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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1940 - Regular Meeting34 Newport Beach, California June 3, 1940. • 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 at ' 7:30 o'clock p. m. on above date with Mayor Gordon presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed, Roll Call Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Absent: Councilmen None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, that the report of the City Treasurer be accepted, the reading of reports of other heads of Departments be dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES i`. Councilman Brown reporting on the matter of a Sea Scout base for which Sea.Scout a Committee was appointed to confer with the Newport Harbor High School Board Base with a view of obtaining the City owned property leased to them for the purpose of a Sea Scout base, and advised that another report would be made later after a meeting of the High School Board to be held June 10th. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report was accepted. • City Attorney Thompson reporting on the Dr. Soiland matter laid over from a previous meeting, advised that Attorney Mize acting for Dr. Soiland had Dr. Soiland requested two weeks more time, due to the absence of his client before any action was taken. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. ' COMMUNICATIONS The application of Arthur Schweizer for a Veteran's exempt license to A.Schweizer peddle fruits and vegetables, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by license Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the Police.Committee. The application of H. Neil Shuler for a license to operate a Draw H.N.Shuler Poker and "Low Ball" business on Main Street in Balboa, was on motion of Council- license man Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, referred to the Police Committee and Chief of Police. The application of Woodrow Merritt for a license to operate a "Ham & W.Merritt Bacon Game" in the Balboa Pavilion, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded license by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the Police Committee and Chief of Police. The application of W. H. Sorter for a license to operate a "Mo -Skeet W.H.Borter Minature Trap Range" in the Balboa Pavilion, was on motion of Councilman Claire, license seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to Councilman Allen to take up with the Police Committee for a ruling and report. The application of Carl J. Stahnke for permission to install under- C.J.Stahnke ground storage for the handling of petroleum products at-7200 Coast Highway, underground was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, storage granted subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and zoning restrictions. The application of the Union oil Company for permission to install underground storage for the handling of petroleum products at Marine and Park Union OilCo Avenues, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- underground man Allen and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Fire Chief storage Seventeen applications for permission to sell fireworks, having been Firework approved by the Fire Chief, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by permits ' Councilman Allen and carried, granted. The communication of the Pacific Electric Railway Company in connection P.E.Railway with the establishing of loading zones for the proposed bus service . to be Company inaugranted on June 9th, was presented and discussed, the City Engineer advising loadingzones what the approximate cost of temporary paving of the area between Main and Washington Streets would amount to. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, • seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the matter be referred to a Committee of the Whole to look into. The City Engineer brought up the matter of other loading zones required by the Railway Company for their buses and explained what was required, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the matter was laid over to later in the meeting. The petition presented by Helen Bowers Norton et al requesting the Petition for re- painting of "No- Parking" area between'Main and "A" Streets on Bay Avenue, No- Parking was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, signs referred to the Police Committee for report. The application of Capt. Arthur Borbes for the position of Wharfinger Capt.Forbes on the Newport pier, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman application Brown and carried, laid on the table until it is determined whether such position will be open for appointment. The letter of P. A. Palmer regarding the establishing of "No Parking" P.A.Palmer area at the approaches to the Lido Isle bridge, was presented, and on motion of No- Parking Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the matter was signs deferred to be taken up with other parking matters. The communication of Wm. A. Kirk offering to lease to the City property Wm.A Kirk located at 409 - 29th Street, was presented, and after some discussion, it was offering moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, that the lease ' letter be filed and the City Clerk instructed to advise Mr. Kirk that the City would not be interested in leasing the property at this t'Lme. The letter of Attorney D. G. Wettlin in connection with codifying D.G.Wettlin City Ordinances at a cost of $400, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded codifying • by Councilman Reed and carried, referred to the City Attorney and Finance ordinances Committee to investigate and report. T 346 Electrical The communication of certain Electrical contractors in connection Contractors with the appointment of an Electrical Inspector, was presented and read, and of Newport Beach to attend the Santa Ana Breakfast Club on June 8th was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, was Invitation laid on the table until the appointment is considered. • The letter from the Fishermen's Union in reference to the leasing Fishermen's of the Newport pier was presented and read, and after considerable discussion Union ' of the question during which the Council was addressed by Harold Reichner, Newoort pier Agent of the Union advocating that the pier should be.open to the public, it to have been sustained at the Newport Beach Public Library. On motion of Council - was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that claim for damages the communication be filed and the present status of the pier leases to continue with the provision that a plan be worked out for the loading and to take the matter up with the insurance company carrying the City's liability unloading of Charter Boat parties from the pier. The letter of Roy H. Summers complaining of the riding of bicycles Roy Summers on the sidewalks was read and after some discussion on the subject, it was bicycles on suggested by Councilman Claire that all bicycles be registered and carry sidewalks number plates and moved that an ordinance embodying the same be passed to the second reading; the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and was between the Ocean and Bay inclusive. There was some discussion of the question passed by the following vote, to -wit: district AYES: COUNCILMEN Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES: COUNCILMEN None. that the City Attorney and City Engineer investigate and report on the matter ABSENT: Councilmen None. Santa Ana The invitation of City Clerk Vegley of Santa Ana for the City officials Report on Breakfast club of Newport Beach to attend the Santa Ana Breakfast Club on June 8th was read, and of the Newport and Balboa piers, detailing the progress of work to date and the Invitation on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the report was City Clerk was instructed to notify the Club how many would attend. ' accepted and ordered filed. Mojave Corp. A claim was presented by Katharine Webb for $2,00 for injuries alleged demand Katharine Webb to have been sustained at the Newport Beach Public Library. On motion of Council - • claim for damages man Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the City Clerk was directed on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, allowed to take the matter up with the insurance company carrying the City's liability and warrants ordered drawn for same. polity. Residents of Balboa section presented a petition requesting a packing Petition limit of 20 minutes in the district between 'A' and Palm Streets and between 20 min.aa.rking between the Ocean and Bay inclusive. There was some discussion of the question ' district and it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that the City Attorney and City Engineer investigate and report on the matter of the time limit required. P.A.Palmer The request of P. A. Palmer for 'No Pr king! regulations on the no- parking signs approaches to the Lido Isle bridge, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, laid on the table to be taken up under New Business. Architects Communications from the architect firms of-Allen & Lutzi and Train & City Hall plans Schaefer relative to preparing plans for a new City Hall, were on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, ordered filed and the City Clerk instructed to advise the parties that there was no City Hall building proposed for the immediate future. Authorizing Authorization was requested by City Engineer Patterson for the employment employment of Lester Wilkins and Chester Rowell in recreational activities on a part time basis at a wage of 50¢ per hour and Carl Woodmansee, Tate Hales and Jim Foost in the Water Department on a part time basis at a wage of 60¢ per hour. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, same was granted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dump Ground The applications of Russell Norton and E. G. Greeley for the concession concession at the City Dump Ground was brought up for consideration, and after some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried that the matter be laid on the table for further investigation. Bulkhead. The matter of construction of a bulkhead around the turning basin of near Canneries the Cannery Channel was brought up again, same having been requested by the ' Fishermen's Association, the Cannery industry and others at a previous meeting of the Council. Considerable discussion was had regarding the matter and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the same was laid on the table and the City Engineer instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of installing the bulkhead. City Attorney Thompson also advised the Council concerning the street adjacent to the proposed improvement. • Councilman Reed brought up the matter of the West Newport pool, which West Newport has been the subject of much complaint at many past meetings, the question being Pool whether to fill the same and create a park or to atempt to maintain it as a pool. The letter of Thomas C. Marshall protesting the filling of the pool was read, and the Council was addressed by Richard Rogers and C. E. MacFarland, both of whom were in favor of filling same. H. M. Lane also addressed the Council objecting to the filling of the pool piece -meal as was suggested by some in view of the fact that no money is available at the present time for the project. City Attorney Thompson suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission to work out a plan. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was laid on the table until the next meeting of the Council, and interested parties to be notified that definite action would be taken at that time. NEW BUSINESS Report on The report of City Engineer Patterson in connection with the construction Piers of the Newport and Balboa piers, detailing the progress of work to date and the amount due the Mojave Construction Company, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the report was ' accepted and ordered filed. Mojave Corp. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, demand the demand in favor of Mojave Construction Company in the sum of $34,340.16 was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. Demands The monthly demands having been audited by the Finance Committee, were • on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, Emplo -ing • the firm of Diehl & Edwards was employed to audit the City books for the fiscal aucitors for year 1939 -40, fiscal ;{e.r City Auditor Gant presented the delinquent tax roll for the fiscal year 1939 -40, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, Delinn7uent ' the roll was approved and ordered returned to the Tax Collector. Tc_x list BIDS BALBOA PIER BA-IT CONCESSION. The following bids were received and opened for.the bait concession on Balboa Pier the Balboa pier; Bait Co r.cessi� Lawrence White ..................$255.00 per year Vin V. Forsythe. •............... 250.00 per year Eddie Offerle ................... 250.00 per year Biddle & Dobbins . .............. 150.00 per year Fred J. Addison ................. 300.00 per year Allan Fainbarg.................. 204.00 per year i� Wm. J. Hudson ................... 250.00 per year r.N1 Harold R. Rupp .................. 310.00 per year- On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, `r the contract was awarded to Harold R. Rupp for a period of three years, agreement to be dated June 15th and the City Clerk instructed to return checks to the unsuccessful bidders. Res. 1822 Resolution No. 1822 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the airzrd_ing Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a license contract agreement with Harold R. Rupp for the Balboa Pier Bait Concession.. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown -the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed. Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission having recommended the re- zoning of Lots 11 and 12, Block 6, Seashore Colony Tract from R -i to C -1 classification, it was moved by Res. 1823 Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed-that the recommendation of the approving Planning Commission be approved, and that Resolution No:. 1823 approving the District Dist. Map. Map covering same, be approved. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance approving Set back the recommendation of the Planning Commission providing for a 25 foot set back on in Tr.626 certain lots in Tract No. 626.- On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The Planning Commission's recommendation of re- zoning of Lots 2, 5 and 6, Res. 1824 - Block 133, Corona del Mar from an R -1 to an R -2 classification was presented for approving hearing, whereupon Attorney Lew Blodgett addressed the Council and filed on behalf Dist. Map of the opponents of the change in zoning a written protest, which was considered by the Council and on Mb tion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, ordered filed by the City Clerk. The Council was also addressed by Mrs. Glee Gray, Mrs. Della Williams and Mrs. Gordon Thomas, all of whom were in favor of the re- zoning. Much discussion was indulged in by the interested parties and after-due consideration it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Allen that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and that Resolution No. 1824 approving the District Map covering same,.be approved. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: • AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The Planning Commission in their Resolution No. 170 having recommended ACiverti sing the re- zoning of•Lot 8, Block 133, Corona del Mar from an R -1 to an R -2 for hearing classification, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried that the City Clerk advertise for a hearing on the matter, said hearing to be held at the regular meeting of the City Council in July. The communication from the City Planning Commission in reference to the R.C.Bick e application of R. G. Blake to conduct the business of exhibiting a collection of Mli.eum relics of the Old West at-617 Heliotrope Avenue, Corona del Mar, to the effect that said location was in an R -2 zone.which prohibits local business, and further that if the applicant contemplates the erection of buildings for that purpose it will be necessary to submit plans for same to the Planning Commission and make application for a re- zoning of location at the address given from R -2 to C -1 classification. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Clerk was instructed for forward a copy of the Planning Commission's communication to Mr. Blake. Res. 1825 Resolutions No. 1825, being a resolution prohibiting parking of.automobiles prohibiting on the approaches to the Lido Isle Bridge, was presented, and on motion of Council- parking on ' man Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen the resolution was adopted by the following approaches vote, to -wit: to Lido Isle AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.. Bridge • NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. MM RAM Res.1826 Resolution No. 1526 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the quitclaim Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quit - deed to-C.R. claim deed to C. R. Douglas and Dorothy Douglas and covering Lot 365, Tract Douglas et ux 907, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 25, pages 25 to 37 inc, of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Whereupon it was moved by Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen that said Resolution be adopted, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon, NOES, COUNCILMEN None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN None. Res. 1527 Resolution No. 1527 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the quitclaim Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quit - deed to claim deed to Griffith Company and covering Lot 95, Tract 907, as shown on a Griffith Co. Map recorded in Book 25, pages 25 to 36 inc, of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen that.said Resolution be adopted, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed., Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:..None. Res.1828 Resolution No. 1525 was presented, being a resolution accepting a grant accepting Deed to the City of Newport Beach from George H. Shoaf, and covering Lot 4, Block Grant Deed 534, Corona del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of from GeorgeH. Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Whereupon it was moved Shoaf by Councilman Claire that said quitclaim deed be accepted,. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and the resolution adopted by the following vote,to -wit AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, .Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 1829 Resolution No. 1529 was presented, be,ing a resolution authorizing the quitclaim Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.,of Newport Beach a quit - deed to claim deed to Caroline Pringle and covering Lot 1, Block K, of Tract 470, as Caroline Pringle shown on a Map recorded in Book 17, page 25 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen that said Resolution be adopted, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res-1830 It was.moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen sale of lot that the following Resolution No. 1530 be adopted. to George H. g WHEREAS, GEORGE H. SHOAF, a single.man has offered to the CITY OF Shoaf NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and a certain lot in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, described as Lot 4, Block 534, Corona del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscell- aneous Maps, records of Orange County, California,.for 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 . 5 3 and , Block 433, Corona del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3,.pages 41 and 2 of.Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, And WHEREAS, The consideration offered for said real property is in the opinion of the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, just, fair and adequate and not disproportionate to the actual market value of said real property; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be for the best interests and benefit of said city that said real property proposed to be sold to the said George H. Shoaf be disposed of for the consideration herein mentioned. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the mayor and City Clerk of the city of Newport Beach be, and they are hereby directed instructed.and authorized to execute said deed in the name of and on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED: That the sum of $20.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to George H. Shoaf „ a single man, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the city of Newport Beach. I hereby certify that the aboge 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res-1831 sale of lot It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen to GertrudeA that the following Resolution No. 1531 be adopted. Larson WHEREAS, GERTRUDE A. LARSON, a married woman, has this day offered to the CITY OF.NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $250.00 for Lot 2, Block 60, Ocean Front Tract in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 12 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and , WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that.said property be sold for the said sum of $250.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Gertrude A..Larson,.as her separate property, for the sum of $250.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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. • • 1 1 E BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $25.00 be paid to Ralph P. Maskey as and for his commission for tkie negotiating of'the sale of said real property to Gertrude A. Lawson, 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to- wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 1_ i 0 1 Ll Resolution No. 1532 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed to Caroline Pringle and covering Lots 1 and 2, Block J, Tract 323, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 14, pages 40 and 41 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and a Portion of Electric Way adjoining said Lots 1 and 2. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen that said Resolution be adopted, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen that the following Resolution No. 1533 be adopted.' WHEREAS, CHARLES E. KYTE and ESSIE D. KYTE, husband and wife,;, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $7$.00 for the Southwesterly one -half of Lot 16, Block 242, Corona del Mar, in the city of Newport Beach, 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 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 $75.00; 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 Charles E. Kyte and Essie D. Kyte, husband and wife, for the sum of $75.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $7.50 be paid to Ralph P. Maskey, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Charles E. Kyte and Essie D. Kyte, 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN:. None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen that the following Resolution No. 1534 be adopted. WHEREAS, L. HAYWARD WESTLAKE and ELIZABETH R. WESTLAKE, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $350.00 for Lot 43, Block B, Tract No. 673, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 15 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and.adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $350.00; 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 L. Hayward Westlake and Elizabeth R. Westlake, husband and wife, for the sum df $350.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $35.00 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to L. Hayward Westlake and Elizabeth R. Westlake, 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 319 Res. 1532 quitclaim deed to Caroline Pringle Res. 1533 sale of lot to Charles E. Kyte et ux Res. 1534 sale of lotp- to L.I-aywa.rd !Jestlake et ux. 350 Res. 1835 It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen sale of lot that-the following Resolution No. 1835 be adopted. toF. E. Birtcher WHEREAS, F. E. BIRTCHER and MARY LOUISE BIRTCHER, husband and wife, et ux have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of•$300.00, for Lot 4, Block 235, Corona del Mar, in the city of Newport Beach, 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 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 $300.00; 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 F. E. Birtcher and Mary Louise Birtcher, husband and wife, for the sum of $300.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $30.00 be paid to H. Cardoza sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to F. E. Birtcher and Mary Louise Birthoer, 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 certifythat 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 1836 A MENT, COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly by Allen ' seconded Councilman sale of lot that the following Resolution No. 1536 be adopted. to Howard F.Legg WHEREAS, HOWARD FIFIELD LEGG and NELLIE V. LEGG, husband and wife, et ux have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $250.00 for Lot 34, Block "B ", Tract 673, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18 of Miscellaneous Maps; records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is•a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $250.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Howard Fifield Legg and Nellie-V. Legg, husband and wife, for the sum of $250.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 ¢.nsideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum-of $25.00 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Howard Fifield Legg and Nellie V. Legg, 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gomdon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. • Res. 1837 It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen sale of lot that the following Resolution No. 183Y be adopted. to Carl P. Gould 'AmEHEAS,. CARL P. GOULD, a single man, has this day offered to the CITY OF i�EWPORT BEACH, the sum of ;,200.00 for Lot 7, Block 434, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport tjeacn, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, page 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 lot; and WHEREAS, tree City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems tnat it is for the best interests of said City that said property oe sold for the said sum of -;200.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is gust, fair and adequate and is not.dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, TntRF.FORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Carl P. Gould, a single man, for trre sum of ;;200.00, free and clear of all encumb- rances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute ana deliver a deed for said property to the said party upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. BE I'T FURTHER RESOLVED:. Tnat.tne sum of 620..00 be pain to Gerald W. ' Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale.of sald real property to Carl P. Gould, a single man, said.sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale and said broker being a licensed realtor • of the City of' Newport Beach. 35 1 Res. 1838 sale of lot;- to William A. Kirk et uN . Res. 1839 sale of lot: to F.R. Greenleaf Sr. & Jr. Res. 1840 sale of lot to George T. Butler et ux 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following . vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown., Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen that the following Resolution No. 1835 be adopted. WHEREAS, WILLIAM A KIRK and SUSAN G. KIRK, nusband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $350.00 for Lots 17 and 18, Block 225, Lancaster Addition in the City of Newport beach, as snown on Map recorded in Book 5, page 14 or 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, zae City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property oe sold for the said sum of $350.00; and h WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. F° NOW, TnLREFOHE, bE iT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to tue said Wiiiiam A. Kirk and Susan G. Kirk, husband and wife, for the sum of $350.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. Tile 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 $35.00 be paid to Louis W. Briggs, as:land for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to William A. Kirk and Susan G. Kirk, husband and wife, as joint tenants, said sum being a fair`ana reasonaole 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 neld on'the 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN; Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen that the following Resolution.No. 1839-be adopted. WHEREAS, F. R. GREENLEAF, Sr., a married man, and F. R. GREENLEAF, Jr., a married man, nave this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $500.00 for Lot 15,'Block 225, Section A, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 21 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and Lot 16, block 225, Lancaster Addition, as shown on Map recorded in Book 5, page 14 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, Ualifornia; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lots; and WHEREAS, Tne 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 $500.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate ana is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEHEN'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be bold to the said F. R. Greenleaf, Sr. and F. R. Greenleaf, Jr., father and son, as joint tenants, for the sum of $500.00; free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the ' fiscal year 1940 -41 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. The Mayor and the City Clerk are nereby 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 uhe bum of $50.00 be paid to Louis W. Briggs, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale or said real property to F. R. Greenlear, Sr. and F. H. Greenleaf, Jr., father and son, as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to oe 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote,to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Noes, Councilmen; None. Absent, Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Allen that the following Resolution No. 1840 be adopted. WHEREAS, GEORGE T. BUTLER and FRANCES L. BUTLER, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $350.00 for Lot 11, Block 22, First Addition to Newport Heights, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 4, page 94 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $350.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dis- ' proportionate to the real values of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said George T. Butler and Frances L. Butler, husband and wife, for the sum of $350.00, • free and clear of all encumbrances, subject'to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to donditions, 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. 35 1 Res. 1838 sale of lot;- to William A. Kirk et uN . Res. 1839 sale of lot: to F.R. Greenleaf Sr. & Jr. Res. 1840 sale of lot to George T. Butler et ux 3'52 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 3rd day of June, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown., Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Plans & soecifications for comfort sta.& City Engineer Patterson presented plans and specifications for the ticket booth proposed comfort station and ticket office to be erected at 19th Street near the Bay Front. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, same were approved. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, Minute Res. the following wage scale in connection with the construction of a comfort station setting wage and ticket office at 19th Street and Bay Front was adopted. scale WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach proposes to construct a comfort station and ticket booth at 19th Street in the City of Newport Beach: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council, pursuant to the statutes of the State of California, has ascertained and determined the.general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rates for over -time and legal holidays, for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract which will be awarded the successful bidder. The prevailing rates so determined are as follows: Trade or Occupation Carpenter, Journe Carpenter, Helper Carpenter, Helper Carpenter, Helper Carpenter, Helper Cement Finisher Common Laborer Concrete Laborer yman (1st year) (2nd year) (3rd year) (4th year) (Est or Dry) Concrete Mixer Operator Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Helper (let year) Electrician, Helper (2nd year) Electrician, Helper ( }rd year) Electrician, Helper (4th year) Painter Plasterer, Journeyman Plasterer tender in any capacity Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Helper Roofer, Journeyman Watchman Any classification omitted herein, not less than Per Diem Wage Hourly Wage Rate 8 8.80 $1.10 5.28 .66 6.16 7.o4 .88 7.92 •99 9.00 1.00' 5.00 .625 5.00 .625 6.00 8.80 1.10 5.28 .66 6.16 77 7.04 .88 J.H.Sheen '5.00 1.00 12.00 1.50 10.00 1.25 9.00 - 1.125 6.00 •75 5.00 1.00 5.00 .625 5.00 .625 The foregoing shcedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (S) hours. The hourly wage rate prescribed hereinabove is the per rate divided by the aforementioned number of hours constituting a working day. Provided that one and one -half (lz) times the prevailing rate.shall be paid except watchmen, flagmen and other non - manual workers, for any working time more than eight (5) hours during any one (1) calender day where such work is required in cases of extraordinary emergencies caused by fire, flood, or danger to life or property, and for time on Sundays and the seven (7) legal holidays, to -wit: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. • is 0 I. Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution ' above and was passed and adopted by the City Council-of the City of Newport beaJa re ular e ing thereof hoed on the 3rd day of June, 1940. City Cler or the City of Newprlt each • Advertising It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and for bids for carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the above. construction of a comfort station and ticket office at 19th Street and Bay Front. City Engineer Patterson presented with his approval, and subject to that J.H.Sheen of•tne War Department, the application of J. H. Sheen for permission to install pier permit pier, ramp and piling fronting on Lot 1, Block 239, Canal Section. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was granted. B. & F. Farwell The application of Byron and Felix Farwell for permission to construct float permit a float in connection with an existing pier fronting on Lots 10 and 11, Block 17, denied. Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract, due to not complying with the Standard Speci- fications required by the City, was on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, denied. Extension of City Engineer Patterson advised the Council in connection with the time on piers Newport and Balboa piers, that with the exception of lights and paving the Newport pier would be completed this week, and the celebration could be held as scneduled for June 9th, and that all but the building on the Newport pier should be completed by June 12th, and requested that an extention be granted the contractors to June 27th for final completion of the piers. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Appointments Councilman Reed and carried, the extension was granted to June 27, 1940. on Park Board Mayor Gordon made the following.appointments as members of the City , Park Board: Gus A. Wurdinger, Newport Heights; Mrs. R. S. McClellan, Balboa Island; Mr. Shelby Coon, Balboa; Mrs. Elizabeth Hess, Newport Beach; and Mrs. Clyan Hall, Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- • man Allen and carried, the appointments were confirmed. e� �w Councilman brown brought up the matter of certain articles appearing in the local papers in connection with the sewer easement from the Irvine Company, and other items. L. W. Briggs addressed the Council head fronting on certain Bay Front property i existing groyne at the end of "N" Street, the allocated between the property owners and the seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the the members of the Council to investigate the ADJOURNMENT M Articles in newspapers regarding the construction of a bulk- Bulkhead in n Tract 75b, and the removal of an Tract 756. cost of said improvement to be City. On motion of Councilman Claire, City Clerk was instructed to notify matter. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded oy Councilman Allen and carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:50 o'clock p. m. June 17, 1940. Mayor of tie City of Newport Beach • ' J ty Clerk • Ir r