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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1940 - Adjourned Regular MeetingLl Newport Beach, November 18, 1940. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. Roll Call The City Council of the City of Newport. Beach met in adjourned regular I On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the session in the City Council Chambers, at the City Hall, in the City of Newport Beach floats for on above date with Mayor Gordon presiding. 'Invader' consideration to the construction of a new City Hall, was presented and read, and on The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Claire, ,& Works, which were opened and read by the Clerk, and on motion of Councilman Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilman Reed. seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, were referred to the City Engineer for check- On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. Roll Call • 0 and carried, that the same be approved. The communication of L. Morris representing a 'Parcels for the Forces' organ- REPORTS OF STANDING COMIiITTEES None. ization in New York, and soliciting funds for the reason that one of the Destroyers C-11 Lb I On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the Bids for C\1 regular order of business was suspended in order to take up the matter of bids submitted floats for �- for the building of floats in connection with the Yacht 'Invader'. 'Invader' consideration to the construction of a new City Hall, was presented and read, and on Two bids being received that of Croft Neville and that of Smith Bros. Boat motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was ordered filed. Hall ,& Works, which were opened and read by the Clerk, and on motion of Councilman Claire, made upon the Orange County Patrol Boat instedd of calling local concerns equipped for seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, were referred to the City Engineer for check- this kind of service, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded calls ing and report. The letter of Chief of Police Hodgkinson requesting that steps be taken to On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the draw up a complete new license ordinance was presented to the Council, and on motion • regular order of business was resumed. ordinance the Police Committee to make a recommendation in the matter. COIQIUNICAT IONS At this juncture the City Engineer reported on the bids submitted for the The letter of Mrs. V. 0. Wroolie requesting the removal of a certain building Mrs.'?roolie on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the recommen- between 9th and 10th Streets on the Bay Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire, removal of contract seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the City Engineer with instruct- building Croft & Neville for the construction of two 10 feet by 20 foot landing floats in ions to remove same. accordance with the specifications contained in the bid submitted. The resolution was for 2 floats The request of Frank Marano for some relief in the zoning situation for Lot F.Marano AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. 20, Block 4, Balboa Tract in order that the same could be rented for light business zoning purposes, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. The communication of Lew H. Wallace regarding civil service regulations for L.V1.1- Vallace Police and Firemen, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded civil_ servi, by Councilman Allen and carried, same was laid on the table. The request of Jordan, Twist & Parker for a re- zoning of certain sections of Request for Block F, Tract 919 from a C -1 to C -2 classification, was on motion of Councilman Claire, re- zoning seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the City Clerk for reply with instructions to notify the applicant that the request for same must come from the property owners. The letter of Guy E. Halderman calling attention to an alleged traffic G.E.Halder- hazard at the intersection of Park and Collins Avenues on Balboa Island, was presented man, traffic and read, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, hazard was referred to the Street Department. The letter of J. A. Beek requesting approval by the City Council of a J.A.Beek proposed street and pier lighting for Beacon Bay Subdivision, was presented, and pier & ligh; after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Alkn Beacon B BO • 0 and carried, that the same be approved. The communication of L. Morris representing a 'Parcels for the Forces' organ- L.i:iorris ization in New York, and soliciting funds for the reason that one of the Destroyers request for recently transferred to England by this Country had been named in honor of this City, funds was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, was referred to the Chamber of Commerce for investigation and report. The letter from the Chamber of Commerce urging the Council to give early C of C consideration to the construction of a new City Hall, was presented and read, and on new City motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was ordered filed. Hall The communication from the Harbor Master in connection with unnecessary calls made upon the Orange County Patrol Boat instedd of calling local concerns equipped for Harbor ..ast. this kind of service, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded calls by Councilman Claire and carried, was ordered filed. The letter of Chief of Police Hodgkinson requesting that steps be taken to Chief of draw up a complete new license ordinance was presented to the Council, and on motion Police, lic. of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same was referred to ordinance the Police Committee to make a recommendation in the matter. At this juncture the City Engineer reported on the bids submitted for the construction of floats and recommended that same be awarded to Croft & Neville, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the recommen- Res. 2036 dation was approved, Whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution contract authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City a contract with with Croft Croft & Neville for the construction of two 10 feet by 20 foot landing floats in & Neville accordance with the specifications contained in the bid submitted. The resolution was for 2 floats designated Resolution No. 2036 and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, all other bids were order rejected and checks accompanying same to be returned. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Engineer reported on the matter of the proposed paving of Balboa Island alleys and the post card questionnaire sent to the property owners in that district in order to ascertain what type of paving was desired, several letters bearing on the matter were also read by the City. Engineer. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that all communications in connection with the improvement be referred to the City Engineer for filing. The Council was addressed on the matter by Clarence Stanyer, E. A. Tyler, A. H. Pease, Leslie C. Mock, Dr. Howard Seager, Granger Hyer and others. Balboa Isla, alleys AL Pu'rs'uant to instructions `giten;by the City Council -on .August 5thq ",19�, Balboa Island the City Engineer presented Plan No. 409 consisting of'twenty (20):sheets;!showing • Alleys the proposed improvement of certain,alleysiand, ortions of streets in Sections 1, 29 3, 4 and 5 of Balboa Island, and Tract No, 742 in the City of New Beach, Californian and also a map of the proposed assessment district No. 410, for consideration bye the City Council, ' Res, 2037 WHEREUPON, douncilman Browii offered and moved the sdoption of Resolutioni> alleys Nom 2037 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or, NEWPORT BEACH9 CALIFORNIAe• DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE PROPOSED IMRROVEME Nr FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH CLAY BASE; THE , RECONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT: THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURB: AND - THE - INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN SANITARY 'HOUSE'OONNEGTION SEWERS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS AND PORTIONS OF STREETS IN SECTIONS 1, 2n 3 4-and 5 of BALBOA ISLAND AND TRACT NO. 742 OF BALBOA ISLAND IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNPA; GENERALLY DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OR THE EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED TO PAY THE COST THEREOF; AND DETERMINING THE STATUTE UNDER WHICH IT IS PROPOSED TO CONDUCT THE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2 of "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORTTY PROTEST ACT OF 193111, which motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and ttj)on roll call the said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Reed The City Engineer then presented the written report prepared pursuant Res. 2037 -a to the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 of the- "Special Assessment, Investigation, • alleys Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", and after the reading and examination of said report by the City Council, Councilman Brown offered and moved the adopt- ion of Resolution No. 2037 -A entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE•WRITTEN REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER FOR CERTAIN GRADING; FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH CLAY BASE; THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT; THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CEMENT CONCRETE CURB; THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN ' SANITARY HOUSE CONNECTION SEWERS AND APPURTENANT WORK IN CERTAIN ALLEYS AND PORTIONS OF STREETS IN SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 OF BALBOA ISLAND, AND TRACT NO. 742 OF BALBOA ISLAND IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HERETOFORE ORDERED PREPARED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST-5, 1940, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF SAID ENGINEER'S WRITTEN REPORT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931f1. with motion was seconded by Councilman Allen, and upon roll call said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: ;= AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report of the City Engineer was approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. `� �..... ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. b,a of on On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, ael.e:s alleys the hearing on the matter of Balboa Island alley paving was set for the 6th day of January, 1941. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Nailing cards it was ordered that an extra post card be sent with the regular legal notice in on alleys connection with the Balboa Island alley paving in order that the addressee can state whether in favor or against the proposed improvement. Johnson, claim The claim of Johnson vs the City of Newport Beach for alleged injuries ' for injuries sustained at Central Avenue and "B" Street intersection, was presented, motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was denied. Street lamps The contract for street lamps for the ensuing° year was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was referred to Councilman Brown, Chairman of the "Lights Committee to report at • the next meeting of the Council. Frank Saunders The.proposal of Frank Saunders for the leasing of certain City owned proposed lease land fronting on the North Channel and adjoining the State Highway was presented and read, and on motion.of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was referred to a Committee of the Whole. Worth "'ach.Co. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, ext,of' -time an extension of time was granted the Worth Machinery Company for payment in connection with the sale of Diesel Equipment fDom the Corona del Mar Pumping plant. Res, 2038 Resolution No. 2038 was presented, being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL gas tax OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH - APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREE- MENT EXPENDITURE OF 1/4 CENT GAS TAX ALLOCATED FOR STATE HIGHWAYS. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. Res.'2039 sales cont, Resolution No. 2039 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the for car Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City a sales contract for the purchase purchase of a Ford Deluxe Sedan from Theodore Robins, as seller. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. • ADJOURIPLENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. Mayor of the City of Newport Beach • AT E T: City Clerk �2• Cc u i an Res. 2040 Resolution No. 2040 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the quitclaim to Mayor and the Gity Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a M.A.Rowland . quitclaim deed in favor of M. A. Rowland and covering Lot 12, Block 332, Corona del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman ' Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen that the resolution be adopted, and the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit; AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN:• None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. Resolution No. 2041 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 2041 Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim to quitclaim deed in favor of W. D. Fisk and Minnie E. Fisk, husband and wife, and W.D.Fisk et covering a certain portion of Block "D ", Corona del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded ux in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, a� California.- Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Le Allen that the resolution be adopted, and the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. It was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Brown Res. 2042 that the following Resolution No. 2042 be adopted. sale of lots WHEREAS, EMILY L. WRIGHT, a widow, has this day offered to the CITY OF to Emily L. • NEWPORT BEACH the sum of $650.00 for Lots 1 and 3, Bloxk 243, Corona del Mar in Wright the City of Newport Beach, as shown on a 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 $650.00; 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 Emily L. Wright, a widow, as her separate property, for the sum of $650.00 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $65.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Emily L. Wright, a widow, 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof held-on the 18th day of November, 19400 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. The West Newport bridge matter was brought up, the City Engineer furnish- West Newport ' ing estimates as to the cost of removing same and also for the construction of a foot bridge to replace same, and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Bridge order for Claire, .seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the City Engineer proceed removal to remove the present bridge, as ordered by the United: States Engineers on account of not complying with their regulations, and apply to the War Department Engineers for a permit to construct a foot bridge across the Rivo Alto. Resolution No. 2043 was presented, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Res. 2043 • OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC NECESSI'T.Y AND foot bridge CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOOT BRIDGE ACROSS THE RIVO ALTO CHANNEL, across Rivo A.WESTERLY ARM OF NEWPORT BAY, AT 36TH STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER Alto TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ENGINEER FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SAME, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Reed. ADJOURIPLENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. Mayor of the City of Newport Beach • AT E T: City Clerk �2• Cc u i an