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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/1956 - Regular MeetingI 0 The City Attorney introduced and read in full the emergency Ordinance No. 767, being AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4110 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER L OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND POLICY CODE. OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENTITLED "DOGS. LICENS= ING." After discussion, on motion of Councilman Bennett, sec- onded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said emergency ordinance, regarding compulsory vaccination of dogs, was adopted, effective immediately, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN.. Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Ordinance No. 767 re com- pulsary vaccination of dogs against rabies. Emergency ordinance. Introduced and adopted, The City Attorney presented the form of contract Form of contract re Trailer for the Trailer Park lessees. On motion of Councilman Park lessees. Approved. Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the form of contract was approved as recommended by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Adiournmento Councilman Wilder and carried, the meeting was adjourn- ed, sine die. ATTEST: City ler Mayor January 9, 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met Regular Session. in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7 :30 P.M. Mayor Hill welcomed the many students and Boy Scouts Boy Scouts welcomed. who were present at the meeting. The roll was called, the following members being Roll Call. present: Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council Approval of Minutes. man Stoddard and carried, the reading of the minutes of December 27, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS In the absence of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk presented the communications to the Council. A letter from the Automobile Club of Southern California, G. P. Parmelee, Manager Sign Posting Depart- ment, informing the City of its plans to cease the sale, installation and maintenance of traffic signs after July 19 1956, was presented. The Automobile Club does plan to continue the issuing of temporary chipboard "No Parking" signs, and signs of the same material for spec- ial events, and it will maintain a Sign Department staff to advise the City and County on sign problems. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Communications presented by Deputy City Clerk. Letter from Automobile Club of Southern Ca i ornia re traffic-signs. 0 Bradford Bishop and Ronald Currie re license for the purpose of towing water skiers in the back bay during July and August. Ref. to C. Atty. and Harbor Master for study and report back to the Council. Daniel Rand Mary E. Gustafson re the Council's opinion re the rearrangement of their lot Ref. to C. Eng. for study and report back to the Council. QOm_mll ni y Yo nth Q enter of New - Dort Harbor, inviting the City Council and employees to an Open House on January 29, 1956, Joel C. b submitting a bid of 150 for the three foot property owned by the City. Said bid accepted. Letter from Robert Gardner, Judge of Superior Court, Santa Ana. re Captain Walter Dyson of the Police Department. Letter from George Kellogg to the Board of Supervisors of Orange County re flood control. A letter from Bradford Bishop and Ronald Currie, students, regarding the possibility of obtaining a license next June for the purpose of towing water skiers on a commercial basis in the back bay during the months of July and August, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the City Attorney and the Harbor Master for investigation and report back to the Council. A letter from Daniel R. Gustafson and Mary E. Gustafson, 315 Oxford Drive, Arcadia, owners of Lot 15, Parcel No. 45 -183 -1 in Block 45 of River Section, requesting the Council's reaction, solution or pro- posal for the rearrangement of said lot size and shape in order to make it easier for development and planning, was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the City Engineer for study and investigation and report back to the Council. A letter from the Community Youth Center of New- port Harbor, A. Grant Howald, President, inviting the City Council and others of the personnel of the City Hall to an Open House at the Center on Sunday, January ?91 1956 between the hours of two and five, at Fifth and Iris, in Corona del Mar, was presented. On mo- tion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ben- nett and carried, the Deputy City Clerk was instructed to file said letter after having acknowledged Mr. Howald's letter expressing the Council's thanks and appreciation for their kind invitation. A letter from Mr. Joel C. Eby, 2763 G Street, San Bernardino, submitting a bid of $150 for the three foot property owned by the City, that adjoins said owner's property on Balboa Boulevard and 42d Street, Lot 2, Block 14.1, Canal Section, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said bid for $150 was accepted by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit; AYES, COUNCILMEN; Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stod- dard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN; None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN; None A letter from Robert Gardner, Judge of Superior Court, Santa Ana, regarding Captain Walter Dyson of the Newport Beach Police Department, was read. Said letter expresses some of Judge Gardner's observations concerning Captain Dyson, who in Judge Gardner's opinion is an outstanding law enforcement officer. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- man Higbie and carried, the Deputy City Clerk was instructed to send the original letter to Captain Dyson and to make copies to be circulated in the Po- lice Department and to file. A letter from George Kellogg, to the Board of Supervisors and various Departments in the County of Orange regarding flood control and water conservation in the County, was read. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed with copies to be sent to the Councilmen. App. for Transfer of Alcoholic A copy of Application for A 1 c o h o l i "c Beverage License of Ethel R. Beverage License of Ethel R. Ferguson and Lacy M. and Lacy M. Ferguson. Ferguson, Ferguson's, 7012 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said com- munication was ordered filed. App. for Transfer of Alcoholic A copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License of Homer W. Beverage License of Homer W. Orbon and Ranney H. Orbon and Ranney H. Shrover. Shroyer, Coast Super- Market, 3347 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, was presented. On motion of Council- man MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said communication was _ordered filed. Ethel R. Ferguson, 7012 Coast Highway, to conduct the busi- ness of smoked fish and soft drinks. Approved, subject to approval of Health Department. LICENSES The Application for License of Ethel R. Ferguson, 7012 Coast Highway, to conduct the business of smoked fish and soft drinks (being a change of ownership), was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, sec- onded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said license was approved subject to the approval of the Health Department. 1 1 The Application for License of Robert H. Jacobs, 1800 West Coast Highway, to publish a Yearbook, and to compile information, solicit advertising, and conduct the necessary steps for publication, was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman • Wilder and carried, said license was approved subject to the approval of the City Attorney. E u 0 The Application for License of W. C. Melick, 17182 Huntington Beach Boulevard, for house to house solici- tation of sewer connections in the Cliff Haven area, Van Diest Brothers, Contractor, was presented. On mo- tion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said license was approved subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The Application for Exempt License of Orpha F. Hogan, 321 Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, for house to house solicitation of Real Silk, was presented. Said license, having been approved by the City Attorney, was approved by the Council on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. nos 2 7 Robert H. Jacobs, 180C West Coast Highway, to publish a Yearbook. Approved subject to approval of City Attorney. W. C. Melick, 17182 Huntington Beach Blvd., for house to house solicitation of sewer connec- tions in Cliff Haven area. Approved subject to approval of City Attorney. Orpha F. Hogan, for Exempt License for house to house solicitation of Real Silk. Approved. The Application for License of William M. Bland William M. B1andQ for Service for Service Station at M9 West Coast Highway, for Station at 3939 W� Coast High - the sale of gas, oil and Tres, batteries and acces- sories (being a change of ownership), was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said license was approved. The Application for License of Thomas F. Larsen, 1100 West Coast Highway, to conduct the business of a laundary, under the name of Sanitary Lanudary & Dry Cleaning Co., Inc., formerly known as Casa Pura (being a change of ownership), was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said license was approved. Thomas F. Larsen, 110C West Coast Highway, to conduct the business of a laundary. Approved. The Application for License of C. S. Dietrick, 66C4 Q. S° Dietrick1 6604 West West Coast Boulevard, to conduct the business of Pizza Coast Blvd. for Pizza House, House, a restaurant (being a change of ownership), was a restaurant. Approved sub - presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by ject to approval of Health Councilman MacKay and carried, said license was approved Department. subject to the approval of the Health Department. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 764, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEW- PORT BEACH OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "SEAQUIST ANNEX117 WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, UP- ON THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THE QUESTION SUB- MITTED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID TERRITORY ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1955 Ordinance No. 764 Approves the annexation of "Seacuist Annex ". was presented for second reading. On motion of Council- Second reading waived. man Behnett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Adopted. the second reading of Ordinance No. 764 was waived. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 764 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance No. 765, being AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN Ordinance No. 765 REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF NE19PORT BEACH Re Zoning changes was presented for second reading and public hearing. Said ordinance amends zoning from an R -2 District to Public Hearing. a C -1 -H District in Corona del Mar Tract, and amends zoning from a C11 District to a C -1 -H District in Tract Second reading waived. 323. Notice of said hearing having been duly published, Adopted. the Mayor declared the meeting open for protests. No protests were made and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Ordinance No. 765 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Ordinance No. 766 Ordinance No. 766, being Re garbage. refuse and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH trash. Provides for separ- AMENDING SECTION 5210 OF ARTICLE V OF THE ate receptacles. MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "COLLECTION TIME" was presented for second reading. Said ordinance provides for separate receptacles for garbage and re- Second reading waived. fuse. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Adopted. Councilman Bennett and carried, the second reading of Ordinance No. 766 was waived. On motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance No. 766 was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMENg Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Oath of Of ice of Daniel Ian The Oath of Office of Daniel Ian Godsoe as a Godsoe ag a Special Police Special Police Officer was presented, and on motion Officer. Approved. of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Rid - derhof and carried, said oath was approved. City employees commended for Mayor Hill, on behalf of the City Council, com- their efforts in arranairp, mended the City employees for their efforts in arrang- for the fine Christmas decor- ing for the fine Christmas decorations and asked that ations. the City Manager express the Council's appreciation to the City employees. Five minute recess. C. Eng. instructed to call Ior DIGS Ior Lwelve ornamen- a I s an ar s o e suoml e on 'e ruary _, ADDIAcat on for_permlt of R. R. Moraan. 611 Via Lido Soud to construct a pier and slip oat. Approved, subject to War Dept. approval. Request of the Elks Lodge to ease rne par ing o oca ed on a nor eas er y corner o Ia por o an en ra Avenue was re erre o e arz ommisslon. C. Mgr. advised that there were certain changes being made in the design of the Trailer Park, and recommended that an adjourned meeting be called on Jan. 11, 1956 to consider the bids submitted. R -4429 Approves he form J,ease for the lea sine of spaces on the City -owned Trailer Park. Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess at this time. The City Engineer requested permission to call for bids for twelve ornamental light standards to be sub- mitted on February 13, 1956. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to call for said bids and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for said bids, by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer presented the application for a permit of R. R. Morgan, 811 Via Lido Soud to construct a pier and slip float in front of Lot 301, Tract No. 9079 Lido Isle. Said application, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted by the Council subject to War Department approval, on motion of Councilman Ben- nett, seconded by Councilman Ikilder and carried. The City Manager reported on the Elks Lodge request to lease the parking lot located on the northeasterly corner of Via Oporto and Central Avenue. A discussion was held, and Mr. Edward T. Healy, speaking from the floor, called to the Council's attention that all bay - front property leases should be referred to the Park Commission. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, this matter was referred to the Park Commission for their recommendation and re- port back to the Council. The City Manager advised that there were certain changes being made in the design of the Trailer Park and that all bidders who were to submit bids at this meeting were notified that new plans and specifications would be made available at a later date. The City Mana- ger recommended thgt the Council call an adjourned regu- lar meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 1956, at 4:00 P.M., at which time additional matters pertaining to the Trailer Park would be submitted for their consideration. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 44299 being a resolution approving the form lease for the leasing of spaces on the City -owned Trailer Park, known as "Newport Bay Mobile Homes ", and authorizing the City Manager or a designated City employee to execute said lease. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4429 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMENg Bennett, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, 0 1 0 The City Attorney advised the Council that Mr. Jack M. Boyer, 2620 B Newport Boulevard, doing business as "Boyer's Balboa Linoleum Company ", was in violation of Section 6410 of the Municipal Code regarding payment of the City Sales Tax. A discussion was held. _Mr. Gordon Sickler, Deputy Director of Finance, speaking from the floor, stated that the necessary notification had been given in writing to inform Mr. Boyer of his delinquency, and, in turn, Mr. Boyer had made no attempt to`make this payment. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the General Business License of Mr. Jack M. Boyer was revoked and Mr. Gordon Sickler was instructed to notify Mr. Boyer of this action, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None r. 129 Jack M. Boyer, 2620 B New- port Blvd.. dba "Boner 's Balboa Linoleum Company" is delinauent in his pa3Ment of the City Sales Tax. Mr. Boyer °s General Business Lie ence was revoked. Mrs. Zernie E. Claxton, 127 42d Street, spoke from Mrs. Zernie E. Claxton the floor requesting reconsideration by the City Council spoke from the floor re of the Application for Variance No. 243, submitted by Variance No3 which had Clair and Zernie Claxton, which was denied by the Council been denied by the Council. on September 26, 1955, in concurrence with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission. A discussion was held, and the City Attorney stated that Mr. and Mrs. Claxton have been in violation of certain zoning laws according to Section 9109.2 of the Municipal Code. It was agreed by the City Council that they would obtain complete in- formation on this matter from the Planning Commission and would discuss this matter at the next regular Council Meeting. On motion of Councilman man Bennett and carried, the Wednesday, January 11, 1956 ATTEST: City Clerk Wilder, seconded by Council- Adjournment, meeting was adjourned until -- at 4:00 P.M. Mayor January 11, 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach.met in adjourned regular session at the hour of 4 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Newport Beach City Hall. The roll was called; no members answered present. In the absence of a quorum, the City Clerk ad- journed the meeting until Monday, January 16, 1956, at 10:00 A.M. ATTEST: LaAA 14IN l� o City Clerk ;�w_ Mayor Adjourned Regular Session. Roll Call. No quorum. Adjournment.