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Newport Beach,.February 20, 1939.
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjounred
session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach
on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding.
Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present; Council-
men Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilman ft1- 3t_eo_xnoon.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
the regular order of business was suspended for the purpose of opening the bids
submitted for the widening of Marine Avenue, Balboa Island.
The City Clerk advised that nine bids had been received and proceeded to
Opening of open and read same; the bidders being as follows:
bids for widen- Ansco Construction Co.
ing Marine Ave. 2725 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, California.
Edward Green
3025 St. George St. Los Angeles, California.
Cannon Bros. & Kesterson
1464 Compton Blvd., Compton, California.
Los Angeles Decomposed Granite Company
Los Angeles, California.
R. A. Wattson
1026 McCadden Place, Los Angeles, California.
Vido Kovacevich
Long Beach, California.
William M. Anderson
2923 Grand Ave., Huntington Park, California.
Griffith Company,.
Los Angeles, California.
Fitzgerald Engineering & Construction Company
Los Angeles, California.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
the bids offered for the Marine Avenue improvement were referred to the City
Engineer for checking and report.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried,
the City Engineer's estimate in connection with the Marine Avenue improvement
was ordered filed.
.On motion.of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
the regular order of business was resumed.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
D.W.King
The application of Darrel W. King for a license to conduct a cafe on Lot
cafe
3, Tract 615, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon
and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer.
C.F.Rohrs
The application of C. F. Rohrs for a permit to operate a Poultry Game in
the Fun Zone in Balboa wherein live poultry would be given as prizes, was on
game
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, denied.
H.Poulos
The application of Harry Poulos for a lease on City owned property between
lease
22nd and 23rd Streets on Ocean Avenue, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, denied.
B.E.Clemens
The application of Bert E. Clemens for a lease on City owned property
lease
between 22nd and 23rd Streets for the purpose of running a parking lot, was on
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, denied.
J.L.Rubel
The application of James L. Rubel to construct a barge and install piling,
fronting on Lots 309 and 310, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman
barge,permit
Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer.
Mary P.Rust
The letter of Mary P. Rust, complaining of disorderly conditions during
complaint
the Easter vacations, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Brown and carried, referred to the Chief of Police.
Elks Club
The letter of Wm. M. Garvin, Exalted Ruler of the Santa Lodge of Elks,
invitation
inviting participation by the City in the Americanism Week program of the Order
of Elks to be held on March lst, was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was referred to the Mayor.
Chief of Police
g The report of Chief of Police Hodgkinson regarding the suspension of
report
Desk Sargent Hatcher, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council-
man Brown and carried, approved.
League of Mun.
The announcement of the League of Municipalities of the meeting of -that
meeting
body in Fullerton on February 23rd, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Gordon and-carried, referred to the Mayor.
Npt.Harb. Realty
The communication of the Newport Harbor`Realty Board regarding the water
board. Water
situation and requesting certain data in connection therewith, was presented and
read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and
carried, same was laid on the table.
B.I.Yacht Club
Several telegrams addressed to the.Mayor and Council requesting the grant -
docking
ing of a permit to the Balboa Island Yacht Club for the docking facilities
applied for, were presented. Whereupon Attorney Grainger Hyer, representing the
opponents in the matter, addressed the Council concerning the question and
advised that nothing be done until a meeting between the two factions could be
held at which time the differences might be ironed out. At this juncture the
Commodore of the Yacht Club addressed the Couneil as well as Dr. Castleman Smith,
a member of the Club, both speakers insisting that the matter should be settled
at this time due to the approaching season. Councilman Brown suggested that in
view of the number of signatures on the petition presented by Attorney Hyer
as well as on the petition presented by the Yacht Club members, that a public
hearing should be held before taking any action. After much discussion regard-
ing the date for the hearing, Attorney Hyer asked that same be held at the
next regular meeting of the Council on March 6th, while the Yacht Club people
insisted on an earlier hearing in order that the floats for which application
had been made might be installed in time for the Spring season.
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On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, Report on bids
the regular order of business was suspended to receive the report of the City for widening
Engineer in regard to the bids offered in connection with the Marine Avenue Marine Avenue.
improvement. Whereupon City Engineer Patterson presented the following tabillation
of bids:
Ansco Construction Co .... .....................$2,973.00
Edward Green.. ........................... 3,015.24
Cannon Bros. & Kesterson ....................... 3,196.40
Los Angeles Decomposed Granite Company......... 3,295.16
R. A. Wattson ... ............................... 3,397.14
Vido Kovacevich . ............................... 3, 21.70
William M.- Anderson ........................... . 3,661.40
Griffith Company ............................... 3,739.36
Fitzgerald Engineer & Construction Company..... 3,626.60
MINUTE RESOLUTION
Councilman-Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution
accepting the bid of the Ansco Construction Company, said bid being the lowest
bid submitted for the widening of Marine Avenue, Balboa Island. The motion was
L_ duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the resolution adopted by the following
,. vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby
• certifythat the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach at an adjoined regular meeting thereof
held on the 20th day of February, 1939• / 0- M_ ,
Uity Uierx of the clty or taewport Beach
' On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
all other bids submitted in connection with the widening of Marine Avenue, Balboa
Island were rejected and the City Clerk instructed to return the bidders checks
or bonds in conjunction with their bids.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
the regular order of business was resumed.
Dr. Castleman iA&hRobert Boyd addressed the Council again about the Balboa
Island Yacht d1ttb docks.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The application of 0. K. Greene for a permit to construct a pleasure pier
fronting on Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Section 5, Balboa Island, having been approved
by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, granted.
The request of Hamasi Corporation for an extension of their agreement with
the City in connection with certain Corona del Mar property, having been laid over
from a previous meeting, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, ordered filed.
Ordinance No. 462, being AN ORDINANCE TO PREVENT THE FRAUDULENT SALE OF
AND REGULATING THE SALE AND ADVERTISING FOR SALE OF GOODS, WARE AND MERCHANDISE,
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, came up for final passage.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, the ordinance
was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES; Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 1513 - - MEMORIAL - -
WHEREAS, JUDGE WILLIAM ADAMS LEONARD, has passed on, but the memory of
him will last forever; and
• WHEREAS, said JUDGE LEONARD did, in his life time serve the City of
Newport Beach in the capacity of City Judge for more than twelve years; and
WHEREAS, the said JUDGE LEONARD was always honest, faithful, just and
conscientious in his judicial and civic duties; and
WHEREAS, the said JUDGE LEONARD devoted a great deal of his time, not
only to his public duties,.but also gave of his time and energy in helping
the poor and oppressed, and in child welfare, and in general furthering civic
betterment 'in the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, JUDGE LEONARD'S life seemed to fall into a mold of simplicity
and consistency which may be partially expressed in the words of an unknown
writer:
"We die but once'and we die without distinction, if
we are willing to die the death of sacrifice. Honor
and distinction come only as rewards for service to
mankind."
This supreme distinction, JUDGE LEONARD could claim as his'very own; and
WHEREAS, said Judge Leonard's life has been ended, but the memory of
the man will long remain with the City Officials, his fellow citizens and
friends in the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Official Family of the City of Newport Beach has lost
' an ardent and conscientious worker, and a kindly and sympathetic friend.
The life work of JUDGE LEONARD is ended, but his memory will always linger
with us.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of
• Newport Beach, in regular session assembled, hereby tender their heartfelt
sympathy and condolence to his loving wife, Nannie Ott Leonard, and to his
family; and
Acceptina• bid
of Ansco Const.
Company.
O.K.Greene
pier permit
Hamasi Corp.
ext of agree-
ment.
Ord. 462
regulating
sales.
Res. 1513
Memorial
Judge Leonard
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be spread on the
minutes of this meeting and a certified copy thereof be sent by the Clerk of this
City Council to his bereaved wife, Nannie Ott Leonard.
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 20th day of February, 1939, by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson. '
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: 'Councilman Whitson.
ATTEST: _ Barry H. Williamson
Frank L. Rinehart
Mayor of the City o£ Newport Beach
City Clerk
Res. 1514
Resolution No. 1514. A Grant Deed, dated the 27th day of January, 1939,
grant deed
from E. Elliott and Daisy M. Elliott husband and wife, and Ray G. Burlingame and
from E.Elliott
Margaret R. Burlingame, husband and wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Muni-
& R.G.Burlingame
cipal Corporation, granting to the said City of Newport Beach, the following
described property, to -wit: All that certain real property situated in the City
following described real property, to -wit: All that certain real property situated
of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, more particularly
described as follows, to -wit: Lot 54 in Block "B" of Tract No. 673, as per
Map recorded in Book 20,'pages 17 and 15 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the office
arly described as follows, to -wit: Lot 5 in Block W of Tract No. 323, as per map
of the County Recorder of said County. Subject to reservations, restrictions,
assessments and liens of record.,was presented to the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach, California.
of said County. Subject to reservations, restrictions, assessments and liens of
WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, that said Grant Deed be accepted by said City of Newport •
Beach, and the Clerk instructed to record the same forthwith with the County
WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman
Recorder of Orange County, California.
That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
and the Clerk instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of
NOES: Councilmen None.
ZBSENT: Councilman Whitson. '
Res. 1515
Resolution No. 1515. A Grant deed, dated the 29th day of January, 1939,
grant deed
from Minnie N. Chase, a widow, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal Corpor-
from Minnie N.
ation, granting to the said City of Newport Beach, the following described property
Chase.
to -wit: All that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach,
NOES: Councilmen None.
County of Orange, State of California, more particularly described as follows,
to -wit: Lot 52 in Block "B" of Tract No. 673, as per map recorded in Book 20,
pages 17 and 15 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of
Resolution No. 1517, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City
said County. Subject to reservations, restrictions, assessments and liens of
agreement with
record. Subject also to an easement for State highway purposes as conveyed by
deed dated January 25, 1929, was presented to the City.Council of the City of
and on Motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the
Newport Beach, California.
Ry. Co.
WHEREUPON, CouncilmanClaire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, that said Grant Deed be accepted by said City of Newport Beach,
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
and the Clerk 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:
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
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ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
Res. 1516
Resolution No. 1516. A Grant Deed, dated the 30th day of January, 1939,
grant deed
from F. R. Aldrich and Olive J. Aldrich, husband and wife, to the City of Newport
from F.R.
Beach, a Municipal Corporation, granting to the said City of Newport Beach, the
Aldrich
following described real property, to -wit: All that certain real property situated
in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State'of California, more particul-
arly described as follows, to -wit: Lot 5 in Block W of Tract No. 323, as per map
recorded in Book 14, pages 40 and 41 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder
of said County. Subject to reservations, restrictions, assessments and liens of
record, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California.
WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, that said Grant Deed be accepted by said City of Newport Beach,
and the Clerk instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of
Orange County, California.
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That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Whitson.
Res. 1517
Resolution No. 1517, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City
agreement with
Clerk to execute an agreement with the Pacific Electric Railway Company, was presented,
Pacific Elec.
and on Motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the
Ry. Co.
Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
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Res. 1515
Resolution No. 1515, being a resolution authorizing the Auditoi and'Tax
cancelling
Collector to cancel all taxes and assessments on certain lots in Tract No. 945,
certain taxes
was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire., Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
Res. 1519
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grant deed
Resolution No. 1519. A Grant Deed, dated the 6th day of February, 1939.
from Lew H.
from Lew H. Wallace and Theresa M. Wallace, his wife, to the City of Newport Beach,
Wallace
a Municipal Corporation, granting to the said City of Newport Beach, the following
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described property, to -wit: All that certain real property situated in the City
of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and more particularly
.described as follows, to -wit: Lots Eight (5), Ten (10) and Eleven (11), Block
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Two Hundred Thirty (230); Lot Fifteen (15), Block Three Hundred Twenty -hine (329)
all in Lancaster's Addition to Newport Beach, as shown on a Map recorded in Book
5, page 14 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Lots
Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Thirteen (13); Lots Twelve (12), Thirteen
(13), Sixteen (16), and Seventeen (17) in Block Fourteen 414); Lot Seven (7) in
Block Twenty-three (23); Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Fifteen (15) and
Sixteen (16) in Block Twenty -four (24), all in First Addition to Newport Heights,
as shown on a Map recorded in Book 4, page 94 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of
Orange County, California. Subject to convenants, conditions, reservations and
restrictions of record., was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California.
WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, that said Grant Deed be accepted by said City of Newport
Beach, and the Clerk instructed -to record the same forthwith tith the County
Recorder of Orange County, California.
THAT said motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSEET: Councilman Whitson.
Resolution No. 1520 being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a certain Agreement
with Lew H. Wallace, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
Resolution No. 1521, being a Resolution
"Supplement No. 6 to District Map" and making it
was presented to the City Council, and on motion
by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown,
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT :.Councilman Whitson.
Resolution No. 1522, being a Resolution
"Supplement No. 5 to.District Map" and making it
was presented to the City Council, and on motion
by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Brown,
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT:. Councilman Whitson.
approving the adoption of
a part of Ordinance No. 440,
of Councilman Claire, :seconded
by the following vote, to -wit:
Willian son.
approving the adoption of
a part of Ordinance No. 440,
of Councilman Claire, seconded
by the following vote, to -wit:
Williamson.
Resolution No.. 152 of the City Planning Commission, granting a 50 %
front yard variance to Helen R. Hunter, respecting Lot 8, Block 1, Section 10
Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
and carried,:. approved.
Resolution No. 153 of the City Planning Committion granting a 50%
front yard variance to P. G. Balaton, respecting one -half of Lot 3 and all of lots
-4_& 5,'Bla.elg 5, Seashore Colony Tract, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, approved.
The matter of the Balboa Island Yacht Club's request for a permit to
increase their docking facilities was introduced again, representatives of both
sides addressing the Council as to the time for holding the hearing in the matter,
the Yacht Club members indicating that it would be most inconvenient for them to
attend except on week -ends, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Claire that the hearing be held at 7 o'clock p. m. on Saturday,
February 25, 1938. Said motion was carried by the following roll call vote,
to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Williamson.
NOES: Councilman Brown.
ABSENT: Councilman Whitson.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
an adjournment was taken to 7 o:'clock p. m. Saturday, February 25, 1938-
APPROVED:
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Res. 1520
Agreement with
Lew H.Wallace
Res. 1521
Adopting
Sup. 6 to
Dist. Map.
Res. 1522
adopting
Sup. 5 to
Dist. Map.
Granting var.
to Helen R.
Hunter.
Granting var.
to P.G.Balaton
Setting time
for hearing
Re: Balboa
Island Yacht
Club docking.