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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/1939 - Adjourned Regular Meetingis() 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. • r 0 • 1 u 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. • r 0 • 1 u 40 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 M 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. 4' 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. • 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. 4' 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 ' 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 • 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 • L`m Q • is ,• t u 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: y Clerk �• i mayor q2 zne ul%y ox newpori tseacn IM 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.