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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/1947 - Regular Meetinga 1 11 The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewers and appurtenances in Orange Street and other streets, alleys and easements as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 3453, and also reported that he had received 3 bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared, as follows: Total Estimated Name of Contractors Amount of Bids J. S. Barrett 15,046.77 Martin Construction Co. 27,157.50 A. R. Milosevich and Son 190679.50 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion d}ly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City ngineer for checking and report. The City Engineer reported that he-had tabulated all bids received for the construction of Sanitary Sewers, as per Resolution of Intention No. 3453, and finds tlet the bid of J. S. Barrett is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. On motion duly made and carried all bids were taken under advisement for two weeks. jhe Clerk advised that two bids had been submitted for the legal printing for the ensuing fiscal year which were opened and read as follows: Newport Balboa News- Times: .80¢ for first insertion and .70¢ for each subsequent insertion, all notices to be set In 9 point type. Pro erty owners in of Ehina Cove to be later in meeting. M vicinity addressed Regular order of business changed to consider bids on sewer construction on legal printing. Hearing regardin Res. of Intention No. 3461 All bids taken under advise- ment for two weeks. Hearing regarding Res. of Intention go. 3483 Bids weretaken under advise- ment for two weeks, July 14, 1947 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 answer- ing 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. A delegation of property owners in the vicinity of China Cove were advised by Mayor Reed that no hearing was scheduled at this time but that the report of the City Engineer for the proposed acquisition of certain property would be presented later in the meeting. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read and on Councilman Allen, Councilman Isbell, motion of seconded by 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. e On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Siler and carried, the regular order of business was changed in order to open and consider bids submitted for sewer construction, and for the legal printing for the ensuing fiscal year. The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewers and appurtenances in Seashore Drive and other streets and alleys, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention.No. 3451, and also reported that he had received 2 bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: Total estimated Name of Contractors Amount of Bids J. S. Barrett 8 41,811.92 Martin Construction Co. 1 56,064.05 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Lngineer for checking and report. the City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all -bids received for the construction of Sanitary Sewers, as per Resolution of Intention No. 3481, and finds that the bid of J. S. Barrett is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were taken under advisement for two weeks. a 1 11 The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewers and appurtenances in Orange Street and other streets, alleys and easements as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 3453, and also reported that he had received 3 bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared, as follows: Total Estimated Name of Contractors Amount of Bids J. S. Barrett 15,046.77 Martin Construction Co. 27,157.50 A. R. Milosevich and Son 190679.50 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion d}ly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City ngineer for checking and report. The City Engineer reported that he-had tabulated all bids received for the construction of Sanitary Sewers, as per Resolution of Intention No. 3453, and finds tlet the bid of J. S. Barrett is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. On motion duly made and carried all bids were taken under advisement for two weeks. jhe Clerk advised that two bids had been submitted for the legal printing for the ensuing fiscal year which were opened and read as follows: Newport Balboa News- Times: .80¢ for first insertion and .70¢ for each subsequent insertion, all notices to be set In 9 point type. Pro erty owners in of Ehina Cove to be later in meeting. M vicinity addressed Regular order of business changed to consider bids on sewer construction on legal printing. Hearing regardin Res. of Intention No. 3461 All bids taken under advise- ment for two weeks. Hearing regarding Res. of Intention go. 3483 Bids weretaken under advise- ment for two weeks, Bid for legal printing for fiscal year awarded to Newport Balboa News -Times Regular order of business resumed. Apkn. of V. 0. Cusumano for license for boarding and training kennels, approv- ed by Police Chief. Apkn. of T. Davis for license to practice palm reading, denied. Apkn. of J. license to granted. Apkn. of M. license to from boats Master. Carlstrom for conduct malt shop, E. Slundell for sell ice cream referred to Harbor Apkn, of A. E. Beck for license to operate Bakery, granted. Newport- Balboa Press: .90¢ for first insertion; .70 for each subsequent insertion, all notices to be set in 8 point type. The bid of the Newport Balboa News -Times being the lowest bid submitted it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler that the legal printing for the ensuing fiscal year be awarded to that publicationo. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES uhie6 of Police Hodgkinson reporting on the application of Vincent 0. usumano for a license to conduct a boarding and training kennels, pets and the sale of pet supplies advised that there was no objection to.the enterprise and recommended that the license be granted and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the application was approved. The application of Tom Davis and Madam Roseana for a license to practice palm reading in the Fun Zone was on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, denied. The application of John Carlstrom for a license to conduct a malt shop at 1217 Coast Highway,'having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried granted. The application of M. E. Al.undell for a license to sell ice cream and other commodities from a boat cruising around the bay was presented, the City Attorney advising that such selling constituted peddling and would require a peddlers license. On motion of Councilman Allen,'seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the application was referred to the Harbor Master. The application of A. E. Beck for a license to operate the Danish Made Bakery in the All American Market at 820 Coast Highway was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the ealth Officer. Apkn. of F. E. Finster for The application of F. E. "inster for a license to con - license to operate lunch stand duct a sundries and lunch business at 2200 Ocean Front, Newport, granted. having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. Apkn. of Standard Oil Co. The application of the Standard 011 Company for additional for additional storage capacity storage capacity for the handling of petroleum products at their on 'A' St., referred to marine station at 'A' Street and Bay Front, Balboa was on motion Planning Commission. of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Planning Commission as recommended by the Fire Chief. Letter of C.J. Smith complain- The letter of Calvin J. Smith complaining of the ing of discourteous treatment discourteous treatment accorded him by an employee of the Harbor of Harbor Dept., referred to Department was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Harbor Committee. Councilman Allen.and carried, referred to the Harbor Committee. The request of Jane McCorkell to purchase the buildings Request of Jane McCorkell to occupied by the City Engineer and staff when vacated was on purchase buildings of Engineer- motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and ing Dept., referred to City carried, referred to City Administrator Sailers. Adm. Sailors. The request of Ted Oka forthe furnishing of domestic Request of 'Ted Oka for the water outside the city limits was on motion of Councilman Allen furnishing of water. seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to City Admin- istrator Sailors. Request of Tournament of Lights The request of the Tournament of Lights Association to display fireworks on Aug. for permission to put on a display of fireworks under the super - 16th, granted. vision of Fire Chief Crocker on August 16th at locations designated by the Fire Chief was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. Employment in water Dept. On motion of Councilman Isbell seconded by Councilman 6uperintendent Robertson authority was granted to Water McMillan for the employment of Everett E. Welch as a Meter Reader at a monthly salary of $179.00, further correction was also granted for an error in his classification making the hourly rate .97¢ Instead of .92¢. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Employment in Street Dept. On motion of Councilman Allen seconded by Councilman Siler authorization was granted Street 6uperintendent Covert for the employment of Robert Beal to replace Jack Haddon as Laborer at the rate of .88¢ per hour by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 1 j The request of City Engineer Webb for the temporary employment of John S. Beauchamp as Senior Engineering Aid at the rate of $1.11 per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen seconded by Councilman Siler, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Administrator Sailors presented the report of the Joint Harbor Committee approving the application.of Paul A. Palmer for the location of a restaurant and cocktail bar at the specified location, whereupon the Council was addressed by Mr. Palmer who brought up the question as to the term to be allowed by the City for the construction of buildings over the waters of Newport Bay. City Attorney Thompson reported on the matter and the Mayor suggested that a committee be named to meet with Mr. Palmer to go over the matter of a long term lease, the committee named being Councilmen Robertson Isbell and Allen' Assurance was given Mr. Palmer by the 6ouncil that the permit would be forthcoming. The request of P. A. Palmer laid over from previous meetings for the rental of certain City owned property at the dead end of Central Avenue and the Bay for parking purposes was brought up for consideration and after some discussion as to the terms of lease it was moved by Councilman °llen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the matter be referred to the committee appointed to handle the request for the construction of certain buildings over the bay. The statement of the city Clerk certifying to the record of the convass of the returns of the special election held on the 10th day of June, 1947.1n connection with the . annexation of certain inhabited territory to the City of Newport Beach, said territory being designated as 'Balboa Bayshores', was presented and read, the certification showing the total number of votes cast as 28; the number of votes for annexation 21; the number of votes against annexation 7; further the statement gave a complete description of the territory to be annexed, whereupon Councilman Allen moved the final adoption of the ordinance approving the annexation of 'Balboa Bayshores' to the City of Newport Beach. The motion for adoption of the ordinance was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the ordinance designated Ordinance No. 561 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the City Engineer presented the written report for the proposed acquisition of certain real property in China Cove of Corona del Mar, said report having been pre- pared pursuant to the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931," being Part 2, Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and after consideration of said, report by the City Council, Councilman Robertson offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3499 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931," BEING PART 2 DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA," which motion was seconded by Councilman Allen, and upon roll call said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, iler, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS At the request of Fire Chief Crocker consideration was given by the Council for the adoption of a new fire ordinance which was read in full and on mction of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the ordinance 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 Employment in "'ngineering Dept. Apkn. of P. A. Palmer for restaurant and cocktail bar. Request of P.A. Palmer for the rental of certain City owned property referred to Committee. Ord. No. 561 Canvass of returns to Special Election for annexation of Balboa Bayshores. Res. No. 3499 Proposed acquisition of property In China Cove. New Fire Ord. passed to second reading. certain 4 Agreement with Laguna Water The Agreement by and between the City of Newport District presented, no action. Beach and the Laguna Water District was presented, no action being taken pending a review of the Agreement by the City Engineer. New contract authorized with At the request of S. T. Dunlap, Chairman of the Civil Calif State Personnel Board. Service Commission, the.Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a new contract submitted by the California State Personnel Board by motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Robertson, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Engineer Webb to handle The suggestion of Architect Flewelling for the designation all change orders in connect- of City Engineer Webb to handle all change orders in connection ion with new City Hall with the construction of the new City Hall in order to expedite the work and curtail expense, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved. Accepting Quitclaim Deed Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, from Seaboard 011 Co. being a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quitclaim Res. No. 3503 deed from the Seaboard 011 Company terminating the certain oil and gas lease given said Company by the City of Newport Beach. 'he motion was duly seconded by Councilman filer, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3503 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Red. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3500 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting certain deed of being a resolution accepting a certain deed of easement from easement. Genevieve Judd for a right of way for a sewer line in Lot 1, Block E., Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3500 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Quitclaim Deeds 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 follo,4 ng persons and covering the follow- ing described property: Roy C. Armstrong and Lot 5, Block 12 Frankie L. Armstrong Tract 772 C. S. 'Turner and Lot 11, Block 11 Della P. Turner Tract 772 Rudolph S. Ehret Lot 3, Block 13 Tract 772 The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler 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 Appointments to Beach On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman City Merchant Patrol, Allen and carried, the appointment of Charles Keith Clark as confirmed. Merchant Patrolman for the Beach City Merchant Patrol was confirmed. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Budget for ensuing fiscal Isbell, the budget as submitted for the ensuing fiscal year was year approved. approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Audit of Monthly Demands The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the r'inance 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 Marcus Johnson appointed Mayor Reed appointed Marcus Johnson as a member of the as member of Planning Planning Commission to succeed himself for a period of four. Commission. years ending June 30, 1951. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the appointment was approved. Letter of Newport Dredging The letter of the Newport Dredging Company together with Company, with insurance a certified copy of the insurance policy covering the City dredge policy covering City dredge recently sold to that company was presented and on motion of sold to them, ordered filed. Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the same was ordered filed. r City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance designating the hours when persons shall be allowed on the public beaches, the ordinance was read in full and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried, the ordinance was declared to be an emergency ordinance, the urgency being due to the fact that it is impossible to properly police the beaches at late and unusual hours and said beaches become unsanitary and dangerous to health and safety, the public health, peace and safety being involved. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen, the ordinance 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 Ord. designating houre when persons are allowed on beaches. Passed to second reading. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- Contract with U. S. Navy man Siler, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute for furnishing water authorized. on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain contract with the U. S. Navy for furnishing water at a location at the City docks on the North Channi.. The motion was carried 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 approving map showing portion of certain street in the City of Newport Beach to be vacated, closed up, and abandoned. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolutioh No- 3501 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 of Intention of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach declaring its intention to order the closing up, vacation and abandonment of portions of a certain street, to rat, Ocean Front;, in accordance with the "Street Vacation Act of 1941" and amendments thereto. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3502 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of Katherine J. Davis for a permit to construct a bulkhead fronting on 18.51 of Lot 312 and Lot 313, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted subject to the super- vision of the City Engineer. The application of George A. Zerb for a permit to construct a bulkhead fronting on Lots 29, 30 and 31, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted, subject to the supervision of the City Engineer. The application of Carl J. Schiller for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot 321, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. The application of A. Oberg and Elsie k. Karl for a permit to construct a joint pier fronting on Lots 8 and 9. Block 15, Balboa Eastside Addition was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. 'he application of Vincent L. Salmacia for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot 890, Tract 907 was on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. The applicaLon of Dick Bartlett for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot 8, Block C., Newport Bay Tract was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman..Siler and carried, granted. jhe application of The Standard Oil Company for a permit to construct a pier and float and remove the existing pier was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. The application of Alice K. Patty for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot 8, Block N. Balboa Eastside Addition was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. `he application of B. R. Morris for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot 307, Tract 907 was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. Res. No. 3501 Approving map of portion of Street to be abandoned. Res. No 3502 Res of intention ordering the closing up, abandonment of certain street. Request of K. J. Davis for permit to construct bulkhead, Tract 9079 granted. Apkn. of Geo. A. Zerb to con- struct bulkhead, Tract 907 granted. Apkn. of C. J. Schiller for Permit to construct pier, Lido approved. Apkn. of A. Oberg and E.R. Karl to construct joint pier, ESD granted. Apkn. of 4. L. Salmacia for permit to construct pier, granted. Apkn. of D. Bartlett for permit to construct pier. granted. Apkn. of Standard Oil Co. to construct pier and float, granted. ' Apkn. of A. K. Patty for permit to construct pier, granted. Apkn. of B. R. Morris for permit to construct pier, granted. y Apkn. of M. J. Franklin for permit to construct pier, Tract 907, granted. Louis Vilelle addressed Council. Adjournment of Board of Equalization to July 15, 1947 10 A. M. The application of M. J. Franklin for a permit to cons- truct a pier fronting on Lot 911, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. Louis v11e13e spoke to the Council regarding certain bait receivers at the 19th Street pier. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- man Allen and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o'clock p.m. July 29, 1947. Mayor of the Uity of-Newport each Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman A EST: 'City Clerk Mayor Reed announced that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach acting as BGwd of Equalization, was now in session and would entertain a motion for adjournment to 10 A. M. July 15, 1947 whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that an adjournment of the Board of Equalization be taken to 10 A. M., July 15, 1947- 1� J