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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/1935 - Adjourned Regular Meeting154 Newport Beach, September 23, 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 o'clock P. M. on above date, with Mayor Hilmer Presiding. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COkILITTEES The petition of property owners facing 22nd and 23rd Streets in Blocks 21 and 22 of Newport Beach, requesting that the fire and business zoning of that section be changed from Zone 1 to Zone 2 restrictions, having been Laid on the Table from the last meeting of the Council, was brought up. A letter bearing on the subject from John H. Colton, Engineer of the Board of Fire Underwriters was read, and on recommendation of the Fire Committee, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to the Fire and Build- ing Zoning Ordinance to provide for the extension of Zone No. 2 eastward to the center line of 22nd Street. Fire Chief Crocker presented a report on the alleged hazardous condition on the lots owned by A. C. Stell in Block 132, Corona del Mar, stating that while the lumber strewn on the premises was Unsightly, no fire hazard existed. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council - man Garfield and carried, the report of the Fire Chief was ordered filed. Fire Chief Crocker presented a report in connection with the application of the Union Oil Company for permission to install additional storage and handling facilities on Lot 3, Block 9, Section 1, Balboa Island, stating that the matter had been considered at meetings of the Planning Commission and that on advice from the City Attorney the Zoning Ordinance affecting that district would need to be amended in order to permit same. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report of the Fire Chief was ordered filed. The Chief ..of Police reported regarding the alleged bill board nuisance in Corona del Mar, in which he stated that many of the sign boards have been installed without the necessary permits from the Building Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the Chief of Police notify the owners of the signs illegally installed regarding the requirements of the City Ordinance. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Claire, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported on the matter of renewal of fire insurance policies, referred to that Committee, suggesting a re- appraisal of the insured properties in question before renewing the insurance policies, the same to be considered at the next meeting of the Council. COkk,UNICATIONS The communication of the Chief of Police regarding the case of the City of Newport Beach versus H. D. Cowan, of the Cowan Fixture Company for failure to secure the necessary contractor's license before doing certain work in Balboa, advised that the case had been tried, the defend- ant found guilty and that the case had been appealed, a bond having been posted pending same. A. H. Dixon's communication concerning the payment by the City for ambulance calls ordered by the Police Department for injured persons and asking that a fund ie set aside to care for same, was read. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, an amount of fifty dollars per year was appropriated to care for ambulance calls ordered by the Police Department. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The application of Chas. A. Beecher for permission to install floats fronting on portions of Lots L and M, Tract 919, having been laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up, Mr. Beecher addressing the Council concerning the matter. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, permission was granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. 155 NEW BUSINESS A quitclaim deed from the City of Newport Beach to Edward D. Garratt conveying all that real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, described as follows: Lot twenty-five (25), Block seventeen (17), Section Three (3), Balboa Island, as recorded in Book 7, Page 15, Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange,County, California. was presented. The adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and 'City Clerk to execute the above deed on behalf of the City was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen: Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, do hereby certify that the above resolution was-adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular adjourned meeting held by said City Council on the 23rd day of September 1935, and that the above is a true extract from the mutes of paid meeting. city Uierx of the Uity of Newport Beach, Cal. A quitclaim deed from the City of Newport Beach to the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association conveying all that real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, described as follows: Lot seventeen (17), Block one hundred forty -three (143), Corona del Mar, as recorded in Book 4, Page 67, Liiscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, was presented. The adoption of a• resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the above deed on behalf of the City was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, do hereby certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular adjourned meeting held by said City Council on the 23rd ( y f September 1935, and that the above is a true extract from the Mites of s�eeting. Uity ulerx of the City of Newport Beach, Cal, City Attorney Thompson brought up the matter of certain Ocean Frontage assessed to Fred E. Keeler and described as follows: Westerly 20' of Lot 13 -A; Lot 14 -A; Lot-15 -A, and the Easterly 20' of Lot 16 -A, in Section B, and asked the Council for authorization to defend the suit in court respecting the above property. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the City Attorney was authorized to defend the City in the above suit. City Engineer Patterson advised that the proceedings pertaining to the Balboa Island seawall were not ready for presentation and asked 'for authority to employ A. S. konroe to assist in the preparation of the proceedings. On motion of CouAci.lman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the City Engineer was authorized to employ Mr. Monroe on a per diem basis. City Engineer Patterson brought up the matter of the assessment of the proposed Balboa Island seawall and explained to the Council the manner of making the assessments and the probable amount of same. ADJOURNkEAT There being no further:business to come before the Council, on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, an adjournment was 'taken to 7:30 o'clock P. M. September 30, 1935• yor,ef-�the Citv of Newnort eeanh ouncilman - 156 The City Council of adjourned session in the City Beach at 7:30 o'clock P. M. o Chair. Councilman Newport Beach, September 30, 1935 the City of Newport Beach met' in regular Council Chambers of the City of Newport n above date, with Mayor Hilmer in the The roll was called showing the full Council present, with the exception of Councilman Claire who was absent. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to consider the report of the City Engineer respecting certain proposed improvements, to -wit: the construction of a wooden bulkhead to protect Channel Road and the construction of a concrete bulkhead and appurtenances around portions of Balboa Island. Pursuant to instructions given by Resolution No. 912, adopted September 16th, 1935, the City Engineer presented Plan No. 399, show- ing the proposed improvement for the construction of a wooden bulkhead and appurtenances to protect Channel Road and other property in said City, and also a map of the proposed assessment district, No. 398, for consideration by the City Council. Whereupon, Councilman Ellsworth offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 913, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WOODEN BULKHEAD AND APPURTENANCES TO PROTECT CHANNEL ROAD AND OTHER PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, GENERALLY DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OR EXTENT OF THE'DISTRICT TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED TO PAYTHE COST THEREOF: AND DETERMINING THE STATUTE UNDER WHICH IT IS PROPOSED TO CONDUCT THE PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2 OF THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931." which motion was seconded by Councilman Garfield, and upon roll call the said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit; AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None:. ABSENT: Councilmen Claire. The City Engineer then presented the written report prepared pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", and after the reading and examination of said report by the City Council, Councilman Ellsworth offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 914 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE WRITTEN REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WOODEN BULKHEAD AND APPURTENANCES TO PROTECT CHANNEL ROAD AND OTHER PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, HERE- TOFORE ORDERED PREPARED BY RESOLUTION NO. 912, ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1935; AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON SAID ENGINEER'S WRITTEN REPORT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931." rA 7j