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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1938 - Adjourned Regular Meeting1.a r, gJ 4.v Council Councilman Newport Beach, July 25, 1935. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Re- Appointment For the purpose of re- organizing the Newport Beach City Planning of Planning Commission in order to conform more fully to the statutes of the State of Commission California, Mayor Williamson declared the terms of the members thereof vacant and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the action of the Mayor was approved, Whereupon the Mayor proceeded to 4 I 0 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned 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. Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent, Councilman Claire. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Dividing walk Councilman Whitson of the Poll6e Committee, reporting on the question for bicycles of dividing the Ocean Front walk in order to allow bicycle riders to use one lane of same as suggested by Mrs. Norris through the Chamber of Commerce, recommended against the idea as creating too much hazard, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the recommendation was approved. Parking cars Councilman Whitson,, of the Police Committee, reported on the petition bet 19th & referred to that Committee at a previous meeting regarding the parking of cars between 19th Street and 23rd Street, and reported that nothing could be done 23rd Sts. this year due to funds not having been budgeted for the signs necessary for posting same. Piers The Committee appointed to investigate the pier situation on Balboa on Island and particularly the pier of Frank Andrews over which there had been Balboa Island some controversy, reported that the requirements of the Standard Plan had not been conformed to, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to enforce adherence to the requirements. " Councilman Whitson inquired of the City Engineer if all the piers around Balboa Island were built in accordance with the Standard specifications, and if not that they should all be made to comply with same. The City Engineer advised that those constructed within the past eight years were in conformity, with the City's requirements. whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that any piers built during that period and not conforming to the City's regulations shall be removed. COMMUNICATIONS Gordon & Ritchie The letter of Gordon and Ritchie of Corona del Mar requesting the Bldg. Ord. changing of paragraph 2205, Chapter 22 of the Building Ordinance to read from 400 square feet to 500 square feet on dwelling, subject to approval of the Building Inspector, was read, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, same was Laid on the Table for further consideration. C.Monahan The application of Carl Monahan for a license to operate a penny penny arcade arcade at 301 Palm Street, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and the Police Committee. Donald Gibson The application of Donald Gibson for a free license to peddle milk license from his own dairy, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, denied and the City Clerk instructed to notify the applicant. Sam Focht The application of Sam Focht for a free license to peddle cut flowers license raised by himself, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, denied due to a conflicting ordinance. George Blasdell The application, with proper affidavit, of George Blasdell for a license free license to peddle home grown corn and cucumbers, was on motion of Council- man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. League of Mun. The letter from the Leggue of Municipalities regarding the meeting meeting of same at Laguna July 25th, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, was ordered filed. Railroad Qom. The letter from the California State Railroad Commissiou. inviting conference representation at a conference of Public Transportation utilities at the City Hall in Santa Ana July 26th for the purpose of considering rate structures, was presended, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Mayor was appointed to attend the hearing. PWA The telegram from Administrator Ickes to Mayor Williamson in which applications it was stated that the applications of the City of Newport Beach for the sewer and waterworks projects were under study at the Regional Offices of the PWA, was read, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Re- Appointment For the purpose of re- organizing the Newport Beach City Planning of Planning Commission in order to conform more fully to the statutes of the State of Commission California, Mayor Williamson declared the terms of the members thereof vacant and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the action of the Mayor was approved, Whereupon the Mayor proceeded to 4 I 0 • C� C�2 C=. C • r re- appoint the following as members of the Newport Beach City Planning Commission for the.period of time from the 25th day of July, 1938 as indicated: Fred W. Briggs,------------ - - - - -- Gordon B. Findlay ,--------- - - - - -- J. J. Schnitker ------------------ Mrs. Della Williams ,------- - - - - -- C. Harold Hopkins ---------- - - - - -- Dr. Howard W. Seager,------------ For For For For For For One Year. One Year. Two Years. Two Years. Three Years. Four Years. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the appointments were confirmed. Dr. Howard W. Seager addressed the Council, advising that the Planning Commission should consist of nine members, including the ex- officio members, and after some discussion regarding the matter, the Mayor appointed Chief of Police Rowland R. Hodgkinson as an ex- officio member of the Planning Commission, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the appoint- ment was confirmed. NEW BUSINESS The Council was addressed by three different operators of music vending machines, each asking for some modification of the proposed ordinance providing for a license for the operation of same, and after considerable discussion, the City Attorney presented an emergency ordinance, being an ordinance amending the License Ordinance of the City of Newport Beach by adding a new section thereto to be known as Section 72 -A and reading as follows; "For music machines where a coin is inserted for its operation the fee shall be $5.00 per machine per annum ". On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, it was declared that an emergency exists by reason of the fact that there is no ordinance covering that particular type of machine. which was designated Ordinance 475 The motion for adoption of the emergency ordinancerwas moved by Councilman Whitson and duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the ordinance was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Ray Foust addressed the Council concerning the Punch Board license and advocated a lower license on same and suggested a flat rate or so much per board that would be within reason. On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Committee to peport on at the next meeting of the Council. The request of the Balboa Island Yacht Club in connection with floats and piers, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the City Engineer for checking. Councilman Gordon 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 Philip G. Brown and covering Lot 5, Block 530,• Lancaster Addition, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 5, page 14 of Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of July, 1939. e 121, Music,vending machines Emergency Ordinance Licensing music vending machines. Ord. 475 Punch Board licenses Balboa Island Yacht Club. Minute Res. quitclaim deed to Philip G. Brown. Resolution No. 1372. WHEREAS, LEO KOCH, a single man, has this day offered • to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $250.00 for Lot 25, Block B, Tract 673 in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20 pages 17 and 18 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 $250.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dispropor- tionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Leo Koch, a single man, for the sum of $250.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1938 -39, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of reco�?d. 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 $25.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Leo Koch, a single man, 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 an • adjourned regular meeting thereof, held on the 25th day of July, 1936, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor - City of Newport Beach Res. 1372 " sale of lot to Leo Koch 122 On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. Mayor df the city of Newport Beach APPROVED City Clerk Co lman rni Tnni Iman 0 P Resolution No. 1373. WHEREAS, HAROLD P. PITTS and JEAN D. PITTS, Res. 1373 husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum sale of lot of $200.00 for Lot 19, Block 532, Corona del Mar, in the city of Newport Beach, to H.P.Pitts as shown on Map recorded in Book'3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, et ux. 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- $200.00; 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 Harold P. Pitts and Jean D. Pitts, husband and wife, for the sum of $200.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1938 -39, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. 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 $20.00 be paid to H. Cardoza, Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Harold P. Pitts and Jean D. Pitts, his wife, as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licenses 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of July, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. ATTEST; Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor of the city of Newport Beach Parking cars Chief of Police Hodgkinson addressed the Council regarding the parkin bet 15th & of cars between 15th and 19th Streets and recommended that no parking be 'allowed 19th Sts. in that area. On motion of Councilman Gordoni seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Committee with power to act. PWA Bonds City Attorney Thompson recommended the employment of O'Melveney, Tuller employment & Myers to handle the legal phase of the bonds proposed to be voted in connection with certain projects for which PWA funds are being applied for and on a basis of $200.00 if the bonds failed to carry and $700.00 if they did carry. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. Mayor df the city of Newport Beach APPROVED City Clerk Co lman rni Tnni Iman 0 P