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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1947 - Adjourned Regular Meetingn U 0 0 0 May 26, 1947 City 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 on above date with Mayor Reed presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Reed. Absent, Robertson. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone In the audience wished the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting or any part thereof, 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 openand consider bids submitted for the construc- tion of the City Hall building. Four bids were submitted, being those of Baruch Corporation, Robert E. McKee, and E. A. Kaiser Company, which the Clerk proceeded to open and read, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the bids be referred to the City Engineer and Architect Ralph Flewelling for checking and leport. Allison -Honer also. On motion'of Councilman sbell, seconded by Council- man Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS r •; Regular order of business changed to consider bids on City Hall, Bids referred to Architect Flewelling and City Engineer for checking. Regular order of business resumed. The application of August F. Pfirrman for a license Apkn. of A.F. Pfirrman for to operate a motel at 1352 West Central Avenue, was on motion license to operate motel of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, denied denied. due to zoning restrictions pertainent to motels. The application of Howard H. Sabin for a license to run a Snack Bar at 115 Main Street, Balboa, having been approved by the Health Officer was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman 61ler and carried, grained. The application of Robert V. Pence for a license to run a light lunch stand at 1018 Shore Drive, Corona del Mar, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the Health Officer. A letter from the applicant was also read. The request of Ernest G. Meisner for a veteran's exempt license to sell eggs was on motion of Councilman Siler seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Chief of Police. The application of H. K. Vermillion for a license to run a Hot Dog stand at Iris and Shore Drive, Corona del Mar, approved by the "ealth Officer, was presented, where- upon Mayor Reed announced that he was not in favor of granting any more licenses in the area proposed to be included in the State Park, and after some discussion of the matter, a note on the application resulted in a tie vote, Councilman Allen and Isbell voting for granting the license, Councilman Siler and Mayor Reed voting against, Councilman Robertson being absent. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the regular order of business was changed to receive the report of the City Engineer and Architect Flewelling on the bids submitted for the building of the City Hall. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, a 15 minute recess was ordered to confer on the City Hall bids, Councilman Robertson reported for the meeting at this time. On the meeting being called to order the bids for the construction of the City Hall building were considered, the matter of equipment and other items gone into, Councilman Robertson being of the opinion that more study should be given to the subject. City Auditor Gant and Arehitiect Flewelling were consulted as to the probable cost of furnishings and equipment. Councilman Isbell moved that Proposal No 4 of the bid submitted by E. A. Kaiser Company be accepted and awarded to that firm. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried by the following roll call vote �sbell Reed. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, , NOES, COUNCILMAN: Robertson 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 the contract with the E. A. Kaiser Company for the construction of the new City Hall. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3478 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Robertson ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of H. H. Babin for license to run Snack Bar, granted. Apkn. of R. V. Pence for license to run lunch stand granted. Request of E. G. Weisner for vet. exempt license, referred to Chief of Police. Apkn. of H. K. Vermillion for license to run Hot Dog stand. Tie vote. Regular order of business changed to reoEive report of Engineer and Flewelling. Bid of E. A. Kaiser accepted. Res. No. 3475. Awarding bid to E. A. Kaiser. Mo 't l Bids for repair of City docks and floats referred to City Engineer for report. Regular order of business resumed. Amended apkn of for license to granted. A.F. Pfirrman run apartment, Apkn. of A.A. Tennis for license to operate Beach City Merchant Patrol, referred to Chief of Police. Apkn. of W. J. Bristol for permission to install underground storage, granted. Letter of Searching Record Service re traffice violations referred to Police Chief. Request of operator of water taxi to display signs on City owned property, denied. Committee on Parks and Beauti- fication authorized $500.00 Request of A. C install benches for advertising over. Hoffman to at various places purposes, laid Complaint of Dr. W.L.Fisher about the dumping of rock in vicinity of 2100 E.Central, re- ferred to City Engineer. Request of BI Business Assn' for a ramp retween two islands referred to City Engineer. Petition of property owners in CDM requesting no further building permits on the ocean beach, filed. Mayor authorized to communicate with assemblymen and state senator on certain measures. Petition of property owners In Blks 10,11,12 Tract 234 for re- zoning, referred to Planning Commission. The Clerk advised that two bids had been submitted for the repair and replacement of floats and pontoons at the City docks on the North Channel, being those of Trautwein Brothers and Croft & Neville, Inc. which were opened and read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. The amended application of August F. Pfirrman for a license to conduct a three unit apartment at 1352 West Central Avenue was presented and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. The application of A. A. Tennis for a license to operate the Beach City Merchant Patrol and Detective Service at 2303 Ocean Front was presented, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was referred to the Chief of Police. The application of W. J. Bristol for permission to install undergroung storage for the haricang of petroleum products at 3413 West Central Avenue, having been approved by the Fire Chief, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. The letter of George DeLong of the Searching Record Service regarding traffic violations, was on motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Chief of Police. The letter of Harry Welch, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce regarding the request of Byron Bayly operator of the water taxi to Catalina to put up signs on City owned property on the Coast Highway was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, denied. The letter of Ralph P. Maskey, Chairman of the Committee on Parks and Beautification recommending the planting of geraniums in Park Avenue, Balboa Island as a beginning of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Allen that an appropriation of $500.00 be authorized as estimated by the Committee as the cost, be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Attorney Robert Eastman's letter on behalf of A. C. Hoffman for permission to install benches at various points within the City for advertising purposes was read, Attorney Eastman addressed the Council on the subject, while the Council seemed favorable to the plan it was suggested that the matter be laid over until the next meeting of the Council for more details. The complaint of Dr. Ward L. Fisher about the dumping of rock in the vicinity of 2100 East Central Avenue was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the City Engineer to explain to the complainant the purpose of depositing the rock. The request of the Balboa sland Business Association for a ramp to be placed at the bridge connecting the two islands to replace the existing steps alleged to be a hazard was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the City Engineer. The petition presented by five property owners in Corona del Mar urging the Council to take Immediate action to order the Building Departmert to issue no further building permits for structures of any kind on the ocean beach pending the outcome of the law suit of Dugan vs City of Newport Beach was on motionof Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, ordered filed. There was some discussion regarding the legal phases of the question. The letter of City Administrator Sailors regarding the importance to the City of certain measures now pending in the State legislature and recommending that the Mayor be directed to communicate with the assemblymen and state senator for this district apprizing them of the City's interest in the measures. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the Mayor was authorized to comply. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS The petition presented by property owners of the northerly half of Blocks 10, 11 and 12, Tract 234 requesting that area to be re -zoned from R -2 classification to R -3 class- ification to comply with similar zoning on the opposite side of the street, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. 0 is �I r � u so/ Request of R.R. Cole for re- zoning, referred to Planning Commission. Renewal of contract with Civil Aeronautics Adm. approve. Renewal of contract with Civil Aeronautics Adm. for Radio Range on City onwed land approved. Petition of CDM property owners protesting concessions on beach referred to Planning Commission. Petition of electrical coat. to amend Ord. 395, Laid on the Table. Petition of electrical cont. for license fee to be raised to $100.00, failed to pass.. Amendment to license ord for fee for dancing schools passed to second reading. Res. No. 294 of,Planning Commission. Res. No, 295 of Planning Commission. Res. No. 296 of Planning Commission, Res. No. 297 of Planning Commission Appointment of Merel N Coe as patrolman, confirmed. Appointment of Don R. Burdsall as patrolman, confirmed. The request of Richard R. Cole for the re- zoning of certain property in the vicinity of the northerly end of the Balboa Island bridge in order to permit the operation of a boat storage and rental business, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the renewal of the contract between the City and Civil Aeronautics Administration for a Fan Market site on City owned land, was approved. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the renewal of the contract between the City and Civil Aeronautics Administration for a Radio Range Facility on City onwed land was approved. A petition signed by Corona del Mar property owners protesting the operation on concessions on the ocean beach was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. A petition presented by electrical contractors of Newport Beach requesting an amendment to the Electrical Code (Ordinance No. 395) requiring the issuance of permits to only qualified electricians holding a certificate of competency was on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded. by Councilman I Allen and carried, Laid on the Table for further consideration as to legality. The petition presented by electrical contractors of Newport Beach requesting the license fee to be raised to $100.00 per annum was read and after some discussion of the matter, Councilman Isbell moved that the amendment to the license ordinance, providing of the the advance in fees be • raised to $100.00 be passed to the second reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and the motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: Siler, Robertson, Reed ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The objection expressed by the Councilman opposed to the ordinance be ing that all contractors licenses should be uniform and that if one is raised they all should. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson the ordinance providing for a $200.00 for dance halls was amended to provide for a license fee of 415.00 for dancing schools with a limitation as to the number of pupils. 'he amendment to the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, fsbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 294 of the Planning Commission denying the application of S. B. Mac A'Levy for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit self service laundries in C -1 and C -2 zones was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. Resolution No. 295 of the Planning Commission approving the application of L. E. Davis for a re- zoning of Lot 4, Block 160, Seashore Colony Tract from RC-3 to C -1 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. Resolution No. 29b of the Planning Commission deny- ing the application of Harold Harvey for a variance in setback regulations affecting the easterly 25.6 of Lot 16, filock 2, Section 4, Balboa Island, but granting a 50% setback affecting • the westerly 21.6 feet of said lot was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. Resolution No. 297 of the Planning. Commission granting the application of Rev. Don Brown for a 50% setback variance for Lots 9 and 10, Block 136, River Section was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Allen the appointment of Merel Nesbitt Coe as patrolman in the Police Department was confirmed by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Al]en:, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Allen the appointment of Don Richard Burdsall as patrolman In the Police Department was confirmed by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None so/ Request of R.R. Cole for re- zoning, referred to Planning Commission. Renewal of contract with Civil Aeronautics Adm. approve. Renewal of contract with Civil Aeronautics Adm. for Radio Range on City onwed land approved. Petition of CDM property owners protesting concessions on beach referred to Planning Commission. Petition of electrical coat. to amend Ord. 395, Laid on the Table. Petition of electrical cont. for license fee to be raised to $100.00, failed to pass.. Amendment to license ord for fee for dancing schools passed to second reading. Res. No. 294 of,Planning Commission. Res. No, 295 of Planning Commission. Res. No. 296 of Planning Commission, Res. No. 297 of Planning Commission Appointment of Merel N Coe as patrolman, confirmed. Appointment of Don R. Burdsall as patrolman, confirmed. 50Z Res. No. 3479 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution Accepting Deed of Easement, being a resolution accepting a Deed of Easement from Royal R. Hansen, said deed granting to the City certain easements for the purpose of construction of a pipe line to convey sewage affecting all that portion of Lot 19, Block 732; Corona del Mar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No- 3479 and was passed by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Letter of City Attorney The communication of City Attorney Thompson advising regarding certain scrip that certain scrip filings on land belonging to the City of filings, ordered filed. Newport Beach had been disapproved by the United States Depart - ment of the Interior was read. and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, was ordered filed. Plan No. 419 Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Sewer Construction. Council, the City Engineer presented Plan No. 419, consisting of 5 sheets, together with specifications for the construction of sanitary sewers in Orange Street and other streets, alleys and easements as per said Plans, whereupon Councilman Allen moved that said plans and specifications be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler, and carried.by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Plat No. 419 The City Engineer presented Plat No. 419, being a Sewer Construction. "Plat of the Assessment District" for the construction of said sanitary sewers as shwon on Plans and Profiles No. 419 consisting of 5 sheets, whereupon Councilman Allen, moved that said Plat No. 419 be approved and filed in the office of the City Engineer, which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and carried the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSEivT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Clerk presented a communication from the County health Officer, who also acts as City Health Officer, dated May 17, 1947, relative to the necessity of construction of sewers in that portion of the City of Newport Beach shown on Plans and Profiles No. 419, consisting of five sheets, on file in the office of the City Engineer of said City. To The Honorable City Council May 22, 1947 City of Neivport Beach, California. Gentlemen: Letter from Health Officer regarding neces -ity of sanitary As Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and of sewers. the County of Orange, I hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in that portion of Newport Beach bounded on the EAst by Cedar Street, on the North by Pacific Electric Reilway Right of Way, on the West by the City Boundary and on the South by the Pacific Ocean, as outlined on Plan No 419 on file in the office of the City Engineer. This recommendation is made as a measure necessary for the protection of public health and is also,made pursuant to Section 2909 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, filing up and over - flowing on the surface of the gound, the necessity for frequent pumping and cleaning out, and the construction of new cesspools. Very truly yours, Edw. Lee Hassell dw. Lee Russell, R. D. Health Officer of the County of Orange and of The City of Newport Beach On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the Clerk was instructed to spread in full the_said communication upon the minutes of this meeting. Res. No, 3490 Councilman Allen then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3490 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopted Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 2909 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. • L L 1 1 0 9 u which motion was seconded by call the said Resolution wa AYES,' COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN Councilman Siler, and upon roll s adopted by the following vote: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed None None Councilman Allen offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3451 being a Resolution of Intention for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Orange Street and other streets, alleys and easements as per Plan No. 419, consisting of 5 sheets, which motion was seconded by Councilman Si- r, and upon roll call the said resolution was adoption by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Pursuant to instructions heretofore geven by the City Council, the City Engineer presented Plan No. 416, consisting of 5 sheets, together with specifications for the construction of sanitary sewers in Seashore Drive and other streets, alleys and easements as per said Plans, whereupon Councilman Allen moved that said plans and specifications be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer presented Plat No. 416, being a "Plat of the Assessment District" for the construction of said sanitary sewers as shwon on Plans and Profiles No. 416 consis- ting of 5 sheets, whereupon Councilman Allen, moved that said Plat No. 416 be approved and filed In the office of the City Engineer, which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 5-03 Res. No. 3451 Res. of Intention for the construction of sanitary sewer-- in Orange Street and other streets. Plan No. 416 Plans and specifications approved. Plat No. 416 Approved. Sewer Construction. The, City Clerk presented a communication from the County Health Officer, who also acts as City'Health Officer, dated May 17, 1947, relative to the necessity of construction ' of sewers in that portion of the City of Newport Beach shwon on Plans and Profiles No. 416, cons sting of 5 sheets, on file in the office of the City Engineer of said City. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Siler 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 22, 1947 Letter of County Health Offices City of Newport Beach regarding the necessity of California construction of sanitary sewers Gentlemen: As Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and of the County of.Orange, I hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in that portion of Newport Beach bounded on the East by 39th Street • on the North by the Pacific Electric Railway Right of 'Wray, on the West by 62nd Street and on the South by the Pacific Ocean, in accordance with Plan No. 416 on file in the office of the City Engineer. This recommendation is made as a measure necessary for the protection of public health and is also made pursuant to Section 2505 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State. of Californian We have made an investigation of the sanitary condi- tion 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 where the soil conditions do not provide good leaching action; namely, filling up and overflowing on the surface of the gound, the necessity for frequent pumping and cleaning out, and the construction of new cesspools. Veery truly yours, Edw. Lee Russell EDW. LEE RMELL, R. D, Health Officer of the County of Orange, and of The City of Newport Beach 50)1 Res. No. 3482 Councilman Allen then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3482 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Adopted Pur- suant to the Provisions of Section 2808 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limi- tation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the Sate of California. which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler, and upon roll call the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN*.. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN.` None Res. No- 3483 Councilman Allen, offered and moved the adoption Resolution of Intention of Resolution No. 3483 being a Resolution of Intention for for the construction of the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in sanitary sewers in Seashore Seashore Drive and other streets, alleys and easements as Drive and other streets. per plan No. 416, consisting of 8 sheets, which motion was . seconded by Councilman Siler, and upon roll call the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler, Isbell, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Resolution of Necessity Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a being Resolution Necessity for thepurpose for the purpose of condemning resolution, a of certain property. of condemning certain property required by the City of Newport Beach to installs water main to the City Water Reservoir. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and 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 Res, No. 3484 City Engineer Webb reporting on the bids submitted Awarding bid for re- conditioning for the re- conditioning of pontoons and floats at the City of pontoons and floats at City docks on the North Channel advised that the bid of Trautwein docks to Trautwein Brothers. Brothers was the lowest bid submitted and recommended that the contract be awarded to that firm on the basis of their bid for the No. 2 proposal, whereupon Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authori2ing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach the contract with Trautwein Brothers, the motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3484 which was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None �{{ _Apkn. of Wm. Remple for The application of William Remple for a permit permit to install pier and to install a pier and float fronting on Lot 7, Block 40 float, Bal Isl. Motion made to Section 5, Balboa Isladd was presented by City Engineer deny akn., lost. Webb whereupon Councilman Allen made a motion to deny the application, the motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and the motion was lost by the following vote, to wit' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen Siler NOES, COUNCILMEN. Isbell, Robertson, Reed x ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of Wm R mple for On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by pier and float, granted. Councilman sbell that the application of William Remple for a permit to install pier and float was granted by the following vote, to wit: AYES,. COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Robertson, Reed, NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Siler ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of J.C. Axelson for The application of Jule C. Axelson for a permit permit to extend pier and float to extend pier and float to the project line fronting on Lido Isle Councilman g ranted. Lots 304 and 305, was on motion of Isbell Allen, seconded by Councilman and carried, granted subject to the approval of the War Department. Apkn. of Geo. Stevens to The application of G orge Stevens to install Lot 5 z Lot 4, Block 23, install pier and slip fronting pier and slip fronting on and of on Lots 3D-:'F of 4, Blk 23, BSD, Balboa Eastside Addition was on motion of Councilman granted. Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. Apkn. of W. A. Snyder for permit The application of W. A. Snyder for a permit to to extend pier, granted. extend pier and float to the project line fronting on Lot 314, Tract 907 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. Apkn of Fred `'ndermere for The application of Fred Windermere for a permit permit to construct pier and to construct a pier and float fronting on Lot 35, Tract 907, float, granted. was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted subject to the approval of the War Department. r-1 LJ it t 0 u `J 40 0 The application of Art LaShelle for a permit to install finger slips on the Bay Front between Fernando and Cypress Streets, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, denied, due to the commercial phase of the matter. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Robertson and carried, the Police Department was directed to investigate the alleged commercial activities in a residential zone in the vicinity of the Grey Goose Apartments. City Administrator Sailors presented an ordinance, being an ordinance amending "Classification and Sfllary Ordin- ance" No. 552 providing for an additional position known as "Motorcycle Patrolman" indicated as (10) 205- -215, 225 - -2j6- 247, whereupon Councilman Robertson moved that the ordinance be passed to the second reading, the mtlon was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and was passed to the second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The Council was addressed at considerable length by Mrs. Lila B. McFarren who complained on the blocking of 'A_' Street at the Bay Front deprivin� the residents of that area from a bathing beach, also, that Private Beach' signs along the bay front kept people from enjoying the swimming. After some discussion of the situation it.was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the Police Department be directed to investigate the matter and order the signs removed if found to be on public property, ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ATT ST: 1� =ity ZC erk Mayor of the City of ewport eac Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman .5-o 9° Apkn. of Art LaShelle for permit to install finger slips, denied. Police Dept. directed to Investigate commercial activiti.- in vicinity of Grey Goose Apts. Amendment to Salary Ord for position of "Motorcycle Patrol- man", passed to second reading. Mrs. Lila B McFarren addressed Council on the blocking of 'A' at. at the Bay Front. Referred to Police Dept.