HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1946 - Regular MeetingWETAI
The apkn. of G. M. Moses The application of G. M. I -loses for a license to operate a taxi
to operate taxi service service from 608 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar was on motion of Councilman
referred to Chief of Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referrer. to the Police
Police.
February 4, 1946
Apkn. of Morris K.
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular
Laurie, to operate
session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of
texi service: referred
4 o'clock p.m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding.
Roll Call
The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present:
Letter of Earl Stanley
Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall, Stanley.
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requesting annexation
The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the
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of certLn property and
audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part thereof,
C -2 zonin,17was referred
read, no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with.
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Regular order of business
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell
chanF;ea to consider
and carried., the regular order of business was suspended in order to take
piers on Bal Isl_nd.
up the matter of installing piers around Balboa Island. Letters from
Letter of Erma Keeler,
Bay Front and Inland property owners were read requesting an extension
advis_ng approval by
of 30 days for the two groups to get together on the question. Clarence
30 day extension given
Stanyer representing the inland property owners addressed the Council as
to prope_ty o-sners to
did Louis C. Breer each asking for additional time in which to hold a
have 'report to Council.
joint meeting of the opposing groups. On motion of Councilman Stanley
Letter of Louis Koblick
seconded by Councilman Reed, and carried, _!.ction by the Council was
requesting to run re-
deferred for 30 days with instructions for a report of progress of the
fresment c ncessi>n in
controversy to be submitted to the Council at its meeting on March 4, 1946.
Regular order of
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell
business resumed.
and carried, the regular order of business was resumed.
The apXn. of Union Oil
REPORTS OF HEADS OF DRPA71T::ENTS
to install storage for
The report of the City Treasurer was read, anC on motion of
hazardous fluids,
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carried, the report
allo:.ed..
was ordered filed. The reading of the reports of other departmental
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Letter of J. R. LaPerle
heads was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed.
Chairman,V.F.W. filed
City, as Clubhouse for said organization. Mr. LaPerle addressed the Council
for future reference.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL CO',KkITTEES: None
R:,PORTS OF STANDING COhildPYTEES: None
Letter of W.A. Allison
C OM2•i UN I CATIONS :
The apkn. of G. M. Moses The application of G. M. I -loses for a license to operate a taxi
to operate taxi service service from 608 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar was on motion of Councilman
referred to Chief of Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referrer. to the Police
Police.
Commissioner and Chief of Police.
Apkn. of Morris K.
The application of Morris K. Laurie, 169 - 23rd Street, Costa
Laurie, to operate
Mesa, for a license to operate a taxi service in the City of Newport Beach
texi service: referred
was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried,
to Chief of Police.
referred to the Police Commissioner and Chief of Police.
Letter of Earl Stanley
The communication of Earl and Mildred Stanley requestin annexation
requesting annexation
of certain property to the City of Newport Beach and for the establishment
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of certLn property and
of C -2 zoning classification therein w 'rs presented and discussed; City
C -2 zonin,17was referred
Engineer Patterson explaining- some matters in connection therewith, whereupon
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to Plannint Commission.
it was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
referred to the Planning Commission for consi &eration as to the zoning
request when same has become aa, purt of the City of Newport Beach.
Letter of Erma Keeler,
The letter from Erma Keeler, City Clerk of Santa Ana advising of
advis_ng approval by
the approval by the City of Santa. Ana for the use of the outfall sewer
Santa Ana. for use of
system for a certain subdivision annexed to the City and desi^nated as parcels
outfall se•.er system,
"A," 11B," and °C" was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
oreerec? filed.
Councilman Reed and carried, was ordered filed.
Letter of Louis Koblick
The letter of Louis Koblick requesting permission to run a
requesting to run re-
refreshment concession in the Municipal Camp Ground from a trailer was read
fresment c ncessi>n in
and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
Municipal Camj Ground,
denied and the writer to be so notified as to restrictions prohibiting same .
denied.
The application of Union Oil Company for permission to install
The apXn. of Union Oil
storage for hazardous fluids at their marine station on the South Bay Front,
to install storage for
Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed,
hazardous fluids,
and carried, allowed subject to the a.,�oroval of the Fire Chief.
allo:.ed..
T`.e letter of J. Raoul LaPerle, Chairmen of Committee for V. F. W.
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Letter of J. R. LaPerle
Post 3536 requesting the use of the present City Hall, rJhen vacated by the
Chairman,V.F.W. filed
City, as Clubhouse for said organization. Mr. LaPerle addressed the Council
for future reference.
on the mater and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed,
and carrier'., the request was filed for future reference.
Letter of W.A. Allison
The letter of William A. Allison applying for the position d City
applying for City En ۥ.
Engineer was presented and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council -
ordered filed.
man Reed and carried, was ordered filed.
Letter of Robert
The letter of Robert Gardiner, City Judge advising of the additional
Gardiner af_visin e n i,:,lo- clerical work entailed by the advent of parking meters installed in the City,
ment of extra hel,.
of the necessity of em_)loying extra help in handling the situation and.
'. iarrant ordered drawn.
submitted a Demand for payment of same, which on motion of Councilman Isbell,
seconded by Councilman Allen was allowed and `.•`arrant drawn for same by
SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR
following roll call vote, to Wit:
ADDITIONAL LETTER
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Stanley, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Reoueet of K. 'J. Gorton
The request of K. W. Gorton for a leave of absence without pay
for leave of L.bsence,
for the period from January 13th to 27 was on motion of Councilman Isbell,
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seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted.
Request of Hodgkinson
The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the salary of George
for increase to 1165.00
L. England to be increased from '3175.00 to $185.00 per month, due to the
for G.L.En,_land, granted completion of the six months probation in the department, ,•:as on motion of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed, granted by the follo,in vote,
to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Letter of Clarence
Stanyer.
Laid on the Table
until first meeting
of the month.
Mr. Stanyeros letter did state that he wished Council to rescind
their action pertaining to the pier situation on Balboa.Island, namely the
granting of one pier to each two lots, but that was not the action of the
Council. The only action being that the Committee of property owners
were instructed to have their report and recommendations in to Council
by February 7, 1946, or in other words a 30day notice from the meeting; of
the Council on January 7, 1946.
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The request of R. L. Patterson, City Engineer for the employment
Employment in the
of Tate Hales, Al Cline and Jess Munoz in the 'dater Department at .90�
°later Dept., Elect
per hour; Arthur Ball and George Crocker in the Street Department at .95¢
rical Dept., Stree'
per hour; August G. Standage in the Electrical Department at .90¢ per hour;
Depart Yrante8.
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Leon C. Beebe in the Engineering Department at ;;1.10 per hour and Carolyn
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Hilgren in the 'dater Department office at �165.00 per month was presented
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and after considerable discussion concerning the salary of CarolynHilgren in
Council concerning
which Councilman Allen indicated that other office employees who have been
salary of Ca.rol,,n
in the service of the City for some time should be entitled to a wage
Hilgren ne ?;,,
equalling that of a nei,, employee. The motion of Councilman Allen, seconded
employee at
by Councilman Isbell that the request of the City Engineer for the employment
of persons in the various departments excepting that of Carolyn Hilgren be
granted as submitted was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Stanley, Reed, Hall
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NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell the
Employment of Tate
employment of Tate Hales at a salary of „20'1.00 per month, effective February
Hales at .;200.00
1, 19':6 was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit:
-.:er :Month, a;o,-,rove:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall, Stanley
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCIL}'Eid: None
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Stanley
Employment of
the employment of Carolyn Hilgren at a salary of J,�165.00 per month was
Carcl;,rn Hilgren at
allowed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
'165.00 per month.,
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley, Isbell, Hall
alloe :'ed.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the employment of
Employment of
Layton V. Cornecl as patrolman at a salary of x,175.00 per month to succeed
LE:yton V. Corne. -:1
Walter K. Kelly, resigned was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by
at %;177.00 in P.D.
Councilman Star:ley allowed. by the follotiring roll call vote, to wit:
_llo r d.
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Hall, Reed, Stanley
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the salary of Virgil
S, Lary :f Virc,,11
Phebus to be set at w190.00 per month effective January 1, 1946 was on motion
Phe'.us let a'
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Stanley allowed by the following
,$190. ^0 per month
roll call vote, to wit,
request of Chi,,.;-
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Stanley, Hall
of Police.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for a re- classification
Request of Chief
of C. K. Priest from Chief Clerk to Ser-,eant and that his salary be raised
of Police for re-
from w20 ^.00 per month to $'220.00 was on motion of Councilman Sta, :ley, seconded
classification cf
by Councilman Reed allowed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
C. K. Priest to
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Is'�ell, Reed, Stanle;r, Hall
Serl.ea.nt at 'r220.Oc
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
per month allowed.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The letter from the Mayor of Brea requesting information as to the
Letter from Ma.l.or
action of the City Council of Newport Beach in regard to the planning of
of Brea regi.,.esting
and developing an adequate sanitary outfa.11 sewer system for Orange County
information as tc
was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell
action by City,
and carried, the City Clerk was directed to notify the writer in the matter.
sewer system.
The request of Hans ;Tippler for the installation of street lights
in the vicinity of 1015 West Bay Avenue and of lights in the vicinity of the
Reoue =t of Hens
Yacht Club was presented, and motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by
'Tippler for street
Councilman Reed and carried, same was referred to the City Engineer.
li, ~hts, referred
The letter of County Ilerk Smith acknowledting receipt of the letter
to En;,ineer.
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to the Board of Supervisors regarding the plan of the Grand Jury for a
Letter of County
cooperative plan for the use of the Coutny Dog Pound was on motion of
Cl r' Smith, Count.
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, ordered filed.
Dog Pound, filed..
The letter from the Orange County Title Company regarding the
Letter of Or. ^o.
purchase of cer_ain property by the City of Newport Beach in connection with
Title Co., re
the widening of Coast Boulevard was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded
purchase of p-roo-
by Councilman Reed and carried, referred to City Treasurer Gant with
erty, referr-0 to
authority to act in the matter.
Cit Treasurer.
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The request of John F. Vogel for the rezoning of certain, property
Reoue't of J. F.
in Block P., Tract 519 from R -1 to C -1 classification was on motion of
Vo`-el for rezoning
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, referred to the
referred to Pla.nn-
Planning Commission,
irin- Commission.
The request of Earl Stanley to improve a 40 foot strip of land
;;equect of E.Stan -_;
lying between the propert..7 line and the present curb on Central Avenue and
to improve 40 foot
32nd Street was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed
strip of land,
and carried, allo..'ed subject to the supervision of the City Engineer.
a.11owFd.
The petition presented by the members of a recreation Club for
a new location for their grounds due to the present Bite having beer: sold
Petition presented
by a recre ^tion
by the City and requesting a location in the vicinity of the City Street
club, referred to
Department's warehouse was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Council-
Street Dept.
rnan Allen, and carried referred to the Street Department for recommendation
as to location.
Communication from
The communication from the Committee in reference to the mooring
Committee re moor -
of boats in the 'Test Newport channel and recommending certain thingsin connection
inF of boats in
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therewith was read and after discussing the question it was moved by Council-
FI.Nei•rpor•t Channel
man Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that same be referred
referred to 'a;n in-
tothe Engineering Department for a rejort on the most important needs.
eerin.` Dept.
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Plan of Harbor The letter of Harbor Master Craig regarding moorings of the
Master regarding Newport Harbor Yacht Club was read and on motion of Councilman Stanley,
moorings of the seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the plan as outlined by the Harbor
NHYC, approved. Master was approved subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of
the Yacht Club, said plan having been approved by Addison Gurley, Chairman
of the Mooring and Docks Committee of the Club.
Request of City The request of City Electrician Carl Woodmansee for the purchase
Electrician to of 7,000 lineal feet of street lighting cable for replacement on Balboa
purchase 7,000 lineal Island estimated to cost x,910.00 per thousand feet was on motion of Council -
feet of street light- man Allen, seconded! by Councilman Stanley authorized by tYefollori ng roll
ing cable, allov;ed. call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Hall, Stanley, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
UNFINISrED 131JSINESS
Plans and specific::.t'_ons The report of City Engineer Patterson with an estimate of cost
of City -Engineer for
of improving the Camp Ground, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought
Camp Ground, ap7roved.up,
whereupon City Engineer Patterson presented :plans and specifications
street itherewith, the Council being addressed at length by Paul A. Palmer,
of the work to be done in the proposed improvement and on motion of
representative of the Griffith Company. Fred 71I. Briggs also addressed the
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the plans and
Standard wage scale
specifications were approved.
was adopted.
On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen, and
opposed by Councilman Stanley, who moved that the matter be laid on the
carried, the standard wage scale was adopted.
Advertise for bids
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by " ouncilman Reed and
for Camp Ground
carried, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the Camp
improvement.
Ground improvement.
Sailors authorized to
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
sell custodians house
carried, Assistant to the Engineer Sailors was authorized to sell the
at Camp Ground.
custodians -louse at the Camp Ground.
No. - .,250 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to T..,it:
At this juncture Mr. Kensinger, representative of the Navy
Mir. Kinsin €er acdress-
Department addressed the Council with a request to sub -lease from the South
ed Council re: sub-
Coast Company Dock #4 for the purpose of tying up certain navy boats, the
lease of Dock #4 from
request having been approved by the Harbor Master. On motion of Councilman
South Coast ap_roved
Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the consent of the South
to Iia" 1, 1946.
Coast Company to sub- lease said cock w.-.s approved to the termination of the
present lease to May 1, 1946.
Improvements to Dock
On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Stanley, the
authorized.
improvements to the dock as outlined by Mr. Kensinger as to be necessary
were authorized subject to the supervision of the City Engineer and the
Harbor Master.
BALBOA ISLAND ALLEY IMPROVEMENT
Pursuant to instructions heretofore given,
the City Engineer presented Plan No. 409, consisting of
sheets 1 to 25, together with standard plans and
specifications for the grading and paving certain alleys
in Sections 1 to 5 of Balboa Island and Tract No. 742,
also the construction of Water mains, fire hydrants, water
and sewer house services and appurtenant work, whereupon
Councilman Allen moved that said Plans and Specifications
be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell
and carried by the following roll call vote, to Tit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell
Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCIUMEN: None
Councilman Allen offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution of Intention No. 3279 for the construction
of certain public improvements in certa h alleys in Sectioons
1 to 5 of Balboa Island and Tract No. 742, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Reed and carried by the following vote:
A:ES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
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The hearing in connection with the vacation of certain streets and
Ordering vacation
of alleys in Tract 907 was brought up much discussion ensuing in connection
certain alleys,
street itherewith, the Council being addressed at length by Paul A. Palmer,
and easements in
representative of the Griffith Company. Fred 71I. Briggs also addressed the
Tract 907.
Council on behalf of the Christian Science Church, most of the discussion
concerned the abandonment of the street Via Malaga whichvas vigorously
opposed by Councilman Stanley, who moved that the matter be laid on the
table pending further study by the Council: and Architect Flewelling,
designer of the proposed new City Hall. The motion was-lost due to lack
of a second; whereupon, Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution
ordering the vacation of certain streets, alleys and easements in Tract 907
as described in said resolution. The motion for adoption of'-.:he resolution
was duly seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution designated Resolution
No. - .,250 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to T..,it:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed
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140ES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley, Hall
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. 3251 Councilman Reed moved the adoption of a resolution, being a
Granting by quit -claim resolution granting by quit -claim deed to the Griffith Company certain
deed certain ease- easements in Tract 907 in lieu of new easements granted by said Company
meats in Tract 07 to the City and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
to Griffith Company, of the City of Newport Beach said quit -c�im deed to the Griffith Company.
The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman
Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3251 and was passed by the
following roll cell vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, CO`:NCILMAN: Stanley
ABSENT, COUNCILMEITT: None
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Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a
Res. 3262
resolution accepting from the Griffith Company a certain deed wherein the
Resolution acceot-
Griffith Company grants to the City of Newport Beach certain easements as
inp: from 7riffilh
described in said resolution. The motion of adoption was duly seconded by
Co. a certs.in deed
Councilman Reed, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3262 and was passed
for easements.
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, CO ;D'CILMAN: Stanley
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Reed moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolu-
FeS. 3283
tion accepting from the Griffith Company a. certain deed *.wherein the Griffith
Resolution acceot-
Company grants to the City of Newport Beach certain easements as described
infr a certain deco.
in said resolution. The motion of adoption was duly seconded by Councilman
from ^riffith Co.
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Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3283 and was passed by the
for easements.
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley, Hall
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Reed moved the adoption of a resolution, being; a
Res. 3284
resolution wherein the City of Newport Beach grants to the Griffith Company
Deec "o Griffitl. C:..
a certain deed covering certain easements as described in said resolution,
coverin certain
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The motion of adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution
s.
esemcnts.
designated Resolution No. 32614 and was passed- by the follotr;ing roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley, Hall
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
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Councilman Reed moved tha ado:.ition of a resolution, being a
Res. 3285
resolution accepting from the Griffith Company a certain dead wherein the
Resolution acce.t-
Grantor, Griffith Company, a Corporation grante to the City of Newport
inr from Griffith
Beach certain easements as described in said resolution. The motion for
Co. geed
adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the
certain
for
resolution designated Resolution No. 3265 and was passed by the following
easements
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The Building Ordinance designated. as Ordinance No. 541, being an
Or•d. No. 541
ordinance limiting building space to a. minimum of 600 square feet, as
Buildin, Ordinance,
recommended by the Building Inspectors, came up for final passage. There
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was some discussion as to the validity of the ordinance by some members of
the Council. On motion of Councilman Allen, duly seconded by Councilman
Reed, the ordinance was adopted by the followins roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley, Hall
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The matter of the application of Arthur Andersen for a building
Ap_sn of Arthur
permit to erect a certain structure on Lot 9, Tract 742, Balboa Island,
Anr'_,.roen for builci-
was Laid on the Table.
ink gernit Lein on
NEW BUSINESS
t e 'Fable.
BIDS FOR FURNISHING GASOLINE:
Informal bids for furnishing gasoline for the City were opened
and read by the Clerk, bids being submitted by the following cencerns:
General Petroleum Corporation, Home Oil Company, Shell Oil
Casoline bid awarder
Company, and Standard 011 Company. In checking the bids submitted the City
to General Petroleum
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Engineer advised that the bid of the General Petroleum Cor>oration was the
lowest bid, it by Councilman
whereupon was moved Allen, seconded by Council-
C1 =r'r and Mayor
man Isbell and carried, that the same be awarded to the Ge,;eral Petroleum
a- uthc.rizeo. to exec..t
Corporation, the Mayor and City Clerk being authorized to execute on behalf
contract.
of the City of Ne.T.0ort Beach the contract with said Company.
on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
Appointment of C. F.
carried, the appointment of Clarence F. Watts as police off`cer in connection
''Ltts, confirmen.
with the maintenence of parking meters was confirmed.
On motion of Councilman Allen duly seconded by Councilman Reed,
Res. 3286
Resolution No. 3286 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
14ater Contract ! °itr
behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract w_th Townsend Land Com.)any for
Townsend Land Co.
furnishing water to said Company was passed by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Stanley, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
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Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a
resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the
Quitclaim Deeds
City of Newport, the following quitclaim deeds to the following persons and
covering the following described property:
Jl-.ck L. Gollihur
.Iar•k L. Gollihur Lot 7, Block 733, Corona del Mar
II, rl_e Ii. Martin
Chr.rlee '!. Mn-sters
Merle M. Martin Lot 27, Block 29, Newport Beach
'.'alt=r R. Evs:ns
Charles W. Masters Lot 11, Block 729, Corona del Mar
Amelia. Curnow
Walter R. Evans Lots 7, 9, and 11, Block 431
Corona del Mar
Amelia Curnow Lots 11, 13, and 15, Block 335
Corona del Mar
The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution was
adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Stanley, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 3297 Bids submitted for the purchase of'City owned real estate
Sale of City Lot. were opened and read, whereupon Resolution No. 3287 was presented, being
a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Cit;; Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City of Newport Beach, grant deed to the foll o-Ing person submitting
the highest bid andcovering the follo *ring described property:
Res. No. 3257 Ernest P. Webb Lot 9, Block 9
Seashore Colony Tract
$300.00
On motion of Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Alien
the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
City Auditor authorized On motion of Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Allen,
to notify realtors as and carried, City Auditor Gant was authorized to notify realtors as to
to prices on City owned. prices on City owned property.
property. The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance
Committee were on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded. by Councilman
Audit of monthly Demands Isbell, were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn by the following roll
.call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall
NOES, COUNCILMEN: ?done
ABSENT, COUNCIL "EN: None
Councilman Stanley to
meet with City "Engineer
City Engineer Patterson advised on the application of the Union
and Union Oil Com.Dany
Company for a permit to make certain improvements to their marine station
re improvements to me.rinefacilities on Balboa Island and suggested that a member of the Council
station on Bal Island.
meet with him and representatives of the Union Oil Compan;;:; Councilman
Stanley was named to meet the group.
Councilman Stanley
City Engineer Patterson advised of a meeting with the Fairview
named to meet with Fair-
Farms `dater Company and Newport Mesa t•Iater District, concerning the joining
view Farms Water Co. &
of the Metropolitan ;dater System and on motion of Councilman Isbell,
Npt. Mesa ` dater Dist.
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Councilman Stanley was named to
re joininb Met. >;ater.
meet with the group.
City Engineer Patterson reported on the matter of securing pipe
Clerk.instructed to
for the construction of a new water line from the Balboa Island bridge,
advertise for bids for
it appearing that it was not possible to obtain pipe of any kind at this
construction of new
time, but suggested that same should be advertised for; whereupon, Council -
water pipe line.
man Allen moved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for the
necessary pipe for the proposed construction subject to the City Engineers
instructions.
Letter from Pacific
The letter from the Pacific Electric Rail *.•;ay Company concerning
Electric Rt,11s,•:ay Co.
the widening of Central Avenue between Alvarado Street and McFadden Place
concerning widening of
and Coast Boulevard from McFadden Place to the westerly city limits,,was
Central Ave, ordered
on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
filed.
ordered filed.
Apkn. of P.A. Bailey for
The application of P. A. Bailey for a permit to install a pier
permit to install pier
fronting on Lot 6, Block 2 ^3S, Canal Section, having been approved by t-'-r
fronting on Lot 6, Bk.
City Engineer was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
238, Canal, granted.
Reed and carried, granted.
Resignation of City
The resignation of City Engineer Patterson was presented and
Engineer Patterson,
read, the same dealing with his association with the City for the past
accepted.
18 years and setting forth the various problems confronting the City
at this time, mainly the water and sewage situation. Iii leaving the City
with the best of wished for the Coucil and welfare of the City, Mr. Patterson
stated that he would be glad at all times to assist with any problem that
might arise where his services would be of benefit to the City and City
personnel.
Councilman Isbell Councilman Isbell complimented the retiring Engineer for the
complimented Engineer services rendered by Mr. Patterson to the City and the assistance given
Patterson for nis the City Council at all times and while.reluctant to accept the resignation
services rendered to the it was felt that due to reason;, set forth for retiring from the City that
City. it left no alternative but to move that the resignation be accepted with
regrets. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried.
On motion of Council-:ian Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and
Resignation of Hoirard carried, the resignation of Dr. Hozrard W. Seager as a member of the
Seager on Planning Plannins Commission, laid over from a previous meeting was accepted.
Commission, aece,Dted.
ADJOURNMiENT
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed,
and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o'clock p.m., Monday
February 1S, 1946.
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