HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1944 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, February 7, 1944-
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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.
The roll was called, the following Councimen answering present: Allen,
Roll Call
Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. Absent, Councilmen, None.
The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience
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wished the Minutes, or any part thereof, of the previous meeting, read, no one
responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with.
REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Councilman Reed reporting on the Employees Retirement Plan referred
Employees
to his Committee at the previous meeting, recommended the neceasary expenditure
Retirement
for the initial survey by the State Retirement Plan Officers, and on motion of
Plan
Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report was
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approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
COMMUNICATIONS
The request of R. A. Wattson for a 90 day extension of time in the
R.A.Wattson
fulfillment of the sewer contract, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded
extension of
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by Councilman Reed and carried, granted.
time
The application of H. F. Mayhew for a variance in zoning restrictions
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effecting Lot 2, Block 434, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman Allen,
seconded by Councilman Kirk and carried, referred to the Planning Commission.
request for
The application of C. R. Hoyt, of the American Freightways, for a
variance
franchise to operate a ferry service around the Bay, was presented and after
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considerable discussion of the matter in which the City Attorney explained the
application
legal phases in connection with same including the proposed schedule and rates.
for ferry
Mr. Hoyt addressed the Council in connection with the proposed ferry service,
service
whereupon Mayor Hall proceeded to appoint a committee consisting of the City
franchise
Attorney and the City Engineer to investigate the matter and report to the
Council. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried, the appointment was approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Clerk advised that two bids, as advertised for, had been submitted
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for the improvement of a portion of Lafayette Avenue being that of Sully- Miller
vide for imp.
Contracting Company and Claud L. Murphy. The bids were opened, the Sully- Miller
of Lafayette
Contracting Company being the lowest bid and on recommendation of the City
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Engineer, the work was awarded to them on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman Reed and carried by the following vote, to:-wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolution No. 2957 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the
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Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract with Sully- Miller Contracting Company,
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and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution
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was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
to Sully -Mille.
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
the checks accompanying the unsecessful bids -,for the improvement of Lafayette
Avenue, wer ordered returned.
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
the City Engineer was requested to ascertain the price of a parcel of land in the
Lancaster's Addition needed for the elimination of a sharp turn at the corner of
Central and Lafayette Avenues.
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NEW BUSINESS
The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee,
Demands
were on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried,
allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same.
Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution
Min. Res.
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport
quitclaim deed:
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Beach the following quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the
following described property.
on tax redeeme.-
property
Helena E. Askin Lot 9, Block 15, Section 3, Balboa Island
Elizabeth McCook Lot 7, Block 10, Tract 234
The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution
adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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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 7th day of February, 1944. / , r Q
Res. 2958 to 2973 Inc. Resolutions No. 2958 to 2973 inclusive were presented, being resolu-
Sale of City tions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of
owned lots Newport Beach, grant deeds to the following people and covering the following
property sold to them by the City of Newport Beach.
Res. 2955 Blanche L. Kilbourne
Res. 2959 Dresden R. Kilbourne
Res. 2960 Donald Nielson et ux
Res. 2961 Newport Beach School District
Res. 2962 Forrest E. Johnston et ux
Res. 2963 Charles L. Gay et ux
Res. 2964 C. R. Forbes et ux
Res. 2965 Leonard F. Fowler et ux
Res. 2966 George Magee
Res. 2967 George W. Wright
Res. 2965 Nancy L. Ward
Res. 2969 Gerald W. Ritchie et ux
Res. 2970 Frank G. Carpenter et ux
Res. 2971 Neil R. Murray et ux
Res. 2972 P. Fred Johnston et ux
Res. 2973 Maybelle Smith
Lots 8, 100 12 and 14,
Block 733, Corona del Mar
Price $1100.00
Lots 16, 18 and 20, Block
PriCorona del Mar
ce $825.00w_
Lots 9 and 11, Block 739,
Corona del Mar.
Price $600.00 k
Lots 1,3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13,
15, 17, 18, 190 21 and 22,
Block 31, Corona del Mar
Price 2600.00 k
Lot 12, Block 438; Lot 17,
Block 539; Lots 3 and 5
Block 639, Corona del Mar
Price $1100.00,R
Lot 3, Block 53; Lot 2, Block
POcean Front Tract
rice $650.00 w
Lots 3 and 4, Block 52, Ocean
Front Tract.
Price $650.00'A
Lot 4, Block 57, Ocean Front
Tract.
Price $325.00
Lots 13 and 15, Block 441,
Corona del Mar.
Price $550.00 �
Lot 6, Block 734, Corona del Mar
Price $300.00 „
Lot 8, Block 734, Corona del Mar
Price $300.00,,
Lot 16 Block 441, Corona del Mar
Price 4275.00,,
Lots 6, 8 and 10, Block 540
Corona del Mar
Price $825.00 r
Lot 6, Block 44, Third Add.
Lot.4, Block 51, Ocean Front
Price $650.00
Lot 20 Block 443, Corona del Mar
Price 6275.00('
-Lot 20 Block 439, Corona del Mar
Price 4325.00.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolutions
were adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Construction City Engineer Patterson brought up the matter of the construction of the
of bulkhead on bulkhead in the vidinity of the Lido Isle bridge advising that the owners of the
Lido Isle. adjoining frontage would bear one -half of the expense of continuing the sea wall
to a point where it would tie into the existing wall, and on motion of Councilman
Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, authorization was granted for
the completion of the bulkhead,.
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On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
carried, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute on behalf of
the City a contract with the General Petroleum Corporation for the furnish-
ing of gasoline to the City for the ensuing year from February 19, 1944
to the. same date in 1945-
The Council was advised by the City Engineer that E. G. Greeley
was giving up his contract with the City for the Dump Ground privilege,
and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
the City Engineer was requested to find a successor for the contract.
City Engineer atterson suggested that the City purchase a skip
loader in order to .facilitate the removal of sand or other material
and requested permission to secure the necessary priorities for same. On
motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
authorization was granted.
Councilman Kirk suggested that in connection with the proposed
ferry franchise other post war planning should be undertaken, including
a new City Hall and the improvement of the westerly entrance to the City.
Fire Chief Crocker addressed the Council in connection with the
agreement between Orange County Cities for mutual aid in this and other
districts and in accordance with the War Powers Act of 1943. Whereupon it
was moved by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement as
presented by Fire Chief Crocker and approved by the City Attorney.
On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen,
the Mayor was authorized to purchase a $25,000 war bond of the one year
issue. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Eugene Fenelon was appointed as a member of the Civil Service
for a term of four years to succeed Col. F. C. Venn whose term expired
Jan. 1, 1944.
The question of absent voters ballot for persons in the service
was discussed, the City Attorney advising that the State law would prevail
in such cases.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die.
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Gen.Petroleum
Company
gasoline cont.
dump ground
privilege
Request to
purchase a
skip loader
Post -war
planning
Mutual Aid
between Orange
County Cities
War Bond
purchase
Eugene Fenelon
Civil Service
Absent voters