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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/1937 - Regular Meeting362 VIM Newport Beach, May 3o 1937• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, at the City Hall, in the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson in the Chair. The roll was called and the following Councilmen answered present: Gordon, Claire, Wh�tson,Williamson. Absent: Councilman Garfield. ' REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was accepted, the reading of reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with, and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COA1M[TNICATIONS A petition bearing upwards of 50 names of residents and property owners of Balboa Island, each subscribing a sum of $1.57 toward the installation of additional lighting standards on the seawall, and requesting the City to purchase and install the light- ing standards, was presented. The matter was discussed at length, Dr. Seager addressing the Council in connection with same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the petition was laid on the table for two weeks. The application of Charles W. Gross for a veterans's exempt license to peddle artificial flowers, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. The application of Al Anderson for a license to operate a Merry -Go -Round without musle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. The application of the Shell Oil Company for a permit to unstall underground storage for the handling of petroleum products on Lot 4, Block 7, Section 1, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred the Fire Committee, Fire Chief and City Attorney for report. The application of W. C. Gullatt for permission to construct a commercial pier fronting on a portion of Lot H, Tract 919, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the City Engineer for report. The petition presented by Darrell King and others protesting the two hour parking limit on Ocean Front between McFadden Place and Twenty -Third Street, was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the request was granted and the petition ordered filed. The request of J. C. Bechtold for a taxi zone on Central Avenue at the corner of Main Street. Balboa, was on motion of Council- man Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, granted. Whereupon Councilman Whitson moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution amending the Parking Ordinance in order to permit the taxi zone as granted. The resolution was designated Resolution No, 1130, the adoption of which was moved by Councilman Whitson, duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whits an, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Clerk was directed to reply to the request of Margaret Winchester to the effect that the beach fronting on the property of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Balboa Island, was public property and that it would be beyond the Council's jurisdiction to prevent the beach being used by the public. HE The communication of Dr. Howard W. Seager, Chairman of the Balboa Island Improvement Committee, requesting the City Council to instruct -the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for steps to be erected over the seawall, rings for the mooring of boats to be installed in the seawall, and further recommending against the re- installation of sand boxes , and that groynes be specified in the construction of all private pier permits, was read. Considerable discussion ensured relative to the above items, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for 'steps over the seawall, and also for mooring rings to be installed therein. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the question of the size of boats to be permitted to moor along the seawall was referred to the Harbor Master. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to prohibit the erection of sand boxes on the Balboa Island beach. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to compel applicants for pier permits to install groynes in connection therewith. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the communication concerning the above requests was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Thompson resented an ordinance, being an emergency ordinance amending Ordinance No. &28 by adding a new section to same, said sections to be numbered Section 25a -1 to 28h -1 inclusive. On motion of Councilman Claire the ordinance was declared an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, within -the meaning of`Section 1 of Article IV of the Constitution, and due to the fact that the widespread depression many taxpayers have been unable to pay their taxes or redeem their property from sale to the City for delinquency, and by permitting redemption without penalties, many taxpayers will be enabled to redeem their property and restore same to the tax rolls, thereby adding revenue for the operation and mainten- ance of government. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson, and the fact-of an emergency existing was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. .ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of the emergency ordinance which was designated Ordinance No. 455 and being duly seconded by Councilman Whitson, was passed by the following vote, to -wit: .AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. The ordinance amending Section 16 of Ordinance No. 428 regarding the publishing of the delinquent tax list, came up for final assage, the ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 46, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the same was adopted by the following vote, -to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. 'The application of Walter W. Ralphs for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 10, Block 2, Tract 626, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed. 364 Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1131, being a resolution accepting the offer of Leon E. Yale and Genevieve E. Yale for the purchase of Lot 24, Block 225, Lancaster Addition, from the City of Newport Beach. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. ' Grainger Hyer addressed the Council in connection with the dredging of the Grand Canal, Balboa Island, suggesting that same should be done at the City's expense and that groynes as recommended by the City Engineer should be installed and also that the Contractor constructing the seawall should.take care of the north end of the canal. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter was laid on the table until such a time as the budget for the fiscal year is made up. The demand of the Dxainage Construction Company for the payment due for the construction of the sewer system, having been approved by the Finance Committee, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed. The monthly demands having been approved by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Whitson and carried, allowed, and warrents ordered drawn for same. City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance of the City of Newport Beach amending Section 27 -0 of Ordinance No. 190, and pertaining to harbor regulations in connection with the mooring of boats. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson; NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. ' City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance amending certain sections of License Ordinance No. 393, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson,' the ordinance was passed to the second.reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, .Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. Resolution No. 1132. A Quitclaim deed dated the 7th day of April, 1937 from Hazel B. Guedel, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth clasp, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport. Beach, all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Lot 5, Block 730, Corona Del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whittson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange ' County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson; Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May, 1937• Harry H. Williamson ATTEST: Mayor of the city of Newport Beach Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk 365 Resolution Mo. 1133. A Quitclaim Deed dated the 9th day of April, 1937, from James R. Rubey and Alma Rubey, husband and wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation (f the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach, all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Lot 49, Block "A ", Tract 673, as shown on a Map -recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 19 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the ' City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of. Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of OranF-e County, California. That said motion was caiiti,ed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May, 1937. Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Resolution No. 1134. A Quitclaim Deed dated the 7th day of April, 1937 from Walter M. Guedel and Hazel B. Guedel, husband and wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class, remising,'releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach, all ' that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Lot 4, Block 741, Corona Del Mar, as shown_ on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of. Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: .AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the city of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May, 1937. . Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk 'Resolution No. 1135. A quitclaim deed dated the 29th day of April, 1937, from State Subsidiary, Ltd., a California Corporation, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal Corporation of the sixth class, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach all that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, described as follows: Lots 5, 6, 7, 9, 9, 10 and 11 in Block 1; Lots 6, 7, 9 and 9 in Block 2; lots 7 and 9 in Block 3;_ Lots 5, 6, 7 and 9 in Block 4; Lots 7, 9 and 12 in Block 6, all in Seashore Colony Tract, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, page 25 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California. FJ �� Lots 1 to 27, both inclusive, in Block 1; Lots 2 to 27, both inclusive, in Block 2; Lots 3 to 26 both inclusive, in Block 3; Lots 1 to 25 both inclusive, and Lots 27 and 29 in Block 4; Lots 2, 12, 13, 15 to 20 both inclusive, and Lot 27, in Block 5; Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 to 23, both inclusive, and lots 26 and 27, in Block 6; Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, g, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 26 in Block 7; Lots 4 to 12, both inclusive, in Block B; Lot 4 in Block 12; Lots 1, 2, 4, 7, 9 and 10 in Block 13; Lots 3 to 12, both inclusive, and 14 to 20 both inclusive, in Block 14; Lots 1 to 17, both inclusive, and lots 24 to 36, both inclusive, in Block 15; Lots 1 to 23, both inclusive, in Block 16; Lots 1 to S, both inclusive, in Block 17; Lots 1 to 26, both inclusive, in Block 16; Lots 1 to 16, both inclusive, in Block 19; Lots 1 to 11, both inclusive, in Block 21; Lots 1 to 13, both inclusive, in Block 22; Lots 1 to 35, both inclusive, in Block 23; Lots 1 to 22, both inclusive, in Block 24; Lots 1 to 7, both inclusive, in Block 25; and Lots 7, 11 and 12 in Block 26; all in tract No. 772, as shown on a Map recorded in Boock 23, pages 5 and 6 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by the City of Newport Beach, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, Calif ornia. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. I hereby certifq the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutrevw'6f "tU - City_Wuhcil of thA City of -Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May, 1937. Harry H. Williamson Mayor oftthe City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Resolution No. 1136, being a• resolution authorzing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a contract with Theodore Robins for the purchase of a 1937 Ford Sedan for the use of the Police Department, was on motion of Councilman -Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, adopted by the following vote: to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. Resolution_No. 1137, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a contract with Theodore Robins for the purchase of a 1937 Ford Truck for use of the Park Department, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman - Garfield. Resolution No. 1139, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the -City of Newport ' Beach an agreement between said City and F. M. Strobridge and Myrtle E. Strobridge for a certain easement for sewer purposes. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Garfield. 1 IM Claude A. Pullen addressed the Council on the various improve- ments needed in the different sections of the City, and suggested that immediate action be taken in connection with same. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the members of the Council, City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to prepare a report-on the various projects needed throughout the City. Whereupon Mayor Williamson appointed Councilmen Gordon and Claire to act with the City Engineer and City Attorney in preparing said report. The matter of the Live Bait Receivers was brought up, Mr. Barker of the Pacific Bait Service addressing the Council in regard thereto. An Application was also presented by A. B. Pickelheimer for a license to conduct a Live Bait business from Live Bait barges in the Harbor. After much discussion it was tentatively decided to permit not more than two Live Bait concessions in the Harbor, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the question was referred to the Police Committee and Harbor Master for report. ADJOURNMENT On and carried, day of May, motion of Councilman Gordon, an adjournment was taken to 1937• seconded by Councilman Claire, 7:30 P. M. Monday, the 17th __��Counoii n �� ...- At f I Councilman erk