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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/1939 - Adjourned Regular Meeting23t Ordinance No. 465 came up for final passage, being an Ordinance Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 440 regarding the establishment of Yacht Clubs No. 465 and providing restrictions therefor, and further providing penalties for est. of the violation of the Ordinance. The motion for adoption was made by Council- Yacht Clubs man Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilman Gordon ABSENT: Councilmen None. Newport Beach, June 26, 1939• . The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular Tax Morator- session in the City Council Chambers at the'City Hall in the City of Newport ium Beach on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon,. Roll Call ' Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilmen None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COME.4ITTEF.S None. Ord. No.466 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. taxes mor. COMMUNICATIONS Letters protesting the establishment of parking facilities on the Ocean Parking ' Front between Palm and Washington Streets, Balboa, were read, and on motion of on Ocean Ft. Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same were ordered filed until such time that the matter had been presented to the Council for consideration. " 0 Residents of West Newport and Seashore Colony Tract presented a Life Guard 1`- petition requesting that a Life Guard be placed in that area. The petition in West Npt. nt was read, and on motion of.Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon r- and carried, was referred to the Fire Chief and Head of Life Guards for report. The letter of Myra McClelland on behalf of the Beautification Flowers on !!V Committee in the Balboa Island Improsement Association, requesting the watering, Balboa Island weeding and fertilization of plants in the Parkway on Park Avenue, Balboa Island, was read, the City Engineer advising that no funds were available at this time for the purchase of flowers. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to explain Ord. No.467 • the situation to the Association. Water on The request of Margaret Gibson and others, that said be deposited Clubhouse Ave to prevent the encroachment of water upon their property on Club House Avenue, was read, and on motion of Councilman Williamson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for authority to employ Employment in ' Kenneth Fowler at a salary of $$100 per month, was on motion of Councilman Police Dept. Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, granted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 465 came up for final passage, being an Ordinance Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 440 regarding the establishment of Yacht Clubs No. 465 and providing restrictions therefor, and further providing penalties for est. of the violation of the Ordinance. The motion for adoption was made by Council- Yacht Clubs man Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilman Gordon ABSENT: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and Tax Morator- carried, that due to widespread depression many taxpayers have been unable to ium redeem their property, thus causing the necessity of the adoption of an emergency ordinance in order to enable said taxpayers to redeem their property and restore same to the tax rolls. Ordinance No. 466, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ord. No.466 RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY SOLD FOR NON- PAYMENT OF TAXES AND DECLARING taxes mor. THE URGENCY HEREOF, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and the ' ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. It was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown Emergency • and carried, that due to widespread depression an emergency exists, that the exists. facts constituting such emergency are as follows: Due to the wide spread depression many tax payers have been unable to pay their taxes or to redeem their property from sale to the City of Newport Beach for delinquency. By permitting redemption in installments and with minimized penalties, many tax payers will be able to redeem their property, restore the same to the tax: rolls and thereby add revenue for the operation and maintenance of local.city government. Ordinance No. 467, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ord. No.467 RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY REMISSION OF PENALTIES ON DELINQUENT TAXES, PAYMENT tax morator. OF DELINQUENT TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS, THE REDEMPTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY SOLD TO THE CITY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, DECLARING THE URGENCY OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL TAKE. EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS FIRST PASSAGE, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Council- man Brown that said 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. ' City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance Ord. to amending certain sections of Plumbing Ordinance No. 379, and on motion of amend Plumb. Councilman Claire,eeconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was laid ordinance. . • on the table for further consideration. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and Planning carried, the appointments of Gordon B. Findlay and Fred W. Briggs as members Commission of the Dity Planning Commission, to succeed themselves, for terms of t--our appointments years each to July 25, 71943, wras confirmed. Res; 1633 sale of lot to M.A.MacLean et ux Resolution No. 1633. WHEREAS, MILTON A. MacLEAN and GRACE E. MacLEAN, his band and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $95.00 for Lot 14, Block 429, Corona del Briar, 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 $85.00; 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 Milton A. MacLean and Grace E. MacLean, husband and wife, for the sum of $85.00, 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 Clark 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 $8.50 be paid to G. W. Ritchie as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Milton A. MacLean and Grace E. MacLean, 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 an adjourned regular meeting thereof held.on the 26th day of June, 1939 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Setting date It was moved'by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire for meetings and carried, that in furtherance of better cooperation between the different of Heads of departments of the City, that all Heads of Departments meet together on the Departments first Thursday after'the first Monday of each month for discussion of matters .pertaining to the welfare of the City. City Engineer Patterson presented a resolution, being a resolution Gas Tax of the City of Newport Beach approving Memorandum of Agreement for the Allocation expenditure of 1/4 cent Gas Tax Allbo ation for Streets of'Major Importance. The adoption of the Resolution, which was designated Resolution No. 1634, was moved by Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1634. Resolution No. 1634. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY in full. OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF 1/4 CENT GAS TAX ALLOCATED FOR STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE. Whereas, the State of California, through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has presented a memorandum of agree- ment in accordance with a project statement suhmitted by the City for expenditure of the 1/4 cent gas tax for the fiscal year 1940 allocated for streets of major importance other than State highways in the City of Newport Beach, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with the contents thereof, and desires to'approve the same; THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that'said agreement for expenditure of 1/4 cent gas tax allocated for streetsof major importance other than State highways be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of'taid City. 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 adjourned meeting thereof, hold on the 26th day of June, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Harry H. Williamson ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Hans Dickman City Engineer Patterson presented a Map'in connection with the city dock complaint of Hans Dickman in which he alledged that the City's dock at the encroachment. foot of 30th Street was encroaching upon private property. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for further study and report. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that an adjournment be taken ine.Di Mayor of the Cit f Newppt Beach Councilman • • • • A Y • City Clerk• J 233 Councilman Coy 9A-earf Newport Beach, July 3, 1939• C 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 on 3 c" above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Roll Call. Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent: Councilmen None. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The reports of the City Treasurer, Chief of Police and City Judge • were read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, were accepted, the reading of reports of other Heads of Depart- ments dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES ' Councilman Gordon reporting on the matter of the complaint of Hans Hans Dickman Dickman allegi:•mgG•that the City dock at 30th Street was encroaching upon his city dock. property, presented a letter from the City Engineer together with a map and advised that the westerly portion of the pier not on City property be removed in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried the removal and and widening of the pier was ordered done in accordance with the plans and estimates of the City Engineer. The letter of Fire Chief Crocker reporting on the request of West Newport -residents of West Newport for a Life Guard to be stationed in that District, life Guard. recommended that a Life Guard be stationed at or near Colton Street on Saturdays and Sundays and that further study be made of conditions on the beach in that area to determine the necessity of a full time Life Guard. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the recommendation of the Fire Chief was accepted. Councilman Whitson reporting on the application of Grant Fuller for Penny Arcade a license to operate a Penny Arcade at 105 Palm Street, moved and recommended that the application be denied. The motion was seconded by Mayor Williamson and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Whitson, Brown and'Williamson. NOES: Councilmen Gordon and Claire, ABSENT: Councilmen None. COMMUNICATIONS The matter of establishing a parking area on the Ocean Front between Parking in Palm and Washington Streets, Balboa, was brought up. The Balboa Business Men's Balboa. ' Association presented a petition bearing approximately 100 signatures favorable to the project, which was read together with the proposition of the Balboa Beach Amusement Company which was also read, and after considerable discussion regard- ing the matter, Councilman Gordon advised that although he favored a parking area for Balboa, in view of the fact that the offer of the Balboa Beach Amuse- ment Company was not acceptable to the Council due to the ruling of the City • Attorney that it was not presented in the proper form, he would move that same be rejected. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES:' "Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. A letter from the Bartholomae Oil Coproration opposing the creating of a parking place on the Ocean Front was read, together with several postal cards from out of town people who were in favor of the project. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and'carried, all the correspondence in connection with the matter be filed for further reference.in case the question is presented again. Councilman Gordon suggested the possibility of the City utilizing the street ends of Palm and Washington in order to provide additional parking space at Balboa and obviating the necessity of the purchase of property for that purpose. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, it was ordered that the cost of surfacing Palm Street from Surf Avenue seaward be investigated and reported on. The application of J. M. Meiklejohn for a veteran's exempt license J.M.Meikle- to peddle fruits, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman john ' Whitson and carried, referred to the Pollice Committee for investigation and peddling. report. The application of Dr. R. C. Wilkins for a license to run a hot R.C.Wilkins dog stand at 1629 Odean Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded hot dog • by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the stand. Health Officer and the Zoning Ordinance. The application of Robert Porter to peddle corn and tomatoes of his R.Porter own raising, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown peddling. and carried, laid on the table for investigation.