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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1943 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, June 7, 1943- On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of 4 o'clock p. m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. Absent, Councilmen, None. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the Minutes, or any.part thereof, of the previous meeting, read, no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. ' REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the reading of the other reports was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. ' REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to take up the matter of Increased mooring area in the Bay with Lt. Turner of the Coast Guard. Lt. Turner addressed the Council with a suggestion that the mooring space be extended to include the area from 19th Street to 12th Street and the Turning Basin at the end of the Rhine. After some discussion of the question it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk, that the enlarged mooring area be approved. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. • ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, _GEE Roll Call Increasing mooring area In Bay. Van Camp Sea Food Co. license Rachel Bauer addition to pier. Dan O'Hanlon offer to sell frontage F.H.Easton request to use lot. W.S.Bongard offer to buy building A.J.Twist insurance C.F.Alexander request.to open street. H.L.Sherman 'dim -out' violations the regular order of business was resumed. COMMUNICATIONS The application of the Van Camp Sea Food Company for a license to buy fish at 227 - 20th Street, Newport Beach, was presented. Considerable discussion was had In connection with the application, Councilman Reed being opposed to granting the license on the grounds that the local canneries and buyers could absorb all the fish brought into the bay, whereupon Lt. Turner advised that in as much as San Pedro Harbor was practically a port of embarkation at present, ' it seemed advisable to conduct as many other businesses as possible at other ports. Julius Linde of the Van Camp Company also addressed the Council on the matter, advising that only fish brought In by their own boats would be handled by them which would have no bearing on the amount supplied to the canneries and other buyers. After some further discussion it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk that the license be granted for the duration of the war and six months thereafter, the motion carrying by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The application of Rachel Bauer for a permit to construct an addition to an existing pier fronting on Lot 13, Block 220, Section A, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, granted. The letter of Dan O'Hanlon offering to sell certain ocean frontage • to the City for $250, was presented, and inasmuch as the price asked was in excess of the prevailing amount paid by the City for similar property, it was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that the offer be refused and an offer of $5.00 per front foot be made for the property. The request of F. H. Easton for the use of Lot 1, Block 535, Canal Section to build a boat, was presented, aid inasmuch as zoning restrictions prevents construction of that kind, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, that the request be denied. The offer of Wm. S. Bongard of $35 for the purchase of an old City owned building on Lot 16, Block 638, Corona del Mar, was on motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to City Auditor Gant. The letter from A. J. Twist advising of the taking over of the insurance business of Mrs. Mabel Garfield, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was ordered filed. The request of C. F. Alexander for the opening of 17th Street over ' Central Avenue, was presented, and after some discussion of the matter, itwas moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the request be referred to the City Engineer. The communication of H. L. Sherman relative to enforcement of 'Dim - Out' violations and advising that the Newport Beach Warden Service was being withdrawn from that service and recommending future enforcement of these violations be vested in the Police Department, was presented and read. On • motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, the suggestions contained in the letter were approved by the Council and the Clerk directed to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Sherman. _GEE Roll Call Increasing mooring area In Bay. Van Camp Sea Food Co. license Rachel Bauer addition to pier. Dan O'Hanlon offer to sell frontage F.H.Easton request to use lot. W.S.Bongard offer to buy building A.J.Twist insurance C.F.Alexander request.to open street. H.L.Sherman 'dim -out' violations w" E.O.Winzeler A claim for damages allegely caused by lack of a barricade at the claim for end of a dead end street in the vicinity of the overhead crossing, was damages presented by E. 0. Winzeler on behalf of his son; and on advise from the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the claim be referred to the City insurance carrier. George Roetnor of the Lowman Boat Company presented a letter to the Geo.Roetnor Council, together with a communication addressed to Paul A. Palmer regarding request for the leasing of certain property at the North end of Central Avenue from via lease. Oporto to the Bay, a check of $3140 accompanying the request for lease representing the first and last month's rent of the property desired. Mr. Roetnor addressed the Council at length on the matter advising of Navy contracts which necessitated the use of-the property. The City Attorney advised on the legal angle of the question as to zoning restrictions, Mayor Hall suggesting that these matters be ironed out before entering into a lease, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the request was laid on the table. The request of Smith Bros. for two weeks in which to complete the Smith Bros. repairs on their dredge barge lying on City property fronting on the Camp use of City Grounds, was read, and after discussirg• the matter it was moved by Councilman property Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, that the request be denied. The communication from the Contractors Association of California Contractors relative to additional housing due to an increased demand due to war industry Association, and activity, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Reed, housing. seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, same was ordered filed. The letter of Paul La Van of the United States Medical Corps, Paul La Van thanking the Chief of Police for the cooperation of that department in letter of establishing an Army Aid Station at Balboa, was presented and read., and on thanks. motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the letter was ordered filed. The letter from Fire Chief Crocker suggesting that aid for the Fire Chief, Life Guard Service be requested from the County of Orange, was on motion of life guard se%vice. Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to Supervisor Gordon for presentation to the Board of Supervisors. The communication of Fire Chief Crocker relative to the request of H.L.Roberda Howard L. Roberds for a six months sick leavefrom his duties in the Newport request for Beach Fire Department, was presented and read, and after due consideration leave of ab. it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried that the request be denied and the City Clerk was directed to notify the Civil Service Commission accordingly. UNFI14ISHED BUSINESS The Clerk advised that this was the time for the hearing in connection So.'Counties with the Southern Counties Gas Company's application for a new franchise and Gas Co. proceeded to read the advertisement for the hearing thereon and presented the franchise affidavit of publication of same. Due to the necessary bond not having been posted as required, the City Attorney advised that the hearing on the matter be continued, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Council- man Isbell and carried, that the hearing be continued until the next meeting of the Council. Ordinance No. 522, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 372, Ord. 5 22 ;'pertaining to restricting petroleum production within the City, came up for amending ord. final passage, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk 372, drilling and carried, the reading of the Ordinance was dispensed with. Whereupon for oil. Councilman Kirk moved that the ordinance be adopted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed and the ordinance passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Ordinance No. 523, being an, ordinance amending Ordi,nande No.. 440., for Ord: 523 pertaining to the zoniffg•of petroleum pr..oduction.within_ the City, came up amending ord. 440, Kirk finalassae, and on .motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk zoning and carried, the reading of the ordinance was dispensed with. Whereupon for oil well Councilman Kirk moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 523, which motion was drilling. duly seconded by Councilman Reed and the ordinance was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2779 The application of George C. Hiner for a live bait concession on er n the Balboa pier was presented, whereupon Councilman Reed moved the adoption Bait concession Bait of a resolution granting the concession, the resolution was designated ea. on Balboa pier No. 2779 and Ahe:•mbtion�fok- adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Kirk. The Resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The delinquent tax list, as presented by J. A. Gant, Deputy Tax Delinquent Collector, was presented to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Allen, tax list. seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, same was approved and ordered returned to the Deputy Tax Collector for postirg and publishing. The Planning Commissions Resolution No. 207, pertaining to the Ackerman Boat Co. application of the Ackerman Boat Company for a permit to establish a foundry boats, application for upon that property occupied by said company for the construction of Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell foundry was presented. On motion of Councilman and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the application Fire Chief be denied, was approved. Councilman Kirk presented a request from Fire Chief Crocker relative new fire ord. to a new Fire Ordinance and moved that same be referred to the City Attorney, the motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried. The monthly demands haveing been duly audited by the Finance Committee, Demands were on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same E 0 `J J 0 .1 L I 0 The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for .the temporary employment of Harold E. Young at a salary of $140 per month, in the Police Department, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, granted. The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the employment of Virgil Phebus, William Johns, Howard Gerrish, Ernest. Waltz and Harold E. Young for a period'of 150 days in accordance with Section 19 of Civil Service Ordinance No. 511, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, granted. The letter from the Finance Committee in connection with the budget for the fiscal year of 1943 -44 was presented and read, and after some discussion of the question, it was moved by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Allen that the budget as submitted be adopted, the motion carrying by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Nine. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. H. E. Young employment in Police Dept. Employment in Police Dept. Budget for 1943-44 Resolution No. 2760 was presented, being a resolution authorizing a water Res. 2780 contract with R. C. A. Communications, Inc., and on motion of Councilman Allen, Water cont with seconded by Councilman Kirk, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, RCA comm. to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2781 was presented, being a resolution approving and adopting a wage scale for City employees, and. on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None, Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a quitclaim deed in favor of Harry 0. Warton and covering Lots 15, 16 and 17, Block 1, Tract 919. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular m ting thereof held on the 7th day of June, 1943. orrt —Beach Res. 2781 wage scale for City employees Min. Resolution quitclaim deed to Harry 0: Warton Resolutions No. 2782 to 2793 inclusive, were presented, being resolutions Res. 2782 to authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport 2793 Inc. Beach, grant deeds to the following people and covering the following property sale of City sold to them. owned lots $es. 2782 William Ernest Mcrgon et, ux Lot 16, Block 18, First Add to Newport Heights Price $200.00 Res. 2783 Samuel A. Meyer at ux Lot 15, Block 13, First Add to Newport Heights Price $400.00 Res. 2784 John W. Norsk, Jr. et ux Lots 16 and Block 17, • Section B Price $700.00 , Res. 2785 Ralph Johnson et ux Lot 13, Block 738, CDM Price $275.00 Res. 2786 Rexford Brandt et ux Lots 1 and 3, Blk 333, CDM ' Price $150.00" Res. 2787 Frank R. Varnum et ux Lot 4, Block 637, CDM Price $225.00 Pies. 2788 George H. Shoaf Lot. 7, Blk 443, CDM Price $275.00 ., Res. 2789 Vernon D. Henry at ux Lot 11 Blk 438, CDM Price 1225.00 h Res. 2790 James S. Whyte at ux Lot 9, Block 742, CDM Price $250.00 h Res. 2791 Carl J. Wester et ux. Lot 22, Block 636, CDM Price $600.00 ✓„ • Res. 2792 Howard L. Berry et ux Lot 21, Block 34, First Add to Newport Heights Price $200.00 h Res. 2793 James B. Rorick et ux Lot 15,B1k 331, Lancasteer, On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the pPrice $200.00) - resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. Absent, Councilmen; None. ,,. Res. 2794 ' ' Resolution No. 2794 was presented, being a resolution entering into Stipulation of a stipulation of agreement in court case City of Newport Beach vs. Ralph P. agreement with Maskey, et ux. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed Ralph P. Maskey the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES,. COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. • ABSENT, COUNCILMEN, None. Res. 2795 Resolution No. 2795 was presented, being a resolution accepting a accepting deed deed from Ralph P. Maskey et ux and covering the SEly 30 feet of Lots 21, 22, from Ralph P. 23 and 24, Block 134, Lake Tract. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded. by Maskey et ux Councilman Isbell, the'resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Alley, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2796 Resolution No. 2796, being a resolution regarding the destroying of weeds weeds in certain sections of the City of Newport Beach, was presented. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilmffi Isbell, the•resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2797 Resolution No. 2797 was presented, being a resolution accepting a Right of way right of way and easement from The Turquoise Foundation of America Inc., over from Turquoise certain property in Cofons del Mar. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded Foundation by Councilman Kirk, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to_*1 t: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. • ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2795 Resolution No. 2795 was presented, being a resolution cancelling a cancelling certain lease with Baron Long and covering dockage and storage garage for the lease with boat °Norab°. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk, Baron Long the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2799 Resolution No. 2799 was presented,- being a resolution granting a conditional conditional permit to J. S. Barrett for the construction of temporary permit to improvements on a portion of Lot A, Tract 919. On motion of Councilman Allen, J.S..Barrett seconded by Councilman Kirk, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The recommendation of the Planning Commission that J. S. Barrett be granted a conditional permit, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded City Engineer by Councilman Kirk and carried, ordered filed. Employment of The request of City Engineer Patterson for the employment of certain men. men on an hourly and part time bases, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, granted. G.B.Jansen The application of Gilbert B. Jansen for a permit to install -a pier permit pleasure pier and landing fronting on Lot 9, Block 537, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, granted. The application of E. L. Harper for a permit to install a pleasure E.L.Harper pier and landing fronting on Lot 7, Block 237, Canal Section, was on motion of pier permit Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, granted. The application of Albert Brittingham for a permit to install a A.Britting•ham pleasure pier and boat slip fronting on Lot 11, Tract 907, having been pier permit recommended by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, granted subject to the filar Productions Board • regulations. A.P.Hall On recommendation of the City Engineer, the application of A. P. Hall request for for permission to make an extension to an existing pier fronting on Lot-11, permit. Block 4, Tract 626, was denied, due to non - compliance with pier regulations in that district, Vance Roofing Co. On recommendation of City Engineer Patterson the work of re- roofing the City water reservoir No. 2 by the Vance Roofing Company, was on motion of re- roofing Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, accepted. ' reservoir The request of Bloss Beal for a release from -the City affective Bloss Beal May 10th, in order to accept employment in line with his trade, was presented, release from and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, City same was ordered filed. On recommendation, of City Engineer Patterson, Mrs. G. Connors was Mrs. G. Connors employed:d as assistant at_the City Camp Ground at a salary of $60 per month, employment and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was approved. Adv. for bids On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and for legal carried,_ the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for-bids in both local printing papers for the -legal printing for the City ib r the ensuing fiscal year. E. S. Morrow addressed the Council, complaining of empty shells being E.S.Morrow dropped by United States P '135 planes. complaint ADJOURNMENT • On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. �0 C41 a- Mayor o kt�he- City ooh �ewportBeacE Councilman SPECIAL MEETING Newport Beach, June 21, 1943- ' The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in Special Session in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall at Newport Beach at 4:30 p, m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. In the absence of the City Clerk, Councilman Reed was appointed City Clerk, pro tem. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilmen, None. . The Call for the Special meeting was on file and the Notice of Waiver for holding same was duly signed by all the.Councilmen. City Engineer Patterson presented a detailed report of the condition of the City's sewer mains and outlined the necessity for immediate action in taking care of a serious sewage and sanitary situation. The report was read and the matter discussed at length by the City Council, whereupon City Engineer Patterson presented certain plans and specifications in connection with the Installing of new sewer mains between 23rd Street and 14th Street on Lafayette Street and between 32nd Street and via Lido in the City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the plans and specifications were accepted and approved. City Engineer Patterson presented a minimum wage scale for doing the work mentioned in the Call for the Special Meeting, and on motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Isbell, thesame was approved by the following roll call,vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Councilman Isbell, 'seconded by Councilman Reed and oarried, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise-for bids for the purchase of materials for doing the work as outlined in the report of the City Engineer. On motion of Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Kirk, an emergency was declared to exist according to the report. of the City Engineer of the City of Newport Beach to the effect that certain sewer lines and mains as mentioned in paragraph (a) of the Call for the Special Meeting, and further that sewage and sanitary problem is A mminent, unless said sewer mains be re- constructed at once. The motion declaring the existency of an emergency- was tallied by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, authorization was given to proceed with the work of reconstructing the sewer mains as specified in the Notice of Call of Special Meeting. All business having been taken care of for which the Special Meeting was called, it was moved by Councilmen Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that an adjournment be taken Sine Die. ' Mayo 1 0 f "wport eaao ' ATTE . y ter 9 . � Councilman o Roll call Call Report on sswer conditic Wage scale Adv. for bids Declaring an emergency Authorizing work