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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1937 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, August 2, 1937• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session ' in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent, None. •, C, J 0 REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the report was approved, the.reading of other reports of Departmental Heads dispensed with and all reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Elder Motion Picture Project for a permit to display motion pictures on the Beach between McFadden Place and 22nd Street, was presented, R. P. Philbrick addressing the Council concerning same and after some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Whitson and carried, that permission be granted for same for one week. The application of Guy E. Pullen for a Veteran's exempt license to peddle fruits and vegetables, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by' Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. The application of Earl R. Tibbits for a permit to add 100 feet of floats to existing docking facilities fronting on the Northwesterly 200 feet of the Southwesterly 300 feet of Lot H, Tract 919, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The application of Percy Friedlander for permission to erect a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 49, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The letters of Mary B. Sanborn, C. W. Liken, G. A. Hanson, A. N. Younglove, Howard P. Younglove, W.B. Fraser and Andrew W. Wilson protesting the establishing of a highway or parking area on the Ocean Front in the City, were read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the protests were Laid on the Table pending the presentation to the Council of any petition proposing same. The petition signed by property owners and merchants on the Ocean Front, Newport Beach, requesting permission for diagonal parking on the north side of the Ocean Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Chief of Police. The request of 0. M. Campbell for the use of a loud speaker system to be installed in front of the Ocean Front Market to announce an entertain- ment, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed. The communication of Dr. L. Ludlow Haight and Felix F. Bangs, referring to a petition previously presented regarding the reconstruction of the beach surrounding Balboa Island and the dredging of the Grand Canal was read, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the same was referred to the City Engineer. Telegrams from C. F. and J. C. Anvelson protesting the zoning of certain lots in Block 7, and Block 9, Section 1, Balboa Island for business, were read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to inform the above parties of the action already taken by the Council on the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the areas in question. The request of members of the "20 -30" Club to have Stop Street signs installed on 23rd Street, Newport Beach, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Police Committee with power to act. The letter of the County Health Officer referring to complaints in connection with dogs in the Camp Ground, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Street Committee. The letters of Tom Gisler of the Committee of Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West inviting the City to participate in a celebra- tion of the anniversary of the admission of the State of California to the Union and requesting that a representative from the City attend a Committee meeting at the City.Hall in Santa Ana, were read, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, Councilman Brown was appointed to attend the meeting. The letter of D. W. King urging the City to take some action in connection -with the installation of street lighting standards in the recently improved McFadden.Place district,.was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the writer regarding the status of the matter. The communication, together with a surrender and quitclaim deed of the Texas Company, relinquishing.their interest in the City owned land covered by oil and gas.lease of said company, was presented. Whereupon Councilman Whitson moved the adoption of a a. resolution accepting same and instructing the City Clerk to have same recorded. The motion was dilly seconded by Councilman Claire and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, NOES: COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: NONE. Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and 9 Roll Call Elder Motion Picture Projec' permit Guy E.Pullen vet. exemption Earl R.Tibbits float permit P.Friedlander pier permit Protests on Ocean Front parking Petition for diagonal parking. O.C.Campbell permit for loud speaker Re: beach around Bal.IB. C.F. & J.C. Axelson zoning protest Request for Stop signsa Dogs in Camp Ground Tom Gisler Native Sons etc. invitati- D.`B. King street lights Quit claim deed from Texas Company I ( adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nVday of Au , 1937. y Clerk of the City Invitation The invitation of the Mayor of Santa Monica and R. Carman Ryles, to Santa Monica Director General of the Childrens Fiesta, for the City to send an Ambasedor Fiesta to attend an event to be held in Ocean Park on September 3rd, 4th and 5th, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and Drainage Const. carried, referred to the Mayor. M.B.Wellington The letter of thanks from M. B. Wellington, President of Orange letter of County Boy Scout Council for the assistance given that organization by the thanks City Council and Chamber of Commerce of Newport Beach, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Couneilira.n Whitson and carried, ordered filed. In the Matter City Engineer Patterson presented a detailed written report Report on regarding the request of the Corona del Mar Property Owners Association for Corona del certain improvements on Iris Avenue, Pier for landing of passengers, extend- Mar projects ing parking along the southerly side of Ocean Boulevard &nd the beautification ornamental light of Pacific Drive, estimating the total cost of same at $23,400. The report posts or stand- was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whftson ards on Balboa and carried, was ordered filed with the City Engineer. Island. City Engineer Patterson presented a report in connection with the Report on request of H. A. Armstrong of Corona del Mar, for the installation by the ramp for City of a ramp for the launching of small boats to serve that area. The Corona del Max cost of same was estimated by the Engineer at $975.00. On motion of Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the report was laid on the -Table. UNFINISHED B USINESS Various pier The applications of Lew H. Wallace,E. J. Liebel, Morgan Lupher, permits George Dawson, Frank L. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Peterson, Harold B. Robertson, C. F. Lipe and G. Gifford Davidge and 0. A. Dietrich for permission to construct piers, having been approved by the City Engineer, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. Bal.Island Various communications and requests pertaining to the Balboa Sea Wall Island Sea Wall and the Grand Canal and referred to the City Engineer at previous meetings, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Whitson and carried, ordered filed. • • • NEW BUSINESS Demands The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Drainage Const. The demand of the Drainage Construction Company for the monthly Co. demand payment due in connection with the Sewer Project, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for same. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for In the Matter the hearing on the written report heretofore filed by the City Engineer and of the Proposed approved by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, in accordance with Installation the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and of Certain Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", as amended, to -wit: Monday, the 2nd day of ornamental light August, 1937, being the day, and the Council Chamber in the City Hall of posts or stand- said City being the place, fixed for said hearing. ards on Balboa The Clerk also reported that on the 30th day of June, 1937, he Island. deposited in the United States mails, with postage prepaid, 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 adquired 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 said written report, except as to the maps 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. 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 71 written protests had been filed with him prior to the time set for said hearing, by the following: Constance A. Axline, L. Ludlow Haight, L. A. Moffett, J. V. Hartwell, W. S. Brubaker, R. H. Edwards, A. B. Stevens, Carroll Ridgway, M. Madeline Supple, Catherine C. Ray, Florence B. Halderman, R. P. Harper, A. L. Duckett, Richard A. Preston Sr., Mrs. Phillip Baum, Frank A. Hayes, Arthur Pease, Rosa K. Diers, R. D. Coffland, Helen M. Elder, B. W. Huston, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Cumming, Mabel C. Horn (Hodgkinson), W. P. Scott, Mrs. Alta Dietz, Clara M. McCracken, C. E. Everett, J. B. Parke, Harry L. Parke et al, Goldie Ayers Parke, John B. McFarland, John W. Reeder, Ernest Wheatcroft, Mrs. Watson, Florette Carter, Wm. R. Hagenbaugh, Eliza Willing Train, Lucy Ely Haldted, Helen Torre, Carl T. Long, Emeline C. Sherman, Bella Evans, Grainger Hyer, W. K. Murphy, J. Earl Jardine Jr „ Anna P. Adams, R. J. Wig, H. C. Mower, Mrs. Frederick Speik, Wm. R. Dougherty, J. G. Landvogt, Earl M. Elson, Frank K. Gould, Frances B. Duval, Paul Van Duesen, Richard F. Dwyer, B. H. Gibbs, John Veenhuyzen, Gretchen G. Foulkes Hermann Hilmer, J. H. Kirks, Wm. E. Fortnes, Ben D. Massey, Margaret C. Bangs, Ada R. & Eugene M. Pike, Guy E. Halderman, Harry Lee Felling, Gilbert D. McCann, Jessie W. Collins. And each and every protest so filed was then read, reference being hereby made to the written protests on file with the Clerk for further particulars. • • • Resolution No. 1171. WHEREAS, there has this day been presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach a certain Conditional Sales Contract by and between D. K. Blue therein referred to as the Seller, and the City of Newport Beach, therein referred to as the Purchaser; and WHEREAS, said contract provides for the Seller, D. K. Blue, selling to the City of Newport Beach one certain 1937 new Chevrolet truck with cab and flat bed, 15710 wheelbase, Woods body and heavy duty hoist installed, said truck bearing searial No. 6SD07 -7456, Motor No. T942889, as in said contract set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of the city of Newport Beach that said truck be purchased for the consideration in said contract mentioned and upon the terms and conditions therein set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the city of Newport Beach be, and they are hereby directed and instructed to execute said contract on behalf of the city of Newport Beach, and the Clerk is instructed to deliver a duly executed copy thereof to the Seller, D. K. Blue. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly ' and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. • NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor - City of Newport Beach y: Public Lia. insurance Resolution of Planning Comm. Grant deed from Orange Bldg & Loan Resolution No. 1170 Resolution No. 1171 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 or objections, and stated that such persons would now be heard in said matter. A. J. Price, 211 Emerald Avenue made oral protest against the improvement. Each addressed the City Council on the matter of said written report and the doing ' of the things proposed in said written report and propounded many questions to the Council and the Engineer relative to the cost of work, assessed valuations, true valuations and estimated assessments upon the individual parcels of land. After a full and thorough hearing had been had in said matter, and an opportunity had been given to any and all persons desiring to be heard or to make objections to the things proposed to.be done, and after having considered the written report "filed by the City Engineer in said matter, the City Council deemed it advisable that a recess to taken for the purpose of checking the protests. Thereupon, the following motion was made by Councilman Brown, that all written protests be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report, and that further consideration of said matter be taken up at the next meeting. Said motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire, the same was carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: �{ AYES: COUNCILMEN Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. The matter of Public Liability Insurance covering the entire City and the communication of Lew H. Wallace in connection with Camp Ground insurance, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, • referred to the City Attorney. The resolution of the'Planning Commission recommending that the City take" the necessary steps to commence proceedings for the abandonment of title to that strip of land immediately inside tl-e promenade and the abuuting property surrounding Balboa and Channel Islands and quitclaiming same to the legal owners of the property abutting same, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the resolution was ordered fined. City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution pertaining to a grant deed from the Orange Building and Loan Association to the City of Newport Beach, granting title to bertain property in Block 142, Canal Section. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter was laid on the table. Resolution No. 1170. Whereas, there has this day been presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, a certain Agreement for Sale of Real Estate dated the 2nd day of August, 1937, by and between the City of Newport Beach, a municipal corporation of the sixth class, therein referred to as the Seller, and Ethel Rea Balaton, therein referred to as the Buyer; and Whereas, said agreement of Sale of Real Estate provides for the sale by the Seller to the Buyer, of Lots 5, 9, 10 and 12, in Block 5, Seashore Colony Tract, in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, for the sum of $200.00, payable upon the terms and conditions and in the amounts specified in said Agreement of Sale; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach believes that it is for the best interests of said city that said real property be sold to the said purchaser upon the terms and conditions in said agreement set forth. Now, therefore, be it resolved: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach be, and they are hereby directed, authorized and instrtu ted to execute said Agreement for Sale of Real Estate in the name of the City of Newport Beach, and the City Clerk is directed to delivery duly executed copy thereof forthwith to the Purchaser therein named. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit: ' AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Clairq Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson • City ClerF Mayor - City-of Newport Beach Resolution No. 1171. WHEREAS, there has this day been presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach a certain Conditional Sales Contract by and between D. K. Blue therein referred to as the Seller, and the City of Newport Beach, therein referred to as the Purchaser; and WHEREAS, said contract provides for the Seller, D. K. Blue, selling to the City of Newport Beach one certain 1937 new Chevrolet truck with cab and flat bed, 15710 wheelbase, Woods body and heavy duty hoist installed, said truck bearing searial No. 6SD07 -7456, Motor No. T942889, as in said contract set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of the city of Newport Beach that said truck be purchased for the consideration in said contract mentioned and upon the terms and conditions therein set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the city of Newport Beach be, and they are hereby directed and instructed to execute said contract on behalf of the city of Newport Beach, and the Clerk is instructed to deliver a duly executed copy thereof to the Seller, D. K. Blue. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly ' and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. • NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor - City of Newport Beach y: Public Lia. insurance Resolution of Planning Comm. Grant deed from Orange Bldg & Loan Resolution No. 1170 Resolution No. 1171 12 City Attorney Thompson pesented a resolution in reference to a Resolution certain tax.deed from J. C. Lamb, Tax Collector of Orange County, granting to No. 1172 the City of Newport Beach, all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, said list and description of aforesaid property being contained in the resolution, which was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 1172, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon,' was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution Resolution No. 1173. WHEREAS, J. M. Landgraf axd Marian E. Landgraf, No. 1173 husband and wife, have this day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of $150.00 for Lot 19, Block 443, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $150.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said J. M. Landgraf and Marian E. Landgraf, husband and wife, for the sum of $150.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -38, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum:-.,of $15000P be paid to Mrs. W.I. Williams, as and for her commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to J. 11. Landgraf and Marian E. Landgraf, his wife, as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the city of Newport Beach. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Resolution Resolution No. 1174 No. 1174 WHEREAS, Grace Ray, a single woman hasthis day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of $100.00 for Lot 9, Block 333, Corona del Mar in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as aril for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council cfthe City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $100.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Grace Ray, a single woman, for the sum of $100.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -3E, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Willi arson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Attest Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor of the City "of "Newport Beach Resolution Resolution No. 1175. WHEREAS, Victor H. Licder and Ednah A. Limber, No. 1175 husband and wife, have this day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of $450.00 for the Northwesterly $ of Lots 448 45 and 46, Block'B, Tract No. 673, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18, Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of.$450.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. That said property be sold to the said Victor H. Limber and Ednah A. Limber, husband and wife for the sum of $450.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -38, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; That the sum of $45.00 be paid to Mrs. W.I. Williams, as and for her commission for the negotiating of the sale of sad real property to Victor H. Limber and Ednah A. Linb er, his wife as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being alicensed realtor of the city of Newport Beach. 0 u l� 0 LJI� 0 .I hereby certify that the and regularly passed and adopted by Beach at a regular meeting thereof the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST above and foregoing Resolution was duly the City Council of the City of Newport held on the 2nd day of August, 1937, by Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. 13 Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City,,,Clerk Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Resolution No. 1176. WHEREAS,, William D. Chrisman and Edna L. Chrisman, Resolution No. husband and wife have this day offered to the City of Newport Beach the sum of 1176 $450.00 f or.the Southeasterly J of Lots 44, 45 and 46, Block B, Tract No. 673, Corona del Max, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18, Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $450.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That said property be sold to the said William D. Chrisman and Edna L. Chrieman, husband and wife, for,the sum of $450.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -39, and unpaid Improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $45.00 be paid to Mrs. W. I. Williams, as and for her commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to William D. Chrisman and Edna L. Chrisman, his wife,.as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the city of.Newport Beach. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Resolution No. 1177. WHEREAS, C. A. Taucher and Anna Taucher, husband and wife, have this day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of $150.00 for Lot 21, Block 443, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $150.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said C. A. Taucher and Anna Taucher, husband and wife, for the sum of $150.000 free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -39, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $15:.00 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to C. A. Taucher and Anna Taucher, his wife, as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the City of Newport Beach. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937; by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brawn, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk _ Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a Resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Maude R. Leverich, covering Lot 26, Block 4, Tract 772. as recorded in Book 23, pages 5 & 6, Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, Californi. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1177 Quitclaim deed to Maude R. Leverich 14 Quitclaim deed to Volney L. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of August, 1937• City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of Hay the City a quitclaim deed in favor 16, 17 and 18, Block 218, Section Book 4, page 27 mecords of Orange seconded by Councilman Whitson an d AYES: Councilmen Gordon, NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. of Volney L.Hay, covering Lots B. City of Newport Beach, as shown in Map County, California. The - resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof geld on the 2nd day of August, 1937. City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach Mr.wakeman Mr. Wakeman addressed the Council on behalf of the Balboa Island Balboa Island Improvement Association in regard to various requests to the City Council from that district. Drainage Const. Mayor Williamson- brought up the matter of collecting a contractor's Co. license license from the Drainage Construction Company and also the matter of curtailing expenses in the Park Department. Dredging Grand Dr. Ludlow Haight addressed the Council concerning the dredging of Canal the Grand Canal and repairs to the Sea Wall. Mrs. E. T. ball addressed the Council and complained of the said Mrs.E.T, wall deposit on the Ocean Front obstructing the view and other matters. Ocean Front ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried an adjournment was taken to 12 o'clock noon, August 9, 1937. I 0 Ll 0 • •