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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1938 - Regular MeetingS33 � • Newport Beach, California, April 4, 1938• ' 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, Roll Call Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilmen None. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman 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. L=+ cC REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. C COMMUNICATIONS The communication in reference to the meeting in San Francisco in connect - • ion with the Department of Commerce and Navigation was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the Harbor Master was authorized to attend the meeting. The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for a direct leased wire at a cost of $56.00 per month, to the County Broadcasting Station at Santa Ana, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed for a period of thirty days. 'The letter of Alex J. Carson regarding the construction of a bulkhead in front of Block P, Tract 5818, was read, and on explanation of the matter by the City .Engineer it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried that the letter be ordered filed. The application of Edward S. Richards for a veteran's exempt license to peddle candies, was on motion of Councilman Claire; seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, denied. Meeting of Dept. of Comm. & Navigation Leasing direc? wire to Santa Ana A.J.Carson bulkhead in Tr. 518 E.S. Richards vet's license The application of George A. Rheume for a license to operate a taxi service G.A.Rheume was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and taxi service carried, was referred to the Chief of Police. The application of E. G.(keeley for a renewal of contract for the City Dump Grounds, was on motion of Councilman Cldre, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the Street Committee. The application of Mrs. Ethelyn E. Smith for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 7, Bay Island Club, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The application of Arnold D. Haskell for permission to construct a pleasure pier frputing on Lot 13, Bay Island Club, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown andrearried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The letter of Paul A. Palmer, requesting that certain dredging be done on the north side of Lido Isle, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, was referred to the City Engineer for incorporation with other dredging programs. The letter of R. G. Burlingame in connection with the suit to quiet title to Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 33, Corona del Mar, was presented, and on report of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the letter be filed. The petition bearing the signatures of Balboa Island residents requesting aid for a recreation center on Balboa Island was presented, and it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that the Mayor • appoint a Committee to investigate and report on the matter. Whereupon City Engineer Patterson made a report in regard to the matter, outlining the approximate cost to the City in connection with the W.P.A. for the various recreational centers throughout the City. The letters of Nellie Whall and Margaret Gibson in regard to the filling in of certain low lying land at the end of Clubhouse Avenue was presented, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the'matter was referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. The letter of Fred A. Storey regarding the establishing of a parking area on the Ocean Front between Palm and "B" Streets Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Engineer Patterson reporting a request for the change in location of the swimming float at Balboa, referred from a previous meeting, recommended that the float be stationed between Palm and Washington Streets. Ordinance No. 467 came up for final passage, being an ordinance in connection with a certain Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Ralph P. Maskey and pertaining to property in the Canal, Lake and River Sections. The ordinance was read and considered and it was moved by Councilman Claire that the Ordinance be adopted and the accompanying Agreement be placed on file for public inspection for 30 days. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the ordinance was passed by the following vote, to -wit: • AYES; Councilman Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT': Councilmen None. E.G. Greeley cont for dump grounds Mrs. E. E.Smit), permit for pier. A.D.Haskell permit for pier P. A. Palmer request for dredging R. G. Burlinga -: suit to qU et title Petition for recreation center on Balboa Island Filling in end of Club- house Ave. Fred A. Story, parking area location of float Ord. No. 467 Agreement wit. Maskey Ord. No. 466 Agreement with Ordinance No. 466 came up for final passage, being an Ordinance in Hamasi Corp. connection with a certain Agreement modifying an Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the Hamasi Corporation and pertaining to property in Corona del Mar. The ordinance was read and considered, whereupon it was moved by , Councilman Claire that the ordinance be'adopted and the Accompanying Agreement be placed on file for public inspection for a period of 30 days. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the ordinance was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. D.B.Maurice & The application of D. B. Maurice and G. W. Hunter for permission to G.W. Hunter construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lots 66 and 69, Tract 907 Lido Isle, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, pier permit seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed. E.F.Reed The application of Edward F. Reed for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 339, Tract 907 Lido Isle, having been approved pier permit by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed. NEW BUSINESS Res. 1307 Resolution No. 1307 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont. behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to Standard Standard Oil Co Oil Company of California, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1306 Resolution No. 1306 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont. behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to J. A. Beek & Briggs Beek and L. W. Briggs, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -chit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire; Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. No. 1309 " Resolution No. 1309 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont. behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to Heinz Heinz Kaiser Kaiser, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1310 Resolution No. 1310 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to I. Oka, I. Oka under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1311" Resolution No. 1311 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to The Irvine Irvine Co. Company, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilmen Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1312 Resolution No. 1312 authori'zi'ng the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont. behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to The Irvine Irvine Co. Company, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Bid for The bid of George M. Green for the collection and purchase of garbage garbage was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire,, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, was referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee. 1 Resolution No. 1313. Whereas, June Carroll, a single woman has this Res. 1313 3 day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of $240.00 for Lot 20, Block sale of lot 332, Corona Del Mar in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in to June Carroll 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 $240.00; 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 June Carroll, a single woman, for the sum of $240.00, free and clear of all • encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1935 -39, and unpaid improve- ment assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reserves- ' tions of record. And the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. Be it further resolved: That the sum of.$24.00 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to June Carroll, a single woman, as her separate property, said sum being • fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being • 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 4th day of April, 1935, by the following vote, to -wit: 1`• ?'r2 Q AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Harrry H. Williamson Mayor of the city of Newport Beach 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 Beath at a regu1 meeting thereof held on the 4th day of April, 1935• 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 Facif o States Savings and Loan Company, covering, ' Lot 34, Block G;• Lot 21, Block K, Lot 8_and the Wly 8.75' of Lot 9, Block F; all in the City of Newport Beach as shown on Map recorded in Book 17, pages 33 to 36 inc., of Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, • to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing R�solution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Hach ate�5u�ar meeting thereof held on the 4th day of April, 1935• �� /� 85 Res. 1314 sale of lot to E. R. Johnson Minute Res. quitclaim to P.B.Ellsworth Hinute Res. quitclaim to Pacific States Save & Loan Co Resolution•No. 1314. WHEREAS, Ernest R. Johnson and Olive R. Johnson, • husband and wife, have this day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of X700.00 for Lot 108, Tract 945, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 30, page 7 of Map Books, 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 ofthe 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 $700.00; 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 Ernest R. Johnson and Olive R. Johnson, husband and wife for the sum of $700.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1935 -39• Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. And the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $41.00 be paid to Raymond Parker, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Ernest R. Johnson and Olive R. Johnson, 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 4th day of April, 1935, 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 Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a reebhtition authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed in.favor of Paul B. Ellsworth, covering Lot 3, Block 150 Section B, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown in Book 13, pages 36 and 37 of • Map Books, records of Orange County, California. Lots 7 and 5, Block 12, First Newport Attition to Heights, as shown in Book 4, page 94 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Council- man Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 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 Beath at a regu1 meeting thereof held on the 4th day of April, 1935• 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 Facif o States Savings and Loan Company, covering, ' Lot 34, Block G;• Lot 21, Block K, Lot 8_and the Wly 8.75' of Lot 9, Block F; all in the City of Newport Beach as shown on Map recorded in Book 17, pages 33 to 36 inc., of Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, • to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing R�solution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Hach ate�5u�ar meeting thereof held on the 4th day of April, 1935• �� /� 85 Res. 1314 sale of lot to E. R. Johnson Minute Res. quitclaim to P.B.Ellsworth Hinute Res. quitclaim to Pacific States Save & Loan Co I 86 Minute Res. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution quitclaim to authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Alta G.Kelsey Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Alta G. Kelsey, covering Lot 25, Block K, Tract 518 as shown in Book 17, pages 33 to 36 inc., Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, certify that City Council the 4th day Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on of April, 1938- /�1 Demands The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, Deed of easement were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, for alley allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Insurance for On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and City owned carried, the insurance policy covering the City owned dredger was accepted. Dredge On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the demand covering the premium on the policy covering the City owned dredge was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for same. Res. 1315 Resolution No.1315 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute quitclaiming on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of the easement to Townsend Land Company, and covering that certain easement for sanitary sewer Townsend Land Cc pipe line and water pipe line purposes over, along and across t certain strip of land 20 feet in width, in a portion of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, was presented and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Appointment of Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: Oommittee for AYES: Councilman Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Seashore Colony NOES: Councilmen None. rehabilitating ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1316 Resolution No. 1316 accepting a certain Deed of Easement from the Deed of easement Townsend Land Company and to the City of Newport Beach, conveying to said from Townsend City a certain easement for sanitary sewer pipe line and water pipe line Land Co. purposes over, along and acreoss a certain strip of land twenty feet in width in a portion of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, was presented and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1317 Resolution No-1317, being a resolution ordering improvement, said ordering imp. improvement to be made for the purpose of closing up and abandoning a certain abandoning alley alley in Subdivision of Block "C ", Newport Bay Tract, pursuant to Resolution in Blk C, Npt of Intention No. 1282, and instructing the City Clerk to record a copy of Bay Tr. said Resolution in the office of the County, Recorder of the County of Orange State of California. The adoption of the resolution was moved by Councilman Claire, 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. Res. 1318 Resolution No. 1318, accepting a certain Deed of Easement for alley Deed of easement purposes in Subdivision of Block C, Newport Bay Tract, from the Newport Harbor for alley Corporation and the First National Bank in Santa Ana to the City.of Newport from Npt.Harbor Beach, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Corp. et al Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon,.Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Appointment of On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and Committee for carried, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee in connection with W.P.A.projects certain proposed W.P.A. poojects. Whereupon the.Mayor appointed Councilman Gordon, Chairman, City Attorney Thompson and City Engineer Patterson as the Committee. City Engineer Patterson reported in detail in regard to the meeting Appointment of with the Seashore Colony property owners in connection with the flood damage in Oommittee for that area. Considerable discussion was had concerning.the matter, various Seashore Colony suggestions being offered as a means of rehabilitating property damaged by rehabilitating the flood waters. A letter was presented signed by Dr. George A. Morrison and Otto J. Momm, the former also addressed the Council. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of two to meet with the Board of Supervisors with a view of obtaining some assistance in repairing the present damage and also to provide some defense against future disasters. The Mayor appointed the City Engineer and Councilman Gordon as a Committee to meet with the Supervisors in company with representatives from the stricken area. E.H.Day City Engineer Patterson presented the application of E. H. Day application for for permission to construct a groyne along the easterly line of Lot 25, groyne Block 109, Tract 626, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was denied. LJ 1 Ll 0 0 PLANNING COMMISSION • The letter of the Planning Commission relating to a tentative Map of Tentative Map Major Traffic Streets and incorporating certain other streets therein, was of Major ' presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Traffic sts. Gordon and carried, the same was referred to the City Engineer. Resolution No. 1319, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Res. 1319 OF NEWPORT BEACH GRANTING A.VARIANCE TO HUSTON D. HAGER AFTER REPORT AND RECOMMENAL variance to ATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 440 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO,Huston.D.Hager was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. ABSENT: Councilmen None. NOES: Councilmen None. O Ordinance No. 469. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. , 440 OF THE CITY f< OF NEWPORT BEACH BY ADDING TO SECTION 11 THEREOF A NEW SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS CNP SUBDIVISION 3a. Q The City of Newport Beach, by and through its City Council,- does ordain as follows: Section 1. Ordinance No. 440 of the City of Newport Beach is hereby amended by adding to Section II thereof a new subdivision to be known as 3a, and to read as follows: "3a. To adjust rear yard requirements by permitting the construction • of buildings to the alley line on existing alleys in any block in said city where fifty percent or more of the buildings in said block are within five feet of the alley lines thereof ". Section 2. Thisordinance shall be published once in Newport News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City of Newport Beach, and this ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty ' days from and after its passage. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 21st day of March, 1938, and was finally passed and adopted on the 4th day of April, 1938, at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. • 1 ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to purchase a Sanborn Underwriters Map. Mr. George A. Rheume, whose application for a Taxi Service license was presented to the Chief of Police, addressed the Council, and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to issue the license for same. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:.350 P. m. April 18, 1938. Councilman Councilma A ROVED: Co c m n City Cler ' Ord. 469 amending Ord. no. 440 Purchase of Sanborn Map G.A.Rheume taxi license