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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1938 - Adjourned Regular Meeting10 "S PPROV City Clerk Counc11 u man • Newport Beach, June 9, 1938. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 4:90 p. m, on above date, with Mayor Williamson presiding. Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent; Councilman Claire. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The Committee advised that no report was ready on the parking situation between 19th and 23rd Streets or wholesale fish markets as requested by the Fishermen's Union. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The. Committee reporting on the request .from the Costa Mesa Chember of Commerce to use City Dump Ground, recommended that the same be denied. • • u COMMUNICATIONS C.W.Baker The application of C. W. Baker for permission to install groyne and groyne permit dredge in front of Lot 152, Block A, East Newport, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, granted subject to the approval of the City Engineer. R.I.Long The application of Robert I. Long for a license to conduct a grocery application store at 425 Aliso Street, Newport Heights, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, for license seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, rejected due to zoning restrictions. G.J.Meachem The application of Geo. J. Meachem for a license to run a lunch room application at 801 State Highway, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman for license Brown and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The letter of Chief of Police Hodgkinson requesting permission to Extra help employ Wilford McDonald as extra help for the purpose of enforcing the Dog Police Dept. Ordinance effective June 15th to September 15th, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was allowed. A.M.Rawn The request of A. M. Rawn for permission to remove certain trees on permit to Jade Avenue, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by remove trees Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the supervision of the City Engineer. UNFINISHED.BUSINESS Dog Ordinance The City Attorney presented for final reading an ordinance known as the Dog License Ordinance, whereupon it was moved by-Councilman Gordon that the reading of the ordinance be waived and the same be placed in line for adoption, the motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the ordinance was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None.. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Bids on The bids for the construction of a dredger barge for the City owned dredger barge dredge referred to the City Engineer at a previous meeting were brought up for consideration, the City Engineer presenting a written report in connection with same, and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that all the bids be rejected and the checks Neon Signs g accompanying same be returned to the bidders. The request of H. E. Matthews and Peninsula Sales Corporation for the erection of certain Neon Signs, laid over from a previous meeting, were on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, Laid on the Table. NEW BUSINESS Res. 1355• sale of lot Resolution No. 1 355• WHEREAS, CARRIE FINCH, a single woman, has this day to Carrie Finch offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $200.00 for Lot 3, Block 434, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $200.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That said property be sold to the said Carrie Finch, a single woman, for the sum of $200.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1938 -39, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. And the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $20.00 be paid to Gerald W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Carrie Finch, a single woman, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in saiisale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the City of Newport Beach. • • u A 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of June, 1935, by the following vote, to -wit: • AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. ' Resolution No. 1356. WHEREAS, WILLIAM B. KENNEDY and JANET KENNEDY, Res. 1356 husband and wife have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a deed for sale of lot Lot 11, Block 629, Corona del Mar and the sum of'$600.00 for the NEly 10 feet of to W.3.Kennedy Lot 17, and all of Lot 19, Block 135, Re- Sub'of Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 67 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lots; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $600.00; and db WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dispro- y portionate to the real value of the property above described. �. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That said property be sold to the said William B. Kennedy and Janet Kennedy, husband and wife, for the sum of $600, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1935-39 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrict - tons and reservations of record. And the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. • 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of June, 1935 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, 'B°own, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ' ABSENT: Councilman Claire. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart Harry H. Williamson City Clerk Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Resolution No. 1357• A Grant Deed dated the day of June, 1935, from William B. Kennedy Res. 1 deed and Janet Kennedy, his wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation grant from W.B. of the sixth class, granting to the City of Newport Beach all that certain real Kennedy property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State bf California, and more particularly described, as follows, to -wit: Lot 11, Block 629, 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 Whitson made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that said Grant 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, Whitson, B°own, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Resolution No. 1355. WHEREAS, there has this day been presented to the Res. 1355 City Council of the City of Newport Beach a certain agreement dated June 6th, 1935, Agreement between the City of Newport Beach therein called "Owner" and Donald Beach Kirby, with Donald ' therein called "Architect "; and Beach Kirby WHEREAS, said agreement states that the Owner intends to erect a City Hall, Jail, Police Station and Fire Station in one or more buildings with such other accessory building or buildings as the Owner may see fit to erect in a Civic Center; and . WHEREAS,'the Architect agrees to perform for the above mentioned work, • professional services as in said agreement set forth, the owner agreeing to pay the Architect for such services a fee of eight percent (6�6) of the cost of the work with other payments and reimbursements as therein specifically provided, said percentage being therein referred to as the "basic rate "; and WHEREAS, said agreement specifically sets forth the conditions, consideration and terms under which said Architect is to perform the work in said agreement set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said city that said agreement be entered into with the said Donald Beach Kirby, and that the provisions therein set forth "are in all respects just and equitable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the city of Newport Beach be authorized, instructed and directed to execute said Agreement in the name of and on behalf of the city of Newport Beach. 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of June, 1935, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES, COUNCILMEN None ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN Claire. Harry H. Williamson • ATTEST: Mayor - City of Newport Beach Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk 10 Res. 1359 Resolution No. 1359, being A RESOLUTION AUTHORZING THE MAYOR OF THE application CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES to Public Works OF AMERICA THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR A LOAN AND GRANT TO AID IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS, PUMPING STATION AND APPURTENANCES, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH SUCH INFORMATION AS THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUEST, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson that the resolution, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to-wit- AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmann Claire. Res. 1360 Resolution No. 1360, being A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE application CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES to Public :Yorks OF AMERICA THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR A LOAN AND GRANT TO AID IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS, PUMPING PLANT AND APPURTENANCES, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH SUCH INFORMATION AS THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUEST, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson that the resolution be adopted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Res. 1361 Resolution No. 1361 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on water cont. behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to R. C. A. R. C. A. Communication Communications, Inc, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Owing to the absence of Councilman Claire the Mayor appointed Councilman It was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that an adjournment be taken Sine DiW / .A city o Councilman • 0 • Brown as a member of the Finance Committee pro tem, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was approved. Demands The demands of H. Benedict and Newport Beach Pharmacy, having_ been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Res. 1362 Resolution No. 1362 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on Maskey lot behalf of the City of Newport Beach certain escrow instructions signed by Ralph P. Maskey and Irene Maskey, and covering Lot 3, Block 339, Canal Section, Newport Beach, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 4, page 99 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Counci lmen' None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Res. 1363 Resolution No. 1363, a Grant Deed dated the 7th day of June, 1939, from. grant deed Ralph P. Maskey and Irene Maskey, his wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a from Maskey Municipal Corporation of the sixth class of Orange County, California, granting to the said 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 Three (3) in Block Three Hundred Thirty Eight (339). Canal Section, Newport Beach Tract, as per map recorded in Book 4, page 99, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. WHEREUPON, Councilman Whitson made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that said Grant Deed be accepted, and that the City 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, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Demand for The demand in favor of Ralph P. Maskey in connection with Resolution Maskey No. 1362 having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. Use of City Councilman Whitson brought up the matter of the use of City automobiles, cars. and suggested that the Harbor Master use Police cars when necessary to make out of town trips. Vending Mayor Williamson brought up the matter of vending machines and suggested machines that a certificate of license be displayed on each machine, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police and the Police Committee. Plans for On'motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, new projects the City Engineer was authorized to prepare plans and estimates on the following projects; City Hall, Newport Pier, Balboa pier and Parking Area. Donald Kirby Architect Donald Kirby addressed the Council regarding the proposed new new City Hall City Hall and the plans in connection with same, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Engineer, City Attorney and Mr. Kirby were'deligated to work out the project. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that an adjournment be taken Sine DiW / .A city o Councilman • 0 • 1 • 0 Mayor ff the City of Newport aeacn Councilman 4"1" • � APPROVED: Councilman ' City Clerk Counc ilma�/ SPECIAL MEETING Newport Beach, June 29, 1938- 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 2:30 p.m. on above date with Mayor Williamson in the Chair. The roll was called showing the following Councilmen present; Gordon, Roll Call Claire, iVhitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilmen None. The Clerk read the Call and the purposes for which the meeting was Q held, which were as follows: Q 1. To consider the granting of licenses for the sale of fireworks. 2. To consider the matter of extra help for the Police Department. consider the proposed financial budget of the Planning Commission. �F.To 1F To receive and consider the report of the Committee of Fifty in • connection with various public projects. To consider any and all other matters in connection with the Call, 5. which may lawfully and legally come before said City Council at this specially called meeting. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Call was ordered filed. Thirty -seven applications for licenses to sell fireworks filed by Fireworks ' various qualified merchants throughout the City were presented, and on motion licenses of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the licenses were granted subject to the sale of fireworks being limited from July 1st to July 4th inclusive. ` Mayor Williamson brought up the matter of extra police service being Extra help fog needed in certain districts in connection with violations of bicycle- riding upon Police Dept. sidewalks, together with other infractions of City Ordinances upon the public beaches, particularly the Bay Front eastwardly -from Buena Vista Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Commi.ttee. The letter from the Planning Commission requesting that a sum of Planning $1,250.00 be appropriated for their budget for the ensuing fiscal year, was Commission presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon appropriation and carried, the request was Laid on the Table for consideration at the next meeting of the Council. Mayor Williamson presented the names of Harry G. Wheaton and Mrs. Library Bd. King Joslyn for re- appointment to the Library Board for the four year period appointments ending June 30, 1942. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the appointments were confirmed. The report of the Committee of Fifty appointed by Mayor Williamson Report of to investigafre the various proposed projects, was presented, and on motion of Committee of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was Fifty. accepted and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council for which the Special meeting was called, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that an adjournment be taken Sine Die. • 0 Mayor ff the City of Newport aeacn