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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/1948 - Regular Meeting1 611 September 27, 1948 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, P.M. on the above.date with Mayor Drake presiding. 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 audi- Reading of Minutes ence wished the minutes of the previous meeting, d,r.any part thereof, read. dispensed with. No one responded and Councilman Robertson moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS - None REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Mr. C. Wurdeman, of Balboa Island, reporting for a committee Mr. C. Wurdeman°s report appointed by the Mayor to investigate the dog situation in Balboa Island, re dog situation on Bahl_: stated that he believed that enforcement of existing dog ordinances would Island filed. be enough to abate existing nuisances on the island. The report was ordered filed by Mayor Drake. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mrs. Hubbard Howe accepting appointment to the Letter from Mrs. Hubbard Library Board was read, and upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded Howe accepting Library by Councilman Greeley and carried, was filed. appointment was filed. The request of the Newport Dredging Co. for approval of work Request of Newport Dredg- done in April, 1948, in the amount of $225.00 and May, 1948, in the amount ing Co. for approval of of $300.00 was granted upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by work done in April and Councilman Greeley and carried by the following vote, to -wit: May 1948 was granted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Robertson, Greeley, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The petition of twenty -two residents of Tract 919 and vicinity Petition of residents in asking correction of the existing water drainage situation in that area Tract 919 and vicinity was presented and on motion of Mayor Drake, seconded by Councilman re water drainage refer - Greeley and carried, was referred to the City Administrative Officer. red to City Adm. Officer. The further request of the Newport Dredging Co. for assignment Request of N °pt. Dredging of work in the amount of $5,128.20 to complete the purchase of the dredge Co. for work to complete before the contract expiration date of May 7, 1949, was tabled pending purchase price of dredge action by the City Engineer on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded before contract expira- by Councilman Isbell and carried. tion was tabled. A letter from P. O.Harding, District Engineer, State Division of Letter from P.O. Harding Highways, stating that the Division would investigate the proposed pedes- State Div.Highways, re trian cross walk at Orange Avenue and Coast Highway, was read, and upon cross walk Orange Ave and motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, Coast Hiway was filed. was filed. A communication from Mrs. Matilda Griggs, 3985 Mississippi Street,Letter from Mrs. Matilda San Diego, setting a price of $1,400.00 on her property, was read, and upon Griggs setting price on motion of Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, her property ordered was ordered filed. filed. The Junior Chamber of Commerce's itemized budget for the.float- Junior C. of C. budget ing Christmas tree to be operated from December 20th through December 25th, listing estimated expenditures totaling $532.00 was approved on motion for floating Christmas tree approved. of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Robertson and.carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The petition of twenty -two residents of Tract 919 and vicinity Petition of residents in asking correction of the existing water drainage situation in that area Tract 919 and vicinity was presented and on motion of Mayor Drake, seconded by Councilman re water drainage refer - Greeley and carried, was referred to the City Administrative Officer. red to City Adm. Officer. Letter of Mrs. Rheta Goff The letter of Mrs. Rheta Goff regarding the paving of 32nd re paving of 32nd St. Street was read, and upon motion of Cbuncllman Isbell, seconded by Council - referred to Sailors. man Blue and carried, was ordered filed. The Mayor stated that employment of the Planning Consultant might enable the improvement of conditions In that area, and City Administrative Officer Sailors was instructed to notify Mrs. Goff. ,titter from Dr. Bassett A letter from Dr. Phillip H. Bassett certifying that James �-e foot injury of James Anderson had been under his care for a foot injury alleged to have been " Verson referred to City caused by a defect in the street at Marcus and 33rd Street was read, and attorney. upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, was referred to the City Attorney. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reading of Traffic Ordi- - Ordinance No. 582, being an ordinance regulating and controlling nance No. 582 waived. traffic in the City of Newport Beach, and repealing Ordinance No. 345, , was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Robertsom, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, the reading of the ordinance was waived. Ordinance No. 582, Traffic This being the second reading of the Ordinance it was adopted Ord. adopted. on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson, and carried by the following vote, to -wit: 4...._ AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None 3 parcels in C.D.M. State Park area cleared escrow and layout for use re- ferred to Planning Con- sultant. NEW BUSINESS The City Administrative Officer reporte in the Corona Del Mar State Park area had cleared being managed by the city. He suggested that the prepare a layout for the use of the property, and man Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley and was referred to the Planning Consultant. i that three parcels escrow, and are now Planning Consultant on motion of Council - carried, the report Request for beach cleaning Authority was requested by the City Administrator for the ' machine referred to Coun- purchase of a beach cleaning machine for the sum of $1,800.00;on motion cilman Blue for investi- of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley and carried, gation and report. the request was referred to Councilman Blue for investigation and report. Authorization for employ- The following authorizations for employment and promotion were ment and promotion granted-requested by the City Administrative Officer: John A. Macdonald John A. Macdonald - Sewer Department, $187.00 per month effective Sewer Dept. August 13, 1948. Donald Burdeall Donald Burdsall - Police Department, promotion to Detective Ser eant •romotion Police Dept. $215.00 per month effective September 22, 19411 Allan Leroy Eohnson Allan Leroy Johnson - Police Department, probationary appointment as Probationary Patrolman. patrolman $196.00, effective September 22, 1948. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the City Administrative Officer's recommendations were authorized by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Res. # 3623 -A authorizing Resolution No. 3623 -A, being a resolution authorizing the contract with Sully Miller execution of a contract with the Sully Miller Contracting Co. for the adopted. improvement of San Bernardino - Cliff Drive, was adopted.on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Minute Resolution approv- A minute resolution, being a resolution, approving a contract ing contract with N2: don between the City of Newport Beach and Gordan B. Findlay for the moving Findlay for moving house of a certain house and other buildings in Lake Tract, was, upon motion approved. of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue, adopted 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 Greeley, Corporation Grant Deed a.Corporation Grant Deed from the City of Newport Beach to Allen R. to Allen R. Mitchell Mitchell, of the following described property was approved: approved. Block 144 of Canal Section, Newport Beach, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 4, Page 98 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Excepting that portion thereof lying southwesterly and westerly of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southeasterly line of said block distant thereon 25 feet northeasterly from .the most southerly corner thereof; thence northwesterly along the line - parallel to and 25 feet distant, measured at right angles, from the southwesterly line of said block to the beginning of a curve tangent concave to the east having a radius of 5 feet, said curve also being tangent to the northeasterly line of said block; Thence along the are of said curve to said point of tangency'to said northeasterly line. and carried by the following vote, to -wit: I AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and.Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, Resolution No. 3625, being a resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport'Beach, granting the above described property to Allen R. Mitchell, was adopted 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 Greeley, Resolution No. 3624, being a resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, cancelling all taxes and penalties against the above described property was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution 3625 granting property to Allen R. Mitchell adopted. Resolution 3624 cancel- ling taxes and penalties on property granted to Allen R. Mitchel adopted. This being the time and place set for hearing on Resolution of Nearing on Reolution of Intention No. 3611 for the closing up, vacation and abandonment of a por- Intention No. 3611 opene• tion of Ocean Front, formerly Ocean Avenue, in Block 19, First Addition to Newport Beach, City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, Mayor Drake declared the hearing open. No one appearing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed, and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, the City Attorney was instructed to draft a resolution ordering vacation, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Rob rtson, -seconded by Councilman Greeley, certain Sales Tax Rules and Regulations numbered one to five inclusive were approved by the following vote,to -wit, and Resolution No. 3629 awarded. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Robertson moved that there be referred to the Planning Commission for its report, a proposal amending Sections 7, 8, and 11-of the Zoning Ordinance, so as to require that off - street parking space be provided in connection with any permissible use in a C -1 or C -2 zone, reserving power to grant variances where the lack of such parking space will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. Hearing closed and City Attorney instructed to draft resolution order- ing vacation of portion of Ocean Front. Resolution No. 3626. Resolution No. 3629, Sales Tax Rules & Regu- tions adopted. Proposal requiring off - street parking referred to Planning Commission. Planning Commission's Resolution No. 363 denying a conditional So. Counties Gas. Co.Bs permit for the construction of a distribution station by the Southern request for distribution Counties Gas Co. on Lots 1 and 3, Block 335, Corona Del Mar, was con- station at Lots 1 & 3, curred in on motion of Councilman Greeley, seconded by Councilman Block 335, C.D.M. denied. Robertson and carried. The Planning Commission's Resolution No. 364 granting a 50% 50% front yard variance for front yard variance Lots 39, 4o, 41, 46, 47 and 48, Tract 682 Corona Del Lots 39, 46, 41, 46, 47 and Mar, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by 48, Tract 682, C.D.M. ap- Councilman Greeley and carried. proved. ME plig n for license for The Planning Commission's Resolution No. 365 disapproving the auto paint shop at 1106 issuance. of a license 'for an auto paint shop at 1106 Coast Hiway, Corona Coast Hiway, C.D.M. Del Mar, was concurred in on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded denies. by Councilman Blue and carried. Request of Carl W.Center A request from Carl W. Heilborn of Los Angeles for permission for Arts & Crafts Center to use property at 01 Carnation Avenue as an Arts and Crafts center was at 701 Carnation Avenue A A Y 7 C.D.M. denied. denied upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. Resolution No. 3627 Approval of map showing showing portion of Aba- lone Drive to be vacated was granted. City Engineer, J. B. Webb, requested approval of a map showing portion of Abolone Drive to be vacated, and said approval was granted in Resolution 3627 upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None . Resolution No. 3629 being Upon motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman order to vacate with Robertson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare Resolution of In- hearing date set for Oct. tention No. 3629 to vacate,with the date of hearing set at October 25th. 25th in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 o ' clock P.M. The resolution was approved by.the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None 'ity Engineer requested The City Engineer requested authority to invite bids for 432 .uthority to advertise for lineal feet of 8" cast iron pipe, said bids to be opened October 11, 1949 32 feet of 9°0 pipe. at 7:30 o'clock p.m.. in the City Council Chambers; together with approval of specifications for the aforementioned pipe. Upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Blue and carried, the specifications were approved and the City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids by the following vote to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None '°signation of City Att'ny The City Administrative Officer stated that the resignation inland Thompson effective of City Attorney Roland Thompson would become effective October 1, and Detober 1, 1949 and George upon motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Greeley, =n pointed City Attorney. Attorney George Dennison was appointed City Attorney at the same salary, as heretofore fixed as Assistant Attorney, effective October 1, 1949 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Greeley, Robertson, Blue, Isbell and Drake NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None C. F. Dennison appointed Mayor'Drake's recommendation that Mr. C. F. Dennison be to Civil Service Board. appointed to the Civil Service Board was approved on motion of Council- man Blue, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Robertson moved that the meeting be adjourned Sine Die, which motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. Dr of the Cify of Newp ATTEST: Jerk of the City of Newport Beach F,