County Flood On motion of Councilman Somers, seconded by Councilman Hart and Control project. carried, a copy of the minutes of the Orange County Board of Supervisors was ordered filed, which stated that the letter, dated May 29, 1958, from the City of_Newport Beach explaining the denial of a request of the Orange County Flood Control District for easements over City of Newport Beach property for the purpose of constructing jetties in connection with a flood.control project was ordered referred to the County Counsel for study and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Re lan for finan��cin� Mayor Stoddard stated that the plan for financing of .off - street of-street ar i g Behind parking behind the City Hall was presented for review at this time. t e City a After a discussion, on motion of Councilman Kingsley, seconded. by Councilman Atkinson and carried, the matter was continued until the regular Council meeting to be held July 14, 3.958. Proposals re conversion of A report was presented from the City Manager and the Public Works meter rom ¢ per our to Director listing three proposed plans regarding the alternatives for 1 4 per our. conversion of meters from 5C per hour to lOs; per hour in recreational parking areas. A discussion ensued as to the best possible plan for the conversion of meters, and it was the consensus that Proposal #2 as contained in the report should be approved, as follows: Purchase of 277 new mechanisms with trade -in of 210 G.S. type (5 -12 Hr.) and 67 E & F type (1 -Hr.) @ $27.50 each $7,617.50 Plus 4% Tax 304.70 Proposal #2 also contemplates using,.23 12 -hour mechanisms in front of the City Hall in conjunction with the metering of the Lido Shopping Area. Pro osal #2 ado ted• Cit On motion of Councilman Lorenz, seconder! by Councilman Higbie and Mana er aut orize to carried, Proposal #2 was adopted and the City Manager was authorized to amen t e - udget. amend the 1958 -1959 Budget as follows: Decrease Account 5620, Meters and Parts, by $5,000; increase Account 5693, Equipment N.O:.C., by $8;000; a net increase of $3,000 to the total budget. Letter from Miles H. A letter was presented from Miles H. Rainwater, Miles Machine, Rainwater an E. M. Morris and E. M. Morris, M & M Morris, stating that the parking situation on re ar in on. West Coast West Coast Highway is rapidly becoming an intolerable problem. Mayor Hig way. Stoddard stated that he had contacted Mr. Morris and suggested that he get in touch with Mr. Barry Loughlin, a member of the Parking Advisory . Committee. On motion of Councilman Somers, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the letter from Mr. Rainwater and Mr. Morris was referred to the Parking Advisory Committee. It was the suggestion of Councilman Somers that each of the gentlemen_be furnished with a copy of the Council parking policy. Re acquisition of The City Attorney presented a report on the acquisition of property or annel for'the Channel Place Park, stating that a license agreement had been guro�ert ace arc. obtained authorizing the City to enter and occupy Lots 1 and 2 of Block 145 for a period of one year from June 11, 1958. He stated that final acquisition should certainly be completed within that time. The City Attorney further stated that there had been discussion to the effect that one or more of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 145 might be acquired by trading lots on which the City is attempting to quiet title in a. separate court action. Although such a trade might be possible, the time required to obtain title to the lots with which to make the trade would likely delay substantially the time when the Park might be expanded to include Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6; also that any more building on those lots would make a trade unlikely and would increase the cost of the acquisition The City Attorney stated that if it was the.desire of the City Council to acquire those lots for the immediate expansion of the Park, the most expeditious way to proceed would be by eminent domain. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the land acquisition for the proposed Channel Place Park was directed to be limited to Lots 1 through 7 in Block 244, Lots 1 and 2 in Block 145, assuming the eventual abandonment of the street in between Block 145 and Block 244 after title is acquired. R -4828 ado ted, re uniform On motion of Councilman Kingsley, seconded by Councilman Lorenz, personne po icies. Resolution No. 4828 was adopted, being a resolution of the City Council establishing uniform personnel policies for all City employees, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Lorenz, Somers, Kingsley, Atkinson, Higbie, Stoddard NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -4829 adopted, re Department On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Somers; H-�� of er ey Resolution No. 4829, being a resolution of the City Council designating personne positions. Department Head and other key personnel positions, 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 1 57'7 Councilman Hart stated that he was reluctantly voting for the adoption of Resolution No. 4829. A letter was presented from the Newport Beach City Employees' Re request from City Association requesting that a 5% general pay increase would be old yees° ssociation justified at this time for all City employees. Mr. Calvin Stewart, re genera pay President of the Association, spoke from the audience. Councilman increase. Lorenz stated that there should not be any general increase at this time as other cities in the area felt that the inland cities wished to keep a 5% differential between the beach cities. The City Manager stated that in view of the estimated revenues next year from current sources at current levels, he could not conscientiously recommend an increase. On motion of Councilman Somers, seconded by Councilman Kingsley and carried, the letter from the Newport Beach City Employees' Association was ordered received to be taken under advisement. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and Bud et Amendment No. carried, Budget Amendment No. 181, was approved, in the amount of $2800, being a Budget Appropriation from General Fund - Unappropriated Surplus, to Police - Rolling Equipment.$2660, Equipment N.O.C. $140; funds for purchase of equipment for beach patrol. On motion of Councilman Lorenz, seconded by Councilman Hart and Budget Amendment No. carried, Budget Amendment No. 178, in the amount of $1100, was f7B approved, being a Budget Appropriation from Park and Recreation Fund - Unappropriated Surplus, to Parks, Parkways, Street Trees and Restrooms - Equipment N.O.C. (Beach Signs); costs of construction of 76 beach signs. On motion of Councilman Lorenz, seconded by Councilman Hart and Budget Amendment No.177 carried, Budget Amendment No. 177, in the amount of $110, was approved, being a Budget Appropriation from Park and Recreation Fund - Unappropriated Surplus, to Corona del Mar State Park - Supplies, N.O.C.; funds for the purchase of 20,000 $1 parking tickets for the parking lot and cost of sign to be posted at entrance of park showing the contract on the parking ticket; sign required by Section 1630 of the Civil Code. Two Applications for Permit for Public Address System were Re Public Address presented, being the Application of Harry A. Peters, Star TV, for a System Permits: Harry public address system at 2301 West Balboa, for the summer and winter A. Peters, Star TV, season, hours to be 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M., except for the and F. uwai i Christmas holidays, when the hours requested will be until 9:00 P.M., Har or i- i. for the playing of music only; and the Application of F. S. Huwaidi for a public address system at 3333 Newport Boulevard, Harbor Hi -Fi, during the store hours of 10:00 A.M. until 6 :00 P.M. On motion of Councilman Kingsley, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the subject Applications for Permit for Public Address System were granted for the playing of music only, during the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 6 :00 P.M., except during the Christmas holidays, when the hours would be extended to 9 :00 P.M.; the subject permits to be.revoked at any time the Council so desires. On motion of Councilman Kingsley, seconded by Councilman Lorenz Licenses. and carried, the following Applications for License were approved: 1. Application for 523 West Walnut, soliciting, sale office located a books shipped fr 2.. Application for YMCA, Room 208, soliciting, sale office located a books shipped fr 3. Application for 13392 Buena Way, soliciting, sale office located a books shipped fr Exempt License of Thomas Pierce, Santa Ana, house to house of Collier's Encyclopedia, local t 206 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, om Hyde Park, New York. Exempt License of James R. Conrad, Santa Ana, house to house of Collier's Encyclopedia, local t 206 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, om Hyde Park, New York. Exempt License of Philip Pirolo, Garden Grove, house to house of Collier's Encyclopedia, local t 206 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, om Hyde Park, New York. 4. Application for License of Dean.L. Cordell, Cor -La Music Company, 7727 Bakman Avenue, Sun Valley, for one skill game (miniature bowling game) at Helen's Coffee Shop, 701 Edgewater, Balboa. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Kingsley Resolution No. 4830, being a resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach urging the Board of Regents, University of California, to consider favorably the location of a new campus of the University in the Newport Harbor Area, 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 Exempt - T. Pierce. Exempt - J. R. Conrad. Exempt - P. Pirolo. Cor -La Music Company. R -4830 adopted re University" of Califor6a campus. ZI Re effect of McFadden Councilman Hart stated that W. Stuart Foote, J. M. Pelletier, Place c anne izat on Mr. Reinert of Reinert °s Fitzpatrick Ocean Front Department Store, project on businesses in and Mr. Guy LeValley were much concerned about the effect on their the area. businesses created by the channelization project, stating their businesses had fallen off approximately 50%. Councilman Hart recommended that the City Manager and the Public Works Director contact these gentlemen as soon as possible with a view as to seeking a solution to their problem. Budget Amendment No. 179. On motion of CouncilmanLorenz, seconded by Councilman Atkinson and carried, Budget Amendment No. 179, in the amount of $60, was approved, being a.Budget Appropriation from Park and Recreation Fund - Unappropriated Surplus, to Corona del Mar State Park, Maintenance of Buildings; funds for repairs to piping in restroom and installation of drain for drinking fountain at the Corona del Mar Beach. Meeting adjourned. Regular session. Roll call. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the meeting was adjourned Attest: 1 n ouk. a L„n,. S City GLOrk June 23, 1.958 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. 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 Lorenz and carried, the reading of the minutes of June 9, 1958, and June 16, 1958, was waived, -and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed. Continued public hearing Mayor Stoddard announced that.this was the time and place for a re u get. continued public hearing regarding the proposed budget of the City of Newport Beach for the fiscal year, 1958 -59, which had been continued from June 9, 1958, and June 16, 1958. The Council reviewed, item by item, the Summary of Adjustments to the 1958• -59 Preliminary Budget. Re warrant s stem and Mayor Stoddard stated that in order to comply with the regulations 0 zce o. City Treasurer. contained in the Charter, a warrant system for payment of City obligations was being set up and the office of City Treasurer was being established as a separate office. The plan outlined would utilize the services of an accountant, set up in the Finance Department Budget, by naming him Acting City Treasurer on a temporary basis during the transition and the initial period of the office. R -4831 ado ted a ointin On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Somers, aro H. Hami ton as Resolution No. 4831, being a resolution appointing Harold H. Hamilton Acting City Treasurer. as Acting City Treasurer effective July 1, 1958, at a salary of $515 per month, 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 Statements of City The City Attorney stated that, in his opinion, it would be in order Attorney. for the Council to review the Summary of Adjustments to the 1958 -59 Preliminary Budget, make any modifications desired, and then adopt the budget as amended. Re Community Promotion A discussion ensued regarding the Community Promotion Budget. It was Bu et.. brought out that the budgeted amount of $500 under Account 1136 represented a sum for conference and travel expense; that no expenditures could be made under Account 1139, Promotional Expense, without Council approval. Mayor Stoddard stated that in order to comply with the request of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce submitted to the Council under date of June 16, 1958, it would be necessary to increase the Community Promotion Budget Account 1139, Promotional Expense, in the amount of $785. Council- man Hart stated that it was his feeling that the Council desired to study the matter at greater length. On motion of Councilman Somers, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the amount of $785 was ordered deleted from the Summary of Adjustments to the 1958 -59 Preliminary Budget, the total Community Promotion Budget to remain at $7,500 as.originally submitted. Re Ne ort Harbor Chamber Mr. Lee Bolin spoke from the audience on behalf of the Newport 0 ommerce. Harbor Chamber of Commerce as to the availability of funds to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Somers stated that his motion was not to increase the Community Promotion Budget by the amount of $785; that in the future the Council, after discussing the matter with the Chamber of Commerce, might allocate a portion of the $7,000 budgeted under Account 1139, Promotional Expense, for promotional expense or for the maps requested. Mr. Bolin stated that that action was perfectly satisfactory and that an effort would be made to reach an agreement suitable to all concerned. 1 1 1