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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1946 - Regular MeetingREPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None August 5, 1946 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 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. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ' The report of the City Treasurer was read, an on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the report was ordered filed. The reading of the reports of other departmental heads was dispensed.with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES ' Chief of Police Hodgkinson reporting on the application of Robert Brown for a license to operate a "Merchandise Wheel" at 102 Main Street, Balboa advised that was in accordance with State and City regulations and on motion of Courrilman Isbell seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the license was granted. Reporting on the application of J. S. Glover of Santa Ana Amusement Company, Chief of Police Hodgkinson recommended • that the license be denied, due to the additional burden on the • License Department in checking more equipment than is now in operation. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Allen and carried, the application was denied. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the report of the Chief of Police was approved and ordered filed. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None 415 License granted to Robert Brown to operate 'Merchandise Wheel" Apkn. of J.S. Glover denied. Apkn. of D. J. Harmon for license to operate 'Merchandise Wheel' re to Chief of Police. Request of H. Bellous for a mooring for the 'Gloria Dalton2 re to Harbor Master. Apk. of Tournament of Lights Assn. for permit to hold fireworks, granted. Request of G. Wurdinger for installation of stop signs re to Street Supt. Letter of `!.J. Bryan, Jr. complaining of fishing craft at 15th St. re to Harbor committee. Request of Souther Calif. Telephone Co. to install cable under Bay re to City Engineer Letter of the Senate Interim Committee on State and Local Taxation re to Finance Committee. Request of T.J. Straley for certain variances re to Planning Commission Petition presented for 1 hour par _cing from 26th to 30th St. re to Police Chief. Letter from Sandy McKay for insurance rates on parking meters re to Sailors. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Donald J. Harmon for a license to operate a 'Merchandise Wheel' at 111 Main Street, Balboa was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Chief of Police and Police Committee. The request of Henry Bellous for mooring space for the boat 'Gloria Dalton' was presented, Dick Williamson, Captain of The Boat addressing the Council on the matter. On motion of Councilman Robertson seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the request was referred to the Committee on Harbor matters and the Harbor Master for investigation and report. The application of the Tournament of Lights Association for a permit to hold a fireworks display in connection with the Tournament of Lights on August 17th was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The request of Gus Wurdinger for the installation of stop signs in the vicinity of Westmintter and Old County Road and inprovements on the portion of Westminister Avenue within the City limits was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Street Committee and the Stteet Superintendent. The letter of William Jennings Bryan, Jr., complaining of the mooring of fishing craft in the vicinity of 15th Street • was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Committee on Harbor matters. The request of the Southern California Telephone Company for a permit to install a cable under the Bay from Palm Street on the mainland to a point near Opal Street, Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council - man Allen and carried, referred to the City zngineer to report at the next meeting of the Council. The letter of the Senate Interim Committee on State and Local Taxation requesting the City to present its taxing problems at hearings to be held by the Committee was on motion of Council- man Isbell; seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Finance Committee. The request of Thurloe J. Straley for certain variances in setback regulations for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 337, Canal Section was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. The petition presented by property owners on Central Avenue from 26th to 30th Street requesting) one hour parking limit on both sides of the street in that area was on motion of Council- man Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Chief of Riice and Police Committee. The letter of Sandy McKay with quotations for insurance rates on the City parking meters was presented, and on motion of • Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, ref- erred to Administrative Officer Sailors. 415 License granted to Robert Brown to operate 'Merchandise Wheel" Apkn. of J.S. Glover denied. Apkn. of D. J. Harmon for license to operate 'Merchandise Wheel' re to Chief of Police. Request of H. Bellous for a mooring for the 'Gloria Dalton2 re to Harbor Master. Apk. of Tournament of Lights Assn. for permit to hold fireworks, granted. Request of G. Wurdinger for installation of stop signs re to Street Supt. Letter of `!.J. Bryan, Jr. complaining of fishing craft at 15th St. re to Harbor committee. Request of Souther Calif. Telephone Co. to install cable under Bay re to City Engineer Letter of the Senate Interim Committee on State and Local Taxation re to Finance Committee. Request of T.J. Straley for certain variances re to Planning Commission Petition presented for 1 hour par _cing from 26th to 30th St. re to Police Chief. Letter from Sandy McKay for insurance rates on parking meters re to Sailors. 2 Letter from Library Board The letter from the Library Board protesting the ed to get opinion of the protesting reduction of reduction of the Library tax rate was on motion of Council - the North Channel with a view of considering certain tentative the library tax rate re to man Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred the North Channel. Finance Committee. to the Finance Committee. and carried, the following Citizen's Committee appointed by Request of Adm. Officer The request of Administrative Officer Sailors for the Sailors to transfer Harry transfer of Harry Swett from the Sewer Department to the Water John E. Sadlier, Roland Wright. Swett from the Sewer to Department to replace Dwight Tipping, resigned at a salary of Quitclaim Deeds: ?Mater Dept. and employment $170.00 per month and the employment of John Luke to replace Harry execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, the following of John Luke in Sewer Dept. Swett in the Sewer Department at a salary of $180.00 per month following described property: was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: Marianna Klump Lot 1, Block 734, Corona del Mar Frank F. Stucky, et ux AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed ' Betty L. Stucky Lot 12, Block 439, Corona del Mar NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Request of Fire Chief The request of Fire Chief Crocker for the employment of Crocker for employment of Roy Gehres, and Richard Starkey as Pilots and George Van Pelt as Roy Gehres, R. Starkey and Captain - Engineer and Phillip Hayden as Captain Inspector, all being Geo. Van Pelt Laid on the eligible under Civil Service ratings was on motion of Councilman Table. Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, Laid on the Table. John Vogel addressed the Council in connection with Fire Boat protection suggesting the use of a water motor boat. Confirmation of special The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the confir- officers for the Beach mation of Samuel Leo Wilkeson, Walter R. Marchbank, David P. Lytle ' City Merchant Patrol. as Special Officers of the Beach City Merchant Patrol and George Geo..Hiner, custodian of Herbert Hiner as Custodian of the Balboa pier was on motion of the Balboa pier. Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. The letter of City Attorney Thompson giving a written Letter from City Attorney opinion on the question of changing the name of the City was read Thompson re: changing City and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen name, filed. and carried, was ordered filed. the request of Dick °harpe for a license to operate • Request of Dick Sharpe cert$in types of amusement machines was on motion of Councilman for license to operate Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, referred to amusement machines re to the Chief of Police and Police Committee. Police Chief. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Plans and specifications Acting on the request of the Balboa Improvement Association for the surfacing of Ocean for the surfacing of Ocean frontage ffom Palm to Adams Street for frontage from Palm to parking purposes City Engineer Webb presented plans and specifications Adams St.,approved. together with an estimate of the cost of the work. C. R. Johnson, president of the Balboa Improvement Assocation addressing the Council on the subject. After some discussion of the matter it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the plans and specifications be approved. Prevailing wage scale On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman adopted. Isbell and carried, the prevailing wage scale was adopted. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman ' City Clerk directed to Allen and carried, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for advertise for bids. bids for the surfacing of a portion of the ocean frontage from Palm to Adams Street. NEW BUSINESS Request of David R. The request of David R. McMillan, Probation Officer of McMillan, Probation Officer Orange County for a resolution from the City Council in connection of Orange wCounty, for with a survey of the Study of Delinquency and Youth Servicing in survey of the Study of Orange County waspresented and on motion of Councilman Allen, Delinquency and Youth seconded by Councilman Isbell, a resolution designated as Res - Servicing. olution No. 3360 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed Res. No. 3360 NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Citizen's Committee appoint- The Committee presented by Mayor Reed to get a represen- • ed to get opinion of the tative opinion on the matter of the City's property fronting on City leasing and develop- the North Channel with a view of considering certain tentative ing property fronting on proposals for leasing and development of same was presented and the North Channel. on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the following Citizen's Committee appointed by Mayor Reed was approved: Councilmen Allen, Siler; Philmer Eller - "ing, broek, Walter Lon moor, Paul - Palmer, Charles Peyton, H. R. John E. Sadlier, Roland Wright. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Quitclaim Deeds: 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: Marianna Klump Marianna Klump Lot 1, Block 734, Corona del Mar Frank F. Stucky, et ux Frank F. Stucky, Jr. ' Betty L. Stucky Lot 12, Block 439, Corona del Mar The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolu- tion was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Bids submitted for the purchase of City owned real estate were opened and read, whereupon Resolution No. 3361 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, grant deed to the following persons submitting the hightest bid and covering the • following described property: Res. No. 3361 Roy H. Keene and Sly. 301 of the Ely. Hazel E. Keene 1 foot of Lot 11, Blk. 3, Balboay Bayside On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the ' resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from T. R. Benjamin and Christine Benjamin, husband and wife, for Lot 2, Block 135, Lake Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution ' designated Resolution No. 3362 and waspassed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson,, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 0 u Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a res>lution accepting a Grant Deed from Robert S. Allen and Alice G. Allen, husband and wife, for that portion of Lot 4, Block D, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3363 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Harold H. Dobert and Flotilla Dobert, husband and wife, for that portion of Lot 6, Block D, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3364 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None AbSEN'P, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resoltuion accepting a Grant Deed from W. A. Maier for that portion of Lot 5, Block D, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3365 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from H. H. Gord, Jr. and Emilie F. Osborne for that portion of Lot 4, Block C, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the res- olution designated Resolution No. 3366 and was passed by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Paul C. Jones and Hazel Marie Jones, husband and wife, for that portion of Lot 5, Block B, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3367 and was passed by the Following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, RobertsM Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Hester E. portion of Lot 2, Block F, Seashore Colony Tract. duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution olution No. 33629 and was passed by the following r, wit: 417 Res. No. 3361 tale of City o,.ned real estate. Res. No. 3362 Accepting Grant Deed from T. R. Benjamin, et ux Res. No. 3363 Accepting Grant Deed from Robert S. Allen, et ux Res. No. 3364 Accepting Grant Deed from Harold H. Dobert, et ux Res. No. 3365 Accepting Grant Deed from W. A. Maier. Res. No. 3366 Accepting Grant Deed from H. H. Gord, Jr. Res. No. 3367 Accepting Grant Deed from Paul C. Jones, et resolution, being Res. No. 3368 Blair for that Accepting Grant Deed The motion was from Hester E. Blair. designated Res - )11 call vote, to AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Robertson,_ Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Elaine Shacklette, and • Sidnee Shacklette, for that portion of Lot 2, Block C. Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3369 and was passed by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: .None Res. No. 3369 Accepting Grant Deed from Elaine Shacklette i Res. No. 3370 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Accepting Grant Deed a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Stanley C. McCulloch and from Stanley C. Dorothy H. McCulloch, husband and wife, for that portion of Lot 1, McCulloch Block A. Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3370 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3371 Accepting Grant Deed Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being from Robert B. Pridgeon, a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Robert Bruce Pridgeon and et ux Ettamae Pridgeon, husband and wife, for that portion of Lot 5, Block C, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3371 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3372 Councilman Allen moved the ado tion of a resolution, being Accepting Grant Deed a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Harry S. Walsh and Anna from Harry S. Walsh, C. Walsh, husband and wife, for that portion of Lot 3, Block A, et ux. Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3372 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3373 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Accepting Grant Deed a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Logan Smith and Gussie E. from Logan Smith, et ux Smith, husband and wife, and G. W. Closson and Wilma E. Closson, husband and wife, for that portion of Lots 5 and 6, Block E, Sea- shore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resoltuion No. 3373 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Audit of monthly The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Demands. Finance Committee were on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ' Vaux ,White appointed Mayor Reed appointed Vaux White as a member of the Planning to Planning Commission. Commission to succeed himself for a term of four years. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the appointment was confirmed. Apkn. of Wm. C. Warming- The application of William C. Warmington for a permit to ton for permit to install a pier fronting on Lot 5, Block 2, -Tract 626, having been install pier, granted. approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. Apkn. of A. Y`. Heberger The application of A. W. Heberger for a permit to install for permit to install a pier fronting on Lot 3, Block 437, Canal Section, having been pier, granted. approved by the City Engineer, subject to the approval of the War Department, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. No action taken on the The question of disposing of the City rest rooms on 22nd disposal of the City Street was brought up by Councilman Isbell, the matter being discussed rest rooms on 22nd St. with no action taken. • Mayor Reed brought up the matter of the proposed annexation Matter of annexation of certain uninhabited territory contiguous to the City of Newport of certain property Beach as requested in a petition for annexation filed by The Irvine laid over until confer- Company. Considerable discussion was had in connection with the ence can be had with proposed annexation in which the Council was addressed by Lew H. James Irvine. Wallace who brought up the question of taxes. Councilman Isbell suggested that the matter be laid over until a conference could be held with James Irvine to discuss certain phases of the matter, particularly the exiusion of a certain portion of the tract fronting on the Bay. Petition for annexation The petition for annexation was presented for approval was presented and and.on motion of Councilman Robertson seconded by Mayor Reed same approved. was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Siler, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3374 Giving Notice of Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a resolution, proposed annexation. being a resolution giving Notice of proposed annexation of certain uninhabited territory to the City of Newport Beach. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3374 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Siler, Robertson, Reed. • NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Attorney Thompson brought up the matter of the suit filed against the City by Elizabeth Wyatt concerning certain tide- lands adjacent to Block 22, Balboa Eastside Addition and requested that the services of Ex -City Engineer Patterson be authorized in connection with the suit. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded • by Councilman Allen, the request was granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Attorney Thompson called the Council's attention to the encroachment of business enterprises on water frontage and recom- mended caution in considering further requests for that purpose, whereupon Councilman Allen moved that no further private or public enterprise be permitted between the sidewalk lines and water frontage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried by the foll- owing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None A»SENT, COUNCILMEN: None 1 0 n Ll HM Services of R. L. Patterson authorized re: suit filed by Elizabeth 1,1yatt. No futher enterprise to be permitted be- tween the sidewalk lines and water front- age. i Councilman Robertson brought the matter of controlling bond' Control of bone fires fires on the Corona del Mar beach and suggested that locations for on beach at C. D. M. such be restricted to within 30 feet of the East Jetty wall and nearer inshore. Councilman Siler advised of the splendid work done by the Street Department in caring for the beaches with the new equipment recently put into use for that purpose. Mrs. D. D. Smith addressed the Council requesting the installation of an additional fire hydrant in the vicinity of Finley Avenue and 34th Street, Mayor Reed advised her to consult the City Engineer on the matter. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson an expense account of Twenty - Dollars per day was granted for City officials attending the convention of the League of Calif- ornia Cities to be held in San Diego in September, 1946. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: A113n, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mayor Reed presented a list of names comprising a Citizen's Committee for the purpose of furnishing voters with complete and accurate information in connection with the proposed annexation to the Coastal Water District which will be decided at a special election held for the matter on September 10, 1946. The Council was addressed at length on the subject by Lew H. Wallace whose name was included in the Committee suggested by Mayor Reed. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Mayor Reed and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 P. M. August 19, 1946. Mayor o t e ty of Newport Beach Coun man Councilman Councilman ATT Councilman City Clerk Care of the beaches commenddd by Council. Mrs. D. D. Smith addressed Council requesting an addition.,_: fire hydrant. An expense accountlof ?r..20.00 per day granted to City officials attending convention. Citizen's Committee appointed to furnish voters with complete and accurate informa- tion concerning propos- ed annexation to the Coastal Water District.