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Councilman Ellsworth also stated they would like to pave with
concrete, a strip a& Island and Bay Avenue to widen the sidewalk, and
on his motion seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, authority was
granted for paving the strip.
As there was a vacancy on the Planning Commission through the
resignation of Councilman Hilmer, Mayor Johnson appointed H. rardoza
Sloan on the Commission to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Hilmar
and ending June 30, 1934.
On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth -and carried, the appointment was approved.
There being no further business on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Hilmer a:nd carried, the meeting
adjourned Sine Die.
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Approved February 1, 1932 V v
City Clerk
City Hall, Newport Beach, Feb. 1, 1932.
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at
7:30 o'clock P..M.. on above date. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor' Johnson.
The roll was called showing all members present except
Councilman Garfield.
The minutes of the previous meeting of January 18th were
read, corrected and approved.
The reports of the heads of the departments were.read and on
motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman.Ellsworth and
carried, the reports were accepted.and filed. '
.Councilman Ellsworth reported for the Advertising Committee
on the appropriation for boat races each month, that the Council
cannot budget money beyong July lst, and they woud recommend that
the Business Mens Assn. apply month by month for the appropriation
and also for permission for the race desired each month.
On motion of Councilman Hilmer_s,econded by Councilman Claire
and carried, the report of the Committee was accepted.
The report of Building Inspector Nelson on the condition of
the house of H. E. Williamson on March let was read, stating that it
was about two- thirds completed, and the completed value of the house
would be about $1.;$00. This would entitle Mr. Williamson to a refund
on $400.00 valuation or $8.40, and on motion of Councilman Claire
seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Clerk was instructed -
to notify Mr. Williamson to file a demand for the refund.
The communications were read and acted on as follows:
The application of Robert E. Burns for permission to construct
a pier in front of the Wly 30 ft of, the Ely 60 ft of Lots 8, 9 and 10,
Block 25, Balboa East Side was considered, and on motion of Councilman
Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application
was referred to the City Engineer for the customary two weeks.
On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried, the request of F. W. Teschke for 60 days
extension of time on his contract for Seashore Drive im_nrovements
was granted.
The communication from Carl Campbell asking permission to
sublet a portion of the 90 acres leased from the City, was considered,
and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman.Ellsworth
and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for
investigation, and to inform Mr. Campbell that his request would be
granted if possible.,
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried, the applications of N. H. Stearns for license
to operate a 10hoppie Game in the Balboa Pharmacy and one in Moore's
Confectionery Store were granted subject to the approval of the Chief
of Police.
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On-motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman
Claire and carried, the applioation of Dewey, Frederick & McCormick
for refund of taxes paid on their property in East Newport, Lot 56,
Block "A ", under lease by the Southern California Telephone Co. was
referred to the City Attorney for report.
On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman
Hilmer and Carried, the communication from the Newport - Balboa Business
Mena Assn. asking permission for a boat race Feb. 21st with an
appropriation of $75.00 for same was filed.
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman
' Ellsworth and carried, permission was granted the Newport- Balboa
Business Mans Assn. to hold a race on the Balboa course on Feb. 21st.
On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman
Hilmer and carried, the communications from H. P. Lipsett, T. D. Bird
and Price and Pomeroy in regard to the garbage contract, were referred
to the Street Committee for consideration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth
and carried, tYie request of J. A. Beek to extend the ferry landings at
Palm and Agate Streets, was granted.
NMI BUSINESS
City Attorney Thompson presented the Agreement with Cubbon and
McFarland covering pier priveleges, and Councilman Claire introduced a
Resolution approving the same authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign and execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Newport Beach.
The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 726, and
upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth,
NOES, Councilman Johnson.
ABSENT, Councilman Garfield.
' City Attorney Thompson presented a Lease Contract with Ericsson
and Mudd covering the purchase of some unused equipment at the water
'plant, and Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution approving the Lease,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same on behalf of
the City of Newport Beach. The Resolution was read, considered,
designated RESOLUTION N0. 727 and upon call of the roll was passed by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Johnson.
NOES, Councilmen None.
ABSENT, Councilman Garfield.
A Quitclaim Deed dated the 21st day of January, 1932, from
Arthur W. Stephens and Lucille Scott Stephens, husband and wife, to
the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal Corporation of the sixth cl &ss
of Orange County, California, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to
said City of Newport Beach, its successors and assigns forever, all
that real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of
Orange, State of California, described as follows, to-wit:
That portion of -Lot, 4 Block "H ", Seashore Colony Tract, more
particularly described as follows, to-wit:
All that'portion of Lot 4, Block "H ", Seashore Colony Tract
as said Tract is laid out and shown upon a map recorded in
Book 7, page 25 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange
County, California, lying between the northeasterly.line of
Lot 4 and a line 15 feet southwesterly of and parallel to
said northeasterly line.
.was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California.
WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire made a motion duly seconded by
Councilman Ellsworth and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted
by said City of Newport Beach, and the Clerk instructed to record the
same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, Caifornia.
That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Johnson
NOES, Councilmen None
ABSENT, Councilman Garfield.
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City Attorney Thompson presented the Agreement with the
Equalizing Board, which was considered as well as a letter from the
Board asking that, owing to the Banks closing they be paid $1,000.00
now and the balance when the work is completed, and on motion of Councilman
Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Attorney
was instructed to amend the Agreement, allowing a payment of $1,000.00
now and the balance on completion and acceptance of the work.
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Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution approving the
Agreement as amended and authorizing the Mayor,and:Clerk to sign and
execute the same on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. The Resolution
was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 728, and upon call of '
the-roll was passed by the following vote, to —wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, C&ire, Ellsworth, Johnson.
NOES, Counoilmen -None
ABSENT, Councilman Garfield.
H. M. Perez at this time presented a petition asking that a
proposition be placed on the ballot at the Municipal Election in ,
April, reducing the Advertising fund from 10¢ to 5¢ on each $100.00
of assessed valuation, and which contained 200 signatures. The matter
was considered and on motion of Councilman. Claire seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried, the petition was referred to the City Clerk for
checking, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up ary necessary
papers in regard to same.
SEASHORE DRIVE IliPROVELTNTS.
City Engineer Patterson presented a diagram consisting of 4
sheets showing the improvements as described in Resolution of Intention
No. 702 for the Improvement of Seashore Drive and certain other streets
and certain property for which an order of immediate possession and
use has been granted, and showing the property to be assessed for the
costs of said improvement and recommended its adoption.
WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire moved that the said diagram
showing the improvement and the property to be assessed for the cost
of said improvement be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried by the following vote, to —wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Johnson.
NOES, Councilmen None.
ABSENT, Councilman Garfield.
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried,, the demands which are in proper form and
signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants
to be drawn for same.
J. E. Gore was present and verbally addressed the Council
complaining of the communication sent him by the Assistant Harbor
Master asking him to remove S moorings which did not comply with'out
Ordinance No. 391, and stated he would albsolutely refuse to move them;
also making certain accusations against the Chief of Police.
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth
and carried, the Harbor kaster was instructed to make a written report
in regard to the boats and moorings for next meeting.
Mayor Johnson apponmmjted Councilman Claire on the Finance
Committee for the evening as Councilman Garfield was absent.
The demand of the Equalization Board covering the payment due
as per amended contract, having been signed and approved by the Finance
Committee, was allowed and warrant to be drawn for same.
Pr. J. A. Beek was present and-verbally explained to the
Councll in regard to his V demands 'Lease, and that there was some money
Clue fiom;him to the city on same, but owing to the Banks being closed
he would like a months time to meet the payment, which was granted.
There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire
seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned to
7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, February 6, 1932•
Mayor, Citjrj of Newport Bea ch
Approved February S, 1932
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