Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/1946 - Regular Meeting431 October 7, 1946 The City Council of the C18y of Newport Beach met in regular session in the City Council hambers at the City Hall at the hour of 4 o'clock p.m. on above date with Mayor Reed presidin g. • The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part thereof, read; no one responded and the reading of the minutes 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 Siler, and carried, the report was ordered filed. The reading of the reports of other departmental heads was dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None COMMUNICATIONS The application of Smith, Smith and Noland for a license Apkn, of Smith, Smith and to conduct an Amusement enterprise at 2302 Ocean Front was presented Noland for license to whereupon Attorney Adrian Marks addressed the Council on behalf conduct Amusement Enter- of the applicant with a request to file an amended application prise, referred to Police more specific as to the nature of the proposed business and on Chief, and committee. motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the request was granted and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the application as amended, was referred to the Chief of Police and Chairman of the Police Committee for investigation and report. The application of H. R. Rideout and H. J. Mitchell Apkn. of Rideout and for a license to sell Frozen Foods to regular customers at their Mitchell for license to homes was presented together with a list of customers proposed to sell frozen foods, denied. be served. On a ruling of the City AttorrW that an established place of business would be required, the application was denied on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried. The Council was addressed. by H. R. Rideout, the applicant. The application of George L. Getchell for a license to Apkn. of Geo. L. Getchell conduct a restaurant in the Balboa Pavilion was on motion of for a license to run Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, restaurant, granted, granted, subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Curt Schmidt for a license to run a Apkn. of Curt Schmidt for delicatessen at 813 East Central Avenue, Balboa was on motion of license to run delicatess_- Councilmen Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Frank Kiech for a license to operate Apkn. of F. Kiech for a Speedboat for hire from McNally's pier Balboa, was on motion license to operate Speed - of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, boat, granted, approval of granted subject to the approval of the Harbor Master. The applicant Harbor Master, addressed the Council concerning the matter. The application of the Texas Company for a permit to Apkn. of 'texas Company for install underground storage for the handling of petroleum products permit to install under - at Lots 9, 10, and 11 Block 223, Section A. Newport, having been ground storage, granted, approved by the Fire 6hief was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. A petition bearing the names of 111 residents of Corona Petition of CDM residents del Mar urging the City to acqure by condemnation, or otherwise, to condemn property in the certain property in the vicinity of China Cove in order to retain vicinity of China Cove. that portion of the beach for the public. The Council was addressed at great length by Isabel C. Andrews on the subject together with other residents of.Corona del Mar. Considerable discussion was had on the matter by Mayor Reed, R. H. Rogers and others. The question of the cost of acquiring the particular Building permits issued piece of property, upon which it was alleged that a building for construction extending was about to be erected, and other adjacent property necessary to over the water be revoked. preserve that portion of the water front, it being stated by Mrs. Andrews that the people of Corona del Mar would finance same. On advice from City Attorney Thomspon that no building permits should be issued where structures extend over the wsters, it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman and carried, that any building permit issued for the construction of a building, as alleged by the Corona del Mar delegation, be revoked. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Engineer to establish lot Siler and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to establish lines on designated prop - the lot lines pertaining to the property designated in the erty, petition presented by the Corona del Mar citizens. The letter of Charles Mehlert, Engineer of the Division Letter of Charles Mehlert, of Beaches and Parks of the State of California acknowledging Engineer of the Division receipt of a map of the proposed Memorial Park at Corona del of Beaches and Parks, Mar was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman ordered filed. Siler and carried, ordered filed. 432 Request of N. H. Lutheran The request of the Ne:port Harbor Lutheran Church Church for Oconditional for a conditional permit from the Planning Commission to erect permit, referred to a church building on a portion of Lot A. Tract 919 was on Planning Commission. motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. Request of Dr. Monaco The request of Dr. S. R. Monaco for a re- zoning of for re =zoning, referred certain property in Tract 884 in order to permit the erection to the Planning Commission. of an office for the practice of medicine, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. Apkn. of E. J. Draheim The application of Ernest J. Draheim.for a lease on for lease on Lot 6, Blk. 242 Lot 6, Block 242, Canal Section was on motion of Councilman Canal, denied. Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, denied. The application of Ralph B. Lindsay for a l:.ease on Apkn. of R. B. Lindsay Lot 4, Block 434, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman for lease, denied. Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, denied. The request of R. W. McClellan & Sons to purchase Request of McClellan & Sons a grader from the City for $200.00 was on motion of Councilman Isbell, to purchase City grader seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,referred to the Street referred to St. Supt. Superintendent with power to act. The claim of Ernest C. Wilson for damages to a boat, Claim of E. C. Wilson for allegedly due to debris from the derelict 'Mindanao' was on motion damages to boat, referred to of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, Insurance Carrier. referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. The communication from the Navy Department relative to Communication from the Navy leasing City dock #4 was presented and on motion of Councilman to lease City Dock #4, Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the Mayor and denied. City Clerk was authorized to execute same on behalf of the City, whereupon after considering the matter further it was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the motion was rescinded. Request of C. MacCulloch The request of Clarence MacCulloch to have Villa Way for surfacing of Villa Way, between 28th and 29th Streets surfaced was on motion of Councilman referred to City Engineer. Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the City Engineer. Letter from Joint Outfall The letter from the Secretary of the Executive Board of Sewer approving City's the Joint Outfall Sewer approving the City's request to descharge requet, ordered filed. sewage arising from newly annexed territory to the City of Newport Beach, together with the letter in connection with same from the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, ordered filed. Request of St. Supt. for The request of Street Superintendent Covert for funds funds to construct new curb to construct new.curb and sidewalk on the South side of Central in Blk. 14, Balboa Tract, Avenue in Block 14, Balboa Tract and the East side of Palm Street, authorized.. Balboa Bayside Tract, together with the estimate of the cost of same one half of which to be paid by the Southern California Telephone Company was presented and after considering the matter it was moved the Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson that the improvement be authorized by the following roll call vote, to fait: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Request of St. Supt. The request of Street Superintendent Covert for the transfer for transfer of contract of the contract at the City Dump Ground from McVernon Wallace to of City Dump to Angel Garcia, Angel Garcia was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council - approved. man Allen carried, approved. Request of L.E. Sprague for The request of L. E. Sprague for a lease on a portion of lease on portion of City the City Dump and to do certain work thereon as rental was on motion Dump, denied. of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, denied. Request of Fire .Chief for The request of Fire Chief Crocker for the employment of employment of R.H. Duncan, R. H. Duncan as pilot on the Fire Boat, to replace R. C. SVrkey Laid on the Table. to the Harbor Department was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, Laid on the Table. Statement of Police Chief Chief of Police Hodgkinson_ presented a statement in on traffic enforcement in reference to traffic enform ment in the district known as 'Miracle 'Miracle Mile', filed. Mile' covering a three months.period. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the statement was ordered filed. Employment in Beach City The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the confirm - Merchant Patrol. ation of the appointment of William Andrew Jackson and John Geiduck Aidock as members of the Beach City Merchant Patrol was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. Request of E. B. Witson The request of E. B. Whitson for perm'esion to attend the to attend Convention, annual meeting of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors approved. in Sacramento, September 30 to October 2nd, with the usual expense allowance was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Employment in Street Dept. The authorization requested by Street Superintendent Covert for the regular employment of Angel M. Aguilera in the Street Department at .88¢ per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell approved by the following sdl call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 1 40 0 0 0 The authorization requested by Street Superintendent Employment in Street Covert for the temporary employment of Harold Ravely in the Dept. Street Department at .88¢ per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: • AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbdl7 Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The authorization requested by City Electrician Wood- Temporary employment in mansee for the temporary employment of John Standage in the Elect- the Electrical Dept rical Department at .88¢ per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The authorization request by Water Superintendent Employment in Water Dept. McMillan for the employment of Allen Brewer in the Water Depart- ment at .92¢ per hour was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:Dbne On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Thomas P. Atkinson no Allen, and carried, the membership on the Civil Service Board longer member on Civil • held by Thomas P. Atkinson was declared vacant and the City Clerk Service Board. was directed to notify him accordingly. No appointment to fill the vacancy was made at this time. Claim of Minna Purchin The claim presented by Attorney Harry J. Miller on referred to City's behalf of Mrs. Minna Purchin for damages alleged to have been Insurance Carrier. sustained at the 19th Street pier landing was on motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried, referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. The letter of City Administrator Sailors regarding Letter of Sailors re: mosquito abatement was presented and on motion of Councilman mosquito abatement. Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, permission was granted to write to the various Civic bodies as requested. The letter of A. H. Wittenberg, Jr., complaining of Letter of A. H. Wittenbe�� boats speeding in the Bay was on motion of Councilman Isbell, re: to Harbor Master. seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Harbor Master. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The hearing continued from September 16, 1946 in connect- Hearing on annexation of Ion with the annexation of certain uninhabited territory to the Tracts Nos. 1102 and 1140, City of Newport Beach designated as Tracts Nos. 1102 and 1140 was declared closed. brought up, the Clerk advising that no protests had been filed, the Mayor asked if any one in the audience wished to protest, no one responded, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the hearing be closed. The ordinance approving the annexation of Tract 1102 Ordinance regarding and 1140 was presented and on motion of Councilman Robertson, annexation passed to seconded by Councilman Isbell, the reading of the ordinance was second reading. dispensed with, whereupon it was moved by the Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell that the ordinance be passed to the second reading, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: • AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Agreement with Matilda E. Robertson, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute Griggs for exchange of on behalf of the City a certain Agreement for an exchange of property. property between the City and Matilda E. Griggs, said exchange of properties being in connection with the widening of Coast Boulevard. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, being a Res. No, 3388 -A resolution in connection with an exchange of City owned property Exchange of property with for property owned by Matilda E. Griggs, said exchange of properties Matilda E Griggs. being for the proposed widening of Coast Boulevard. Councilman . Allen moved the adoption of the resolution duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3388 -A and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None rr � 434 Res. No. 3389 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed from being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Louise J. Hardy, Louise J. Hardy. for that portion of lots 21, 22, 23, 24, Block 132, Lake Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3389 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3392 ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3390 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed from being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Clara J. Schroeder, Clara J. Schroeder. a single woman, for that portion of Lot 13, Block 141, Canal Griffith Company. Section. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3390 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3393 ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3391 Bids submitted for the purchase of City owned real estate Sale of City owned real were opened and read, whereupon Resolution No. 3391 was presented, estate. being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a grant deed to the following people submitting the highest bid and covering the follow- ing described property: Res. No. 3394 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed from being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Fred Klarer, Fred Klarer. for that portion of Lot 4, Block A, Seashore Colony. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resohtion designated Resolution No. 3394 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No- 3395 Res. No. 3391 Paul H. Manning Lot 23, Block 3E Accepting Grant Deed from Nellie Manning River Section Robert W. Jones $900.00 V� On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3392 Councilman Allen moved.the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed from being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Gladys G. Sidler, Gladys G. Sidler. a married woman, for that portion of Lot 3, Block D, Seashore Easement from the Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, Griffith Company. the resolution designated Resolution No. 3392 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: . AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3393 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed from being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed $om Ellen Stephens, Ellen Stephens. a widow, for that portion of Lot 1, Block F, Seashore Colony given to Griffith Co. Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the after completion of new resolution designated Resolution No. 3393 and was passed by drainage. the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NCB, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3394 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting Grant Deed from being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Fred Klarer, Fred Klarer. for that portion of Lot 4, Block A, Seashore Colony. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resohtion designated Resolution No. 3394 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No- 3395 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being Accepting Grant Deed from a resolution accepting a Grant Deed Sum Robert W. Jones, a single Robert W. Jones man, for that portion of Lot 3, Block F, Seashore Colony Tract. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3395 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3396 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Accepting a Deed of being a resolution accepting a Deed of Easement from the Griffith Easement from the Company, said deed granting to the City easements in connection Griffith Company. with storm drain pipelines, catch basins and appurtenances. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3396 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Quit Claim Deed to be On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- given to Griffith Co. man Allen and carried, the Quit Claim Deed from the City to The after completion of new Griffith Company to be given after the completion of the new drainage. drainage to be installed by that Company. 0 0 r� u D 1 40 11 0 0 Councilman Allen moved the adgtion of a resolution, being a resolution changing the date of the regular meeting of the City Council from the First Monday of each month to the second Monday. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3397 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Authorizing and instructing the City Attorney of said City to sign and file in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Orange, a proceeding in Rem, pursuant to the Provision of section 5265 of the "Improvement Act of 1911 ", being division 7 of the Streets and Highwasy Code of the State of California. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, did on the 4th day of February, 1946, adopt Resolution of Intention No. 3279 for the grading and paving, construction of sidewalk and curb, sewer connections, water mains, water connections, fire hydrants and appurtenant work in certain streets and alleys in Sections 1 to 5 inclusive of Balboa Island and Tract No. 742 in said City; and Whereas, the said City Council desires to determine the validity of such proceedings under said Resolution of Intention No. 3279. Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach as follows: 1. That the City Attorney of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to prepare, sign and file on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a proceeding in rem in the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Orange to determine the validity of the pro- ceedings initiated under said Resolution of Intention No. 3279• 2. That said proceedings in rem be prepared and filed under the provisions of Chapter 10, Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3398 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution accepting a Deed of Easement from The Irvine Company, said deed granting to the City easements in connection with the construction, laying, repair, replacement and operation of a sewer pipe line. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3399 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The ordinance amending the water rates for and water connections was introduced and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the reading of the ordinance was dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed 435 Res. No. 3397 Changing date of regular Council Meeting. Res. No. 3398 Authorizing City Attorney to sign and file in the Superior Court of Calif. a proceeding in rem, pursuant to the provision. of Section 5265 of the "Improvement Act of 1911. Res. No. 3399 Accepting Deed of Easemen� from the Irvine Company. Ordinance amending water rates and water connect- ions introduced. Passed to second reading. No action taken on const- ruction of curbs along State Hwy. in 600 Blk. Bid for building on 22nd awarded to Roger S. Wats- Three bids submitted for the printing and compila- tion of City ordinances. City Attorney to re- advertise for bids for printing of City ordin- ances. City Administrator Sail(rs brought the matter of const- ruction curbs along the State Highway in the 600 Block as requested by property owners in that district. No action was taken. The Clerk advised that two bids had been submitted for the purchase of a certain City owned building on 22nd Street as advertised for, the bids submitted being that of C. J. Keegan for $76.00 and Roger S. Watson for $166.66. On motion of Council- man Robertson, seconded by CounoilmamiIsbell and carried, the bid of Roger S. Watson was accepted and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the money accompanying the unsucessful bid was ordered returned. Bids invited for the printing and compilation of City ordinances resulted in three bids being submitted being those of the Newport- Balboa News - Times, Newport- Balboa Press and Dennis Printers of Santa Ana which were opened and read and on motion of Councilman - Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, were referred to the City Engineer for checking. City Engineer Webb reported on bids submitted for the • compilation of City ordinances and advised that the bids were offered in a variation of phrasing making it difficult to determine the lowest bidder. City Attorney Thompson also advised that it was impossible to award the contract upon the bids submitted and suggested that same be re- advertised for, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the City Attorney prepare the advertisement calling for bids for the work. 435 Res. No. 3397 Changing date of regular Council Meeting. Res. No. 3398 Authorizing City Attorney to sign and file in the Superior Court of Calif. a proceeding in rem, pursuant to the provision. of Section 5265 of the "Improvement Act of 1911. Res. No. 3399 Accepting Deed of Easemen� from the Irvine Company. Ordinance amending water rates and water connect- ions introduced. Passed to second reading. No action taken on const- ruction of curbs along State Hwy. in 600 Blk. Bid for building on 22nd awarded to Roger S. Wats- Three bids submitted for the printing and compila- tion of City ordinances. City Attorney to re- advertise for bids for printing of City ordin- ances. n •. Audit of monthly Demands The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee were on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Vacation of certain City Engineer Webb brought the matter of vacation portion of the Ocean Frt., proceedings of a certain portion of the Ocean Front in Seashore In Seashore Colony, Colony Tract and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by authorized. Councilman Robertson and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to prepare the necessary papers in connection with the vacation. Apkn. of The Irvine Co. The application of The Irvine Company for a permit to for permit to install install boat slips easterly of Balboa Island, having the approval boat slips, granted. of the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. Apkn. of John P. Hormen The application of John P. Hormen for a permit to construct for permit to construct a pier in front of Lots 3 and 4, Block 436, Canal Section, having pier, granted. been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. Apkn.,of Henry Goetz for The application of Henry Goetz for a permit to construct permit construct pier, a pier fronting on Lot 10, Block 636, Canal Section, having been granted. approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. Apkn, of J. L. Fisher for The application of J. L. Fisher for a permit to construct permit to construct pier, a pier fronting on Lot 10 and '19 of Lot 9, Block 638, Canal Section, granted. having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Council- man Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. Apkn. of Jud Oviatt for The application of Jud Oviatt for a permit to construct permit to construct pier, a pier fronting on Lot 6 and * of Lot 5, Block 536, Canal Section, granted. having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Council- man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. Apkn. of M. MacCullock and The application of M. MacCulloch and Charles G. Boice for Chas. G. Boice, to construct a permit to construct a joint pier between Lots 27 and 28, Tract 884, joint.pier, granted. having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Council- man Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. No extensions granted on The question of granting extensions to pier permits pier permits beyond time already granted and not constructed, due to lack of material and limit allowed. labor, was discussed and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson no further extension beyond the time limit on the original permit was allowed. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson NOES, Mayor: Reed ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Siler City Attorney authorized to On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman defend City against suit Isbell and carried, City Attorney Thompson was authorized to of Thomas Dugan, et al defend the suit filed against the City by Thomas Dugan, et al in connection with the establishing a State Part at Corona del Mar. Councilmen Isbell, Siler On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman granted permission to Robertson and carried, Councilmen Isbell and Siler were granted leave State. permission to leave the State of California. Roger S. Watson addressed the Council regarding repairs Roger S. Watson addressed to a stair landing leading from his property to the Grand Canal Council. on Balboa Island which was referred to the City Engineer. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 P. M., October 21, 1946. May28PA- Qouncllman fthe ity of Newport Beae Councilman Counollman Councilman TTEST: C"i ty Clerk 0 1 1 is n u �J