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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1942 - Regular MeetingRM Newport Beach, December 7, 1942. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of 4 o'clock p. m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. Roll Call The roll was called, tke following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilmen, None. On motion of Councilman•Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the reading of the other reports was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS Frank Cook et al The application of Frank Cook'and Margaret Shea for a license to run license a restaurant at 502 W. Central Avenue, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of the Turquoise Foundation of America to run a cafe Turquoise Found. at the Palisades Tavern, Corona del Mar, was on motion of Councilman Allen, cafe license seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The resignation of Harold H. Fink as a member of the Library Board H.H.Fink was presented, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed resignation from and carried, the resignation was accepted, the City Clerk instructed to write a Library Board letter of thanks from the City Council, the appointment of a successor being held over until the next meeting of the Council. Louise Ahrendt A claim against the City of Newport Beach for alleged damages, filed claim against by Attouey Ridley C. Smith on behalf of Louise Ahrendt, was on motion of Council - City man Reed, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, ordered referred to the carrier of the City's insurance. The letter of Capt. V. S. Terry, on behalf of Keith Spalding, regarding Yacht 'Goodwill' the refund of taxes levied on the yacht 'Goodwill' due to the boat being taken refund of taxes over by the United States Navy, was presented, and on a ruling by the City Attorney that the same procedure as applied to other similar cases could be adopted, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that a refund of taxes be made as in prior cases. Civilian H. L. Sherman in a letter to the Council, advised that there was Defense some confusion arising in the operation of telephones in connection with telephone Civilian Defense work and suggested that an additional telephone be installed in a room adjacent to the Balboa Fire Station. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the request was granted. Harbor Island A letter from Attorney Herbert L. Hahn, addressed to Mayor Hall, was water and read, the letter pertaining to the proposed annexation of Harbor Island to the annexation City of Newport Beach. Whereupon Lew H. Wallace prwdeeded to add #ess the Council at great length principally in opposition to the furnishing of City water to the Island until some definite action could be taken to come into the City and assume their share of the bonded indebtedness. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that no undue pressure be brought to bear in the matter in order to force the Island to come into the City inasmuch as the inhabitants of the Island appeared to be favorably inclined to annex to the City, whereas if the water service was cut off they would probably never come into the City since water could be secured elsewhere. Oh motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Hahn to the affect that the Council would be available for a meeting with the Island residents at any time. K.Spalding The letter of Capt. V. S. Terry, on behalf of Keith Spalding, requesting dock rental that an adjustment of the lease on the City owned dock be made and suggesting that an extension of the present lease to 1945 be made to compensate for the advance rental paid to 1944, since the yacht 'Goodwill' had been taken over by the United States Navy the dock was not being used. The matter of extending the lease seemed to meet with the approval of the Council, but on a ruling by the City Attorney that this was not feasible legally but that the lease could be cancelled for the balance still owing, it was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the matter be laid over until the next meeting of the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS U.S.Govt. In the matter of the option to purchase certain City owned property option to by the United States Government for the purpose ,-of constructing a railroad purchase across .same, some discussion arose as to the price offered for the land, however the City Attorney advised that the appraisal fees and court costs would probably amount to more than any increase in the price offered. Lew H. Wallace addressed the Council on the subject. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the matter was laid on the table until the next meeting of the Council. • 0 0 C 0 • Resolution No. 2'681 was presented, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING UP A CERTAIN ALLEY IN SAID CITY. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2682 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, an agreement with Dr. Marcia A. Patrick regarding certain bonds under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 designated Series "D", Resolution No. 304. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2683 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a grant deed to Edward Bucko and Charlotte M. Bucko, husband and wife, and covering Lots 19 -and 21, Block 742, Corona del Mar, sold to them for the price of $450.00. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 115 H.L.Sherman salary PE R/W judgment Tr. 772 1st reading ox Ord. amending Ord. 393 Escrow on 15th St prop. Demands Theresa Brown offer to sell prop.to City Carl Woodman- - employment Mutual Aid between cities J.3 -Raub camouflage officer Mrs.Whitson defense meeting 'Mindanao' pumping out S. M.Padias offer to lease land Estimate and report on replacing portion of main sewer line Res. 2681 vacation of alley Res. 2 682 agreement with Marcia A. Patrick Series "D" Bonds. Res. 2683 sale of lots to E.Bucko et ux NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried," a salary of $50 per month was voted for H. L. Sherman for services to the City in connection with Civilian Defense work. City Attorney Thompson presented the final judgment in connection with the acquisition of the Pacific Electric Railway right of way by the City, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was ordered filed. City Attorney Thompson advised that the Deeble matter in connection with Tract 772 was not ready for presentation-e -,". The City Attorney presented an ordinance amending License Ordinance No. 393, having to do with the handling of fish, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the reading of the Ordinance was dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the ordinance was passed to the second heading. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Attorney was empowered to enter into the proper escrow in connection with certain Ocean front property in the vicinity of 15th Street. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the monthly demands which had been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. ' City Engineer Patterson presented a communication from Theresa Hall Brown offering the City a deed to a portion of Lot 16, Block 9, East Newport in return for the vacation of an alley running from the south side of said lot to the Ocean Front, or to sell the portion of Lot 16 to the City for $35. On motion of Council - man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the offer to sell the property was accepted. The request of City Engineer Patterson for the employment of Carl Woodmansee to succeed August Clark as Superintendent of.Electriaal Maintenance at a salary of $165 per month and the allowance of $1.00 per hour for emergency work performed by August Clark, was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. A resolution was presented by City Engineer Patterson regardirg Mutual Aid between Cities, the resolution was read and after some discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Isbell and "carried, that same be referred to the City Attorney for consideration. , On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the appointment of J. S. Raub as camouflage Officer by the Defense Council with authority to go out of the City in his duties as such, was approved. The Mayor asked for authority to appoint Mrs. Jessie Whitson to represent the various women's organizations at a meeting of the Defense Council to be held Wednesday, December 9th. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the appointment was approved. City Engineer Patterson requested authority to order the owner of the barge 'Mindanao' to pump the water out of same. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, authority was granted. ' S. M. Padias appeared before the Council offering to lease certain certain City owned acreage consisting of 93 acres of land, on a basis of one - fourth of the crop raised thereon plus $90.00 in cash annually. On motion of Councilman Allen, duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary lease and resolution authoriz- ing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign same on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. City Engineer Patterson reporting on the condition of the main sewer line between the Lido Isle pumping station and McFadden Place, presented a map showing the proposed replacement of same and an estimate of the cost thereof, with a recommendation that application be made to the Federal Works Agency for financial aid for the project, consisting of 3,400 feet of new sewer main with an estimated cost of $40,000. On motion of Councilman Reed and duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the City Engineer was authorized to make the necessary application to the Federal Works Agency for financial aid to carry out the proposed project. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. • Resolution No. 2'681 was presented, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING UP A CERTAIN ALLEY IN SAID CITY. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2682 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, an agreement with Dr. Marcia A. Patrick regarding certain bonds under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 designated Series "D", Resolution No. 304. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2683 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a grant deed to Edward Bucko and Charlotte M. Bucko, husband and wife, and covering Lots 19 -and 21, Block 742, Corona del Mar, sold to them for the price of $450.00. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 115 H.L.Sherman salary PE R/W judgment Tr. 772 1st reading ox Ord. amending Ord. 393 Escrow on 15th St prop. Demands Theresa Brown offer to sell prop.to City Carl Woodman- - employment Mutual Aid between cities J.3 -Raub camouflage officer Mrs.Whitson defense meeting 'Mindanao' pumping out S. M.Padias offer to lease land Estimate and report on replacing portion of main sewer line Res. 2681 vacation of alley Res. 2 682 agreement with Marcia A. Patrick Series "D" Bonds. Res. 2683 sale of lots to E.Bucko et ux 116 Res. 2654 Resolution No. 2654 was presented, being a resolution authorizing contract with the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, General Elec.Co. a contract with the General Electric Company for the purchase of lamps. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Minute Res. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution quitclaim deeds authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport on tax redeemed Beach, quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the following property described property: Nelson S. Visel Lot 3, Block 19, Section 3, Balboa Island C. A. McGrew, Estate Lot 123, Sub of Block A, East Newport Community Methodist Church of Lot 2, Block 7, Balboa Tract. Newport Beach John A. Harvey Lots 14 and 15, Tract 742. Glenn Helms Lots 3 and 4, Block 329; Lots 6 & 7, Block 430, all in Lancaster's Addition Lot 1, except street, Block 224, Sec A. Horace C. Head Lots 10 and 11, Block 21, First Addition to Newport Heights The Heirs or Devisees of Emma. B. Smith, Deceased Lot 1, Block 27, Newport Beach Tract. Frank Claudina Lot 6, Block 221, Section A. C. P. Warden Lots 145. 970 and 1031, all in Tr. 907. C. P. Warden Lot 9, Block "I ", Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. 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 regul meeting thereof held on the '7th day of December, 1942. / f 9 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. TEST: 4 ty Clerk Councilman ° 0 0 40