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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/1952 - Regular Meeting1` 0 • August 11th, 1952. ' The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members answering pre- sent: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith; Councilman Finch being absent. On motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was waived, and the minutes were approved as written. The monthly report of receipts and disbursements was pre- sented, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, was ordered filed. The regular monthly demands, having been approved by the Finance Committee and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, were or- dered paid on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller and the following roll call vote: • AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch COMMUNICATIONS. The request of E. B. Whitson, electrical inspector, to at- Request of E. B. Whitson ' tend the Electrical Inspectors' Convention at Fresno, Calif., Septem- to attend Else. Insp. bwe 18, 19 and 20, and to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred, Conv. Fresno. was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch Miller and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith City Mgr. request NOES, COUNCILMEN: None radio transmitters and receivers for use in the Water and Sewer De- ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch A Costa Mesa fact - finding committee request for assistance Costa Mesa Committee re- in making a study of the possibilities of annexation to the City of quest in connection with Newport Beach was read, and on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded annexation to City. by Councilman Isbell and carried, was referred to the Annexation Committee with the stipulation that Walter Longmoor, Chairman of the NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Planning Commission, be appointed to the Annexation Committee, the appointment being confirmed as a part of the original motion. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bayley opposing the renewal Roy Bayley letter op- of the license for the "Nut House" in Balboa, and a communication posing Nut House. from the Chief of Police reporting that the operators of the estab- lishment had taken the necessary steps to abate a noise nuisance, were read. The Chief of Police recommended that the license be Recommendation of Ch. granted for the current fiscal year, and on motion of Councilman of Pol. to grant lie. Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath, the recommendation was car- for current year. ried by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch An ordinance requiring all operators of parking lots to City Attn to draft quote their prices and making it a misdeameanor to charge more than Ord. re: parking lot the posted prices was requested by the Chief of Police. On motion of prices. Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the ' City Attorney was instructed to draft such an ordinance. A petition bearing 99 signatures protesting the manner Petition protesting in which the concession on the Balboa Pier is being operated was concession on Balboa read, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath Pier • and carried, was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Horvath, Isbell, Smith ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: !Miller ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The City Manager requested authority to purchase three City Mgr. request radio transmitters and receivers for use in the Water and Sewer De- granted. to buy 3 radio partment, and on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman transmitters & rec. Horvath, the request was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The Chief of Police requested authorization to attend the Request of Ch. of Pol. California State Peace Officers Convention in Long Beach on August to attend Conv. in 13, 14 and 15, with reimbursement for expenses incurred, and on mo- Long Beach, Aug. 13 -15 tion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell, permis- sion was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch An ordinance requiring all operators of parking lots to City Attn to draft quote their prices and making it a misdeameanor to charge more than Ord. re: parking lot the posted prices was requested by the Chief of Police. On motion of prices. Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the ' City Attorney was instructed to draft such an ordinance. A petition bearing 99 signatures protesting the manner Petition protesting in which the concession on the Balboa Pier is being operated was concession on Balboa read, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath Pier • and carried, was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. Petition requesting Three letters bearing signatures of owners of property in Block alley in CDM be 34, Resubdivision of Corona del Mar, asking that the alley in that block designated as street. between Goldenrod and Heliotrope be designated as a one -way street, were read, and on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell, , the request,was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of an or- Referred to City Attny dinance naming the street "Ocean Lane ", stipulating that no parking should to draft ordinance be allowed thereon, and designating it a one -way street as requested. The nameing 'Ocean Lane'. motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Carl H. Hanna urging Carl H. Hanna of Corona del Mar urged that the budget of the New - Ch. of Comm. budget port Harbor Chamber of Commerce be renewed as submitted, and on motion of be renewed. Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman.Miller and carried, the letter , was ordered filed. Hay Langenheim, Hay Langenheim, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, asked resignation Civil that he be relieved of his duties at the termination of his term of office Service Board. on September 13th because of increased duties as executive secretary of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce. On motion of Councilman Miller, se- conded by Councilman Horvath and carried, Mr. Lamgenheim's resignation was accepted as of September 13th, and the City Manager was instructed to write him a letter expressing the Council's appreciation of his work. James B. Stoddard James B. Stoddard urged the Council to consider annexation of urging CO annex the the Banning Tract and revision of the City Ordinance on oil drilling, for Banning Tr. the protection of the City's interests. On motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, Mr. Stoddard's letter was re- ferred to the Oil Committee. Anthony Peronti The application of Anthony Peronti for a license to operate the appl for license Coastline Cafe, 6604 Coast Highway,.Having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Horvath and carried. J. A. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith The application of J. A. Fairfield for a license to operate "The NOES, COUNCILMEN: None appl ' ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch Breakers ", 906 Shore Ave., Corona del Mar, a food concession, having been Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Snodgrass, #7 Rudder Road, Beacon Bay, asked J.D. Snodgrass requests reimbursement for damages suffered by the backing up of the sewer system damages on sewer in that area on the evening of July 29th. On motion of Councilman Isbell, system - July 29�h. seconded by Councilman Horvath, the claim was referred to the insurance To Ins. carrier. carrier by the following roll call vote: W. L. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith The application of W. L. Hanshaw for a license to operate the NOES, COUNCILMEN: None appl ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch Hegional Water Pol- The Regional Water Pollution Control Board expressed its appre- lution Control Bd, ciation of the use of the council chambers for its July meeting. On motion letter appreciation for of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the letter • use of Co. Cmbrs. was ordered filed. Carl H. Hanna urging Carl H. Hanna of Corona del Mar urged that the budget of the New - Ch. of Comm. budget port Harbor Chamber of Commerce be renewed as submitted, and on motion of be renewed. Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman.Miller and carried, the letter , was ordered filed. Hay Langenheim, Hay Langenheim, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, asked resignation Civil that he be relieved of his duties at the termination of his term of office Service Board. on September 13th because of increased duties as executive secretary of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce. On motion of Councilman Miller, se- conded by Councilman Horvath and carried, Mr. Lamgenheim's resignation was accepted as of September 13th, and the City Manager was instructed to write him a letter expressing the Council's appreciation of his work. James B. Stoddard James B. Stoddard urged the Council to consider annexation of urging CO annex the the Banning Tract and revision of the City Ordinance on oil drilling, for Banning Tr. the protection of the City's interests. On motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, Mr. Stoddard's letter was re- ferred to the Oil Committee. Anthony Peronti The application of Anthony Peronti for a license to operate the appl for license Coastline Cafe, 6604 Coast Highway,.Having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- man Horvath and carried. J. A. Fairfield The application of J. A. Fairfield for a license to operate "The appl for lie. Breakers ", 906 Shore Ave., Corona del Mar, a food concession, having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. W. L. Hanshaw The application of W. L. Hanshaw for a license to operate the appl for lie. food concession at 1015 Shore Ave., Corona del Mar, having been approved by the County Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, ' seconded by Councilman Miller and carried. 0. C. Brown & The application of Clarence C. Brown and Evelyn L. Wilson for a E. L. Wilson appl. license to operate three billiard tables at 2115 Ocean Front, Newport Beach, for lie. being a transfer of ownership, was granted on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried. . John C. Sharp The application of John C. Sharp for an exempt license to solicit appl for exempt shoe sales in the City of Newport Beach on the grounds that the business lie. was under Interstate Commerce, was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Ordinance No.669,,being ORD. 669 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3250.1 OF THE designating one MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH way streets PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATION OF ONE WAY STREETS adopted ' restricting traffic on the north speedway between Amethyst Ave. and Marine Ave. Balboa'.Island to westbound traffic only was read, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath, Ordinance No. 669 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ' ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch 0 131 J � 1 1 0 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The application of B. J. Badham, Lots 1 and 2, Bloch N, Bay Front Section, for a permit to remodel an existing pier and float, was granted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Horvath and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The City Engineer reported that the Joint Harbor Com- mittee recommended that Mrs. Mary S. Willett and Dr. Cree Wilson owners of a pier and float bayward of Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 21, East Side Addition to Balboa Tract, be requested to remove the float at that location from within the limits of the street end. On mo- tion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell and car- ried, the recommendation was approved and the City Engineer instruc- ted to notify the owners to remove the installation. A Map showing a portion of Ocean Front adjoining Lot 1, Block E, Seashore Colony, was presented by the City Engineer with arequest that the City vacate the portion indicated in an exchange with the owner of the lot by which the alley through Block E could be completed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council- man Horvath, the map was approved and the City Attorney instructed to begin vacation proceedings by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch A petition bearing the signatures of owners of 12 lots in Block 1, Tract 919, Newport Heights, asking the installation of a sewer, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, second- ed by Councilman Miller and carried, was referred to the City Man- ager for investigation and report. A petition from property owners on Topaz Ave., Balboa Island, asking the removal of three poplar trees at 130 and 134 Topaz Ave. was presented and referred to the City Manager on mo- tion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. B. J. Badham appin remodel pier & float Mary S. Willett & Dr. Cree Wiison re- ouested to remove pier & float City Atty instructed to prepare vacation nro- ceedings on Ocean Front. Petition a °king Instal- lation of sewer, Blk 1, Tr 919, Nnt. Hts Petition for removal of trees Balboa Isl. 130 -34 Topaz. The Oath of Office of Ernest A. Laurin as a patrolman was Oath of Office approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Is- Ernest A. Laurin bell and carried. NEW BUSINESS • A Quit Claim Deed, being a deed from the City of Newport Quit Claim Deed Beach to James E. Rogers, covering certain property more particular- from City of N. B. to ' ly described as follows: James E. Rogers Lot 26, Block 16, Section III, Balboa Island, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 7, Page 15, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Miller, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the deed by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 670, being ORD. 670 Naming certain streets 1 AN ORDINANCE NAMING CERTAIN STREETS on Lido Isle Passed to 2nd reading. on Lido Isle and in Newport Beach, for first reading. The ordinance was read, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller, was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The application of James R. Buckman, Lot 4, Block 332, James R. Buckman Canal Section, for a permit to install a ramp and float, having been permit to install ramp ' approved by the Joint Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of & float Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller and the following roll call vote: J � 1 1 0 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The application of B. J. Badham, Lots 1 and 2, Bloch N, Bay Front Section, for a permit to remodel an existing pier and float, was granted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Horvath and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The City Engineer reported that the Joint Harbor Com- mittee recommended that Mrs. Mary S. Willett and Dr. Cree Wilson owners of a pier and float bayward of Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 21, East Side Addition to Balboa Tract, be requested to remove the float at that location from within the limits of the street end. On mo- tion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell and car- ried, the recommendation was approved and the City Engineer instruc- ted to notify the owners to remove the installation. A Map showing a portion of Ocean Front adjoining Lot 1, Block E, Seashore Colony, was presented by the City Engineer with arequest that the City vacate the portion indicated in an exchange with the owner of the lot by which the alley through Block E could be completed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council- man Horvath, the map was approved and the City Attorney instructed to begin vacation proceedings by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch A petition bearing the signatures of owners of 12 lots in Block 1, Tract 919, Newport Heights, asking the installation of a sewer, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, second- ed by Councilman Miller and carried, was referred to the City Man- ager for investigation and report. A petition from property owners on Topaz Ave., Balboa Island, asking the removal of three poplar trees at 130 and 134 Topaz Ave. was presented and referred to the City Manager on mo- tion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. B. J. Badham appin remodel pier & float Mary S. Willett & Dr. Cree Wiison re- ouested to remove pier & float City Atty instructed to prepare vacation nro- ceedings on Ocean Front. Petition a °king Instal- lation of sewer, Blk 1, Tr 919, Nnt. Hts Petition for removal of trees Balboa Isl. 130 -34 Topaz. The Oath of Office of Ernest A. Laurin as a patrolman was Oath of Office approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Is- Ernest A. Laurin bell and carried. 132 1 r-] The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place for the opening of bids for paving Block 134, Corona del Mar, and the follow- ing bids were opened and read: Paving bids, B1.134, 1. Sully - Miller Contracting Co. - - - - $735.00 ' CDM. 2. Hardy and Harper - - - - - - - - - - 588.00 33 M. E. Horst Co. - - - - - - - - - - 583.00 4. R. J. Noble Co. - - - - - - - - - - 651.00 On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath, the bid of M. E. Horst Co., being the low bid, was accepted, and Resolution ' Contract to M.E.Horst No. 3984, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk_ to exe- Res. 3984 cute the contract, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Finch The City Attorney stated that the City Engineer's office had com- pleted a new map of the City of Newport Beach and requested authority to New City Map to be copyright the map in order that the City's interesto might be protected Copyrighted as to its reproduction. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Horvath, the City Attorney was given authority to spend not more than $20.00 for the copyright proceedings. • The City Attorney reported that he had received a report from the Fire Department that the property at 209 Abalone Ave., Balboa Island, having been twice damaged by fire, was in an unsafe condition, and request - House at 209 Abalone ea authority to proceed with abatement of the nuisance. On motion of Coun- reported unsafe. To cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the City Mana- be abated as nuisance ger was instructed to notify the owner of the steps to be taken. ' The City Attorney reported that he had investigated the application of Leo Waldman for an exempt license to sell vacuum cleaners, and that he had found the applicant to be entitled to exemption because of his veteran's L.Wald.man,exmpt lie. physical disability. He recommended that the license be granted, and on granted. motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the license was granted. The City Attorney reported that he had investigated the applica- tion of Mrs. Mary Lou Stal for an exempt license to sell encyclopedias, house to house, and that in his opinion the business was under Interstate Stal, Exmnt Lie. Gra.ntedCommerce, and that the exemption should be granted. On motion of Council- man Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the license was granted. ' The City Manager requested authority to purchase a Harley-Dav- idson motorcycle for the Police Department from Wager and Walker of Santa City to Purchase New Ana, for the sum of $1,754.20, completely equipped. On motion of Council - Motorcycle for P.D. man Miller, seconded by Councilman Horvath, the request was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENP COUNCILMEN: Finch Councilman Miller asked that steps be taken to have a special Federal census conducted within the City in order that the City might obtain proportionate benefit from Gas Tax allotments made on a population ' Federal Census to basis. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Horvath be made. and carried, the City Manager was instructed to take the necessary steps. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. . Mayor G City Ulerk 1 r-]