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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1939 - Regular Meeting217 Counc�ilmaann° Q - Councilman . Co ci an Newport Beach, May 1, 1939• 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 on I� above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. r,3 The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Roll Call F� Gordon, 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 same was accepted, the • reading of reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF.STANDING COMMITTEES None. ' COMMUNICATIONS The application of Sam Stanger for a license for a Malt Shop in the Sam Stanger Allen Bldg., 103 Main St., Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded license by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. . Residents of Balboa Island presented a petition bearing upwards of Petition sixty names, together with letters protesting the granting of a license for protesting the operation of an Archery Range on Marine Avenue. Upon being advised by the Archery Range City Attorney that the Zoning Ordinance prohibited such business in that on Balboa Is. particular zone, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that the petition and letters be filed. 0. Z. Robertson addressed the Council concerning the matter. The letter of Grainger Hyer requesting including in the budget for Improvements the coming fiscal year, completion of the building of beach, particularly the requested for East Bay beach, replacement of new fire hydrants, four extra policemen on full Balboa Island time duty next Easter week, and that one policeman.be assigned to patrol the Island during the summer vacation from July 1st to Labor Day. On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter was laid on the table until the time for making up the budget.. The petition presented by Corona del Max residents requesting that Petition for the streets, parkways and sidewalks be cleared of weeds during the first two cleaning sts. weeks of June, 1939, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, Corona del AAa -, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the petitioners that the matter isnnow being taken care of. The letter of the Balboa Yacht Club advising of their plans for Balboa Yacht ' construction of piers and rearrangement of floats fronting on Block 4, Section Club floats 5, Balboa Island and also their request for the permit to be amended in order etc. to provide for the re- location of pier on the East Bay Front and for the installation of three concrete piles on the pierhead line on the East Bay Front for the purpose of tying small racing craft during the reason season, was presented. Grainger Hyer addressed the Council in connection with the • application and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the application be approved only in its original form and in accordance with the plans and regulations as submitted by the City Engineer and approved by the City Council, and the request for permission to install three concrete piles on the pierhead line along the East Bay Front and the installation of chain between the piling for the purpose.of tying small craft during the racing season was denied. Dr. Castleman Smith Smith addressed the Council on behalf of the Yacht Club. On motion.of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and W.R.Fowler carried, the resignation of W. R. Fowler as a member of the Library Board resignation was accepted and the City Clerk instructed to send a letter of thanks for Library Bd. services rendered while on the Board. Mayor Williamson appointed L. D. Norman to succeed W. R. Fowler as L.D.Norman a.member of the Library Board and on motion of Councilman Whitson „ seconded appointment by Councilman Claire and carried the appointment was approved. Library Bd. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 1608. WHEREAS, HAZEL D. DAWSON, a single woman, has Res. 1608 this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $700.00 for Lot 7, sale of lot Block 15, Section B, in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded to Hazel D. in Book 4, page 27 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, Dawson 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 $700.00; and 21.8 Minute Res. Councilman Whitson 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 ' M.A.Thomson Beach a Quitclaim Deed in favor of Minnie A. Thomson and covering Lot 17, Block 42, River Sectiony. as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 25 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson, • q NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 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 Hazel D. Dawson, a single woman for the sum of $700.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and • unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, rest- rictions and reservations of record. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said party upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. , BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sun of $70.00 be paid to R. C. Parker, as and for his commission for the regotiating of the sale of said real property to Hazel D. Dawson, a single woman, said sun being a fair and reason- able 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 lst day of May, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1609 Resolution No. 1609. WHEREAS, PAULINE C. STONE,-has this day offered sale of lots to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH the sum of $250.00 for Lots 12 and 14, Block 642, to Pauline C. Corona del Mar, in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book Stone 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 lots; 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 disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Pauline C. Stone, a married woman, as her separate property, for the sum , of $250.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said party 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 Pauline C. Stone, as her separate property, 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 1st day of May, 1939 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1610. Resolution No..1610. WHEREAS, LAURENCE A. DOUGLAS and ETHEL R. DOUGLAS, Sale of lots husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of to Laurence A., $100.00 for Lots 9 and 11, Block 532, Corona del Mar, in the city of Newport Beach Douglas et ux 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 lots; 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 $100.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Laurence A. Douglas and Ethel R. Douglas, husband and wife, for the sum of $100.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal • year 1939 -40, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. 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 $10.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie as.and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Laurence A. Douglas and Ethel R. Douglas, 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 let day of May, 1939 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Minute Res. Councilman Whitson 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 ' M.A.Thomson Beach a Quitclaim Deed in favor of Minnie A. Thomson and covering Lot 17, Block 42, River Sectiony. as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 25 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson, • q NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 219 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 ting thereof held on • the let day of May, 1939• ' City Clerk of the city of Newport Beach The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, Demands were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. J•A.Gant The affidavit of J. A. Gant, City Auditor in connection with the cancellation of taxes on certain City owned property embodied in Resolution No. affidavit in 1613, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and cancelling tnri carried, addepted. Resolution.No. 1611. WHEREAS, the Capital Investment Company, a corporation,- of Los Angeles, California, has this day offered to the City of Res. 1611 Newport Beach, $300.00 for all of its right, title, and interest in and to all Sale of int in that certain real property situated in the City-of Newport Beach, County of lot to Capital Orange, State of California, and more particularly described as follows: Lot Investment Co. G 19, Block "J ", Tract 515. And WHEREAS, the Capital Investment Company, a corporation, also owns an interest in said property which is equal to that of the city of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach deems that the consideration offered for its interest in said property is fair, just and adequate and dot disproportion- ate to its actual value; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach further believes that it is for the best interests and benefit of said city that all the right, title and interest of said city be sold to the Capital Investment Company, a corporation, for the price offered, to -wit, $300.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Newport Beach sell to the Capital Investment Company, a corporation, all of its right, title and ' interest in and to the property hereinbefore described, for-the sum of $300.00, and that said interest be sold by Quitclaim Deed without warrantee or guarantee of any description, except that said property shall be transferred free and clear of all city taxes•and assessments now due or payable, including taxes and assessments for the fiscal year 1935 -39. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach be, and they are hereby directed, authorized and instructed to execute said Quitclaim Deed in and name of and on behalf of the city of Newport Beach and that the City Clerk deliver said Quitclaim deed to the Capital Investment Company, a corporation. I hereby dertify that the above and foregoing Resolution was dttly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting of said City Council on the let day of May, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1612. WHEREAS, a Grant Deed from J. R.S,proule and Res. 1612 Sproule, his wife, to the City of Newport Beach a Municipal corporation Deed from of the sixth class, dated the day of May, 1939, granting to the city of J.R.Sproule Newport Beach 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: All that portion of Lot 1, Block 14, Resubdivision of Section 1, Balboa Island, as shown upon a map recorded in Book 6, page 30 of 'Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at the most southerly corner of said lot'l; running thence northwesterly along the southwesterly line of said Lot 1, 17.00 feet; thence easterly in a direct line, 13.90 feet to a point in the east line of said lot 1, which point is 7.00 feet north of the most southerly corner of said lot 1; thence south along the east line of said lot 1 to the point of beginning, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that the • consideration for said deed is fair, just and adequate. WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, that said Grant Deed be accepted by said city, and the City 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, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1613, being a resolution authorizing the City Auditor Res. 1613 and Tax Collector to cancel all taxes and assessments on certain property in cancelling the City of Newport Beach, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, certain taxes seconded by Councilman, the Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: and assessment: AYES: Councilmen•Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES. Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No.•1614 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 1614 Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain Cont. with Contract of Conditional Sale between Theodore Robins and the City of Newport Theo. Robins ' Beach for the purchase of one certain 1939, Ford V5, Standard Fordor Sedan (Black), for the sum specified in said Contract. 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. p ABSENT: Councilmen None. O 220 Res. 1615 Resolution No. 1615 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Cont. with Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain Theo. Robins Contract of Conditional Sale between Theodore Robins and the bity of Newport Beach for the purchase of one certain 1939 Ford VS, Standard Fordor Sedan (black) for the sum specified in said Contract. 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. 1616 The request of the Southern California Edison Company for permission Resolution No. 1616 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Cont with Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain D.K.Blue Contract of Conditional Sale between D. K. Blue and the City of Newport Beach for and carried, that same be granted subject to being laid to a minimum depth of five the purchase of one certain New Chevrolet, 6 cylinder, Standard Sport Sedan, Model JB, for the sum specified in said Contract. On motion of Councilman Claire, On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire, the City seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Wm.Smith On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire, and transfer AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson,-Brown,' Williamson. to the Park Department. NOES: Councilmen None.. City Engineer Patterson presented regulations in connection with the Standard Plans ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1617 Standard Plan No. 1052 for the construction of pier and boat slips, Standard Plan Resolution No. 1617 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Agreement Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of*Newport Beach a certain with So.Co. agreement between the City of Newport Beach and J. A. Beek as parties of the first Gas Company part and Southern Counties Gas Company of California as party of the second part, granting to said second party a certain easement of right of way for pipe lines On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and etc. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: The application of George M. Holstien for permission to construct pier permit AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman NOES: Councilmen None. Whitson and carried, granted. Geo.Adamson ABSENT: Councilmen None. Sewer Connection pier fronting on Lot 5, Block 636, Canal Section, having been approved Ctty Attorney Thompson presented and read an ordinance for the first Ordinance, 1st reading, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 302 relating to charges made reading for sewer connections. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman pier fronting on Lot Tract 742, Balboa Island, in accordance with revised Whitson, the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: H.E.Kendall AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. So.Calif. The request of the Southern California Edison Company for permission Edison Co. to install cable from the north side of Balboa Avenue, Balboa Island, and across cable crossing the Bay to the mainland, was presented, and after some discussion and recommeddations by the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, that same be granted subject to being laid to a minimum depth of five feet on the westerly side of the channel and subject to War Department regulations on the easterly side, and the painting of warning signs to be on the seawall coping. Anchorage On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire, the City areas in Bay Engineer was instructed to contact the War Department for authority to establish anchorage areas in Newport Bay. Wm.Smith On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire, and transfer carried, Wm. Smith was authorized to be transferred.from the Street Department to the Park Department. City Engineer Patterson presented regulations in connection with the Standard Plans erection of structures channelward of U. S. Bulkhead line in Newport Bay and for piers and Standard Plan No. 1052 for the construction of pier and boat slips, Standard Plan floats No. 1054 for construction of pier and boat slips along the South Bay Front on Balboa Island; Standard Plan No. 1055 for pier and landing floats with Types A, B, C and D; and Standard Plan No. 1056 for pier and landing float in West Newport. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the Standard Plans for piers, boat slips and floats as submitted by the City Engineer were tentatively adopted *-. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the regulations pertaining to the construction of piers, floats and boat slips, were tentatively adopted., G.M.Holstien The application of George M. Holstien for permission to construct pier permit a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 556, Tract 907, Lido Isle, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. Geo.Adamson The application of George Adamson for a permit to construct a standard pier permit -pleasure pier fronting on Lot 5, Block 636, Canal Section, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. Frank Wishon The application of Frank Wishon for a permit to construct a pleasure pier permit pier fronting on Lot Tract 742, Balboa Island, in accordance with revised plans, having been approved by the City Engineei, was on motion of Councilman Claire; seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. H.E.Kendall The application of Henry E. Kendall, laid over from a previous meeting, pier permit for a permit to install a slip float, having been approved by the City Engineer, 1. Boat slip to replace existing landing float; 2. subject to War Department permit; was.presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried,' the permit was granted in accordance with the approval of the City Engineer. Marine Ave. City Engineer Patterson presented the final report in connection with improvement the improvement on Marine Avenue by the widening thereof. On motion of Council - man Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report of the City Engineer was approved. Ansco Const.Co. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and demand carried, a demand in favor of the Ansco Construction Company for the balance due on the contract for the improvement of Marine Avenue, was approved, and warrant ordered drawn for the amount, to be delivered not earlies than May 5, 1939• Petition from Albert Bowen addressed the Council regarding the petition presented by Corona del Max a Corona del Mar contingent protesting the erection of buildings on the bluff bldg. on bluff southerly of Ocean Blvd., and was advised that there was nothing the Council could do in the matter, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried that the petition be.filed. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and E.B.Whitson carried that Councilman Whitson be given permission to leave the State. permit to leave. is 0 40 L7 u 0 id e+t P=� c^ 0 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. . P '• I r Mayor of the city of Newport Beach Coun ilm n (?nnnni Oman Newport Beach, June 5, 1939• 22 . The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular•session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall ih the City of Newport Beach 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, same was accepted, the read- ing of reports of other-Heads of Departments dispensed with, and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES•None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Marshall P. Tate for a license to conduct a M.P. Tate sandwich stand at 207 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman sandwich shoi Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Elmer F. Balks for a license to run a delicatessen E.F.Balke at 219 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded delicatessen by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Henry Eli for a veteran's exempt license to sell Henry Eli ' pies and pastry, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman exempt lic. Gordon and carried, denied. The application of E. E. Lush for a free license to sell honey, was E.E.Lush on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, exempt lic. denied. The application of J. P. Knudsen for a free license to peddle flowers, J.P.Knudsen • was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, exempt lic. denied. The application of A. G. Maxwell for a license to conduct a cafe at A.G.Maxwell 6110 Coast Highway, having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion cafe license -of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. The complaint of the Newport Harbor Women's Association of the Npt.Harbor lack of enforcement of certain ordinances of the City, was presented and read, Women's Assn, and on motion of Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, complaint the matter was referred to the Police Committee, Chief of Police and Harbor Master for investigation and report. The petition presented by Dory Fishermen requesting a 20 minute Petition for parking zone on the Ocean side of Ocean Avenue from the pier west to-the 20 min. park. first lamp standard, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council- zone. man-Claire and carried, referred to the Police Committee for report. The petition presented by property owndrs in the vicinity of Buena Petition for Vista Blvd. and Bay Avenue, requesting the abandonment of a certain area abandonment extending northwesterly and Bayward from the northerly boundary of Buena of.certain Vista Blvd., was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by property. Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was denied, and the petition ordered filed. The letter of La Villa McKay protesting the abandonment of any Bay LaVilla McKay ' frontage was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman protesting Gordon and .carried, same was ordered filed. abandonment. Residents of Corona del Mar presented a petition requesting the outlawing of all billboards in Corona del Mar not directly connected with a Petition • business in the tract, and that all billboards not in accordance with the billboards in new ordinance be removed within thirty days. The City Attorney reported on Corona del the matter and referred to present ordinance relative to outdoor advertising. liar. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that the Building Inspector and'Police Department investigate and report regarding the situation.