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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/1949 - Regular MeetingApril 25, 1949 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 7:30 o'clock. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting read, or any part thereof, no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell, certain demands which had been approved by the Finance Com- mittee and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk were approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER - None REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES - None COMMUNICATIONS Certain demands approved. The City Clerk presented the completed Affirmation of Loyalty, Affirmation of Loyalty Oath signed by every employee of the City, which affirmation was ordered filed. ordered filed. A letter from the Public Utilities Commission acknowledging Letter from Public Utilitie receipt of Resolution No. 3676 regarding the Pacific Electric Railway Com, regarding Res. #3676 Company'-s service, was presented and ordered filed on motion of Council- ordered filed. man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. Mayor Drake suggested that the City Attorney attend the City Attorney to attend scheduled hearing on the Pacific Electric Railway, which hearing is hearing on Pacific Electric set for May 11th and 12th at Los Angeles. Mr. Dennison stated that Railway. he was planning to attend. The City Manager requested authority to purchase a ton and one -half International truck with special features so that it can be used as a boom truck. The net price after allowance _of $450.00 for trade -in of a 1936 Ford is $1,597.00. On motion of Councilman Isbell seconded by Councilman Greeley, the City Manager was authorized to purchase the equipment by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Manager presented a request for authorization for the purchase of one Wayne Motor Pick -Up Sweeper from Brown -Bevis Equipment Company at a total cost of $5,405.00 to be paid in install- ments from June 1, 1949, through November 1, 1949. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the City Manager was authorized to purchase the equipment by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None A communication from Hadd Ring of the Company, stating that it was planned to improve estimated cost of $14,000.00 and requesting the of the street paving and curbs in the estimated was read. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seco Blue and carried, the request was filed. Harbor Investment 31st Street at an City to bear the cost amount of 02,200.00, zded by Councilman City Manager authorized to purchase a_ton and one - half International Truck City Manager authorized to purchase a Wayne Motor Pick -Up Sweeper., Harbor Investment Co.'s request for city to bear cost of street paving and curbs on their improvement of 31st Street filed. 226 Appli'n of Foster & Kleiser The application of the Foster & Kleiser Company for a permit Co. to erect a sign referred to erect a sign at Larkspur and U. S. 101 in Corona Del Mar, was read to City Attorney, and City and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley ttorney instructed pursue and carried, the application was referred to the City Attorney for )ossibility of stronger ordi- investigation and a report back to the City Council. Councilman Anne limiting outdoor Robertson moved that the City Attorney be instructed to pursue : dvertising. the possibility of limitation of outdoor advertising signs with the idea of strengthening municipal control of such signs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. •icense appl'n Rose Marie The license application of Rose Marie Crooks for a hot dog rooks for hotdog stand at stand at 600 East Central Avenue, Balboa, was approved subject to 100 East Central granted. the approval of the Health Department, on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried. •icense appl'n Mannie Fikigen- The application of Mannie Feigenbaum for a license to hold an Baum for an auction at 1515 auction at 1515 Ocean Boulevard, Balboa, May 1st, at 2:30 P.M., was Icean Blvd. approved. approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried. icense appl'n Mary Davido The license application of Mary Davido to conduct the business or palmistry at Balboa Fun of palmistry at the Balboa Fun Zone for three days weekly was ap- 'nne granted. proved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. •icense appl'n Helen Wright The license application of Helen Wright for a candy and nut or candy and nut coneession concession at 116 23rd Street, Newport Beach, having been approved it 116 23rd St. granted. by the County Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried. icense appl'n 0. W. Hine- The license application of 0. W. Hinegardner to conduct a ,,rdner for a cafe at �05 cafe at 405 Coast Hiway, Corona Del Mar, was granted subject to the 'cast Hiway, C.D.M.granted. approval of the County Health Officer on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried. License appl'n Raymond Wright The license application of Raymond Wright for the operation for merchandise wheel at of a merchandise wheel at the Balboa Pavilion was granted on motion pavilion granted. of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Robertson and harried. •icense appl'n John E.McCarthy The license application of John E. McCarthy to operate the for Harbor Cold Storage at Harbor Cold Storage at 426 30th Street, Newport Beach, having been 426 30th St. granted. approved by the County Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried. icense appl'n J. F. Wishard The license application of James F. Wishard and M. B. Duggan ,nd, M.B. Duggan to operate tD conduct the Gray Goose Cafe at 501 Bay Front, Balboa, having been =rey Goose 6afe, 501 Ba Frt. approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman 'alboa, granted. Greeley, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried. License appl'n C. H. Hutchins The license application of Cecil H. Hutchins to conduct the for cafe at Sportsman's Sportsman's Wharf Cafe was granted subject to the approval of the Wharf granted. Health Officer on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried. License appl'n Robt.E.Miller The license application of Robert E. Miller, a disabled veteran ,or exempt license to sell for an exempt license to sell fruit juices in the City of Newport ruit juice tabled. Beach was tabled pending the presentation of suitable certification of disability on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council - man Blue and carried. icense appl'n G.C. Pross or Beano game at 109 21st Place, Npt. referred to Chief of Police. The application of George G. Pross for a license to operate a "Beano" game at 109 21st Place, Newport, accompanied by Mr. Pross's check for $1,500.00 to cover- the.license fee for sixty seats was presented, and on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by 6ouncilman Blue and carried, the application was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report. Mayor granted authority A letter from Mayor Drake requesting permission to attend the to attend Newport- termination of the Newport- Ensenada Yacht Race at Ensenada, and nsenada Yacht race and have receive reimbursement of his expenses, was read, and on motion of ,is expenses reimburse. Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the request was granted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake None. None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 379 of the Planning Commission, being a resolution Resolution No. 379 of approving the application of Mrs. Helen Tacquard for a license to care for Plan. Com. Mrs. Helen children of pre - school age during day -time hours at 1417 West Central, was Tacquard Nursery Schhol approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue and License approved. carried. Planning Commission Resolutions numbered 350, 351 and 352, being resolutions denying the applications of Armand Monaco, Lewis S. Charleston and E. T. Wall for set -back variances, were presented. Mayor Drake then requested that Planning Commission Resolution No. 353, being a resolution denying the application of Dr. Leo James Grold for a set -back variance of five feet for Lot 4, Block 2, Tract 626, be read, and called for comment from the floor. Attorney George Tobias, representing Roy Greenleaf, contractor for Dr. Grold, stated that the house in question was 90% completed; that the mistake in set -back was honest and unintentional, and a hardship would be worked on both Mr. Greenleaf and Dr. Grold if the City Council concurred with the Planning Commission in denying tyhe variance. Mr. Redington,.representing Ste Avenue, said that in his opinion the gran a hardship on every owner of bay fron pro mother's house had been purposely placed! front at that point in order that full ad view, and that any extension of the Grold the established set -back line would be de neighborhood. He cited a petition in pro twelve property owners in the immediate q a L. Redinton, 1324 West Bay ng of the variance would work rty in the City. He said that the convex curve of the bay ntage might be taken of the ouse and the other house beyond imental tothe property in the st which had been signed by P:hborhood. P1an.Com. Res. 350, 351 and 352, A. Monaco, L.S. Charleston, 0 E.T. Wall set -bask variances presented. P1an.Com. Res.353, Dr. Grold's set -back vari-ar_., presented. Attorney Tobia$, for Dr. Grold & Roy Green- leaf spoke from floor. Mr. Redington, represen= ing Stella L. Redington s9oke against the variance. Attorney Mervin Glass, personal attorney for Dr. Grold, recited Attorney Glass urged the history of Dr. Grold's plans to build on the lot in question and variance be allowed. urged that the variance be granted. Dr. Grold, speaking from the floor, stated that he had purchased Dr. Grold spoke from the lot in 1941 or 1942 and at that time.had plans prepared by a Beverly the floor. Hills architect. However, the cost of building according to these original plans was so high that he requested Dean 1ephart's draftsman to work over the plans with a view to reducing costs. . Mr. Dean Kephart, being sworn and under oath, stated that in casual conversation regarding the Grold house he had referred to a bay window in the original plans as a possible violation of the set -back require- ments, but apparently a rumor to that effect had been started. He speci- fically stated that Dr. Grold had never discussed the set -back restriction - with him. Mr. H. B. Caulk, of Capistrano Beach, having been duly sworn, stated that he was a- draftsman employed by Dean Kephart. He said that he had attempted to take off some of the "gingerbread' from Dr. Grold's original plans, but had been unable to bring the cost of the building down to the required level. He stated that neither Dr. Grold nor Mr. Kephart had ever indicated anything that could be construed as intent to violate the setback requirements. When asked by Councilman Robertson whether he knew how the rumors that the violation of the setback was intentional got started, Mr. Caulk stated as follows: "I can't imagine. This is the first.time I have been in Newport Beach, outside of one evening in Balboa, since I worked on the plans. I talked to Mr. Mealey, and I mentioned to Mr. Kephart and possibly to Mr. Mealey, that I thought that Dr. Grold wanted to get more for his money on the plan than I could give him,- but.I meant the gingerbread on the house not the general set -out on the lot ". Mr..J. M. Rickman, 459 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, having been duly sworn, stated that he is a draftsman for the Orange County Drafting Service. He said that he had not made a survey of the lot, and Mr. Roy Greenleaf explained that Croft &Neville had made a previous survey and that the house was laid out from the stakes of this survey.. In response to ques- tioning by Mayor Drake Mr. Rickman stated that he knew the size of the lot, but at that time they were working very hard and very fast and when working fast errors can be made. In response to questions from Mayor Drake, Dr. Grold stated that Contractor, W. P. Mealey had not figured on the plans for the house as it stands, but had figured on the original plans as drawn up by the architect In Beverly Hills.- Mr. Dean Kephart, under oath, testified regard - Crold house. Mr. H. B. Caulk, Kephart draftsman testified under oath. Mr. J. M. Rickman,of Orange Count Drafting Service, testifed under oath. Mr. Watson of the Orange County Drafting Service stated from the Watson of Orange County floor that in figuring the plans for the present Grold house he had figured &raftin` Service stated from the street set -back, which was correct, and not from the bay front they had figured from s6t -back. street setback instead. of bay front setback. Attorney Tobias then said that error in placement of the house Tobias stated error in was due to an unintentional addition of five feet to the lot during the lacement of the house drafting of plans. He said that the City Building Department had made four (Dr.Grold's houseO un- or five inspections of the property without discovering the error, and that intnetional. when his attention was called to it, all work was immediately suspended. Attorney Mervin Glass, personal attorney for Dr. Grold, recited Attorney Glass urged the history of Dr. Grold's plans to build on the lot in question and variance be allowed. urged that the variance be granted. Dr. Grold, speaking from the floor, stated that he had purchased Dr. Grold spoke from the lot in 1941 or 1942 and at that time.had plans prepared by a Beverly the floor. Hills architect. However, the cost of building according to these original plans was so high that he requested Dean 1ephart's draftsman to work over the plans with a view to reducing costs. . Mr. Dean Kephart, being sworn and under oath, stated that in casual conversation regarding the Grold house he had referred to a bay window in the original plans as a possible violation of the set -back require- ments, but apparently a rumor to that effect had been started. He speci- fically stated that Dr. Grold had never discussed the set -back restriction - with him. Mr. H. B. Caulk, of Capistrano Beach, having been duly sworn, stated that he was a- draftsman employed by Dean Kephart. He said that he had attempted to take off some of the "gingerbread' from Dr. Grold's original plans, but had been unable to bring the cost of the building down to the required level. He stated that neither Dr. Grold nor Mr. Kephart had ever indicated anything that could be construed as intent to violate the setback requirements. When asked by Councilman Robertson whether he knew how the rumors that the violation of the setback was intentional got started, Mr. Caulk stated as follows: "I can't imagine. This is the first.time I have been in Newport Beach, outside of one evening in Balboa, since I worked on the plans. I talked to Mr. Mealey, and I mentioned to Mr. Kephart and possibly to Mr. Mealey, that I thought that Dr. Grold wanted to get more for his money on the plan than I could give him,- but.I meant the gingerbread on the house not the general set -out on the lot ". Mr..J. M. Rickman, 459 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, having been duly sworn, stated that he is a draftsman for the Orange County Drafting Service. He said that he had not made a survey of the lot, and Mr. Roy Greenleaf explained that Croft &Neville had made a previous survey and that the house was laid out from the stakes of this survey.. In response to ques- tioning by Mayor Drake Mr. Rickman stated that he knew the size of the lot, but at that time they were working very hard and very fast and when working fast errors can be made. In response to questions from Mayor Drake, Dr. Grold stated that Contractor, W. P. Mealey had not figured on the plans for the house as it stands, but had figured on the original plans as drawn up by the architect In Beverly Hills.- Mr. Dean Kephart, under oath, testified regard - Crold house. Mr. H. B. Caulk, Kephart draftsman testified under oath. Mr. J. M. Rickman,of Orange Count Drafting Service, testifed under oath. Mr. Watson of the Orange County Drafting Service stated from the Watson of Orange County floor that in figuring the plans for the present Grold house he had figured &raftin` Service stated from the street set -back, which was correct, and not from the bay front they had figured from s6t -back. street setback instead. of bay front setback. 228 Condition of Building Permit Councilman Robertson stated that at the time the Perkins "or Perkins Theatre Co. was Theatre Co. was granted the permit to build the theatre.at Corona Del Lhe building of a parking Mar, one of the conditions of the permit was the building of a parking lot. City Manager requested lot, and requested the City Manager to notify the Company that the Lo notify the company: completion of the parking lot will be necessary= before the granting of a license to operate the theatre. P1an.Com.Resolution 356, lideyard variance for City =f Newport Beach, Lot -23, lock 138, River Sec. ._proved. Planning Commission Resolution No. 356, being a resolution approving the request of the City of Newport Beach for a 50% side yard set -back variance on the southwesterly side of Lot 23 Block 138, River Section, was presented on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion was concurred in. Grant Deed from Roy T. A grant Deed from Roy T. Howard and Dorothy D. Howard to the Howard & Dorothy D.Howard City of Newport Beach, covering an easement for public.utility purposes, for utility purposes of an easement of .three feet across lot 39, Tract No. 444, was presented referred to City Attorney. and upon order of Mayor Drake was referred to the City Attorney. Oaths of Office approved: The following Oaths of Office were presented for approval: L. H. Ewen John M. Wall Lawrence H. Ewen, Reserve Officer of the Police Department Aaron Jones John M. Wall, Beach City Merchant Patrol Aaron Jones, Beach City Merchant Patrol On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried, the Oaths of Office were approved. Hearing 32nd St.abandonment. The City Clerk stated that this was the time and place for the hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3671 -A, being a Resolution of Intention for the vacation and abandonment of certain portions of 32nd Street. There being no comments from the floor and no opposition on file with the Clerk, Mayor Drake ordered the hearing closed. a_s, No. 3686, Ordering Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, moved vacation & abandonment that Resolution No. 3686, being a resolution ordering the vacation and 32nd St. abandonment of a portion of 32nd Street be approved, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN, Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN, None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Appl'n for 500 gal. under- Mr. D. J. Magee of the M. & S. Maintenance Co. applied for a ground tank for gas at Jun - permit to install one 550 gallon underground U. L. tank for gasoline at for High Schhol Bus Barn Junior High School.-Bus Barn, and one Out 70 Wayne commercial.unit. The approved. application carries the approval of Mr. H. 0. Ensign, Superintenden of the Newport Beach School Bistrict, and the approval for location of the Fire Chief. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the permit was granted. Mr. Redington said that this seemed to be a civil matter between the contractor and the parties involved and he saw no reason why the pro- perty owners up and down the bay should be subjected to a change of set- back requirements. A.M.Nelson Bldg. Inspector Councilman Robertson asked Mr. A. M. Nelson, Building Inspector, testified. what his recollection of the previously mentioned conversation with Mr. Kephart was, and Mr. Nelson stated that the conversation had occurred substantially gs Mr. Kephart had related it. Councilman Isbell said that he was interested primarily in whether or not the violation was intentional or an honest mistake had ' been made. He added that it appeared now to have been an honest mistake. Mr. Louis Briggs stated Mr. Louis Briggs said from the floor that he was impressed with it might be establishing the danger of establishing a precedent in allowing the set -back line to a precedent. be changed, and therefore, was opposed. Resolutions tabled. Upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the resolutions were tabled until the next meeting pending a visit to the site. P1an.Com.Res.#385, A.E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 395, being a resolution Salisbury license appli- approving the license appliction of Mr. Alfred E. Salisbury for a trailer cation for Trailer Sales sales business at Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block B Tract 470, Corona Del Mar, approved. was presented.. A letter from the Corona Del Mar Civic Association opposing the license for the trailer lot was read, and Mr. Fitzmorris of the Association speaking from the floor said that the architectural plans had not been presented at the Civic Association Meeting. Mr. Salisbury presented the plans to the Council, citing the signed approval of the Architectural Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving this application was concurred in by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Condition of Building Permit Councilman Robertson stated that at the time the Perkins "or Perkins Theatre Co. was Theatre Co. was granted the permit to build the theatre.at Corona Del Lhe building of a parking Mar, one of the conditions of the permit was the building of a parking lot. City Manager requested lot, and requested the City Manager to notify the Company that the Lo notify the company: completion of the parking lot will be necessary= before the granting of a license to operate the theatre. P1an.Com.Resolution 356, lideyard variance for City =f Newport Beach, Lot -23, lock 138, River Sec. ._proved. Planning Commission Resolution No. 356, being a resolution approving the request of the City of Newport Beach for a 50% side yard set -back variance on the southwesterly side of Lot 23 Block 138, River Section, was presented on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion was concurred in. Grant Deed from Roy T. A grant Deed from Roy T. Howard and Dorothy D. Howard to the Howard & Dorothy D.Howard City of Newport Beach, covering an easement for public.utility purposes, for utility purposes of an easement of .three feet across lot 39, Tract No. 444, was presented referred to City Attorney. and upon order of Mayor Drake was referred to the City Attorney. Oaths of Office approved: The following Oaths of Office were presented for approval: L. H. Ewen John M. Wall Lawrence H. Ewen, Reserve Officer of the Police Department Aaron Jones John M. Wall, Beach City Merchant Patrol Aaron Jones, Beach City Merchant Patrol On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried, the Oaths of Office were approved. Hearing 32nd St.abandonment. The City Clerk stated that this was the time and place for the hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3671 -A, being a Resolution of Intention for the vacation and abandonment of certain portions of 32nd Street. There being no comments from the floor and no opposition on file with the Clerk, Mayor Drake ordered the hearing closed. a_s, No. 3686, Ordering Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, moved vacation & abandonment that Resolution No. 3686, being a resolution ordering the vacation and 32nd St. abandonment of a portion of 32nd Street be approved, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN, Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN, None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Appl'n for 500 gal. under- Mr. D. J. Magee of the M. & S. Maintenance Co. applied for a ground tank for gas at Jun - permit to install one 550 gallon underground U. L. tank for gasoline at for High Schhol Bus Barn Junior High School.-Bus Barn, and one Out 70 Wayne commercial.unit. The approved. application carries the approval of Mr. H. 0. Ensign, Superintenden of the Newport Beach School Bistrict, and the approval for location of the Fire Chief. On motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the permit was granted. V The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 595, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICPAL REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, the reading of the Ordinance was waived by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None . ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ORDINANCE NO. 595, Licensing ordinance introduced. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, ORDINANCE N0. 595, License Ordinance No. 595 was passed to second reading by the following vote,to -wit: Ordinance, passed to second reading. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman City Manager authorized Greeley, the City Manager was instructed to advertise for sale certain to advertise certain pieces of City owned property on Central Avenue and on 32nd Street, City owned property for together with approximately 32 acres of water bearing land located east sale. of the air base off Harbor Boulevard, without specifying a minimum price thereon. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake in view of the recent San Marino NOES, COUNCILMEN: None abandoned well fatality, steps should ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None any such to draft ordinance re- occurrence in this City. Upon motion of Councilman The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the Plans and specifications improvement of 32nd Street between Villa Way and Lafayette Avenue to be for improvement of 32nd instructed to draft paved with plant mixed surfacing and curbs and gutters to be constructed. St. between Villa Way an Ordinance making it compulsory for such abandoned wells, cisterns, pipe On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson, the Lafayette Ave. accepted caves, etc. plans and specifications were accepted, and the City Clerk authorized to and approved. Bids advertise for bids to be received at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on May 9th, 1949. advertised for May 9th. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertsor; Uniform Wage Scale adopter the Uniform Wage Scale was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None An agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Mr. J. Q. Agreement to move Mr. Adams for the removal by the City of a_ certain house owned by Mr. Adams J. Q. Adams house to and located on Lot 24, Block 135, River Section, to Lot 123, Block 135, Lot 123, Block 135 River River Section was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized Section approved. ' to sign the agreement on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council- ('CF k*36er,) man Blue and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman City Manager authorized Greeley, the City Manager was instructed to advertise for sale certain to advertise certain pieces of City owned property on Central Avenue and on 32nd Street, City owned property for together with approximately 32 acres of water bearing land located east sale. of the air base off Harbor Boulevard, without specifying a minimum price thereon. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None J On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue Junior Chamber of Com. am and carried, the City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Police Dept. commended fo= Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Police Department expressing the excellent work done duri_n appreciation of the City for the good work done by both organizations Easter 'leek vacation. during Easter Week vacation period. The City Attorney requested that proposed Ordinance No. 594, which had been given first reading at the preceding meeting, being an Ordinance designating certain portions of Balboa Boulevard as East and West Balboa Boulevard be abandoned inasmuch as an existing ordinance had been found which covered the subject. Upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, the ordinance was abandoned by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ORDINANCE NO. 594 desig- nating East and West Balboa Blvd. abandoned. because another ordinance in existance coverinP se.�-I= Mayor Drake suggested that in view of the recent San Marino City Attorney instructed abandoned well fatality, steps should be teken to forestall any such to draft ordinance re- occurrence in this City. Upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by quiring covering of Councilman Blue and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draft abandoned wells, sumps ' an Ordinance making it compulsory for such abandoned wells, cisterns, pipe property owners lines, pits or to fill in any cave within the City caves, etc. of Newport Beach. J On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue Junior Chamber of Com. am and carried, the City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Police Dept. commended fo= Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Police Department expressing the excellent work done duri_n appreciation of the City for the good work done by both organizations Easter 'leek vacation. during Easter Week vacation period. The City Attorney requested that proposed Ordinance No. 594, which had been given first reading at the preceding meeting, being an Ordinance designating certain portions of Balboa Boulevard as East and West Balboa Boulevard be abandoned inasmuch as an existing ordinance had been found which covered the subject. Upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, the ordinance was abandoned by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ORDINANCE NO. 594 desig- nating East and West Balboa Blvd. abandoned. because another ordinance in existance coverinP se.�-I= C33® ORDINANCE NO. 594, adopting Ordinance No. 594, being an Ordinance adopting the Uniform Uniform.Building Code, 1949 Building Code, 1949 Edition, was introduced by the City Attorney. On Edition introduced. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman greeley,the reading of the Ordinance was waived by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ORDINANCE NO, 594 passed I On motion of Counc to second reading. Ordinance No. 594 was passed to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT COUNCILMEN: ADJOURNMENT Llman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue, to second reading by the following vote, Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake None None On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried the meeting was adjourned Sine Die. a¢ Mayor of the ity ATTEST: Jerk of-the City of 14ewport Beach.