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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/1937 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, April 5, 1937• The City Council of the City of Newpo regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called and the follo d ng Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. Garfield. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS rt Beach met in the City Hall in on above date answered present: Absent: Councilmen The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried the report was accepted, the reading of reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with, and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF'STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Al Anderson for permission to construct a pier fronting on Block B. Bayside Tract, was on motion of Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer. The application of Paul Whittier to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lots 20, 21 and a portion of 22, in Block P, Tract 515, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, referred to the City Engineer. The application of R. L. Willets for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on a portion of Block D, Corona. del Mar, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, referred to the City Engineer. The application of Walter W. Ralphe for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 2, Block 10, Tract 626, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. The application of Currie Ice Cream Company for a license to operate a "Skee Ball" game in the Macculloch Building, 115 Main St., Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Whitson and carried, referred to the Chief of Police for report. The application of Carol Kaler for a license to operate a "Milk Bottle" game at 107 Palm Street, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by.Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. The appltati -on of H. T. Calhoun for a license to operate a bakery at 1107 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The request of G. W. Kitzmiller for a transfer of a Real Estate license from 213 Marine Avenue to 210 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. The request of Borter & Russell for a transer of Archery license from Palm & Bay Avenue to the Balboa Pavilion, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. The application of Borter & Russell for a license to operate a Rifle Range in the Balboa Pavilion, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, denied, due to Zoning restrictions. The application of W. Paul Butler for a license to operate a motor glide rental at 610 Bay Avenue, Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, referred to Chief of Police and the City Attorney for report. The communications of L. W. Briggs, Secretary of the Planning Commission relating to recommendations of that body against the re- zoning of certain property lying westerly of 15th Street for the operation of a boat rental business and in favor of the application of 0. F. Rehnborg to operate a laboratory at 210•_Marine Avenue, Balboa N Island were presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the same were ordered filed. The petition of L. H. Cramer and other plumbers requesting the appointment of Sam Sinsfather and M. C. Smith on the City Plumbing Examination Board to succeed J. H. Estus and Roy Shafer, was-presented. Whereupon Mayor Williamson appointed said Sam Kinsfather and M. C. Smith to serve on the Plumbing Examination Board, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded,by Councilman Whitson and carried, the appointments were confirmed. The letter of Mrs. George Leavitt complaining of the condition of the alley between Central Avenue and the Ocean Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire,, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Street Committee for report. The request of Judge W. A. Lenard for a leave of absence for 30 days, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, allowed., at full salary. The request of Fire Chief Crocker for permission to attend the annual Aquatic Conference of the Southern California Public Beach Committee, was presented, and on mciion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the request of E. G. Greeley for renewal of contract for the City Dump Ground privileges was referred to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare the necessary articles of agreement and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. Resolution No. 1110. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The resignations of Lottie Summers and Chloe L. Wilson as members of the Library Board, laid over from a previous meeting, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, accepted. Whereupon Mayor Williamson appointed Mrs. F. King Joslyn to succeed Mrs. Chloe L. Wilson and Mrs, Ida Deakins to succeed Mrs. Lottie Summers as members of the Library Board. NEW BUSINESS ' IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A STEEL SHEET PILE BULKHEAD ADJACENT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK P OF TRACT NO. 518 IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA. HEARING ON PROTESTS UNDER THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INPESTIGA- TION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931," AS AMENDED. Date: April 5th, 1937• The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing on the written report heretofore filed by the City Engineer and approved by the City Council of 1 he City of Newport Beach, in accordance with the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act. of 1931," as amended, to -wit: Monday, the 5th day of April, 1937, being the day, and the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City being the place, fixed for said hearing. The Clerk also reported that on the 25th day of February, 1937, he deposited in the United States mails, the postage pre- paid, a notice of the time and place of hearing upon said written report, all in the manner and form required by Section 6 of the said Act, and that an affidavit in proof of such mailing is now on file in the office of the City Clerk; and more than thirty (30) days having elapsed since the date of said mailing, the said City Council has acquired power to proceed with the hearing in said matter pursuant to said Act. , The Mayor, being the presiding officer of the City Council, then announced that the first order of the hearing would be the reading of the sabi written report, except as to the map, plat or diagram, and the assessed valuations and true valuations of and assessments and estimated assessments upon the individual parcels of land, before protests were considered. E Whereupon, the Clerk read the said written report so defined by the Mayor. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk whether any written protests or objections to the doing of the things proposed in said written report had been filed with him in said mentioned matter. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been filed with him prior to the time set for said hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any persons who would be entitled to protest or object to the doing of the things proposed to be done desired to make oral protests of objections and stated that such persons would now be heard. No one responded. After some discussion by the members of the City Council, and considering the report of the City Engineer, Councilman Claire offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution, which said mo ion was seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried by the roll call as shown in said resolution: IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A STEEL SHEET PILE BULKHEAD ADJACENT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK P OF TRACT NO. 519 IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, did on the 23rd day of February, 19379 pursuant to statute, approve the written report prepared and filed by the City Engineer of said City, in accordance with the provisions of that certain Act of the Legislature of the State of California, known as the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931," as amended, and did on said date fix Monday, the 5th day of April, 1937, at the hour of seven thirty (7:30) o'clock P.M. as the day and hour, and the Council Chamber in the City Hall in said City of Newport Beach as the place of hearing on such report; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk of the said City of Newport Beach thereafter deposited in the United States mails, with postage prepaid, a notice of the time and place of hearing upon said report, all in the time, manner and form required by said Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council ofthe City of Newport Beach hereby finds and determines as follows: (1) That protests in writing have not been filed by the owners (as defined in the "Improvement Act of 1911 ") of a majority of the area of the lands to be assessed within the proposed assessment district, as said district is defined in said written report. (2) That the aggregate special assessment liability on the lands proposed to be assessed for such improvement, as such liability is shown in said preliminary written report, will exceed twenty -five (25) per cent of the true value of all the lands to be so assessed, as said true value is defined in said Act. (3) That the estimated proposed assessment to be levied for the proposed improvement against each parcel proposed to be assessed therefor, will exceed twenty -five (25) per cent of the said true value of such parcels. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said City Council hereby finds and determines that the proposed improvement is feasible, and that the lands proposed to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, in the opinion of the said City Council, are able to carry the burden of such proposed assessment by reason of the fact that after said improvement is completed as proposed, the use of the lands in the proposed assessment district will be greatly benefited, to the extent that when said improvement is made the said lands can then be utilized for buildings or other improvements, and also will be free from the tides or overflow by water. ui I F1 I HEREBY C E R T I F Y that the foregoing Resolution I adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, at a regular meeting thereof on the 5th day of April, 1937, by the following _vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garf ld. ' CIT CLERK THE CITY OF NEWPOFrT BEACH OALIFORNIA. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the demand in connection with sewer contract of the Drainage Construction Company was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the Street Superintendent was directed to grade and oil the alley between 30th and 36th Streets. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, anc.ordinance establishing the office of Poundmaster, and defining his duties, fixing the license fees to be paid on dogs, owned harbored or kept within the corporate limits of the City of Newport Beach, was passed to the second reading. The matter of Live Bait Receivers was brought up, and after considerable discussion it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that bids be advertised for receiver locations, same to be approved by the City Attorney, City Engineer and Harbor Master. City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, being a resolution designated as "Supplement No. 1 to District Map" same pertaining to and to be, made a part of Zoning Ordinance No. 440. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 1092, the motion for its adoption being made by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. City Attorney Thompson presented Resolution No. 1093, being a resolution authorizing the sale of Lot 2, Block 140 of Canal Section, Newport Beach to Francis T. Stanbury and Eleanor A. Stanbury. The adoption of the resolution was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. RESOLUTION N0. 1094. A Quitclaim Deed dated the 22nd day of March, 1937, from Sadie E. Heaney, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the city .of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows: Lots 11 and 12, Block 337, River Section,:Newport Beach, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 4, page 25 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk of the city of Newport Beach be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the fol -owing vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. 344 . I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937. Harr H. Williamson Mayor of the City or Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk RESOLUTION No. 1095. A Quitclaim deed dated the 8th day , of February, 1937, from E. 0. Hoppe, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the city of Newport Beach all that certain real property situate in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, and more particularly described as follows: Lots 6, 8 and 10, Block 636, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the city Council of the city of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a. motion duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accept- ed by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange Oounty, California. That said motion was Carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman-Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the city of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937. Harr H. Williamson Mayor c the City of Newport Beach I ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk RISOLUT %ON NO. 1096. A Quitclaim deed dated the 17th day of March, 1937, from Anthony Jo Telich and Georgia Knight Telich, to the city of Newport Beach, a municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the city of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, described as follows: Lot 15, Block 738, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange Oounty, Calif ornia, was presented to the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim deed be accepted by the city of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be '. instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937. Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newp3rt Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Cler EM Resolution No. 1097. A Quitclaim deed dated the 20th day of March, 1937, "from.Marion J. Condit, a single man, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sxith class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the city of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the city of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows, to -wit: Lot 13, Block 132 Lake Tract, Newport Beach, as shown on a map recorded in Book 4, page 13 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange ' County, California, was presented to the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, California. whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be Instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the the minutes of the City Council regular meeting thereof held o ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Cler foregoing to be a true extract from of the City of Newport Beach at a n the 5th day of April, 1937. Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the Oity of Newport Beach Resolution No. 1098. A Quitclaim deed dated the 10th day ' of March, 1937, from Richard A. Heinisch to the City of Newport Beach a Municipal corporation of the sixth class of Orange County, California, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows, to -wit: Lots 6 and S, Block 639, Corona Del Max, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be Instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the the minutes of the City Council regular meeting 'thereof held o ' ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk foregoing to be a true extract from of the City of Newport Beach at a n the 5th day of April, 1937. Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of ewpori Beach Resolution No. 1099. A Quitclaim deed dated the 31st day of March, 1937, from Mona G. Nielsen and Niels J. Nielsen, husband and wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach, all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, and more partic- ularly described as follows: Lots 6 and 8, Block 538, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was , presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,Calif ornia. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Oouncilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937• Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Resolution No. 1100. A Quitclaim deed dated the 31st day of March, 1937, from Maude E. Phinney and James M. Phinney, husband and wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach, all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, and more particularly described as follows: Lots 10 and 12, Block 538, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Coun #lnof the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937. Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Resolution N0.1101. A Quitclaim Deed dated the 31st day of March, 1937, from John B. Guedel, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the city of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 6, Block 741 Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, 1 California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, Oalifornia. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937- Harry H. Williamson ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Frank L. Rinehart City Oler Resolution No. 1102. A Quitclaim Deed dated the 31st day of March, 1937, from Barbara Guedel, to the City of Newport Beach, a ' Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the city of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California; and more particularly described as follows: Lot 8, Block 741, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City'of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937• ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Harr H. Williamson Mayor o the City of Newport Beach 247 348 Resolution No. 1103 A Quitclaim Deed dated the 29th day of March, 1937, from F. Maxfield Stanley, a single man, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 35, Block B, Tract 673, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937. Harr H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Resolution No. 1104. A Quitclaim Deed dated the 30th day of March, 1937, f rom Ivy L. Cade, a married woman, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising, ' releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County,'California, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 10, Block 439, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California. And Lot 9, Block A, Tract 673, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Counoil.of the Oity of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried-by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I "hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1937• Harr H. Williamson Mayor of he City o Newport "Beac ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance amending Orainance No. 310 by adding a new section thereto known as Section 11 A. The Ordinance was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, was referred to the Fire and Water Committee and the Fire Chief for recommendation, and passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. �; �. City Attorney Thompson presented Resolution No. 1105, being a resolution authorizing the sale of Lot 4, Block 233, Lake Tract, to H. F. Butler and Mary Ann Butler. The adoption of the resolution was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilman Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. Resolution No. 1106, being a resolution authorizing the . Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach an extension of a license agreement between said City and George C. Hiner to September 30, 1935 for the Newport Pier Bait Concession. The adoption of the resolution was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. Councilman Gordon presented and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1107, being a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $750.00 for the purpose of contributing towards the cost of making a survey and study of beach erosion in cooperation with the United States Beach Erosion Board, and the County of Orange. The motion was seconded by Couucilman Claire and same was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. City Engineer Patterson reported on the matter of additional lighting standards for the Balboa Island Seawall as petitioned for by residents of that district, and recommended that same be done without ' the formation of an assessment distruct due to excessive work involved thereby and suggested that funds be raised in part by the Island property owners and the City. Dr. Howard Seager also addressed the Council concerning the subject. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried the matter was referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor. Jaynor Graves addressed the Council concerning a license for the operation of a "Servi- CyclePO rental, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney and Chief of Police for irsrestigation and report. Robert E. Graff addressed the Council concerning the Live Bait Receivers. Dr.a.Ludlow Haight addressed the Council in regard to the dredging of the Grand Canal on Balboa Island. L. W. Briggs addressed the Council concerning the proposed change in the Building Ordinance in the Balboa section. T. G. Elz addressed the Oouncil and requested that Marcus Avenue be improved in order to permit residents there to reach their property and advised that the residents would be willing to bear a portion of the cost. Harry Hyde addressed the Council in connection with the proposed change in the Building Ordinance effecting the Balboa section ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournm t was taken to 7:30 ollcock P.M. April, 19, 1937• i' A vv uatu i.imai..ii Councilman M To—uncilman Councilman Newport Beach, April 19, 1937• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 7;30 ooclock P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson in the Chair. The roll was called and-the following answered present, Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson, Absent, Councilman Garfield. REPORTS OF SPECIAL CORIT?ITTEES Mayor Williamson reporting on the proposed ordinance regard- ing certain changes in building; restrictions in the Balboa district, advised that the Board of Underwriters representative would be unable to be present until the following Wednesday. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,, that the ordinance be laid over until Thursday, April 22, 1937. REPORTS OF STANDING COTArtIT'TEES None. COD94UNI CATIONS The application of Mrs. Margaret Parkes for a license to operate a pie shoo in the Fairfield Building, 807 East Bay Ave., was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded-by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Emily Bergey for a license to operate a, restaurant at 2 ?_1 - 19th Street, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson end cs.rried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Jane Manchester for a license to operate a grocery and restaurant at 1708 East Central Avenue, was on-notion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of C. E. Brinkman for a license to operate Ray- O -Lite Rifle Ranges in-various locations, was on motion of Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. The application of J. A. Thomas for nermission-to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 34, Tract 742, was on motion of Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The application of Hale Paxton for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 851, Tract 907, Lido isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The letter of F. M. Strowbridge requesting information upon what lasis an arrangement could be made whereby the land embraced in Tract No. 1011 could be connected with the new sewer system now being installed adjacent to said tract. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was laid on the table pending a conference with other applicants for sewer service. The letter of Herbert W. Packard complaining of dog nuisances and noisy night bathers at the Bay end of Montero Street, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the Chief of Police. n