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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1946 - Adjourned Regular MeetingMay Z), 1946 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned 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 Reed presiding. • The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part thereof, read, no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the regular order of business was changed in order to take up the matter of construction of sanitary sewers in Corona del Mar. The City Clerk presented a communication from the County Health Officer, who also acts as City Health Officer, dated, May 16, 1946, relative to the necessity of construction of sewers in.a portion of Corona del Mar, as shown on sheet 1 of Plan No. 414 attached thereto. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the Clerk was instructed to spread in full the said communication upon the minutes of this meeting. ' To The Honorable City Council May 16, 1946 City of Newport Beach California Gentlemen: WTOWIM MVIAB Regular order of business changed to consider sanitary sewers in CDM. As Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and of the County of Orange, I hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted Letter from the • at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in that portion of Health Officer of Corona del Mar lying generally southerly of Coast Boulevard and Orange County. Re: southeasterly of the sewer project recently completed under Resolution CDM sanitary sewers. of Intention No. 3159 as outlined on the attached Sheet 1 of Plan No. 414 attached hereto. This recommendation is made as a measure necessary for the protection of public health and is also made pursuant to Section 2508 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. We have made an investigation of the sanitary condition in this area of the City and found that the residents therein have been and are experiencing difficulties with their cesspool disposal systems. The nature of this trouble is inherent with the use of cesspools in the areas such as this where the soil conditions do not provide good leaching action; namely, filling up and overflowing on the surface of the ground, the necessity for frequent pumping and cleaning out, and the construction of new cesspools. ' Respectfully submitted, Edw. Lee Russell, M.D. Health Officer Orange County Councilman Allen then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Res. No. 3326, No. 3326, entitled: adopted. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopted Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 2508 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931," of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. which motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell, and upon roll call the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Alien, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None • Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the Plan No. 414 re: City Engineer presented Plan No. 414, consisting of 29 sheets, together with construction of specifications for the construction of sanitary sewers in Ocean Boulevard sanitary sewers, and other streets, alleys and easements as per said Plans, whereupon Council- approved. man Robertson moved that said plans and specifications be approved, which ' motion was seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer then presented Plat No. 414 -A, being a "Plat Plat No. 414 -A re: of the Assessment District" for the construction of said sanitary sewers construction of as shown on Plans No. 414 consisting of 29 sheets, whereupon Councilman sanitary sewers., Allen, moved that said Plat No. 414-A be approved and filed with the approved. proceedings in the office of the City Clerk, for the construction of said sewers, which motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. Res. No. 3327 3327, being a Resolution of Intention for the construction of sanitary sewers Res. of Intention • and appurtenant work in Coast Boulevard and other streets, alleys and ease -. for construction of ments (Corona del Mar) as per Plan No. 414, consisting of 29 sheets, which sanitary sewers in motion was sewn ded by Councilman Isbell and upon roll call, the said res- Coast Blvd. olution was adopted by the following vote: - AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None im Regular order of business On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman resumed. Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMT•51TTEES Disposal of City dredge, The Committee appointed to investigate the matter of more time. disposing of the City dredge asked for more time to consider same. Ord. on taxi cabs, The Committee appointed to go into the matter of enacting more time. an ordinance pertaining to the operation of taxi cabs in the city requested more time to report on the subject. New dockage rates, The Committee appointed to report on the request the Harbor approved. Master Craig for a revision in dockage rates charged by the City reported favorable on same and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded Apkn. of G.C. Hiner for by Councilman Robertson and carried, the report was approved. ' license on pier, denied. The Committee apointed to report on the application of George C. Hiner for a license to run a luncti stand on the Newport pier advised against issuing the permit in keeping with past policies respecting same. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried., the report was approved. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS ' Letter from G. C. Hiner A letter from George C. Hiner withdrawing his application withdrawing apkn. for for a license to run a lunch stand on the Newport pier was read and license on pier. on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was ordered filed. Apkn. of C. M. Herron for The application of Charles M. Herron for a license to run candy shop, granted. a candy shop at 2302 Ocean Front was on motion of Councilman Allen • seconded. by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. Apkn. of A.J. and F.A. The application of A. J. and F. A. Scott for a license to Scott for cafe, granted. run a cafe at 1132 Agate Avenue, Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the Health Officer. Apkn. of Century Oil Co. The application of Century Oil Company for a permit to install for permit to install underground storage for the handling of petroleum products at 1215 underground storage, State Highway, having been approved as to location and capacity by the granted. Fire Chief, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. Apkn. of So. Calif. Tele- The application of Southern California Telephone Company phone Co. to install under- fora permit to install underground storage for the handling of ground storage, granted. petroleum products on certain lots in Block 2, Newport Bay Tract, having been approved as to location and capacity by the Fire Chief was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. Letter of E. Bergey. Re: The letter of Emily Bergey requesting that an entrance be ' entrance at westerly end provided at the westerly end of theCity Trailer Park in order to of City Trailer Park, provide access to her place of business at 19th and Bay Avenue was filed. read and upon explanation of the situation by City Administrator Sailors that same was impracticable it was moved by Councilman Allen seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, that the letter be filed. Petition of-business people A petition presented by business people on Main Street, in Balboa for more light- Balboa requesting that more adequate lighting be provided for that ing referred to committee. section was read, the Council being addressed on the subject by John F. Vogel and A. McElroy. After some discussion of the matter Mayor Reed appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Allen and Robertson and City Electrician Woodmansee to investigate and report on the question. Letter from Coastal A letter from the Coastal Municipal Water District outlining Municipal Water District the requirements necessary for the City of Newport Beacn to join the for City to join. People district was read, together.with a resolution adopted by the directors to vote on question. of the district, whereupon Councilman Isbell advised that it was a matter upon which the people of the City should decide and moved that such procedure be adopted; the motion was seconded by Councilman • Allen and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Silo,, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Letter from Bo Chr. Roos A letter from B8 Chr. Roos objecting to the installation by objecting to dock of Gen. the General Petroleum Corporation of a dock between Palm and Adams Pet. Corp. Referred to Streets for the servicing of boats and stating that such installation committee. would become a hazard to swimmers in that area and suggested that the proposed dock be extended further into the bay in order to protect swimmers from possicle injury from boat propellers. Mayor Reed appointed Councilman Allen and Harbor Master Craig as a committee to look into the matter. Resignation Mary Wind- The resignation of Mary Windri4ger as Clerk in the Water ringer in Water Dept., Department was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman accepted. Isbell and carried, accepted with salary allowed to June 1, 1946. , UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ord. No. 546 up for Ordinance No. 546 came up for final passage, being an final passage re: Annexa- Ordinance Approving The Annexation Of Certain Uninhabited Territory tion of Territory, adopted. Contiguous To The City of Newport Beach designated as 'Balboa Coves, Inc.' Balboa Coves, Inc. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the reading of the ordinance was dispensed with and on motion • of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson the ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance of Intention in connection with the vacation of a certain street and alleys was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Laid on the Table at the suggestion of the City Attorney. 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, the following quitclaim deeds to the following persons and covering the following described property: The ordinance regarding the regulation of the operation of taxi cabs within the City of Newport Beach was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Laid on the Table until the next meeting of the Council. The appointment of L. N. Corbin as an officer in the Newport Merchant Police Patrol was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, confirmed. The appointment of Morris K. Laurie as a member of the Newport Merchant Police Patrol was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, confirmed. NEW BUSINESS '. Planning Commission Resolution No. 266 recommending minimum requirements for subdivisions for the City of Newport Beach was presented to the Council. On approval by City Engineer Webb of the action of the Planning Commission, Councilman Allen moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, whereupon Mayor Reed appointed City Engineer Webb, Councilman Robertson, Planning Commission Secretary Ellerbroek and Street Supt. Covert as a committee to formulate minimum requirements for subdivisions in the City. • Planning Commission Resolution No. 267 approving map of Tract 1136 was presented and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was concurred in and final approval by the City Council of the map of Tract 1136 was given by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance of Intention in connection with the vacation of a certain street and alleys was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Laid on the Table at the suggestion of the City Attorney. 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, the following quitclaim deeds to the following persons and covering the following described property: n 40 393 Ord. regarding taxi cabs, Laid on the Table. Appointment of L.N. Corbin as Merchant Patrolman, confirmed. Appointment of Morris K. Laurie as Merchant Patrolman, confirmed. Res. No. 266 of Planr. ing Commission recom- mending requirements for subdivisions, approved. Res. No. 267 of Planning Com. approv- ing map of Tract 1136 Ord. of Intention in connection with vacation of street, Laid on the Table. Quitclaim Deeds Harold N. Shivers G. V. Williams G. V. Williams Frank W. Crocker Earl Stanley address- ed Council re: State Park, CDM Laid on the Table. The matter of constructing a connecting sewer line from the Sewer connection to City's sewer main to the Harbor Heights subdivision was brought up, Harbor Heights sub - no bids having been submitted as advertised for and after some discussion division, Laid on the as to doing the work on a time and material basis it was decided to lay Table. the matter on the table. MINUTE RESOLUTION Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution that in addition to his other duties, Col. John J. Sailors, City Administrative Officer, be placed in complete charge of the office and administrative duties of Water and Sewer Departments. This is distinguished from the actual operation of the systems of the two Departments, which is the duty of the Superintendents thereof. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler-; Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Administratibe Office, Sailors in charge of Water and Sewer Depts Harold N. Shivers and Lot 5, Block 43 Hazel Barbara Shivers 1st. Add to Newport Heights G. V. Williams and Lots 27 and 2g, Block 3; Bonnie Williams Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 5; Lot 5, Block 13; Lot 2, Block 26; All in Tract 772 G. V. Williams and Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 3 Bonnie Williams Seashore Colony Tract Frank W. Crocker and Lot 17, Block -333. Bertha E. Crocker . Corona del Mar Earl Stanley addressed the Council in connection with the establishing of the State Park in the Corona del Mar area advising that information had been received by him of the feasibility of the City conveying water front property to the State of California. City Attorney Thompson advising on the question stated that much doubt existed as to securing a policy of title from the Title Company and suggested that the Council await more concrete confirmation of the ruling of the Attorney General on the subject. There was much discussion of the matter, the Council being addressed by Attorney George Penny opposing on behalf of certain property owners affected by the creation • of said State Park intimating that resorts to the courts would be had to determine the matter. Earl Stanley requested that the Council place the City owned property proposed to be matched by the State's acquititions in escrow for two weeks, pending further developments. Councilman Allen moved that the matter be Laid on the Table until the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: Robertson, Reed ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None n 40 393 Ord. regarding taxi cabs, Laid on the Table. Appointment of L.N. Corbin as Merchant Patrolman, confirmed. Appointment of Morris K. Laurie as Merchant Patrolman, confirmed. Res. No. 266 of Planr. ing Commission recom- mending requirements for subdivisions, approved. Res. No. 267 of Planning Com. approv- ing map of Tract 1136 Ord. of Intention in connection with vacation of street, Laid on the Table. Quitclaim Deeds Harold N. Shivers G. V. Williams G. V. Williams Frank W. Crocker Earl Stanley address- ed Council re: State Park, CDM Laid on the Table. The matter of constructing a connecting sewer line from the Sewer connection to City's sewer main to the Harbor Heights subdivision was brought up, Harbor Heights sub - no bids having been submitted as advertised for and after some discussion division, Laid on the as to doing the work on a time and material basis it was decided to lay Table. the matter on the table. MINUTE RESOLUTION Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution that in addition to his other duties, Col. John J. Sailors, City Administrative Officer, be placed in complete charge of the office and administrative duties of Water and Sewer Departments. This is distinguished from the actual operation of the systems of the two Departments, which is the duty of the Superintendents thereof. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler-; Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Administratibe Office, Sailors in charge of Water and Sewer Depts ., i Storing of equipment City Engineer Webb advised that the contractors for the on beach referred to construction of the new telephone office at Central Avenue and Coronado City Engineer. Streets requested the use of an area on the beach for the storing of equipment during the course of construction. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. Blocking sidewalks Councilman Robertson brought up the matter of blocking in connection with sidewalks in connection with building operations and the cleaning bldg. operations. of streets used in handling material therewith. No action was taken. The revised License Ordinance was presented and on motion of Revised License Ord. Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was passed to second reading.passed to the second reading. Bids submitted for the purchase of City owned real estate were opened and read, whereupon Resolutions Nos. 3328 to 3337 inclusive were presented, being resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Sale of City lots. execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, grant deeds to the follow - Res. Nos. 3328 to ing people submitting the highest bids and covering the following described 3337 incl. . property: Res. No. 3328 George H. DuBarry, et ux Res. No. 3329 Fred L. Howard Res. No. 3330 William Irvine, et ux Res. No. 3331 George W. Ellis, et ux Res. No. 3332 Roy F. Howard, et ux Res. No. 3333 Lewis Leppelman, et ux Res. No. 3334 Agnes R. Cason Res. No. 3335 Beulah S. Hilbert Res. No. 3336 Jacob A. Gelduk, et ux Res. No. 3337 Grace Hammock Lot 6, Block N. Seashore Colony $250.00 Lots 4, 5, and 6 Blk. 45, 3rd Add. $4521.00 Lot 2, Block 45 Third Addition $1500.00 Lot 8, Block A Seashore Colony $1111.00 Lot 1, Block 45 Third Addition $1507.00 Lot 3, Block 39 Third Addition $1521.00 Lot 6, Block 39 Third Addition $1301.00 Lot 8, Block M Seashore Colony $851.00 Lot 17, Block 46.. River Section $200.00 Lot 3, Block 45 Third Addition Swly 60' of Lot 1, Blk. J and Lot 8, Blk. B, Seashore Col. $3700.00 On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolutions were adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Robertson, Siler, Isbell, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried, an adjournment as taken to 4 o'clock p.m., Monday, May 27, 1946. Mayor the CO3y of Newport Beach Counc man Mnellman Councilman Councilman AT` EST: y C er 1 , 0 0 �-1 u 0