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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/1940 - Adjourned Regular Meetingr-, The motion of Councilman Allen that the ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 440, prohibiting Bill Board advertising in certain areas, which was duly seconded by Councilman Brown, was lost by the following roll call, vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Brown. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Gordon. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Claire. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 440, respecting Outdoor Advertising, was referred back to the Planning Commission for the consideration of an amendment to same which would provide for advertising signs on the premises of a business conducted thereon. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen'and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to consider bids submitted at the last meeting of the Council for furnishing pipe, whereupon Councilman Brown ' advised that the Water Committee after due consideration had decided that different bids should be submitted and moved that all the bids be rejected and certified checks accompanying same be returned. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed and carried. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the'regular order of business was resumed. 341 Roll Call 'Nest Newport 'Pool' Comfort Sta. l9th St. Law suit re: Bay front. D,D.Gordon gasoline storage Hearing on amending Zoning Ord. Bill Boards. Bids on water pipe Newport Beach, May 13, 1940. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the City Council Chambers of the City'of Newport Beach, at the City Hall at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date with Mayor Gordon presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilman Claire. ' On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Attorney Thompson submitted a detailed written report in connect- ion with the West Newport 'Pool' matter, which was read, and on motion of Council - r\1 man Reed, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the report was laid on the table to June 3, 1940 at which time all interested parties will be invited to appear. City Attorney Thompson presented and read a report in connection with the construction of a comfort station and ticket offices in the vicinity of 19th Street and Bay Front, said subject having been previously referred to the City Planning Commission which body did not recommend the erection of the comfort station, but on the written opinion of the City Attorney which stated that the • City was within its rights in the matter, it was moved by Councilman Reed that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare the necessary plans for the erection of the comfort station and ticket office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously. City Attorney Thompson presented and read a written report having to do with the law suit involving certain Bay Frontage between Ninth and Tenth ' Streets, in wbibhtthe American Legion Post No. 291 was also a party. The report of the City Attorney was to the effect that judgment in the matter had been rendered favorable to the City of Newport Beach. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of David D. Gordon for a permit to install underground storage for the handling of gasoline, was on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and Zoning restrictions. At this juncture it was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council- man Allen and carried, that the regular order of business be suspended for the purpose of the hearing advertised for-at'this time in connection with'the,•amend- ment to the Zoning Ordimce No. 440 pertaining to Bill Boards or Outdoor advertising Attorney Berrty and Paul McCarron appeared before the Council on behalf of the Foster and Kleiser Company, Mr. Berry addressing the Council at length on the subject, protesting the passage of the ordinance. Attorney Larson, representing the California Oil & Gas Association, addressed the Council on behalf of that organization, alleging that the proposed ordinance as written would exclude all advertising at service of petroleum products. Clyan Hall of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council and urged the enactment of the ordiance prohibiting Bill Boards, and Mrs. Katherine Richardson also spoke in favor of the ordinance. City Attorney Thompson commented on the subject and stated that no precedent exists in the case; Attorney Larson addressed the Council further ' and requested that an arhentment to the ordinance allowing such advertising as desired by his clients be incorporated therein. Councilman Reed asked what the Planning Commission's status was in the matter. After ending the discussion on the subject, in which all interested parties had been heard, it was moved by Councilman Allen that the hearing be closed, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and was carried by the following vote, to -wit: . AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown; Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT. COUNCILMAN: Claire. The motion of Councilman Allen that the ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 440, prohibiting Bill Board advertising in certain areas, which was duly seconded by Councilman Brown, was lost by the following roll call, vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Brown. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Gordon. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Claire. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 440, respecting Outdoor Advertising, was referred back to the Planning Commission for the consideration of an amendment to same which would provide for advertising signs on the premises of a business conducted thereon. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen'and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to consider bids submitted at the last meeting of the Council for furnishing pipe, whereupon Councilman Brown ' advised that the Water Committee after due consideration had decided that different bids should be submitted and moved that all the bids be rejected and certified checks accompanying same be returned. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed and carried. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the'regular order of business was resumed. 341 Roll Call 'Nest Newport 'Pool' Comfort Sta. l9th St. Law suit re: Bay front. D,D.Gordon gasoline storage Hearing on amending Zoning Ord. Bill Boards. Bids on water pipe HE C.Stewart The application of Calvin Stewart for a veterans exempt license to OTd o. Ord. No. 493 vet. lie. sell leaf mold, was on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Reed final passage. The Ordinance was read in full, and on motion of Councilman plumbing ord. and carried, referred to the Police Committee. • R.G.Blake The application of R. G. Blake for a permit to operate a museum of NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. museum Wild West relics at 617 Heliotrope Avenue, Corona del Mar, was on motion of NEW BUSINESS Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the ' Demand Planning Commission. E.U.Brig s The letter of Eugene U. Briggs regarding the proposed change of name ordered drawn for same. name of ity of the City and suggestions pertaining to the post offices therein, was on quitclaim to authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Reed'and carried, ordered Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Charles 0. Artz and Inez Artz, husband and wife, ux filed. et Ross Peacock The application of Ross Peacock for the position of Harbor Master, California The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and the resolution opplication in case of a vacancy of the same, was on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. by Councilman Allen and carried, ordered filed. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. , L.C.White The request of Lawrence C. White for information in connection with bait the bait concession on the Newport pier, was presented, and on motion of certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the on pier Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the City Clerk was directed to inform Mr. White of the status of the bait concession. San Gabriel The letters of Jos. A. Beek together with that of Chandler P. Ward, Valley Boy Commodore of the Pasadena - San Gabriel Valley Council of Boy Scouts,requesting Scouts a lease from the City for a Sea Scout base, was presented and read, whereupon Mayor Gordon appointed Councilmen Reed, Brown and Allen as a Committee to confer with the local Sea Scout organization regarding the matter. E.•C.Chaplin The letter of E. C. Chaplin requesting the re- zoning of Lot 2, Block re- zoning 34, Corona del Mar, was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. H.O.Reichner The request of Harold 0, Reichner, Agent of the United Fishermen's • bulkhead Union, for the bulkheading along 31st Street in the Turning Basin and suggest- ing using material from the dismantling of the old piers and the City dredge for the work. After some discussion, it-was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Uouncilman Reed and carried, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer for report. Liquor license The letter of Chief of Police Hodgkinson calling attention to an amount ' funds due City of money due the City from the State Board of Equalization from liquor licenses, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, referred to the City Attorney for•Ir esentation to the Board of Supervisors of Orange County. Q Res. 1818 It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, e of lots that the following Rsolution No. 1818 be adopted. sal WHEREAS, 0. Z. ROBERTSON and 'BILLIE ROBERTSON, husband and wife, have to e of et O. bertso nthis day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT'BEACH, the sum of $400.00 for Lots 19 and 21, 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 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 $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 0. Z. Robertson and Billie Robertson, husband and wife, for the sum of ' $400.00, free and clear of'all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $40.00 be paid to Gerald W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to 0. Z. Robertson and Billie Robertson, his wife, a9L joint tenants, UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTd o. Ord. No. 493 Ordinance No. 493, amending Plumbing Ordinance No. 379, came up for final passage. The Ordinance was read in full, and on motion of Councilman plumbing ord. Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen, was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Claire. NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by'Councilman Allen and carried, Demand the demand of City Treasurer Gant for a refund of taxes erroneously assessed against Lot 27, Block 9, Section 3, Balboa Island, was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. Minute Res. Councilman Brown 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 C.O. Artz C. Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Charles 0. Artz and Inez Artz, husband and wife, ux as joint tenants, and covering Lot 8, Block A, East Newport, as shown on Map, et recorded in Book 3, page 37 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Allen and the resolution passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. , ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Claire. 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 BeacVat an adj u regular meeting thereof • held on the 13th day of May, 1940. Q Res. 1818 It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, e of lots that the following Rsolution No. 1818 be adopted. sal WHEREAS, 0. Z. ROBERTSON and 'BILLIE ROBERTSON, husband and wife, have to e of et O. bertso nthis day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT'BEACH, the sum of $400.00 for Lots 19 and 21, 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 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 $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 0. Z. Robertson and Billie Robertson, husband and wife, for the sum of ' $400.00, free and clear of'all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $40.00 be paid to Gerald W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to 0. Z. Robertson and Billie Robertson, his wife, a9L joint tenants, G-. • 7 • It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, that the following Resolution No. 1819 be adopted. WHEREAS, ANN POWELL HOGAN, has,this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $650.00 for Lots 1 and 3, Block 239, 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 isfor the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $650.00; 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 Ann Powell Hogan, as her separate property, for the sum of $650.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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.$65.00 be paid to Earl W. Stanley, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Ann Powell Hogan, as her 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 an adjourned regular meeting the.reof held on the 13th day of May, 1540 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN Claire. It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, that the following Resolution No. 1820 be adopted. WHEREAS, ROSS C. OWEN and LILLIAN M. OWEN, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $650.00 for Lots 1 and 3, Block 841, 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 $650,00; 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 Ross C. Owen and Lillian M. Owen, husband and wife, for the sum of $650.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $65.00 be paid to Earl W. Stanley, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Ross C. Owen and Lillian M. Owen, 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 13th day of May, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Claire. It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, that the following Resolution No. 1821 be adopted. WHEREAS, RICHARD L. MONTGOMERY and MABEL MONTGOMERY, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum_of $150.00 for Lot 22, Block 739, 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 forthe said sum of $150.00; 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 L. Montgomery and Mabel Montgomery, husband and wife, for the sum of $150.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the 343 Res. 1819 sale of lots to Ann Powell Hogan. Res. 1820 sale of lots to Ross C.Owen et ux Res. 1821 sale of lot to Richard L. Montgomery et ux 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 13th day of May, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Claire. G-. • 7 • It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, that the following Resolution No. 1819 be adopted. WHEREAS, ANN POWELL HOGAN, has,this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $650.00 for Lots 1 and 3, Block 239, 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 isfor the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $650.00; 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 Ann Powell Hogan, as her separate property, for the sum of $650.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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.$65.00 be paid to Earl W. Stanley, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Ann Powell Hogan, as her 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 an adjourned regular meeting the.reof held on the 13th day of May, 1540 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN Claire. It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, that the following Resolution No. 1820 be adopted. WHEREAS, ROSS C. OWEN and LILLIAN M. OWEN, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $650.00 for Lots 1 and 3, Block 841, 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 $650,00; 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 Ross C. Owen and Lillian M. Owen, husband and wife, for the sum of $650.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $65.00 be paid to Earl W. Stanley, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Ross C. Owen and Lillian M. Owen, 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 13th day of May, 1940 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Claire. It was moved by Councilman Brown, duly seconded by Councilman Allen, that the following Resolution No. 1821 be adopted. WHEREAS, RICHARD L. MONTGOMERY and MABEL MONTGOMERY, husband and wife, have this day offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum_of $150.00 for Lot 22, Block 739, 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 forthe said sum of $150.00; 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 L. Montgomery and Mabel Montgomery, husband and wife, for the sum of $150.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the 343 Res. 1819 sale of lots to Ann Powell Hogan. Res. 1820 sale of lots to Ross C.Owen et ux Res. 1821 sale of lot to Richard L. Montgomery et ux EM Sale of City owned lumber P.E.Railway bus service Davidge & Douglas, pier permit Repairs to private piers Fence at Alvarado St Infcrmal meetings of Council Bait receiver fiscal year 1940 -41 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 $15.00 be paid to H. Cardoza Sloan, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale df said real property to Richard L. Montgomery and Mabel Montgomery, 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 13th day of May, 1940, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: • None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Claire. The matter of the request of E. M. Burris to purchase certain used lumber owned by the City, was brought up, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to sell the material on the Ocean Front. City Engineer Patterson presented a communication from the Pacific Electric Railway in which was requested loading zones for the motor coach service scheduled for May 26th, by that Company. A detailed list of the proposed loading zones was also presented and after considerable discussion of the subject in whin Councilman Brown suggested that due to the usual traffic congestion of certain areas in the City, the Railway Company might consider the use of their own right of way for the purpose of loading and discharging passengers. On motion of Councilman Reed,• seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Committee to work out a suitable plan. The application of G. G. Davidge and Walter Douglas for a permit to construct a jointly owned pleasure pier and boat slip fronting on Lots 327 and 325, Tract 907, was presented with the approval of the City Engineer, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the same was granted. The matter of repairs to condemned piers was again brought up, most of the same having either been removed or rebuilt, and on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, owners of the remining two piers were granted permission to repair same in accordance with the City Engineer's instructions. The Council was addressed by a Mr. Titus, owner of property at Alvarado and Ocean Front, in connection with a complaint made to the Council concerning a fence on adjoining property alleged to be an obstruction to their view and said to exeeed the legal limit for such structures. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the matter was referred to the Building Inspector with instructions to notify the people involved to remove the fence. Mayor Gordon advised the audience that informal meetings of the City Council would be held each Monday afternoon on dates when Council meetings are to be held and that the public was welcome to attend these informal meetings at all times. Harold Reichner addressed the Council regarding the placing of a live bait receiver near the east jetty for the accomodation of the fishing public. No action was taken in the matter. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. % 1__? • • • I •