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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/1953 - Regular Meeting0 1 Ll 1 C July 13, 1953 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met ih regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall at 7 :30 p.m. The roll was called, the following members answering present: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, and Miller. Mr. George Ward was present to deliver the invocation. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was waived and they were declared approved as written. The regular monthly demands, having been approved by the Finance Committee, were approved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and car- ried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None NOT VOTING, COUNCILMAN: Finch, Isbell, Bennett. Miller The monthly report of receipts and disbursements was ordered filed upon motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. COMMUNICATIONS° Seven letters concerning the proposed ordinance chang- ing the numbers on the Coast Highway urged that the Effective date of the ordinance be advanced until November, 1954, to give time for the use of stationery stocks bearing the old address. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letters were ordered filed. On motion of Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance making the effect- ive date November 1954. 9�_ Z 0 Q Roll Call Invocation Minutes approved Monthly demands ordered paid. Report of receipts and disbursements. Street number change on Coast Hiway protested at present. Change to come in Nov, ° ,": The Balboa Improvement Association expressed its ap® Balboa Impr. Assoc. ex- preciation of the council's cooperation in the July 4th fireworks pressed their thanks for display and urged assistance in the development of the ocean &th fireworks display, front park at the Balboa pier. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter was ordered filed. The Civil Service Board recommended the reinstatement of Don R. Burdsall at the top of the eligibility ]ist for Police Department employment, with the proviso that he serve one year before becoming eligibil for pormotional examinations. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the recommendation was referred to the City Manager. The City Manager requested approval of Water Department credits totaling $446.02 and asked authorization to turn certain non - collectable accounts over to the Newport Beach Credit Bureau. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett the credits were approved and collection procedure authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Electrical Inspector, E. B. Whitson, requested permis- sion to attend the International Association of Electrical In- spectors Convention at Santa Barbara July 20 - 227 1953, and reimbursement of expenses. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch, request was granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Civil Service Boaid recur ommended reinstatement of Don He Burdsall. Referrc to City Manager. Water Dept. credits ap- proved and authorization for collection by Credit Bureau given. E. B. Whitson given per- mission to attend Elect. Convention & expenses. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman R. L. Patterson re -named Isbell and carried, Mr. R. L. Patterson was nominated to represent to ShorelineFlanning Asso_ the city on the Board of Shoreline Planning Association of Cali- fornia for the 1953- 54'year to succeed himself. The Newpo its appreciation in wage survey made by Isbell, seconded by was ordered filed. ^t Beach City Employees' Association expressed Npt. Bch. Empl. Assoc. the action of the Council in adopting the thanked council for a- Kroeger and Company. On motion of Councilman dopting of wage scale. Councilman Bennett and carried, the letter ' H. B. Yarnell requested a refund of $389.82 in sales H. B. Yarnell request for tax payment. The City Attorney pointed out that the time had sales tax refund denied. elapsed in which such a refund could be legally made. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the refund was denied. 256 LICENSESs The application of W. M. Rogers for a license to W. M. Rogers to operate sell ice cream from a truck was granted subject to payment an ice cream truck within of the $100 license fee, on motion of Councilman Finch, the City approved, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll c all vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT EOUNCILMEN; None Arrowhead °U° Drive Corp. The application of Arrowhead U Drive Corporation for application referred to a license to conduct the business of a U drive car and truck ' Police Department. rental at 800 Coast Highway, was referred to the Police De- partment on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Duffield Distr. Co. The application of the Duffield Distributing Company to operate Bayshore Trail -for a license to operate Bayshore Trailer Park at 2708 Coast er Park, Granted. Highway, Newport Beach, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Duffield Distr. Co. apple. The application of the Duffield Distributing Company ' to operate Bayshore Groc- for a license to operate the Bayshore Grocery Store at 2709 ery Store, Granted. Coast Highway, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Missionary Sisters of L,Ao The Missionary Sisters of Los Angeles asked an exempt to solicit funds referred license to solicit funds house to house in the City of Newport to C. Atty, Beach and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - man Smith and carried, the application was referred to the City Attorney. L. Aline Sheiby to sell The application of L. Aline Sheiby for a license to , box lunches at 1018 Coast sell box lunches at 1018 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, was Hiway, CDM, Granted. granted subject to payment of fee on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Eliz. K. Hoop to operate The application of Elizabeth K. Hoop for a license to hamburger stand at 600 operate a hamburger concession at 600 Bay Front, Balboa, was Bay Front, Balblay Grantedapproved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. Ruth M. Fake to sell The The application of Ruth M. Fake for an exempt license World Book Encyclopedia to sell the World Book Encyclopedia, being in inter -state com- Exempt appin, granted. merce, was approved on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. ' Eleanor Meyers to sell.'. The application of Eleanor Meyers for an exempt license The World Book Encyclo- to sell The World Book.Encyclopedia was granted on motion of pedia granted. Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Sybil B. Rogers to sell the application of Sybil B. Rogers for an exempt The World Bk.Ency. license to sell The World Book Encyclopedia, was granted on Exempt license granted. motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Leo Waldman for exempt The application of Leo Valdman for an exempt license lie. to sell vacuum clean -to sell vacuum cleaners hour to house was referred to the City ers, feferred to C. Atty. Attorney on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. , Ellsworth A. Shaw for ex- The application of Ellsworth A. Shaw for an exempt empt lie. to sell fishing license to sell fishing supplies, on the grounds of physical supplies, referred to C. disability was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Coun- Atty. cilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Harry Mullen, exempt lie. The application of Harry Mullen for an exempt lawn mowers, referredto license to sell lawn mowers, on the grounds of physical disa- C. Atty, bility was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. JOhn J. Harrington to The application of John J. Harrington for a license operate food concession to operate a food concessionat 132 Agate Avenue, Balboa Island, 132 Agates Granted, was granted on motion o" Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. E. M. Corbett exempt lie. The application of E. M. Corbett for an exempt to sell plastic mail boxeslicense to sell plastic mail boxes house to house, being in referred to C. Atty, inter -state commerce, was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. A. Weatherspoon for Thi application of E. A. Weatherspoon for a license license to operate former to operate the former Lido Wharf, 3452 Via Oporto, was granted Lido Wharf Granted subject to the payment of fee on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, Walter Go Balsh, license The application of Walter G. Balsh for a license to ' to operate Coastline Cafe operate the Coastline -Cafe at 6604 Coast Highway was granted on Granted motion of Councilman ,sbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. . 257 The application of John C. Sharp for an exempt license John C. Sharp, exempt to solicit orders for shoes in inter -state commerce was referred license for shoes, refer - to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by red to C. Atty. Councilman Finch and carried. The application of Paul J. Gale to sell insulation, weathersttipping and sprinkler systems, house to house, was granted subject to the approval of the Police Department, on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The application of Arthur B. Dahlstedt for a general business license at 1214 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1 1 0 Paul J. Gale to solicit house to house subj, to Polic Dept approval was granted. Arthur B. Dahlstedt for general bus. license. Gran ted Bait Barge off CDM Beach. C. Atty. report submitted Action delayed pending receipt of Or. Co. Health report. Newport Bay Company re- quest an agreement with City for six story apt. bldg. Newport Public Library requested author ity to remodel cottage for brand A. G. Goldsmith request for repair of curb & sidc walk, 117 Marine Ave, re- ferred to St. Supt. Frank J. Dore, 105 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, Frank J. Dore, request to requested that sidewalk and curb be replaced in front of his repair curb & sidewalk, property, agreeing to assume the cost of material. On motion 105 Marine Ave, referred of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, to C. St. Supt. the request was referred to the Street Superintendent. Resolution No. 4697, being a resolution approving the renewal of water contract with the Irvine Company for the water trough located about 500 feet from the Corona del Mar reservoir was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: none ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4098, being a resolution approving the renewal of the water contract with the Irvine Company for the Newport Harbor Yacht Landing was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coum ilman Finch and approved by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4097 renewal of water contract Irvine Company, Resolttion No. 4098 renewal of water contract Irvine Co. Yacht Ldg. Resolution No. 4099, being a resolution approving the Resolution No. 4099 renewal of the water contract of the Irvine. Company for Swales renewal of water contract Yacht Landing was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, Irvine Company for SWALES seconded by Councilman Finch and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4100, being a resolution approving renewal of the water contract of the Hedges Oil Company on Bushard Street was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following call vote, to wit: the Resolution No. 4100 renewal of water contract Hedges Oil Co. Bushard St- roll AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller NOES, COUNCILMEX: Ndne ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney reported that he had investigated the status of the bait barge moored off Corona del Mar main beach and found that it was within the juriddiction of the City to order its removal, if the city so desired. After some dis- cussion action was deferred pending receipt of a report from the Orange County Health Department on sanitary conditions with re- lation to the barge. NEW BUSINESS: Attorney Donald Harwood for the Board of Directors of the Newport Bay Company requested the council to consider an agreement whereby the Balboa Bay Club would erect a six story apartment building, to be rented cooperatively, the city to receive its percentage on an estimated increased volumn running from $180,000 to $210,000 a year. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the proposal was taken under consideration. The Trustees of the Newport Public Library requested authority to prepare the cottage recently leased from the Newport Elementary School Board for branch library use, esti- mating the cost of remodeling at less than $1,000 budgeted for this purpose. On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the remodeling was approved and the work placed in charge of the City Engineer for such assistance as could be given by city employees. A. G. Goldsmith, 117 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, asked that sidewalk and curb be replaced in front of his prop- erty, agreeing to assume the cost of material. On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the request was referred to the Street Superintendent. 1 1 0 Paul J. Gale to solicit house to house subj, to Polic Dept approval was granted. Arthur B. Dahlstedt for general bus. license. Gran ted Bait Barge off CDM Beach. C. Atty. report submitted Action delayed pending receipt of Or. Co. Health report. Newport Bay Company re- quest an agreement with City for six story apt. bldg. Newport Public Library requested author ity to remodel cottage for brand A. G. Goldsmith request for repair of curb & sidc walk, 117 Marine Ave, re- ferred to St. Supt. Frank J. Dore, 105 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, Frank J. Dore, request to requested that sidewalk and curb be replaced in front of his repair curb & sidewalk, property, agreeing to assume the cost of material. On motion 105 Marine Ave, referred of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, to C. St. Supt. the request was referred to the Street Superintendent. Resolution No. 4697, being a resolution approving the renewal of water contract with the Irvine Company for the water trough located about 500 feet from the Corona del Mar reservoir was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: none ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4098, being a resolution approving the renewal of the water contract with the Irvine Company for the Newport Harbor Yacht Landing was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coum ilman Finch and approved by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4097 renewal of water contract Irvine Company, Resolttion No. 4098 renewal of water contract Irvine Co. Yacht Ldg. Resolution No. 4099, being a resolution approving the Resolution No. 4099 renewal of the water contract of the Irvine. Company for Swales renewal of water contract Yacht Landing was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, Irvine Company for SWALES seconded by Councilman Finch and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4100, being a resolution approving renewal of the water contract of the Hedges Oil Company on Bushard Street was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following call vote, to wit: the Resolution No. 4100 renewal of water contract Hedges Oil Co. Bushard St- roll AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller NOES, COUNCILMEX: Ndne ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4101 Resolution No. 4101, being a resolution approving renewal of water contract the renewal of the water contract with Deeble -Smith Company with Deeble -Smith Co. on Bushard Street near City pumping plant #1 was adopted on Bushard St. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ' ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Homer E. Shafer in behalf of Homer E. Shafer in behalf of Dean A. Kephart offered Dean A. Kephart wanted to to lease Lot 4, Block 434, Canal Section, for a fifty (50) lease Lot 4,Blk 434, Canal year period at an annual rental based on 6% of the bare land Sec. Proposal referred to valuation of $5,000. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded C. Mgr. & C. Engr. by Councilman Isbell and carried, the proposal was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer. Sunset Oil Company appli- The application of the Sunset Oil Company for a cation for serv. stn. & tirepermit to construct a gasoline service station and tire store store at Balboa Coves & 101 at Balboa Coves and 101 Coast Highway, having been approved Hiway. Granted by the Fire Department, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Emerson W. Charles to in- The application of Emerson W xCharles, 23018 Coast stall 1,000 gal. fuel tank Highway, for a permit to install 1,000 /fuel storage tank to Permit granted replace the present 560 gallon tank was granted, having been approved by the Fire Department, on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded byCouncilman Bennett and carried. Pier Perm. #A -116 trans- The transfer of Pier Permit No. A -116 from M. H. • £erred from Davidson to Davidson to Suzanne S. Sickler and Walker Smith, Jr. of Sickler & Smith. 925 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach, having been approved by the City Engineer was granted on motion of Councilman Is- bell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Pier Perm. #A -665 trans- The transfer of Pier Permit No. A -665 from Loucille ' ferred from Willeford to Willeford to Adolph G. Semler, having been approved by the Semler. City Engineer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Resolttion No. 4102, Resolution No. 4102, being a resolution approving renewal of City's contract- the renewal of the City's contract with the California State for personnel services Personnel Board for Civil Service Examination service, was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council; man Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to- wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4103 accept- Resolution No. 1+103, being a resolution accepting ing Grant Deed from Banning a Grant Deed from: Katharine S. Banning, Katharine B. Graves, family. Joseph B. Banning, -Jr., William P. Banning, Evangeline Victoria Banning, John C. Macfarland, Anne M. Brown, Marion F. Macfarland, Donald Macfarland, nancock Banning, Jr., George Hugh Banning, Leon J. Bratager, Mrs. George Griffith, Millard F. Curtis, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles As Trustee U/Will of Anne 0. Banning, Deceased, of a right of way or easement for street purposes over certain real property more specifically described as follows: (legal descrp) Beginning at the intersection of the north- easterly prolongation of the northwesterly , line of 47th Street as shown upon a map of River Section, recorded in Miscellaneous Map Book 4, page 259 Records of Orange County, California, with the northeasterly line of County Road, 20 feet in width, as described in deed recorded in Book 785, page 466, Of- ficial Records of said Orange County, thence northeasterly along said prolongation to its intersection with the southwesterly line of the State Highway, 80 feet in width,aas des- cribed in agreement recorded in Book 70, page 408, Official Records of said Orange County, thence southeasterly along said last mentioned southwesterly line to its inter- section with the aforementioned northeasterly line of County oady thence northwesterly along said northeasterly line to the point of be- ginning. was adopted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ' 0 0. I J 0 C J L 1 1 259 OATHS OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office of Justin Allen Epstein as patrol- Oath of Office of Justin man was approved by motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Allen Epstein, Patrolman Councilman Bennett and carried. Approved The Oath of Office of Robert J. Brockie as Patrolman Oath of Office, Robt. J. was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Brockie, Patrolman, Councilman Finch and carried. Approved The Oath of Office of Gerald B. Irwin as Patrolman Gerald B. during Patrolman was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Approved Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of Leo J. Ragan as Reserve Offi- Leo J. Ragan, Reserve Off, cer was Approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Approved Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of Jerrold Spangler as a Reserve Jerrold Spangler, Reserve Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Approved by Councilman Bennett and carried. The Oath of Office of Edward H. Glasgow as Reserve Edw. H. Glasgow, Reserve Of. Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Approved by Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of Roger K. Gordon as a Reserve Roger K. Gordon:, Reserve Ofi Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Approved by Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of Ray F. Johnson as a Reserve Ray F. Johnson, Reserve Off. Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Approved by Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of Wm. E. Brown as a Reserve Wm. E. Brown, Reserve Off. Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Approved by Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of M. L. Morton as a Special M. L. Morton, Spec. Off. Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded Approved by Councilman Finch and carried. The Oath of Office of Dr. T. P. Reeder as a Special Officer was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. BIDS: The City Clerk announced that this was the time and plance for the opening of the bids for the dredging of.the Grand Canal on Balboa Island. A letter from Trautwein Bros. saying that contract committments prevented them from bidding was read. The bid of Croft & Neville, Inc., in the amount of $39950.00 was read and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the bid was rejected. NEW BUSINESS (Cont°da Dr. T.P. Recder,,Spec. Off. Approved Bids, Dredging of Grand Can- al, Balboa Island. Lone bid of Croft & Neville rejected The City Engineer stated that he had received a total Plans & specifications ap- of $1,796.00 for the paving of the alley in Block 137, Corona proved for paving of alley del Mar, and recommended that the work be done. On motion of in Blk 1379 CDM Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bennett and darried, plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk in- Bids to be open, July 27th, strutted to call for bids to be opened on July 27th. The application of Wm. M. Brown for a permit to con- Wm. M. Brown, application to struct a sea wall on Lot 872, Tract 9079 having been approved construct seawall, Tr. 9C7 by the Joint Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Granted Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The application of Dr. John C. Wilson for a permit Dr. John C. Lilson, Permit to construct a pier and float on Lot 12, Block 21, Bay Front to construct pier & float. Section, having been approved by the Joint Harbor Committee, Granted was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Coun- cilman Smith and carried. The application of Mr. Andersen for a permit to Mr. Andersen, permit to con - construct a pier and float on a portion of Irvine land adjacent struct pier & float. Granted to and south of Tract No. 1102 was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by 6ouncilman Bennett and carried. The application of K. C. Elmore for a permit to K. C. Elmore, permit to con - construct a landing, install ramp and float on Lot 59, struct landing, ramp & float Tract 1011, subject to War Department approval, having been Granted approved by the Joint Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried. The application of W. H. Crowell for a permit to con- W. H. Crowell, Permit to con ' struct a pier and float on Lot 24, Tract 802, Harbor Island, struct pier & float. Granted having been approved by the Joint Harbor Committee, was granted subject to War Department approval, on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. 260 Robt. C. Flory Lie. appin. The City Attorney reported that he had investi- Exempt. Granted gated the application of Robert C. Flory for an exempt license to sell The World Book Encyclopedia house to house and recommended that it be granted. On motion of Council - man Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the exempt license was granted. Beulah R. Lashbrook appin The City Attorney reported that he had investi- for exempt lie. Granted gated the application of Beulah R. Lashbrook for an exempt license to sell The World Book Encyclopedia house to house being in inter -state commerce and recommended that it be granted. On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilmen Finch and carried, the application for an exempt license was granted. Ralph Woodward apple for The City Attorney reported that he had investi- exempt lie. Granted gated the application of Ralph Woodward for an exempt license as a blind person, and recommended that it be granted. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Coun- cilman Smith and carried, the license was granted. Karl G. Axtater9 appin for The City Attorney reported that he had investi- exempt lie. Granted gated the application of Karl G. Axtater for an exempt license to sell greeting cards under inter -state commerce and recommended that it be kranted. On motion of Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the application was granted. Joe J. Vazanko, appin for The City Attorney reported that he had investi- exempt license, DENIED gated the application of Joe J. Vazanko for an exempt license to sell Kirby Vacuum cleaners house to house and found that the business was not in inter -state commerce. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by councilman Smith and carried, the license was denied. Edgar Schwartz, appin for The City Attorney reported that he had investigated exempt license, DENIED the application of Edgar Schwartz for an exempt license to sell Kirby Vacuum cleaners house to house, and found that the business was not in inter -state commerce. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the application was denied. Resolution No. 4104 auth- The City Attorney reported that he had investigated orizing proceedings for the abatement of a fence at #20 Harbor Island and reported abatement of fence at #20 that if the Council so desired, action could be filed in the Harbor Isl.,as nuisance. Superior Court to abate the fence as a nuisance. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, Resolution No. 4104, being a resolution authorizing bhe City Attorney to institute the abatement proceedings was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN* Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN* None Resolution No. 4105 Resolution No. 4105, being a resolution rescinding rescinding Res. No. 3954 Resolution No. 3954 which accepted a grant of easement from Tranter Grant Deed Charles and Beryl Tranter covering the following described property: The Southeasterly four (4) feet of Lot 2, Block M. Tract No. 3239 as said tract is laid out and shown upon a Map recorded in Miscellaneous Maps, Book 41 and 42, records of Orange County, California was adopted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN* None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4106 Resolution No. 4106, being a resolution accepting Accepting Grand Deed from a grant deed of easement from Charles and Beryl Tranter Chas. & Beryl Tranter covering the following described property: Lot 2, BM°, Tr. 323 The Southeasterly four (4) feet of Lot 2, Block M, Tract No. 3239 as said Tract is laid out and shown upon a Map recorded in Miscellaneous Maps, Book 14, Pages 41 and 42, records of Orange County, California. Reserving unto the Grantors the right to erect, construct, replace, maintain and repair a structure or structures in, on and over the above described property was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Smith and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, CUUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMENs None ABSENT COUNCILMEN* None 0 1 • 1 i Resolution No.''4107, being a resolution rescinding the action taken under Resolution No. 4049 changing the Master Plan of development in the Corona del Mar beach area, was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: none ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4108, being a resolution adopting the revised Master Plan for the development of beach and bluff property in Corona del Mar, was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney reported that he had requested the general counsel of the League of California Cities to rule on the authority of a councilman to investigate the books of the Balboa Bay Club. He read an opinion from General Counsel Richard Carpenter pointing out that a councilman is an officer and not an employee of • the city and has no right to make an unauthorized investigation of a tenant of the city under the terms of the Bay Club lease. General Counsel for the League pointed out that in every case submitted to him by the City Attorney, the investigation had been so complete that he had been unable to add additional infor- mation or to do more than confirm the City Attorney's ruling. Resolution No. 4109, being a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $1,750 as the city's share of the summer recre- ation plan conducted by the Newport Elementary School District, the expenditure being included in the budget of the Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission was adopted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the follow - ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The Balboa Improvement Association, according to the City Manager, requested that one half of the proceeds from parking fees in the Balboa Parking lot be devoted to capital im- provements in the Balboa wea. The City Manager suggested that parking fees be raised to $.50 and a percentage of this revenue, if the council so wished, be devoted to this purpose. No action was taken. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, the City Manager as instructed to make arrange- ments for the taking of a special census in November. The City Manager presented a survey of salaries paid ' to city treasurers in comparative communities and after some discussion the compensation of the City Treasurer was increased to $100 per month on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Isbell, Bennett. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Miller. ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ®� MayorT_`_,,_ ATTEST: City Clerk C 0 9 (31 Resolution No. 4107 rescinding Res. No. 4049 changing priority of CDM beaches. Resolution No. 4108 adopting revised plan for priorities and de= velopment of beach & bluff along CDM. Opinion from General Counsel Carpenter c� League of Cities re- garding authority of councilman to inspect Bay Club books without official author zation. Resolution No. 4109 expending $¢1750 as city share in summer recre- ation program of ele- mentary school dist. Balboa Impr. Assoc. would like percentage of fees from Balboa parking for capital im- provements. No action. City Mgr. instructed to make arrangements to have spec. census taksn City Treasurer's pay raised to $lOG @ month. Ad j of inment