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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1959 - Regular MeetingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Page 148 - Volume 12 Minutes of REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Date of Meeting: February 9, 1959 Time of Meetings 7:30 P.M; •)!x_' Place of Meeting: Council Chambers Roll Calla Councilman Atkinson absented himself temporarily , from the meeting* The reading of .the was waived, and the written and ordered R.Reddick; Randy Reddick., re ExplororCity of Newport Scout ; Explorer Scout activitie$ a brief summary , the Scouts. , minutes of January 26, 1959, minutes were approved as filed. who had acted as "Mayor" of the Beach on February 9th during activities at the City Hall, gave of a "Council meeting" held by "SecondsMayor Stoddard proposed to motiodsmotions, before the City EliminatddSaid policy was adopted, '�A -90 9 that the "second11 to Council, be eliminated. effective immediately. Councilman Atkinson rejoined the meeting at this time. Sale of � The hearing regarding the proposed sale of the City propdrCity -owned 88 acres at Wright and Adams, in the ty in Hunt' -City of Huntington Beach, was continued. ington B&I CA -38 Sign Ord, No. 873 CA -102! , , , , Ordinance No. 873, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO SIGNS, was presented for second reading. The following people spoke from the audience opposing the adoption of said ordinance: Jack Barnett, who submitted a list of objections • raised by the Board of Directors of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Jack Reintz, ; representing Coca Cola Bottling Company, Ben ; Reddick, David Larson of Foster and Kleiser ; Company, who submitted a letter substantiating ; his objections, Hugh Mynatt, representing Dick ; Richard and the Chambers of Commerce committee. ' , ; ; J. W. Drawdy, Planning Director, spoke from the audience regarding efforts to keep those interested informed of proposed changes in said ordinance. , Ordinance No. 873 was referred back to the Planning Commission for rehearing. )rd. 875 Ordinance No. 875, being re taxicabs , amb lanceq AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ; ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO ARTICLE VI OF THE • NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TAXICABS, AMBULANCES AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE, vehicle$ for hire was presented for second rg ding. (\ CA -25 ;ATTEST: S �, or , ity r c� Page 148 COUNCILMEN Present;x,x;x:xl „ Motion %x Second 1 ; ;x A11 Aye Motion; x Second ; x: All Ayes Motion x : ; All Ayes , I , „ I I Motion ; ; x� All Ayes ; „ zs pair at 3. 1500 So. Bay Front; �CA-70 I I I I ; It was directed that the letter be ac- knowledged and that Mrs.. Gartz be informed ; that the groin had been repaired but that no ; ! prior rights could be granted for the use of the beach; that the sand deposited after the dredging referred to was being left in the Motion; Canal to protect the wall. ;Alf Ayes; I I Parking 4. A letter was presented from Alex Schvarz., 519 restriction 36th Street, Canal Section, Newport Beach, re -; ; request ai Short St questing parking be restricted to one side, preferably the northwest side of Short btw 36th � p y : ' Street between 36th and the Rialto. a, CAL22 Mr. Schvarz spoke from the audience. I I The matter was referre to th Traffic : Motion Committee. All Ayed I I 1 I r4 I I A letter was presented from.Gloraa,Gartz regarding a groin in frong..of 1500 South Bay Front which required repair, offering to repair the groin in exchange for "prior rights" to use of beach frontage, and calling attention to sand which has been deposited in the Canal by a property owner who had done some dredging. The Public Works Director reported that the groin had been repaired. f o 1 Page 149 City qle* I I , +�I I I , � ' F 1 I � ' I � � 1 � ' 1 I I , I I , , I , I ! , 1 , I ; i I , I , I , I , , I , �I � � I I 1 , 1 + , I I x; I 1 i I I , I I , I I , 1 I , I : , 1 I , I I I , I , I I I I + I I I I , I i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN ------- - - - - -- Page 149 - Volume 12 ; dax Februar 9 1959p y--- a ? �`'s - - - - -- - --- - - - - -- - -,- • _ -- -- -- -- - -- - -- --------------------- ------------------ The second reading of said ordinance was waived.; Motion All Ordinance No. 875 was adopted. Motionix; + :Roll Call; ; Ayes x;x;xjx x x x I I , COMMUNICATIONS: Cotton Goff $100 1. A letter was presented from Cotton Goff to ` Mayor .James Stoddard, transmitting $100 as a � I donation donation and contribution to the City of ; ; to PR & R! Newport Beach 9°to spur along and further the CA -49 beautification being done by the Parks and : Recreation Department;" suggesting that the Chief of Police might give the Cotton Goff company credit for 100 parking violations in advance. I The contribution of Mr. Cotton Goff was Motion ;x + Mayor Stoddard stated that he had accepted. y ' All Ayes: � y , acknowledged with appreciation said gift. I I I 1 1 1 1 J ' Anti- litt�r2. : I I A letter was presented from Gloria Gartz, 1504; ; ordinance; South Bay Front, Balboa Island, stating she CA -95 believes the signs prohibiting litter have I been quite effective as the streets seem to be cleaner, and requesting an anti - litter ordinance prohibiting the distribution of ; throw -away publications. Said letter was Motion ;x; ordered filed. All Ayes, The City Attorney was instructed to report on the status of the ordinance prohibiting ; , ! 1 ' : throw - aways, such as free newspapers and Motion ;x advertising. All Ayes: ; pair at 3. 1500 So. Bay Front; �CA-70 I I I I ; It was directed that the letter be ac- knowledged and that Mrs.. Gartz be informed ; that the groin had been repaired but that no ; ! prior rights could be granted for the use of the beach; that the sand deposited after the dredging referred to was being left in the Motion; Canal to protect the wall. ;Alf Ayes; I I Parking 4. A letter was presented from Alex Schvarz., 519 restriction 36th Street, Canal Section, Newport Beach, re -; ; request ai Short St questing parking be restricted to one side, preferably the northwest side of Short btw 36th � p y : ' Street between 36th and the Rialto. a, CAL22 Mr. Schvarz spoke from the audience. I I The matter was referre to th Traffic : Motion Committee. All Ayed I I 1 I r4 I I A letter was presented from.Gloraa,Gartz regarding a groin in frong..of 1500 South Bay Front which required repair, offering to repair the groin in exchange for "prior rights" to use of beach frontage, and calling attention to sand which has been deposited in the Canal by a property owner who had done some dredging. The Public Works Director reported that the groin had been repaired. f o 1 Page 149 City qle* I I , +�I I I , � ' F 1 I � ' I � � 1 � ' 1 I I , I I , , I , I ! , 1 , I ; i I , I , I , I , , I , �I � � I I 1 , 1 + , I I x; I 1 i I I , I I , I I , 1 I , I : , 1 I , I I I , I , I I I I + I I I I , I i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Page 150 - Volume 12 ``• ````` \``�`9•�`` \s�0 TeX Februar 9 1959 ��.2 --- -- 5. A letter from Robert A. Schwamb, Attorney Condemnation representing Mrs. Marcella Black and Mr. of properly Oscar Norberg, requesting notice of confer- at 3102 ences or hearings regarding possible condem- Lafa ette: nation of a part of or all o£ property CA -104; located at 3102 Lafayette Street, part of Lot ; 1 and Lot 2, Lancaster Addition, was pre- Motion: sented and ordered filed. All Aye4 I I I I Estimated 6 A letter was ordered filed from Alan Cranston,: Motion;x, ; Revenue State Controller, notifying the City that the ;All Ayes collections estimated revenue collections during the 1959 of Motor re- registration of motor vehicles will Vehicle produce less money as Motor Vehicle License Fees than was anticipated a year o. The Ciq License ; P y � IY I I I I Fees Manager stated that this will reduce the CA -58 I City s estimated revenue by about $6000. , 7. The Clerk presented a letter from James L. Rubel, Jr., Secretary, Tuesday Yachtsmen's I Group, stating that said Group is in favor of , 11 } 1 I I I the proposed changes in the color and West Jetty frequency of the West Jetty navigation light; Navigation further stating that if there are any Light problems concerning the boating industry or CA 70 yachtsmen in the Harbor area, said organs- ; ; zation will be happy to arrange time for ; I I I I discussion. Said letter was referred to ; Motion; ;x, ; Mayor Stoddard to handle as he sees fit. ; All Ayed ; 1 CdM State; 8. The Clerk presented a Corona del Mar Chamber ; Bch plans; of Commerce resolution asking that all pro - distribu4on posed operational plans for the Big Beach at to Com Corona del Mar be blueprinted as soon as ; 1 Civic gro*ps possible and submitted to Corona del Mar CA -60 civic groups such as the Chamber of Commerce ; 1 , I and Civic Association for public study, dis- cussion and recommendation before final ; adoption. 1 I It was directed that the request be approved Motionjx; ' and implemented. ; All Ayes A committee was appointed to prepare a plan I m i for the continued operation of the Corona.del I 1 I Mar State Beach, to be presented to the I I I Council as early as possible, consisting of ` I I Councilman Hans Lorenz (Chairman)', Councilman; Higbie, City Manager Robert Shelton; Mr. ; I. Braden Finch or his designated alternate, Dr.; Motion; ;x ' I I Jay Longley or his designated alternate. ; All Ayea ; Mr. McAfee, a concessionaire at Corona del Mar Beach, spoke from the audience requesting' , , I I I I I I information as soon as possible regarding the plan. I I 1 Supplemental, A copy of Supplemental Application for Alco- applicatimn holic Beverage Licence; person to person and for ABC Lzc premise to premise transfer of off-sale ; , I I for Vinceiit general, Vincent Drugs No'o'2,'Inc., Vincent Rexall Drugs, 3021 East Coast Highway, Motion, ; ;w ; CA -63 Corona del Mar, was or Bred f e (j All Ayea I ; ATTEST: 1 I yor S City Clerk Page 150 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Page 151 - Volume 12 - -- - - -- dex ' Februar _ 9 1959) sP yP_F_ G_ _ ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: ; I Access Rd: 1. The recommendation of the City Manager that I to Bag 1 the Council authorize the employment of Boyle: I Engineering for design and general I super- Canyon Reservoir I vision of the access road to Big Canyon I CA -79 Reservoir and cemetery site, was presented. 1 The City Manager read excerpts from a letter from Robert S. Barnes, President of the Pacific View Memorial Park, agreeing to enter: into a contract for the installation of the I I 1 access road to the reservoir and to Pacific ; View Memorial Park ' sharing the cost of preparation of. plans and specifications and said installation of the road. ; I I I The City Manager was authorized to proceed with the employment of Boyle Engineering for design work, including preparation of plans ; I 1 1 and specifications, and necessary field work,; 1 subject to the execution of a contract to be ; Motion Ix; presented to the Council at its next meeting.;All Ayes; I 1 I I I I , Naming Las 2. In accordance with the recommendations of the; ; Arenas Bc11, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, the; Motion ; :x. Las Areas following resolutions were adopted: ;All Ayes Park & ; E1 Bahia ; RESOLVED, that the bay beach adjacent to Beach Marinapark, 19th Street south to the City CA -49 property boundary line, be named "Las Arenas Beach ;" i y RESOLVED, that the City -owned property, ; extending on the north side of Balboa Boulevard from the Girl Scout house to the Edison Company transformer building, be named "Las Arenas Park;" 1 RESOLVED, that the City -owned bay beach ; between 9th and 10th on West Bay be named "El Bahia Beach." ; ' 3. Ordinance No. 874, being Ord, 874 ' re Acacia: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT ; St annex BEACH ADDING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO Jamboree DISTRICTS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO Rd annex SECTION 1005 OF THE CHARTER ' i I I 1 1 1 1 & Cameo ; Cliffs adding Acacia Street Annex and'Jambpree Road annex Annex to the Fourth Councilman d D'i'strict; CA -108 adding Cameo Cliffs Annex to the Sixth 1 1 District, was presented for second reading: 1 1 1 i l k The second reading of Ordinance No. 874 was Motion x ' waived. I All Ayes( � 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I I Ordinance No. 874 was adopted. ; Motion;x, Roll Ca$ls Ayes ;x x;xlx;3qx;x 1 4. A moratorium was declared until March 9, 1959, for the removal of boats moored at the Removal op No-Bo-Tel in violation of the us Motion ix ss All Ayes' �uuGYcd 1 License Code. i boats at Mo -Bo -Tel! ATTEST: CA -63 14 s�Mayor City Clerli Page 151 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILIMIE Page 152 - Volume 12 , 0o ,- �y F2� <�� <��rpy dex Februar 9 1959 - ')--------------------------------------------------=--------- �°' -- C-- - - -- --y -- ------ - S . The position of "Accountanti° was established Position df in the Finance Department and the present Accountant` activity budgets of Finance and City es tablishdd Treasurer were consolidated, effective ; Motion ;xl es Financd January 20, 1959. :All Ayes ; CA -112; 6, A gift from the Orange Empire Council, Boy ; Gift of 1 Scouts of America, to the City of Newport Boy Scout: Beach of the t°Newport Heights Boy Scout III House to House1° located on the City property known as ;Motion fix; , Newport Bdh Cliff Drive Park, was accepted. ;All Ayes ; CA -38 1 1 ; ; 1 •, 1 Budget 1 7. Budget Amendment No. 58 -112, in the amount of ;Motion Amendment; $100, was approved. !All A y e s 58 -112 , CA -102` 8. Resolution No. 4927, authorizing the Mayor R 4927 reI and City Clerk to execute a Quitclaim Deed Quitclaim: from the City of Newport Beach to Gerald W. ' deed to G.;W. Ritchie and Beulah B. Ritchie, conveying back I & Ritchie to Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie a. certain easement for:Motion eeJs sewer line which they conveyed to the City by Roll Callr 1 1 1 Grant Deed in 1945, was adopted. A y es xxxlx � IT WAS RESOLVED that the labor and material I ; Performanee9. Bond for and faithful performance bonds, numbered , water main{ 758773, executed by S. E. Pipe Line in Irvine Av ' Construction ompany and The Travelers executed Indemnity Company, guaranteeing the con- 1 1 S.E. P1 ipe struction of a water main in Irvine Avenue from Mariners Drive to 17th Street in Mariners; Line Co, CA -79 Drive from Dover Drive to Irvine Avenue, be Motion ; ,x. approved. All Ayes 1 , , 110. The following applications for pier permits, 1 1 Pier having been recommended for approval by the Permits Joint Harbor Committee, were approved as ;Motion 1 1 ;x: CA -130 1 conditioned: ; All Ayes; 1 ' A.DeGaetargo (a) A. DeGaetano to construct a concrete seawall bayward of Lots 1 and 2, Block ; 636, Canal Section, being 601 - 36th ; Street, Newport Beach. 1 (b) J. Howland Paddock to construct pleasure J.H.Paddo�k slips bayward of Lots 864 and 865, Tract 1 907, being 120 Via Lido Nord, Lido Isle. „ ' H.J. Weber (c) Harry J. Weber to repair, change po- ';1111 sition and shorten the length of existing; 1 float bayward of Lots 14 and 15, Block 634, Canal Section, being 628 Clubhouse Avenue, Newport Beach, subject to ap- , proval of the U. S. Corps of Engineers. Rom & Cold, (d) Rom and Cola, Inc., to construct Inc. l commercial slips bayward of Lots 10 2 and 3, Tract 815, being 611 - 31st „ Street, Newport Beach, subject to pro- ; 1 viding adequate restroom facilities and 1 the approval of the U. S. Corps of 1 1 1 Engineers. 1 , ' . (e) The Irvine Company to construct approxi- mately 1082 lineal feet of reinforced 1 1;;1;11 Irvine Coe concrete bulkhead d dredg ap roxi- mately 12,000 cub' yards n ATTEST: y 1"l Ar 1 u.4. S �Q� , ,.�.�4,<„_ a or Page 152 L City e , CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNICILhi�'d Page 153 - Volume 12 �pdox (February 9, 1959) _ , ---- --- - - - - -- --------------------------------- east line of the proposed 750 foot channel, lying between Station 16A of the court decree line and U. S. Highway 101, subject to the approval of the U. S. Corps of Engineers, ; 1 , L.H.Mahon�y (f) L. H. Mahoney to construct a pleasure j I ramp and float bayward of Lot 2, dock ; 436, Canal Section, being 3603 Finley Avenue, Newport Beach, subject to approval of the U. S. Corps of Engineers. I I C.Kingslejjb. At the request of Mayor Stoddard, Councilman appointed; Kingsley . was appointed to replace Mayor ; Motion Lands & ; Stoddard on the Lands and Leases C ittee. ;All Ayes Leases Co' CA -60 ;1$. IT WAS RESOLVED that the City Council of ; Motion Newport Beach feels that the construction of All Ayes a refinery or similar other heavy Indust -y close to the borders of this City ould be detrimental to the property owners of Newport; Ogl\Refin�ry Beach, + & similar; industry ; THEREFORE the Council urgently requests that detrimentail the management -of Signal Oil Co. consider the; to Newport placement of its new refinery outside of the Beach Harbor area. CA -105; IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be furnished to the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, all cities in Orange County, and the President of Signal Oil Co. I I � ;13. The meeting was adjourned. Motion All Ayes , ' I 1 , 1 , ' I ( I I I , , 1 1 ; 1 , 1 , I , ' 1 i 1 ' 1 I , 1 , ' 1 1 , 1 , 1 , I , 1 , t , ; I , I , I , 1 , 1 , I , I , I , ; I • / 1 I , 1 ATTEST: - - I ay or City c er ; Pogo 153 ; , 1 1 1 I , I I 1 1 , , 1 I I , 1 1 1 1 , � 1 I I f I I , 1 , 1 , I i I Ix� 1 I 1 , I i 1 1 1 I x+ 1 I I 1 1 1 i 1 i 1 I 1 1 I , , I , 1 I I I I 1 I + I 1 I I I 1 I 1 , 1 I 1 1 , , I 1 , 1 1 1 1 i , I I I I � 1 , 1 � I , I I 1 + I I I 1 x � I , ' 1 ' 1 1 ' I I 1 , � ; 1 � , I I , ' � 1 ' 1 1 ' , I � , I „ ' 1 , ' 1 � ' I 1 i I 1 � 1 1 i