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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING.
Newport Beach, June 28, 1937•
The City Council of the City.of Newport Beach met in
Special session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in
the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date to
consider the appointment of a successor to Councilman A. J.
Garfield, deceased and also to appoint members of the Planning
Commission to succeed those whose terms have expired through
resignations or whole terms will expire at the end of the fiscal
year.
The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering
present: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson. Absent, Councilman
Garfield.
The Call of the Mayor for the Special meeting was read
by the Clerk, whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of
the following;
RESOLUTION OF MEMORIAL.
Resolution No. 1157. WHEREAS, Arthur J. Garfield did in
his lifetime serve the City of Newport Beach in the capacity of a
City Councilman, for more than seven years; and
WHEREAS, said Arthur J. Garfield was honest, faithful
and conscientious in his duties toward the City, and as a City
.Councilman; and
1VHEREAS, said Arthur J. Garfield devoted a great deal
of his time not only to his public duties but also gave of his
time and energy in furthering civic betterment in the City of
Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, Arthur J. Garfield possessed a large measure
of human charm and had many gifts of mind and bearing, and one
of his chief., accomplislZments was that of being a gentleman in
all- of his dealin tb his fellowmen: and
O� "WHEREAS, said Arthur J. Garfield's life has been pre-
maturely ended but the memory of the man will long remain with
the City officials, his fellow citizens and friends in the City
of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS; the official family of the City of Newport
Beach has lost an ardent and conscientious worker, and a kindly
and sympathetic friend. The.life work of Arthur J. Garfield is
ended, but his memory will long linger.with us.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach in special session assembled, hereby
tender their heartfelt sympathy and condolence to his loving wife,
Mabel 0. Garfield, and to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution
be spread on the minutes of this meeting and a certified copy.
thereof be sent by the Clerk of this City Council to his bereaved
wife, Mabel 0. Garfield.
I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution
was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach at a special meeting thereof held on
the 28th day of June, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilman Garfield.
99,Ey H. Williamson
Mayor of the city of Newport Beach
ATTEST:
Frank L. Rinehart
City Clerk
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried unanimously,.James S. Brown was appointed as
Councilman to fill the vacanpy caused by the death of A. J. Garfield.
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Mayor Williamson made the following appointments on the
Planning Commiasion, effective as of July 1, 1937•
4 year term C. Harold Hopkins Balboa District
4 year term Mrs. Della Williams Corona del Mar District
4 year term Gordon B. Findlay Newport Beach District.
4 year term Dr. Howard W. Seager Balboa Island District.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Whitson and carried, a recess was taken for the purpose of notifying
James S. Brown of his appointment as a member of the City Council
and asking him to appear for the administration of the oath of office.
Upon the arrival of appointee Brown it was moved by
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that
the regular order of business be resumed. Whereupon James S. Brown
took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office, which was
filed with the City Clerk, duly qualifying him to enter and assume
the duties and responsibilities of City Councilman as of July 1, 1537.
ADJOURNMENT
All of the business for which the Special meeting was
called having been disposed of, it was moved by Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that an adjournment be
taken Sine Die.
Mayor of the City of Newport Beach
Councilman