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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1939 - Regular Meeting208 Newport Beach, April 3, 1939• The•City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session Ord. 453 Ordinance No. 483,being AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MAJOR DISASTER in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach on • ordinance above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson that the Ordinance Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilmen None. ' REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ABSENT: Councilmen None. ' On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and Mayor Williamson made the necessary appointments as provided for in Appointments carried, the reading of the reports of Heads of Departments was dispensed with in connection 483 Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the appointments be • and the reports ordered filed. confirmed, and filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The applications of Eugene H. Taylor and Otto Lewis Ebert for veteran's E. H. Taylor exempt licenses to sell articles manufactured by the blind, were on motion of & 0. L. Ebert Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the licenses Chief of Police. The application of B. E. Kehler for a veteran's exempt license to whole - B.E. Keeler sale food products, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman license Whitson and carried, denied and the City Clerk directed to notify the applicant. The application of Clarence W. Good for a license to conduct a Pony C. W. Good Ring at 15th Street, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman • Pony Ring Brown and carried, denied. The application of P. G. Balaton for a license to run a cafe at 6500 P. G.Balaton State Highway, in the Seashore Colony Tract, was on motion of Councilman Claire, cafe license seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the Health Officer's approval. The application of J. P. Loving for a license to run a parking lot on ' J;P.Lovin g East Central Avenue, between Alvarado and Coronado Streets, was on motion of auto park Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject license to the approval of the Electrical Inspector. The letter of Hal Will Smith regarding the planting of flowers in the Hal Will Smith parkway along Park Avenue on Balboa Island, was presented and read, and on flowers in motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City parkway on Clerk was directed to inform the writer that owing to the condition of the Park Balboa Island Fund it would be impossible for the City to do any planting this year, however if the people on the Island would do the planting the Park Superintendent would maintain same. The letter of the Peerless Weighing & Vending Machine Corporation Peerless W & v inquiring about licenses effecting their equipment, was presented, and on Machine Co. motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the licenses City Clerk was instructed to notify the parties regarding the matter. Robert M. Fr Fry The communication of Robert M. Fry, Secretary of the Apolena Avenue Association, requesting some assistance from the City in providing a swimming swiming float float in the North Bay at the end of Apolena Avenue was presented and read, Balboa Island and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that the matter be laid on the table. The letter of E. Bailey Cook Jr, in regard to the disturbance caused E.Bailey Cook by Easter crowds was read, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Easter crowds Councilman Gordon and carried, same was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. The request of Marshall L. Keeler for the marking of the intersection M.L.Keeler of Balboa and Abalone Avenues on Balboa Island and the installation of a traffic marking inter- signal from the Seawall at the end of Balboa Avenue in Section 5, was on motion sections on of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the Balboa Island Street Department. ' The report of the audit by Diehl and Wright of the books of the City Audit of Judge'sJudge, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by books Councilman Brown and carried, same was ordered filed. The communication of George A. Heap in connection with a Rapid Transit George A. Heap System in the Los Angeles Metropolitan District, was presented, and on motion rapid transit of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Mayor was • system asked to appoint a Committee in connection therewith. Whereupon Mayor Williamson appointed Councilman Gordon as the Committee. Water bill The request of Water Superintendent Patterson for credit in connection with uncollectable water bills and adjustments made on certain accounts, amount - adjustments ing to $196.10 and $33.25 respectively, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. Boy's Town The letter from the "Boy's Town" organization soliciting donations, donations was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman. Whitson and carried, ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ord. 453 Ordinance No. 483,being AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MAJOR DISASTER Major disaster EMERGENCY COUNCIL AND PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, came up for final ordinance passage. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the reading of the Ordinance was waived. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson that the Ordinance be adopted, and the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit- AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ' Mayor Williamson made the necessary appointments as provided for in Appointments the Major Disaster Ordinance No. 483, whereupon it was moved by Councilman in connection 483 Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the appointments be • with Ord. confirmed, and filed. NEW BUSINESS The monthly demands having been duly audited by.the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, • allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, certain ' changes as submitted by the City Engineer in connection with the widening of Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, were approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. On recommendation of the City Engineer that the improvements on Marine Avenue, Balboa Island had been satisfactorily completed in accordance with plans Resolution No. 1587. A QUITCLAIM DEED, dated the 1st day of April, 1939, and specifications and under the terms of the contract entered into between the contractor, Ansco Construction Company and the City of Newport Beach, it was moved by Councilman Gordon that the work be accepted. The motion was.duly ' seconded by Oouncilman Claire and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson., C� NOES: Councilmen None. a ABSENT: Councilmen None. C\1 City Council of the City of.Newport Beach, California. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the demand coin the sum of $2,707.76 in favor of the Ansco Construction Company in connection with the work of widening of Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, being the amount due less 10 %a, was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the sum of $2,000 was apportioned for additional street improvements . if needed. Resolution No. 1587. A QUITCLAIM DEED, dated the 1st day of April, 1939, 200 Demands Widening Marine Avenue Accepting work on Marine Ave. Demand of Ansco Const.Co Apportionment for street wor' Res. 1587 quitclaim to City from C. H. Lind Res. 1588' sale of lot to E. A. Wright Res. 1589 sale of lots to Carl M. Nicholson from CLARENCE H. LIND and Anne C. Lind, husband and wife, to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the said City of Newport Beach, the following described property, to -wit: All that certain ' real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Lot Nineteen (19) in Block "A ", Tract 673, as per map thereof recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18, 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 said City of Newport Beach, and the Clerk 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, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1588. WHEREAS, E. A. WRIGHT has this day offered to the City of NEWPORT BEACH the sum of $400.00 for Lot f9, Block "A ", Tract•673, in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 18 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 06uncil ofthe 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 $400.00; 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 E. A. Wright, as his separate property, for the sum of $400.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 ' and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions:4 . restrictions and reservations of record. 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. 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of April, 1939 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1589. WHEREAS, CARL M. NICHOLSON and BLANCHE L. NICHOLSON, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH the sum of $240.00 for Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 532, 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 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 $240.00; 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 Carl M. Nicholson and Blanche L. Nicholson, husband and wife, for the sum of $240.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the ' taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. 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. 200 Demands Widening Marine Avenue Accepting work on Marine Ave. Demand of Ansco Const.Co Apportionment for street wor' Res. 1587 quitclaim to City from C. H. Lind Res. 1588' sale of lot to E. A. Wright Res. 1589 sale of lots to Carl M. Nicholson 2_x.0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $24.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Carl M. Nicholson and Blanche L. Nicholson, 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. 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 regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of April, 1939 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1590 v Resolution No. 1590. WHEREAS, WILLIAM J. COMBS, has this day offered sale of lot to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $50.00 for Lot 18, Block 435, Corona to William J. del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, Combs 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 $50.00; 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 William J. Combs, as his separate property for the sum of $50.00, free and clear of all encum trances, subject to the taxes for he fiscal • year 1939 -40, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also bubject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. 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 contideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $5.00 be paid to G. W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to William J. Combs, as his separate property, 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 a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of April, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1591. Resolution No. 1591 WHEREAS, RICHARD S. BRACE and HELEN H. BRACE, sale of lots husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum to Richard S. of $125.00 for Lots 16 and 18, Block 537, Corona del Mar, in the City of Brace 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 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 $125.00; 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 Richard -S. Brace and Helen H. Brace, husband and wife, for the• sum of $125.00, free and clear of all encum trances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. 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 conaideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $12.50 be paid to Hal Will Smith, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Richard S. Brace and Helen H. Brace, 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. 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of April, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1592 Resolution No. 1592. WHEREAS, CLARENCE E. VERTREES and OPAL E. sale of lots VERTREES, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT to Clarence E. BEACH, the sum of $450.00 for Lots 1 and 3, Block 534, Corona del Mar, Vertrees 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 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 $450.00; and v7HEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adeuqate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. 0 r E • 0 • 1 0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Clarence E. Vertrees and Opal E. Vertrees, husband and wife., for the sum of $450.00 free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restric- tions and-reservations of record. 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 $45.00 be paid to Clarence E. Vertrees, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Clarence E. Vertrees and Opal E. Vertrees, 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. 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of April, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit:. AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson,.Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1593• WHEREAS, THOMAS MILLER AND JENNIE MILLER, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $125.00 for Lot 16 and the Northeasterly 10 feet of Lot 14, Block 435, 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 $125.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Thomas Miller and Jennie Miller, husband and wife, for the sum of $125.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. 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 $12'50 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Thomas Miller and Jennie Miller, 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. 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of April, 1939 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1594. WHEREAS, LAWRENCE VON LUSHBAUGH and PAULINE VON LUSHBAUGH, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $15.00 for Lot ], Block 532, 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 $15.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said property be sold to the said Lawrence Von Lushbaugh and Pauline Von Lushbaugh, husband and wife, for the sum of $15.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1939 -40 and unpaid improvement assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Quitclaim Deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $1.50 be laid to G. W.Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Lawrence Von Lushbaugh and Pauline Von Lushbaugh, 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 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of April, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Resolution No. 1595 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to TOWNSEND LAND COMPANY, under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson,.Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 211 Res. 1593 sale of lot to Thomas Miller Res. 1594 h sale of lot to Lawrence Von Lushbaugh Res. 1595 water cont. Townsend Land Company 212 Res. 1596 Resolution No.. 1596, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute water cont. on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to I. Oka, I. Oka under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and.on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1597 Resolution No. 1597 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute water Cont, on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to Heinz Kaiser HEINZ KAISER under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote,.to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None.. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1596 Resolution No. 1596 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute water coot, on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for.furnishing water to J.A.Beek & J. A..BEEK and L. W. BRIGGS under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, L.W.Briggs and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1599 Resolution No. 1599 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute water cont. on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to THE The Irvine Co. IRVINE COMPANY under certain stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1600 Resolution No. 1600 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute water cont on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to THE The Irvine Co. IRVINE COMPANY under certain.stipulated conditions, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1601 Resolution No. 1601 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute water cont on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract for furnishing water to THE The Standard STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA under certain stipulated conditions, was Oil Company. presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted by the following vote,.to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1602 Resolution No. 1602 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement with on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain agreement of easement with the So. Co. Gas Co. Southern Counties Gas Company of California, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted SEE SIGNATURE PAGE by the following vote, to -wit: FOR ACTION REGARDING AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. RES. 1602' NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1603 Resolution No. 1603, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Grant deed to Clerk to execute a grant deed from the City of Newport Beach to Edward W. Clark, Edward W. Clark and covering Lot 2 and a portion of Lot 1, Block M, Tract 323 and a portion of Lot 2, Block 733, Corona del Mar, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson that said resolution be adopted, and the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1604 Resolution No. 1604 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on contract with behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain contract with E. G. Greeley and E.G.Greeley which covers operating the City Dump Grounds, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. City License An ordinance was presented, being an ordinance regarding City License Ordinance fees, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and first reading carried, the reading of same was waived. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson that the ordinance regarding City Licenses be passed to the second reading, and the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None.. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 0 7 Ll "1 Q G�2 c*. • • fl • It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that that portion of Lot 1, Block 14, Section 1, Balboa Island, necessary for the improvement of the intersection of Park and Collins Avenues, be acquired through purchase by the City and that a demand in the sum of $150.00 in favor of J. R. Sproule, owner of said property, be allowed and a warrant drawn for same upon delivery to the City of a'good and sufficient deed to the property acquired. The application of Ben Blee for a permit to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 19, Block 1.6, Section 3, Balboa Island, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of'Councilman Claire, seconded'by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. The application of E. E. Boudinot and George Earl Clark for a permit to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Tract 626, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. The application of Wm. H. Myers for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot 7, Block 636, Canal Section, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by'Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. The application of J. A. Beek for a permit to construct a community pier fronting on the southerly side of the Beacon Bay Subdivision, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, granted. The application of H. E. Kendall for a permit to extend an existing pier and install a boat slip, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up for discussion, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was laid on the table. On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire, the City Engineer was instructed to make a survey of the entire Bay area and prepare plans and specifications with recommendations for the different sections and submit same to the'Council for consideration and approval. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 21.3 `I Authorizing purchase of land on Balboa Island from J.R.Sproule Ben Blee pier permit Boudinot & Clat pier permit Wm,H. Myers pier permit J.A.Beek pier permit H. E. Kendall pier permit Authorizing survey of Bay Area. The application of Harry Gartler for permission Harry Gartler to make temporary repairs to existing floats and slips at 917 State repair floats Highway, fronting on a portion of Lot H, Tract 919, was presented and after some & slips discussion it was moved by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried; that the use of present floats be granted for a period of four months, after which time same to be taken out and reconstructed in accordance with the City's Standard Plan foi piers and floats. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, Fees for the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 302 provid- sewer cone. ing for fees to be collected for sewer connections. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. 4ma, Avlwu� yor of the City of ewport Beach PRO City Clerk Res. 1602. Resolution No. 1602J, being a resolution accepting a Grant Deed from accepting EDWARD M. BUTTERS and FAYE BUTTERS, husband and wife, and covering a portion of deed from Lot 1, Block M, Tract 323, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Edward M. Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, that said resolution be adopted, and Butters et ux the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None.