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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1939 - Regular MeetingThe monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Resolution No. 1669, being a resolution accepting certain deeds from the • County Tax Collector, and covering certain real property within the city of Newport Beach, 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. It was suggested that a block of fifty or sixty of the City owned lots be acquired by quitclaim deed and put on the market, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the City Auditor be authorized to offer $10.00 per lot for quit claim deeds from the original owners of the property. Bert Mills addressed the Council regarding having the lights kept on for an additional two hours at the Grammar School Playground. Grainger Hyer addressed the Council in connection with the proposed bond issue for the construction of two municipal piers and presented a written series of questions on the subject. Considerable discussion ensued, after 3� which it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the City Engineer and the City Attorney be instructed to reply �r to the questions and furnish same to the press. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that approximately 50% or an equal amount of the bond issue be expended on each of the proposed piers. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson • and carried, that no communications would be accepted for consideration by the City Council unless filed by 5 o'clock p.m. on the date of meeting thereof. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson ' and carried that an adjournment be taken Sine Die.p��p 4"� or f the City of Newno ^each A ROVED: City Clerk. Newport Beach, December 4, 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 above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: 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 Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was accepted, the reading of reports of other heads of departments dispensed with, and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Councilman Brown reported on the meeting of the Tournament of Lights Association, stating that same would be staged on the third Saturday of July and that Kent Hitchcock had been delingated to arrange for large boats to enter the pageant. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Otis H. Tipple for a veteran's exempt license.to sell novelties made by himself, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the Police Committee. The communication of E. I. Moore, of the Newport Beach Grammar School Board, suggesting that more playground facilities be provided on a basis of the ' . School District furnishing the equipment for lighting the playground and the City of Newport Beach to defray the cost of electricity, was presented. The matter was discussed, Mrs. G. Maxwell advising the Council regarding same. • Councilman Claire advised that the City already had three playgrounds which `are available to the public. On motion of Councilman Whitson, semnded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Mayor was asked to appoint a Committee to confer with the School Board. Whereupon the Mayor appointed Councilmen Claire and Gordon as a committee to meet with the School Board. 27t Demands Res. 1669 accepting deeds from County Tax Coll Authorizing purchase of quitclaim deeds Lights at school G.Hyer piers 504 on each pier Time limit for communi- cations. Roll Call Tournament of Lights Assn. O. H. Tipple license School Board playground 1 / 272 • • • were presented; Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire that the Resolutions be accepted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the Resolutions ' adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. • The petition presented by the Nest Newport Improvement Association West Npt. Imp. requesting that a floating Christmas tree be provided for the West Newport Assn. Floating pool, was presented, together with a letter from the West Newport Taxpayers Xmas tree League with a similar request. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the Advertising Committee with power to act. The application of C1 R. Browning for a position as consulting C. R. Browning engineer in.connection with the. Metropolitan Water District should the City application decide to joint that district, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the letter was laid on the table. B. Padway The letter of Barney Padway regarding the condition of the water water frontage frontage adjacent to his property in Tract 516, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the City Attorney for reply. C.W.Redman The letter of C. W. Redman requesting the removal of two cedar trees removal of at the end of "H" Street in Balboa Eastside Addition, alleging that they shut trees off his view, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Street Committee for report. Balboa Business The request of the Balboa Business Mena Association for an appropriation Mena- Assn. of $3,000 to be expended in connection with Easter Week, Independence Day, Pirate appropriation Days and Christmas Homecoming, was presented to the Council for consideration, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, same was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. West Npt. Tax- The letter from the West•Newport Taxpayers League demanding immediate payers League abatement of )E& alleged sewerage stench in the vicinity of Clubhouse Avenue, sewer odor. Finley Avenue and other streets, was presented and read, and on motion of Coun- cilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, was laid on the table. Bouchey The request of Harbor Master Bouchey for permission to take his . vacation during the last two weeks in December, was on motion of Councilman vacation Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. E.E.Cook The letter of Street Superintendent Patterson advising of the resig- resignation nation of E. E. Cook as an employee of the Street Department and requesting that James Woods be employeed to replace Mr. Cook on the basis of $4.00 per day, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was approved and the Mayor requested to extend the thanks of the City to Mr. Cook for the faithful performance of his duties during the past fifteen years. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Demands The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Res. 1670 to Resolutions No. 1670 to 162 inc., were presented, being resolutions 1662 inc. accepting quitclaim deeb to the City of Newport Beach on the following described property; Quitclaim deeds to City Godfrey Res. 16 0 Harriet 7 Y Lot 3, Blk Y, Tract 3 ?3 Lot 13, Blk 326, Corona del Mar Res. 1671 Gilbert A. Dunn et ux Lots 7 and 8, Tract 682 Res. 1672 Thomas E. Wilson Lot 2, Blk AA; NW 50' of lots 3 and 5, Blk BB; Lot 3, Blk X, all in Tract 323• Res. 1673 Ray Howlett Lot 12, Blk 333. Corona del Mar Res. 1674 Leona E. Simpson Lots 1 and 2, Blk 232, Lake Tr. Res. 1675 Riverside Finance & Investment Co. Lot 18, Bik 438, Canal Sec. Res. 1676 N. Haugness NE Lot 20 and all of Lot 22, Blk 442, Corona del Mar. Res. 1677 Dorothy Webb Phoebix Lot 3, Blk 433, Corona del Mar. Res. 1678 Katharine Webb Lot 1, Blk 433, Corona del Mar. Res. 1679 Ada C. Townsend Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Blk 18; Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, Blk 28; Lots 1 to 6 inc., Blk 29; all in First Add to Newport Heights. Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 2, Tract 919. Res. 1660 Mary Walker Hardison Lot 10, Block 442, Corona del Mar. Res. 1661 Thomas E. Wilson Lots 5, 7,19 and 21, Block 442, Corona del Mar. Res. 1662 Paul B. Welch Lot 8, Block 442, Corona del Mar. • • • were presented; Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire that the Resolutions be accepted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the Resolutions ' adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. • Resolution No. 1684. No protests having been filed with the City Clerk and no oral protests being made to the Council,.'Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a Resolution, being a resolution in connection with the abandonment of certain alleys and a portion of a certain street in the Corona del Mar district. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. A map in connection with the re- subdivision of Lot 49, Tract 742, Balboa Island, as shown in Miscellaneous Map Book 23, page 42 records of Orange County, California, and approved by the Planning Commission, was presented for approval by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Map was approved subject to not being signed and delivered until ' the payment of certain assessments against the property. City Engineer Patterson presented a Map of Tract 1007 for consideration by the Council and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that same be referred to the City Attorney for report within one week. City Engineer Patterson presented and approved the application of Morris Sontag for permission to construct a pleasure pier and float fronting on • Lot 13, Block 2, Tract 626; J. A. Beek for permission to install certain groynes fronting on the Beacon Bay Subdivision; P. Gough for permission to install float and ramp fronting on Lot 3, Block 536, Canal Section; and C. W.. Redman for permission to construct a pleasure pier and float fronting on Lot 1, Block 17, Balboa Eastside Addition. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried all the applications were approved. MINUTE RESOLUTION. The matter of the rental of certain dolphins installed by the City for the convenience of owners of the schooner 'Lottie Carson' and the fishing barge 'Mindanao', was brought up, and after some discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized and instructed to issue permits to C. E. McFarland and Charles and Laura Sandquist, owners of the said boats, on a basis of $20.00 per month for the 'Mindanao' and $25.00 per month for the 'Lottie Carson' respectively. The motion was carried 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 Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day-of December, 1939• City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach 273 MINUTE RES. Quitclaim deeds. Credits in Water Dept. Res. 1683 easement from E.A.Soyland et al Res. 1664 Aband. of certain alleys in CDM Resub of Lot 49, Tr 742. Map of Tract No. 1007 Granting permission for piers, floats, etc. Minute Res. Dolphins for 'Lottie Carson' and OMindanao' 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, Quitclaim. Deeds in favor of the following people and covering the following • described property. Carl A. Monahan and Gertrude R. Monahan, husband Lot 17, Block 4, wife, as joint tenants Balboa Tract. 'and Besse I. Kruetel, executrix of the Estate of Lot 9, Block 52, _ Emily Walter, deceased River Section Harry R. Connors Lot 8, Blk 13, Tr. 772. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call 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 Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of December, 1939• City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach The request of City Engineer Patterson for approval of certain credits • in connection with delinquencies and adjustments in the Water Department, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ' Resolution No. 1683, being a resolution accepting a certain Deed of Easement from E. 0. Soyland and Ada E. Soyland, husband and wife, and Santa Ana Building and Loan Association and covering an easement for a 6 inch pipe storm drain along the Northerly 3 feet of Lot 7, Block 20, Section 3, Balboa Island, Was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1684. No protests having been filed with the City Clerk and no oral protests being made to the Council,.'Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a Resolution, being a resolution in connection with the abandonment of certain alleys and a portion of a certain street in the Corona del Mar district. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. A map in connection with the re- subdivision of Lot 49, Tract 742, Balboa Island, as shown in Miscellaneous Map Book 23, page 42 records of Orange County, California, and approved by the Planning Commission, was presented for approval by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Map was approved subject to not being signed and delivered until ' the payment of certain assessments against the property. City Engineer Patterson presented a Map of Tract 1007 for consideration by the Council and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that same be referred to the City Attorney for report within one week. City Engineer Patterson presented and approved the application of Morris Sontag for permission to construct a pleasure pier and float fronting on • Lot 13, Block 2, Tract 626; J. A. Beek for permission to install certain groynes fronting on the Beacon Bay Subdivision; P. Gough for permission to install float and ramp fronting on Lot 3, Block 536, Canal Section; and C. W.. Redman for permission to construct a pleasure pier and float fronting on Lot 1, Block 17, Balboa Eastside Addition. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried all the applications were approved. MINUTE RESOLUTION. The matter of the rental of certain dolphins installed by the City for the convenience of owners of the schooner 'Lottie Carson' and the fishing barge 'Mindanao', was brought up, and after some discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized and instructed to issue permits to C. E. McFarland and Charles and Laura Sandquist, owners of the said boats, on a basis of $20.00 per month for the 'Mindanao' and $25.00 per month for the 'Lottie Carson' respectively. The motion was carried 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 Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day-of December, 1939• City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach 273 MINUTE RES. Quitclaim deeds. Credits in Water Dept. Res. 1683 easement from E.A.Soyland et al Res. 1664 Aband. of certain alleys in CDM Resub of Lot 49, Tr 742. Map of Tract No. 1007 Granting permission for piers, floats, etc. Minute Res. Dolphins for 'Lottie Carson' and OMindanao' 274 Certain Mayor Williamson brought up the matter of placing certain City employees employees on on a full time basis, and on motion of Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilman full time Brown and carried the following named employees are to be maintained in a full basis. time status on a per diem wage of $4.00; Ray Funk, Lloyd Bullock, Jack Wright, James Rorick, Harry Coons, James Woods and George Horner. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried that an adjournment be taken to 7:30 p. m. December 11, 1939. PPROVED: ity Clerk ounc lm Vn � i Councilman 1 Cou an • Newport Beach, December 11, 1939• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned 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. Roll call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilmen None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Schoolground Councilman Claire reported on the matter of the request of the School facilities Board for more adequate playground facilities advising that the School Board and Co- ordinating group will make a report on same at a future time. Christmas Councilman Whitson reported on the matter of the request of certain tree appro- groups in the West Newport area for a Christmas.tree to be floated in the West priations. Newport Pool, and recommended that $15.00 be appropriated for that purpose and a like sum for a similar tree at Balboa. On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman and carried, the recommendation was approved. COMMUNICATIONS D.W.Humason The application of.D. W. Humason for a license to conduct a cafe at license 100 Main Street, Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. H.E.Whipple The application of the Continental Police, by H. E. Whipple, for a patrol license to operate a private dectective and private patrol in the city, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, denied. A.J.Twist The request of A. J. Twist, Treasurer of the Balboa Tournament of appropriation Lights Association, for an appropriation of $1500 for the 1940 Tournament, was for Tour.of on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, lights allowed from the Advertising Fund. G.Hyer The letter of Grainger Hyer regarding certain specifications in connection with the pier projects, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman piers Claire and carried, ordered filed. W. M. Fagan The communication of Walter M. Fagan of Tetco Company's Fire Extinguishers, fire ext. was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, and carried, same was referred to the Fire Chief and the Fire Committee. The communication of Carl P. Staal, President of the Shoreline Planning Shoreline Association of California Inc., was presented and read and at the suggestion of Planning Assn. Councilman Whitson that the Mayor appoint a Committee to attend a meeting of that meeting body to be held in Redondo on Decemberl3th, Mayor Williamson appointed Councilman Whitson and the City Engineer to attend the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Demands The monthly demands, having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. CANVASS OF VOTE Canvass of This being the time and date as provided by law for the canvassing of fhe vote of the vote cast at the Special Bond Election held in the City of Newport Beach in Dec. 5th accordance with Ordinance No. 499, the City Council proceeded to, and did, canvass election the vote cast at said Special Bond Election, other than the absentee voter ballots, which absentee ballots not having all been returned nor the full time having elapsed for canvassing same, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, that an adjournment be taken to 7:30 o'clock P. M. Tuesday December 12, 1939, for the purpose of completing the canvass of the vote. 0 •