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June 23, 1947
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met
in adjourned 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 Reed presiding.
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The roll was called, the following Councilmen
answering present. Allen, Isbell, Siler, Reed, Robertson.
The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or
anyone in the audience wished the reading of the minutes
of the previous meeting or any part thereof, no one
responded and the reeding the minutes was dispensed with.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES;. None
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
Regular order of business
Councilman Siler and carried, the regular order of business
changed to consider petition
was changed in order to consider the petition presented
of property owners in Newport
by a delegation of property owners from Newport Heights
Heights.
and other matters presented by persons in the audience.
The petition of the Newport Heights property
Matter of forming an assess-
owners requested the Council to take immediate action toward
ment district in Npt Hgts for
forming an assessment district for the purpose of improving
street improvement referred
all streets and alleys in that district and stated the
to City Engineer.
type of paving desired. The Council was addressed by
Mrs. George Penberthy, Susie Horvath and others on the
subject and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
.
Councilman Siler, the petition was referred to the City
Engieer with instructions to proceed with the forming of
the assessment district and Mayor Reed suggested that a
committee from the petitioners contact the City Engineer
In the matter.
A petition from the merchants on Main Street,
Petition from merchants on
Balboa was presented outlining a parking plan for that
Main St. outlining a parking
street which it was claimed would prove more satisfactory
plan, referred to Chief of
for that district, particularly, for patrons of the Balboa
Police.
post office. Postmaster H. F. Kenny spoke on the matter
and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council-
man Siler and carried, the matter was referred to the Chief
of Police for investigation and report.
Letters from the Chamber of Commerce, Newport-
R. P. Maskey given authority
Balboa V. F. W. and Drs. Reeder and Stickler urging the
to consider matter of estab-
establishing of a recreational play ground for children
lishing recreational play
were read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
ground.
Councilman Siler and carried, Ralph P. Maskey was given
authority to study the matter and report to the Council.
H. F. Kenny talked on the sub ect.
A resident of West ewport inquired about the
No source of revenue acquired
revenue from oil which it was understood would accrue
from oil slant drilling.
to the City from slant drilling, but was advised that no
revenue from that source was being received.
A letter from Elizabeth Porter Wyatt requesting
Letter of Elizabeth P. Wyatt
the re- zoning of a certain area in the vicinity of "F"
requesting re- zoning, laid
Street was laid over to be considered with the report
over.
of the Planning Commission onthe subject.
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council-
Regular order of business
man Allen and carried, the regular order of business was
resumed.
resumed.
COMMUNICATIONS
The application of Jerry L. Young for a license
Apkn. of J. L. Young for
to vend 'snow -Cone' at 1000 Shore Avenue, Corona del Mar,
license to vend 'Snow -Cone'
hang been approved by the health Officer, was on motion
granted.
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman.Robertson
and carried, granted.
The application of C. R. Pennywitt for a license
Apkn. of C. R. Pennywitt for
to vend certain foods at 1000 Shore Ave., Corona del Mar
license to vend certain foods
was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
approved.
Isbell and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the
Health Officer.
The application of Vincent 0. Cusumano for a
Apkn. of V.O. Cusumano for
license to operate a Boarding and Training Kennel at 6800
license to operate a Boarding
Coast Boulevard was presented and after some discussion
and Training Kennel, Laid on
it was moved by Council an Robertson, seconded by Councilman
the Table.
Allen and carried, Laid on the Table until the next meeting
of the Council.
The request of Emmett E. Patten for a reply to
Letter regarding claim of
a letter regarding the claim of John A. Gurley for alleged
property damage loss was on motion of Councilman Isbell,
John A. Gurley, ordered filed-
seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, ordered
filed, the claim havJng been previously denied by the Council.
The request of Sully- Miller Contracting Company
Request of Sully - Miller
for an extension of 120 days for the improvement of certain
Contracting Co. for extension
streets and alleys on Balboa island in connection with
on the improvement on Bal Isl
Resolution of Intention No. 3279 was on motion of Councilman
granted.
Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted.
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Complaint of W. J. Gerhardt
regarding condition of streets
in CDM referred to City Engineer.
Requests of Keith Rims. and
McCullah Brothers for permission
to install loud speaker on Npt
pier, granted for trial period
of twoweeks.
Letter of E. M. Smith requesting
stop signal at Tustin Ave and
Coast Hwy.
Letter of H.C.L. Lindsay
about a defect in the paving
on Park Ave., Bal Isl, referred
to City Enginer.
Letter of Balboa Improvement
Assn. of the purchase of trash
cans to be turned over to-the
City, referred to Street yupt.
Frank Humberstone appointed to
represent City as member of
proposed Mosquito Abatement
District Board.
Appointment of Edward C. Reid
as Building Inspector for new
City Hall at salary of $350
approved.
The complaint of Walter J. Gerhardt regarding
the condition of the streets in Corona del Mar, allegedly
due to sewer construction was referred to the City Engineer.
Mr. Gerhardt spoke to the Council on the matter.
The requests of Keith pima and McUull.ah Brothers
for permission to install a loud speaker onthe Newport pier
to facilita7e the loading of passengers for the barges and
live bait boats were presented to the Council and after some
discussion of the matter, wherein the City ordinance prohib-
iting bud speakers was brought up, it was agreed on motion
of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
that temporary permission be granted for a period of two
weeks to determine if the operation of the loud speaker would
prove to be a nuisance.
The letter of E. M. Smith appealing to the Council
to use its efforts in securing a stop signal at Tustin Avenue
and Coast Hi&way in order to slow down traffic which it was
said was a detriment to business in that area due to
excessive speed of motorists, the writer also advised that
he is planning the building of more business structures on
the highway and called attention to the investments already
held there. There was much comment regarding traffic
conditions on the highway; H. F. Kenny addressing the Council
on the subject, particularly the instersection of Marine
Avenue and State Highway. City Administrator Sailors
advised that the County Road Superintendent was handling
the matter and on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded
by Councilman Siler authority was granted to proceed with
the matter. 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
The letter of H. C. L. Linds: =.y about a defect in the
paving adjacent to his property at 1206 Park Avenue, Balboa
Island due to the alley improvement in progress there was on
motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell
and carried, turned over to the City Engineer.
'he letter from the Balboa Improvement Association
stating that the association had authorized the purchase of trash
disponsal cans to be turned over to the city to be used in the
Balboa business section for the collection of trash and asking
approval of the City Council on the matter. On motion of Council-
man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the
letter was referred to the Street Superintendent.
The Minutes of the County Board of SupervIsors requesting
the appointment of a representative from the City of Newport
Beach to serve as a member of the proposed Mosquito Abatement
District Board were presented and read, whereupon Mayor Reed
appointed Frank Humberstone as the representative from this dis-
trict and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Isbell and carried, the appointment was confirmed.
The recommendation of City Administrator Sailors for
the appointment of Edward C. Reid as building inspector for the
new City Hall at a salary of 0350.00 per month was on motion
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson approved
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Request of St. Supt for the
the request of Street Superintendent Covert for a
closing of Carnation Ave at
recommendation as to the closing of Carnation Avenue at Highway
Hwy 101, granted.
101 due to the present improvements being on private property
on which the owner proposes to buld, the situation creating a
traffic hazard. In commenting on the subject the City Engineer
estimated the cost of making the necessary improvements at $1500
and presented the plans and specifications of the improvement
which on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler
and carried, were approved, whereupon Councilman Isbell moved that
authorization be given to proceed with the work as outlined,
the motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILYi�N: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Classification of Denver C.
King changed to Truck Driver.
The letter of City
the classification of Denver
per month to Truck Driver at
Councilman Allen, seconded b y
following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN:
NOES, COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:
Administrator Sailors correcting
C. King from Laborer at $163.00
$171.00 per month was on motion of
Councilman Isbell, carried by the
Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Clerk advised that this was the time to canvass
the vote of the special election held for the purpose of the
annexation of certain inhabited territory, designated as
"Balboa Bayshores" to the City of Newport Beach. The vote was
canvassed the result showing 21 votes in favor of annexation
and 7 votes against annexation and one cancelled ballot. On
the strength of the favorable vote for annexation Councilman
Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution
declaring the result of the Special Election, describing the
territory to be annexed and providing for the record of said
vote to be entered upon the minutes of the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach, The motion for adoption of the resolu-
tion was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution
designated Resolution No. 3491 and was passed by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
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Committee appointed to obtain
services of an architect to
draw plans for fire station
in Corona del Mar.
Request of Balboa Improvement
Assn. for permission to put
on display of fire works on
the 4th, granted.
Request of Tournament of Light
Assn. for appropriation of
$2,000.00, granted.
Employment in St. Dept.
granted.
Employment in water Dept.
granted.
Invitation of County Board of
Supervisors at attend meeting.
Employment of Roy Gehres in
Fire Dept., Freed.
Phillip Hayden in Fire Dept
give Civil Service Status.
Res. No, 3491
Result of Special Election of
annexation, "Balboa Bayshoree11
The request of Councilman Robertson to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to obtain the services of an architect
to draw suitable plans for a fire station in Corona del Mar
was presented, whereupon Mayor Reed appointed Councilmen Rob-
ertson, and Siler and Fire Chief Crocker as committee to study
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the matter. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by
Councilman Isbell and carried, the appointment of the committee
was approved.
The request of the Balboa Improvement Association
for permission to put on a display of fire works with Fire Chief
Crocker in charge from the Balboa pier on July 4th and to post
bond of $1,000.00 in accordance with the Health and Safety
Code was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council-
man Isbell and carried, granted.
The letter of Walter H. Hitchman, Manager of the
Tournament of Lights Association requesting an appropriation
of $2,000.00 from the city for the event and withdrawing a
previous request for $3,500.00 erroneously requested, was on
motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler
granted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The authorization of Street Superintendent Covert for
the temporary employment of John J. Sailors, Jr. at 99¢ per
hour, effective June 19, 1947 and Jack Haddon at 88¢ per hour
effective June 23, 1947 was granted on motion of Councilman
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Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertan, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The authorization requested by Water Superittendent
McMillan for the employment of James H. Walker and Marvin H.
Piper at .92¢ per hour effective June 19, 1947 and Carl Oberto
at .92i per hour effective June 20, 1947 was granted on motion
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and
carried by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The invitation of the County Board of Supervisors
to attend a meeting of the Board on July First to hear the
report on the Orange County Sewerage Survey was read to the
Council when Mayor Reed delegated City Administrator Sailors
and City Engineer Webb to attend the meeting. On motion of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
the action of the Mayor was approved.
Fire Chief Crocker's communication regarding the
employment of Roy Gehres as relief man at a salary of $205.00
per month under the Civil Service was on motion of Councilman
Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell granted by the follow-
ing roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Attention was called by the Fire Chief to the over-
sight in giving Phillip Hayden Civil Service rating and on
motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson
and carried, the Civil Service status was granted, dating from
July 9, 1946.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Clerk advised that this was the time to canvass
the vote of the special election held for the purpose of the
annexation of certain inhabited territory, designated as
"Balboa Bayshores" to the City of Newport Beach. The vote was
canvassed the result showing 21 votes in favor of annexation
and 7 votes against annexation and one cancelled ballot. On
the strength of the favorable vote for annexation Councilman
Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution
declaring the result of the Special Election, describing the
territory to be annexed and providing for the record of said
vote to be entered upon the minutes of the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach, The motion for adoption of the resolu-
tion was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolution
designated Resolution No. 3491 and was passed by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
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Committee appointed to obtain
services of an architect to
draw plans for fire station
in Corona del Mar.
Request of Balboa Improvement
Assn. for permission to put
on display of fire works on
the 4th, granted.
Request of Tournament of Light
Assn. for appropriation of
$2,000.00, granted.
Employment in St. Dept.
granted.
Employment in water Dept.
granted.
Invitation of County Board of
Supervisors at attend meeting.
Employment of Roy Gehres in
Fire Dept., Freed.
Phillip Hayden in Fire Dept
give Civil Service Status.
Res. No, 3491
Result of Special Election of
annexation, "Balboa Bayshoree11
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Ordinance approving annexation Following the adoption of resolution No. 3491 in connection
of Balboa Bayshores passed with the annexation of certain inhabited territory known as Balboa
to second reading. Bayshores , Councilman Robertson moved that the ordinance approving
the annexation of said territory be passed to the second reading,
the motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 3492
Res ordering vacation of
certain alleys in Corona del
Mar.
Apkn. of Griffith Co.
to extend portion of
Shopping Center, Laid on
the Table.
Agreement with County
of Orange for Life Gjard
protection executed.
Res. No. 3493
Water Contract with R.C.A.
Communications Inc.
Res. 299 of Planning
Commission opposing dancing
school at Pleasure Island,
approve d.
Res. No. 299 of Planning
Commission denying request
of Al Anderson, approved.
Res. No. 300 of Planning
Commission disapproving apkn
of CC Dunbar and Clyde Den -
linger for re- zoning, approved
Res. No. 301 of Planning
Commission denying request
of Ross Wright, approved.
Res. No. 302 of Planning
Commission apposing request
of Art LaShelle, returned to
Commission for re-consider-
ation.
Res. No. 303 of Planning
Commission denying request
of Wayne Bellinger for
variance, approved.
Chief of Police spoke on
certain violations of zoning
restrictions, particularly of
Francis E. Kelter, dentist.
Conditional sales contract
with Theo Robins for purchase
of dump truck.
Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution,
being a resolution ordering he vacation in accordance with the
"Street Vacation Act of 1941" of certain alleys in Block A -37
in Corona del Mar. The motion for adoption of the resolution was
duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated
Resolution No. 3492 and was passed by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The application presented at a previous meeting of Paul
A. Palmer on behalf of the Griffith Company to extend a portion
of their building operations consisting of a Shopping Center
development which includes an Inn and restaurant was brought up
In a communication from City Administrator Sailors which advised
that the Joint Harbor Committee had approved said application,
however after some consideration of the matter it was moved by
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,
that same be Laid on the Table.
NEW BUSINESS
On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman
Isbell the agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the
County of Orange wherein the latter agrees to provide certain
funds for life guard service in this area was authorized to be
executed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Robertson Resolution No 3493 authorizing a water contract with
R. C. A. 6ommunications Inc. was passed by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Planning Commission resolution No. 299 opposing the
issuance of a license for a dancing school at Pleasure Island and /or
yacht club at that location due to parking and traffic problems
was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler,
approved.
Resolution No. 299 of the Planning Commission denying
the request of Al Anderson for permission to install a shooting
gallery at the Fun Zone was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman Siler and carried, approved.
Resolution No. 300 of the Planning Commission disapproving
the application of C. C. unbar and Clyde Denlinger for a re- zoning
of certain lots in Block 1, Seashore Colony Tract was on motion
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, approved.
resolution No. 301 of the Planning Commission denying
the request of Ross Wright for a variance in setback regulations
for Lot 16, Block 3, Section 2, Balboa Island was on motion of
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried,
concurred in.
Resolution No. 302 of the Planning Commission apposing
the request of Art LaShelle for re- modeling a certain structure
at 325 Edgewater Avenue for the pupose of providing better sanita-
tion and convenience was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman sbell and carried, ordered returned to the Planning
Commission for re- consideration.
Resolution No. 303 of the Planning Commission denying
the regtest of Wayne Bellinger for a r% setback variance respecting
Lot 1 and 15 feet of Lot 3, Block 23�, Corona del Mar was on
motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and
carried, approved.
Chief of Police Hodgkinson spoke to the Council in conn-
ection with certain violations of the zoning restrictions, part -
ularly of Francis E. Kelter, a dentist on Balboa Island who was
granted temporary permission to occupy premises in a residential
zone pending the securing an approved location for which evidently
no effort is being made.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Isbell authorization was granted for the execution of a conditional
sales contract between the City of Newport Beach and Theodore Robins
for the purchase of a dump truck for use in the Street Department
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
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 City of Newport Beach, the following quitclaim deed
to the folloAng company and covering the following described prop-
erty:
Griffith Company Lot 399, Tract 907
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Quitclaim Deed with
Griffith Company
Audit of monthly demands.
Hearing of Resolution of
Intention No. 3481 in the
matter of Sanitary Sewers
in Seashore Dr. an d other
Streets and Alleys.
Res. No. 3494
Res Ordering Wak in eonnec
tion with construction of
sanitary sewers.
Hearing of Resolution of
Intention No. 3483 in the
matter of Sanitary Sewers
in Orange Street and
other Streets.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler and the resolution
was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Siler, Robertson, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the
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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
The Clerk reported that this was the time and place
fixed for the hearing of portests or objections against the work
or the district as described in Resolution of Intention No. 3 481
in the matter of the construction of sanitary sewers and appurten-
ant work in Seashore Drive and other streets and alley as per plan
No. 416 consisting of 8 sheets.
The Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of
printed notices of the adoption of said Resolution and of the post-
ing of the notice of improvement as required by law has been made
and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if a3' written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been
filed with him in said matter. The Clerk reported that.no
written protests had been filed with him prior to the time set
for the hearing.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the assessment district each as set forth in the Resolution
of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present
desired to be heard in said matter. No one responded.
Councilman Allen then moved the adoption of Resolution
Ordering Work No. 3494 in the matter of construction of sanitary
sewers and appurtenant work in Seashore Drive and other streets
and alley as per Plan No. 416 in the City of Newport Beach, which
motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and upon roll call was
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adopted by the following vote, to twit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The Clerk reported that this was the time and place
fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the district as described in Resolution of Intention No. 3483
in the matter of the construction of sanitary sewers and appur-
tenances in Orange Street and other streets, alleys and easements
as per Plan No. 419 consisting of 5 sheets.
The Clerk also reported that affidavits in support
of the publication of the Re.solution of Intention, the mailing
of printed notices of the adoption of said Resolution and of the
posting of the notice of improvement as required by law has beel
made and are on file in the office of the City `'lerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been
filed with him in said matter. The Clerk reported that one
written protmt had been filed with him prior to the time set for
the hearing, by the following: M. Bernice Fager and Robert S. Fager.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or
the assessment district each as set forth in the Resolution of
Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present
desired to be heard in said matter.
All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking
and report as to the percentage of the area represented thereby.
The Enggineer reported that the protests represented
approximately 1.65% of the total area of the assessment district.
All protestants having been heard and an apportunity
having been given to all persons desiring to be heard, and a
full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted, and the
City Council having before them a diagram of the assessment
district and being familiar with the assessment district and
also having considered all protests filed, and having considered
the matter as to the area of property represented by said Pro-
testants, Councilman Allen presented the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by M.
Bernice Fager and others, protesting against the doing of the
work and improvemnt described in Resolution of Intention No.
3483, or against the assessment district; and
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Quitclaim Deed with
Griffith Company
Audit of monthly demands.
Hearing of Resolution of
Intention No. 3481 in the
matter of Sanitary Sewers
in Seashore Dr. an d other
Streets and Alleys.
Res. No. 3494
Res Ordering Wak in eonnec
tion with construction of
sanitary sewers.
Hearing of Resolution of
Intention No. 3483 in the
matter of Sanitary Sewers
in Orange Street and
other Streets.
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WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered
all protests or objections and having considered the area
of the district repreanted by said protests:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that each and all of
the said protests or objections be and the same are hereby over-
ruled and denied.
Said motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler
and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 3495 Councilman Allen then moved the adoption of Resolution
Res. Ordering Work Ordering Work No. 3495 in the matter of construction of sanitary
in connection with sewers and appurtenances in Orange Street and other streets,
construction of sanitary alleys and easements (Plan No. 419), in the City of Newport Beach,
sewers. which motion was seconded by Councilman Siler and upon roll call
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 3496 Councilman Robertson .then moved the adoption of Resolution
Determining prevailing rate No. 3496 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages
of wages. to be paid for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurten-
ances as described in Resolutions of Intention Nos. 3451 and 3453,
which motion was .seconded by Councilman Allen and upon roll call
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 3497
Resolution No. 3497 regardln g the furnishing of water
Regarding the furnishing
of for the U. S. Government at the City Docks on the North Channel
water to U.S. Government
was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson
at City Docks.
adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
The application of E. I. Emett for a permit to install
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
a pier fronting on Bay Island Was on motion of Councilman Allen,
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,- approved.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 3495
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Water Contract with
Robertson, Resolution No. 3495 authorizing a water contract with
Heinz Kaiser.
Heinz Kaiser was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
Siler and carried, denied.
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
The application of Nacio H. Brown for a permit to
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
extend a pier fronting on Lot 25, Tract 907 was on motion of
ABSENT, CQNCILMEN: None
Request of Standard Oil
A representative of the Standard 011 Company appeared
Co. to make changes in
before the Council seeking permission for certain changes in
their marine pier at °A°
St., their marine pier construction at 'A' Street in Balboa after
denied.
some discussion of the Alan it was moved by Councilman Allen
Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, sub -
seconded by Councilman Robertson that the request be denied.,
jest to the approval of the War Department.
The motion was carried by the following roll call, vote, to wit:
The application of S. E. Wood for permission to install
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed
a pier fronting on Lot 6, Block 241, Canal Section was on motion
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
j`Request for a pier east of Bal The request for a pier east of the Balboa Island bridge,
Isl bridge, Laid on the
previously presented came up for discussion and on motion of
Table.
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, was
Laid on the Table.
Apkn. of E, I. Hmett for
The application of E. I. Emett for a permit to install
permit to install pier
a pier fronting on Bay Island Was on motion of Councilman Allen,
on Bay Bay Island, approved.
seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,- approved.
The application of Robert De Grasses for a permit to
Apkn. of R. DeGrasee for
install a pier fronting on Lot 14, Block 4, Section 3 Balboa
permit to install pier, Sal
Island was on motion of Councilman Allen seconded by 6ouncilman
Isl, denied.
Siler and carried, denied.
The application of Nacio H. Brown for a permit to
Apkn. of N.H. Brown for
extend a pier fronting on Lot 25, Tract 907 was on motion of
permit to extend pier, Lido
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,
Isle, granted.
granted, subject to the approval of the War Department.
The application of A. W. Louis for a permit to extend
Apkn. of A.W. Louis for
a pier fronting on Lot 54, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman
permit to extend pier, Lido
Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted, sub -
Isle, granted.
jest to the approval of the War Department.
The application of S. E. Wood for permission to install
Apkn. of S. E. Wood for
a pier fronting on Lot 6, Block 241, Canal Section was on motion
pdrmission to install pier,
of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried,
Canal Sec., granted.
approved, subject to the approval of the War Department.
The application of R. H. Terhune for a permit to install
Apkn. of R. H. Terhune for
a pier fronting on Lot 1 and ¢ of Lot 2, Block 236, Canal Section
permit to install pier,
was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson
Canal Sec., granted.
and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department.
C
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The matter of suitable signs for the Balboa Parking
Authorization was granted to
lot was brought up. Volney Hay, Jr addressed the Council on
provide necessary signs for
the subject and displa:.yed photographs of the existing signs.
the Balboa Parking .
City Administrator Sailors advised that the sign question was
under consideration and on motion of Councilman Isbell, secon-
ded by Councilman Allen authorization was granted to provide
the necessary signs by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler,
Reed
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Ralph P. Maskey spoke to the Council in connection with
Improvement of Central Avenue
the improvement of Central Avenue from McFadden Place to "B"
from McFadden Place to "B° St.
Street in Balboa. Much detail was gone into as to the cost
to be estimated.
of plans and matter of assessment district. On motion of
Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried, the City Engineer was directed to provide an estimate
of the improvement.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman,
Appointments in Beach City
and carried, the appointments of Francis Robert Tracy and Robert
Merchant Patrol were confirmed
Lee Johnson as Merchant Patrolmen for the Beach City Merchant
Patrol were confirmed.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Legal printing to be advertise
Siler and carried, the City Clerk was directed to advertise
for.
for bids for the printing of legal publications for the
ensuing year.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council-
man Siler and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die.
ATT ' T:
M
ity Clerk
Mayor of the City of Newport Beach
Councilman
ouncilman
Councilman
ouncilman