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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1938 - Adjourned Regular Meeting0 .,o ht .-r u • 7J n Newport Beach, July 19, 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 7:30 P. M. on above date, with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present; Gordon,Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent, Councilmen.None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Nono. REPORTS OF STANDING COM'?ITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Harper's Radio Public Address System for permission to operate from a barge in the Bay a musical program each afternoon and evening up to 9 P. lei. from July 29th to August 27th, was presented and discussed, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same was allowed subject to cancellation within five days. The application-of Ivanhoe Pleas for a.license for a retail bread route, was on notion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to such restrictions as are embodied in Ordinance No. 471. The application of Arden Farms Inc., for licenses for four retail and one wholesale milk trucks, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the restrictions as are embodied in Ordinance No. 471. 115 MW Harper °s musical program. I.Pleaso bakery roue.- Arden Farms milk trucks The application of the Pomegranate Dairy for a retail dairy products truck, P Pomegrante was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded.by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed D Dairy-Milk subject to the restrictions embodied in Ordinance No. 471. t trucks The application of the Davis Bread Co. for a license to operate a retail D bread truck, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and Davis Bread carried, allowed subject to the restrictions embodied in Ordinance No. 471. b bakery true The application of Wm. A. and Ellen Donaldson for a license to conduct a lunch stand at Coast Highway, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by T TI.A.Donald- Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. s son. lunch The application of the Allison Coffee Co. was on motion of Councilman Claire, A Allison seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject tothe restrictions embodied C Coffee in Ordinance No. 471. The application, together with affidavit, of D. B. Swope for a license to D D.B.Swope peddle home grown products, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman p peddling Gordon and carried, allowed. The applications of Arthur Schweizer and Frank E. Wierman for veteran's p exempt licenses to p peddling ci na aa. , seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, Laid on the Table. Frank Saunders, representing Frank Andrews, in connection with a hearing set Frank Andes for this date regarding the alledged non — compliance of the permit granted for the construction of a pier and float fronting on the latter's property. Mr. Saunders addresseier the Council concerning the matter and after considerable discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried that the Committee appointed by the Mayor to study the pier situation also report on the one in question,.meanwhile it was recommended that Mr. Andrews tie his boat up temporarily. The letter from the Secretary of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Fire Chief' Chiefs requesting the Council to authorized the Fire Chief's attendence at the annual conference Conference in Salt Lake City in September, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, ordered filed. A Mr. Walker, representing Lester Rees a local ice distributor, addressed Lester Rees the Council protesting the City ordinance effecting that type of business. City protest Attorney Thompson called attention to similar ordinances in vogue elsewhere and particularly in Bakersfield. Much discussion was had concerning the matter but no action was taken. The letter of Florence Mead of Balboa Island protesting the dog ordinance F.Mead requirements was presented and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman protest Brown and carried, same was ordered filed. The letter of Mrs. Sarah Sime of Corona del Mar regarding the oiling of failing lst First Avenue, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Avenue. Brown, andecarried, same was referred to the City Engineer. The request of A. S. Richardson for permission to park boat trailers during A.S.Richard the Regatta in the area adjoining his boat anchorage at the east end of Balboa Island, son. Boat was presented, and on motion of Councilman.Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and trailers carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the applicant that zoning restrictions would not permit same. The request of Water Superintendent Patterson for approval of certain water Approving credits due to uncollectable bills and adjustments on charges in the sum of $24.97, water was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. credits The request of Ralph P. Maskey in connection with the improving of Lake Avenue to 30th St; the opening of Marcus Avenue to Newport Blvd; changing the Improvement: present bridge from 36th Street to 38th Street; a more adequate lighting system, West Newpur togetherwith the dredging of the channels, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate as to the cost of Marcus Avenue and present same to the Planning Commission. Townsend The letter from the President and Secretary of the Townsend Club, thanking Club the City for its cooperation in connection with the Townsend Fish Fry held on June thanks 24th, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was ordered filed. The letter of Harry Welch, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, suggesting h.T.Telch that the Ocean Front walk be divided in order that one side be allowed for bicycle bicycles on riders, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman sidewalk Gordon and carried, same was referred to the Chief of Police and Police Committee. The application of Mrs. Sarah Mallard for a permit to construct a pier Sarah and float fronting on Lot 15, Block 441, Canal Section, having been approved by the Mallard City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon pier permit and carried, allowed. 116 Frank Scott The application of pier & float float fronting on a portion City Engineer, was on motion and carried, allowed. D.B.Maurioe mooring pilings C.T.Long pier permit Roland Vallely float E.J.Power protest Ruth Jordon barge & anchor piling. H.E.kendall barge & anchor piling. May M.Blumer steps over seawall D.R.Furse steps over seawall J.A.Beek bond Ord. No.474 Franchise to J.A.Beek UNFINISHED BUSINESS Frank Scott for permission to construct a pier and of Lot H, Tract 919, havi;g been approved by the of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown The application of D. B. Maurice for permission to set two mooring pilings in connection with an existing pier having been approved by the City Engineer, was, on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed. The application of Carl T. Long for permission to construct a pier fronting on Lot 1, Block 1, Tract 742, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed. ` 1The request of Roland Vallely for permission to install a float fronting on Lot 6, Block 9, Section 11 Balboa Island, together with the approval of the owner of the property, was presented, and upon approval of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that same be allowed.l The letter of Edward J. Power of 112 Opal Ave., Balboa Island; protest- ing the granting of a permit to Roland Vallely for a float fronting on 1 of 6, Block 9, Section 1, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Brown, secon ed by Councilman Whitson and carried, ordered filed. The application of Ruth Jordon for permission to place a barge and anchor piling in front of an existing pier fronting on Lot 15, Block 5, Section 5, Balboa Island, having been withdrawn, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, ordered filed. The application of Henry E. Kendall for permission to construct a barge and two anchor piling fronting on Lot 5, Block 2, Section 2, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the Committee appointed to investigate the pier situation on Balboa Island. The application of May M. Blumer for permission to construct a platform and steps over the seawall on the Grand Canal and fronting on Lot 20, Block 1, Section 5, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the City Engineer and in accordance with plans for such construction to be adopted. The application of Dudley R. Furse for permission to construct a platform and steps over the seawall on the Grand Canal and fronting on Lot 2, Tract 742, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the City Engineer and in accordance with plans to be adopted for such construction. Ordinance No. 474 came up for final passage and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the reading of same was waived. The bond submitted by J. A. Beek, the successful bidder for the ferry franchise, having been approved by the City Attorney, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, accepted. Ordinance No. 474, AN ORDINANDE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GRANTING TO J. A. BEEK, A FRANCHISE FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN THE SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. WHEREAS, application was duly filed with the City Council of the City of Newport Beach by J. A. Beek, for a franchise to conduct and operate a ferry for the hauling of passengers, freight and automobiles between certain points in the City of Newport Beach; and. WHEREAS, notice of the sale of said franchise was duly and regularly published in the manner and for the time provided by law, all of which will more fully appear by the records and files in this matter; and WHEREAS, at the time in said published notice specified, one J. A. Beek, was the sole, only and highest bidder for said franchise; and 1VHEREAS, the said franchise for the price bid was duly struck off and awarded to J. A. Beek and within the time provided by law, the said J. A. Beek duly caused to be executed and filed with the Clerk of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, the bond required by law, and by said notice, in the penal sum of $1000.00, which bond has been and is approved. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. There e is hereby granted to J. A. Beek and to his assigns, for the period and term of twenty -five (25) years, from and after the date of the passage of this ordinance, a. franchise to maintain, conduct and operate a ferry boat or boats for the transportation of passengers, express matter, vehicles and freight, from the Northerly end of Palm Street on the mainland, across portions of Newport Bay, to the southerly end of Agate Avenue and points on Balboa Island, all within the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. Section 2. hefi h� of this franchise at all times during the existence thereof, shall keep and maintain sufficient, safe and adequate landings for the operation of a ferry boat or boats, and shall at all times maintain and operate safe and adequate ferry boats, sufficient to provide all the reasonable and necessary transportation of persons, express matter, vehicles and freight to and from the mainland and Balboa Island in said city. The holder of this franchise shall not adopt or enforce in the operation of the franchise any rate of charges or regulations which shall or does discriminate in favor of one patron over another patron using the ferry boat or boats. • n F_ L 1 1 • LJ n LJ Section 3. In the event that any owner of the franchise, during the existence thereof shall have an opportunity to sell, and desires to sell said franchise, such owner shall immediately submit to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach or to its successors, a notice of the intended sale, setting forth the name of the purchaser ' or purchasers, and all of the terms, provisions and conditions of the intended sale, and said City shall have the first right within ten days affter service of said notice, to purchase and acquire said franchise on exactly the same terms, and any sale to a person other than the City of Newport Beach, prior to the expiration of said ten days, shall be void. The owner of this franchise shall annually file with the City Council of the City of Newport Beach a verified statement showing the name and address of the owner thereof and the name and address of every person interested therein. Section 4. Towner of said franchise shall commence the operation of a ferry boat or boats thereon immediately after the passage of this ordinance. Section 5. In the event that the holder of this franchise shall neglect, fail or z'; ,-vefuse to comply therewith or with the law governing the granting thereof, then the City Council of the City of Newport Beach shall declare the same forfeited and shall �2 thereafter and thereupon exclude all persons from the use, enjoyment or possession thereof.` Q Section 6. Th�e y Clerk of the Cit y of Newport Beach shall cause this ordinance to be published once in NEWPORT NEWS, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the city of Newport Beach, and the same shall take effect and be in full force thirty days after its passage. • I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, held on the 4th day of July, 1935, and was finally passed and adopted on the'lSth day of July, 1935, by the following vote, to -wit: ' AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ATTEST: ABSENT: Councilmen None. - Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk The above ordinance approved by me this 15th day of July, 1935. Harry H. Williamson Mayor - City of Newport Beach NEW BUSINESS The matter of a reorganization of the Planning Commission was presented by City Attorney Thompson with a suggestion re- appointments be made in order to comply with new statutes enacted since the formation of the Commission. Dr. Seager, Secretary of the Planning Commission, addkessed - the Council concerning the matter and also in regard to the budget allocation for the Commission. The demand of City Treasurer Gant in the sum of $557.37, having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Edgar R. Rohr, covering Lot 2, Block 6, Balboa Tract, as shown on map recorded in Book 4, page 11 of May Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. ' NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at an adpnAped regular meeting thereof held on the -15th day of July, 1939. ity Ofthe City of Newport Beach Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of J. A. Woolley, covering Lot 17, Block 35, First Addition to Newport Heights, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 94, Miscellaneous Maros, records of Orange County, California. The :notion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport B ach at an a�dy'ourned regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of July, 1935.; G y ' Ci y Clerk of the City n U IM Planning Com. reorganizatio Demand, Treas. Min.Resolutior quitclaim to E.R.Rohr Min.Res. quitclaim to J.A. Woolley is Min. Res. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution quitclaim to authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Edith Doty Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Edith H. Doty, covering Lots 16 and 18, Block 131, Re -Sub of Corona del Mar, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 67, Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, toywit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of July, 1935. �n DO Min, Res. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution quitclaim to authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Ester Mack Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Ester Mack, covering Lots 7 and 8, Block 3, East Newport as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, page 37 of Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the _18th day of July, 1935• Res, 1369 v\ sale of lot to Mary S. Nichols, Res. 1370 - sale of lot to Robert S. Johnston et ux y Resolution No. 1369. WHEREAS, MARY S. NICHOLS, a single woman, has this day offered to the CITY OF _NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $250.00 for Lot 14, Block B, Tract 673, in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18 of Miscellaneous !yaps, 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 $250.00; 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 Mary S. Nichols, a single woman, for the sum of $250.00, 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 restrictions 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 party upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $25.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Mary S. Nichols, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor 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 18th day of July, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the City of Newport Beach. Resolution No. 1370. WHEREAS, ROBERT S. JOHNSTON and ELIZABETH C. JOHNSTON, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $250.00 for Lot 11, Block.3332 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 suns of $250.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportiorate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Robert S. Johnston and Elizabeth C. Johnston, husband and wife for the sum of $250.00, 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 $25.00 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Robert S. Johnston and Elizabeth C. Johnston, his wife, as joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the City of Newport Beach. • • • • • !�2 i E • 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 B::aoh at an adjourned regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of July, 1935, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the city of Newport Beach Resolution No. 1371. WHEREAS, there has t ";is day been presented to the City Council of the city of Newport Beach a certain Lease and Amendment of Former Lease, dated the 18th day of July, 1935, wherein the city of Newport Beach is the party of the first part and J. A. Beek is the party of the second part; and WHEREAS, said Lease refers to lease from first party to second party dated November 9, 1927, and also written amendment to said lease dated March 3, 1930, which said lease is now in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, the leased premises have heretofore been improved by the party of the second part and said party of the second part desires to further improve the westerly portion of the leased premises and to increase the city's revenues under its percentage rentals under said lease; and WHEREAS, the westerly portion of said premises consists in part of tide lands granted to the city of Newport Beach by the State of California, and the remainder thereof is uplands abutting upon said tide lands, and in the judgment of the city council of the city of Newport Beach the use of the westerly portion of said tide lards and said uplands aforesaid for industrial uses is and will be inimical to the best interests of said city that said former lease be amended as follows: That the property described in said lease be leased to lessee for a term of twenty -four years, three months and twenty days from the date of said lease, and ending November 8th, 1962, upon -be same terms, covenants, conditions and rentals, except as hereinafter set forth, to -wit; That the westerly portion of said leased premises be leased for park, recreational, residential or educational purposes, to the lessee; that for said westerly portion lessee shall pay to the city, on or before November 9th of each year during said term, to and including November 8, 1942, $30.00 per acre per year; from November 9, 1942, to and including November 8th2 1947, .40.00 per acre per year and from November 9, 1947, to the end of said term 50.00 per acre per year; and in addition thereto lessee agrees to pay said city until November 81 1947, 2% and thereafter during the remainder of said term 5% of all sums he shall receive from the use of said Westerly Portion of said leased premises, all as in said lease provided; and WHEREAS, for the Easterly portion of said leased premises Lessee shall pay to the city up to November 8, 1952, the rental and percentages provided for in said lease dated November 9, 1927, and for the remainder of said term, shall pay to the city, on or before November 9, of each year, $50.00 per acre per year, and in addition thereto agrees to pay said city during the remainder of said term from November 8th, 1952, to November 8, 1962, seven and five - tenths percent (7.5%) of all the gross sums he shall receive from the use of said Easterly portion or any part thereof, all as in said lease more particularly set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said city of Newport Beach that said lease be entered into with the said J. A.'Beek. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach be, and they are hereby directed, instructed and authorized to execute said lease in the name of and on behalf of the city of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk deliver a duly executed copy thereof to the Lessee therein named. 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 18th day of July, 1935, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Harry H. Williamson Mayor of the city of Newport Beach Um ?.es. 1371 Lease with J.A.Beek City Engineer Patterson presented plans, specifications and estimate for Flest Newport the construction of a gate in connection with the West Newport pool, and on motion Pool of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, same was approved, and the City Engineer authorized to proceed with the construction of same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the dredging of the Rhine in accordance with the plan as presented to the Council. City Engineer Patterson presented Standard plans to be followed in the construction of steps over the seawall at the Grand Canal, Balboa Island, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same were adopted. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to replace the liners in the dredger pump. J. A. Beek addressed the Council-in regard to the Balboa Island Yacht Club Regatta, and suggested the east end of Balboa Island for the launching of boats brought in to participate in the event. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:30 o- p. ip. July 25, 1938• ayor q1T the City of Newport -Beach Dredging Rhine. Plans for steps over seawall. dredger line J.A. Beek regatta I Newport Beach, July 25, 1935. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Re- Appointment For the purpose of re- organizing the Newport Beach City Planning of Planning Commission in order to conform more fully to the statutes of the State of Commission California, Mayor Williamson declared the terms of the members thereof vacant and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the action of the Mayor was approved, '*17ereupon the Mayor proceeded to • 40 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 7:30 o'clock 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 Councilman Whitson of the Police Committee, reporting on the question Dividing walk of dividing the Ocean Front walk in order to allow bicycle riders to use one lane for bicycles of same as suggested by Mrs. Norris through the Chamber of Commerce, recommended against the idea as creating too much hazard, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the recommendation was approved. Councilman Whitson, of the Police Committee, reported on the petition Parking cars referred to that Committee at a previous meeting regarding the parking of cars bet 19th & between 19th Street and 23rd Street, and reported that nothing could be done 23rd Sts, this year due to funds not having been budgeted for the signs necessary for posting same. The Committee appointed to investigate the pier situation on Balboa Piers on Island and particularly the pier of Frank Andrews over which there had been Balboa Island some controversy, reported that the requirements of the Standard Plan had not been conformed to, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to enforce adherence to the reguit6ments. _ Councilman Whitson inquired of the City Engineer if all the piers around Balboa Island were built in accordance with the Standard specifications, and if not that they should all be made to comply with same. The City Engineer advised that those constructed within the past eight years were in conformity with the City's requirements. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that any piers built during that period and not conforming to the City's regulations shall be removed. COMMUNICATIONS Gordon & Ritchie The letter of Gordon and Ritchie of Corona del Mar requesting the Bldg. Ord. changing of paragraph 2205, Chapter 22 of the Building Ordinance to read from 400 square feet to 500 square feet on dwelling, subject to approval of the Building Inspector, was read, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, same was-Laid on the Table for further consideration. C.Monahan The application of Carl Monahan for a license to operate a penny penny arcade arcade at 301 Palm Street, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and the Police Committee. Donald Gibson The application of Donald Gibson fora free license to peddle milk license from his own dairy, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, denied and the City Clerk instructed to notify the applicant. Sam Focht The application of Sam Focht for a free license to peddle cut flowers license raised by himself, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, denied due to a conflicting ordinance. George Blasdell The application, with proper affidavit, of George Blasdell for a license free license to peddle home grown corn and cucumbers, was on motion of Council- man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. League of Mun. The letter from the League of Municipalities regarding the meeting meeting of same at Laguna July 25th, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, was ordered filed. Railroad Qom. The letter from the California State Railroad Commissibnr..inviting conference representation at a conference of Public Transportation utilities at the City Hall in Santa Ana July 26th for the purpose of considering rate structures, was presended, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Mayor was appointed to attend the hearing. PWA The telegram from Administrator Ickes to Mayor Williamson in which applications it was stated that the applications of the City of Newport Beach for the sewer and waterworks projects were under study at the Regional Offices of the PWA, was read, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Re- Appointment For the purpose of re- organizing the Newport Beach City Planning of Planning Commission in order to conform more fully to the statutes of the State of Commission California, Mayor Williamson declared the terms of the members thereof vacant and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the action of the Mayor was approved, '*17ereupon the Mayor proceeded to • 40