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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1935 - Adjourned Regular Meeting124 City Engineer Patterson took up with the Council the matter of repairs to the water mains, sewer and curb, togetherwith the re- surfacing of Seashore Drive, outlining the estimated cost of same and the utilizing of SERA help in the work. .Street Superintendent Patterson asked the Council for authorization to purchase a new trash truck for use in the Street Department, the same being recommended by the Street Committee. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth,-seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the purchase of the truck was allowed and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the sales contract for the same. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, that an adjournment be taken to 7:30 p. m. May 20, 1935• or of t.hea Uity of Newpor Newport Beach, key 20, 1935— The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 p. m. on above date, with Mayor Kilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF SPECIAL GU ITTEES City Attorney Thompson reporting on the request of Mrs. W.I. Williams for the donation by the City of land on which to build a church, presented a written report' quoting legal statutes which prohibits the donation of land for such purposes. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report was ordered filed and the City Clerk instructed to forward a copy of same to IGrs. Williams. REPORTS OF STANDING C011ITTEES C�e b-.4 Councilman Gordon, Chairman of the Police Committee to which the application of Sam Brown and others for a license to operate a "Skill Ball" game in the Allen Building Balboa, had been referred, reported adversely on the granting of the license. The matter was discussed at length, it being the opinion of the majority of the Council that in view of'recent decisions respecting this particular type of game that it was on a parity with the games now being operated and that the Council could not legally discriminate in favor of one or the other. It was 125 moved by Councilman Claire to allow the application provided that the same-shall not violate any City ordinances or State law and that they shall conduct said games in accordance with-City ordinances and State laws. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen Gordon. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ' Councilman Garfield reporting on the application of the R. C.A. Communications Inc. for water service for their proposed Radio Station located outside the City limits recommended that the same be approved, and moved the adoption of Resolution No. SSS authorizing the same, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of E. Worth for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 709 Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The application of Flora Howes Farwell for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 10, Block 17, Balboa Eastside Addition, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, referred to the City Engineer for approval. The application of Chas. Weinberg for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 334, Tract 907 Lido Isle, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, allowed.. The application of R. S. Norton for permission to install ' underground storage tanks and drawing off pumps for the handling of hazardous fluids, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman.Ellsworth and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. The application of C. W. Hutchins for the transfer of a 'Game of Skill' license from 111 Main Street Balboa to 107 - 21st Place Newport Beach, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, allowed. The application of W. F. Ireland for permission to operate a 'Flasher Type Game of Skill' at 104 Lain Street, Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, allowed. The letter of L. P. Sims regarding the establishing of a playground and offering the donation of land for the same, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Attorney for report at the next meeting. A petition was presented bearing the names of approximately 40 citizens of the Seashore Colony District requesting that a safety zone be established at Lugonia and Coast Boulevard and a 25 mile zone from 50th Street to the River bridge. Chief of Police Hodgkinson addressed the Council concerning the matter, advising that the matter was controlled by the State. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the request was referred to the Police Committee. The communication of Hal Will Smith in which complaint was ' made concerning the mosquito menace on Balboa Island, was due to the matter having been taken care of by the Street Superintendent, ordered filed on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Thompson presented Ordinance No. 433 for final passage, being an Ordinance amending Section 22 of License Ordinance No. 393• The adoption of the ordinance was moved by Councilman Claire, 126 seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Ordinance No. 432 known as the 'Zoning Ordinance' came up for final passage, being an Ordinance establishing a Residence District, - making certain exceptions thereto, and governing the issuance of building permits in the City of Newport Beach, California. The Council was addressed by J. P. Greeley and H. M. Lane in connection with ' zoning of certain areas for residential purposes, which in their opinions should be allotted to business. The adoption of the Ordinance was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following roll call vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. .NOES: Councilmen done. ABSENT: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS City Attorney Thompson reported that the County Health authorities had consulted with him regarding the lack of toilet facilities at Corona del Mar, urging that some immediate action be taken in the matter. Mr. Pullen addressed the Council concerning the need of comfort stations in that district; H. M. Davis also addressed the Council on the subject. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, that the City Engineer be instructed to furnish plans for a comfort station at Corona del Mar. It was also moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the Mayor appoint a committee to work out some plan in connection with the comfort station, whereupon Mayor Hilmer appointed the Street Committee, City.Attorney and City Engineer as a committee. Messrs.. Pullen and Davis addressed the Council regarding traffic conditions on the State Highway.through Corona del Mar, suggesting that the Council use every effort to install warning signs , in that district; also that the Police Committee check with the . Highway patrol regarding traffic accidents in that locality. A citizen residing in Tract 772 and representing 14 property owners in that district complained to the Council about the tide water from the canals becoming stagnant dueaIg tthh damming up of the outlet canal to the ocean on account of theme sting of dredged material in that section. City Engineer Patterson advised that the matter had been taken up with the County, the trouble complained of being outside the City limits. A demand in favor of the Byron - Jackson Pump Company in connection with the newly installed water system having been approved by the Water Superintendent and the Finance Committee, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for same. .City Engineer Patterson reported on the proposed se-construction of Seashore Drive including the replacing of water and sewer mains, and suggested that application be made for SERA funds for the work. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the necessary application to the SERA. City Attorney Thompson presented the sales contract for the purchase by the Street Department of a Ford truck for use in that depart- ment. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth a resolution authorizing the signing of the contract was adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. ' NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ADJOURNL.ENT There being n on motion of Councilman carried, an adjournment o further business to come before the Council, Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and was taken Sine Die. Councilman 127 Councilman AP OVED; Councilman City Clerk. Councilman Newport Beach; May 25, 1535• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in Special session in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 10 o'clock a. m. on above date with Mayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the full Council present with the exception of Councilman Ellsworth who was absent. The Special meeting was called and held for the purpose of considering and acting upon the petition and request of the Irvine Company to fill certain lands on the Oorona del Mar side of Newport Harbor, and for the further purpose of considering and acting upon all matters in connection with said petition and request. A map was presented showing the proposed area to be filled between U. S. Bulkhead Stations :Jos. 104 and 105 together with the petition signed by various property owners requesting the City Council's approval of said plan. The matter was discussed by the Council together with the contemplated agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the Irvine Company, the agreement stipulating that no unsightly structures be erected on the area proposed to be filled; the agreement further stipulating that a 20 foot easement be provided for ingress and egress to the waters of Newport Harbor. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the plan as submitted-by the Irvine Company was tentatively approved, subject to the approval of the United States District Engineer. Claude Pullen addressed the Council approving of the plan. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the petition pertaining to the above was ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Special called Special meeting a motion to adjourn Sine Die was made by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried. Councilman