HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1941 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, June 2, 1941.
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The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session
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in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at
the hour of 7:30 P. m. on above date with Mayor Gordon presiding.
The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present:
Roll Call
Reed, Claire, , Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilmen: Allen.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Claire, and
carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with.
REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the report was approved, the
reading of the rest of the reports dispensed with and all the reports ordered
filed.
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REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Attorney Thompson reporting on 'the matter of the Buena Vista
Walter Simon
controversy-,.,advised that Attorney McGinnis representing Walter Simons had
street end at
conferred with him regarding the matter and had suggested a conclusion of the
Buena Vista St.
question and further agreed and recommended that the City Council instruct its
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City Engineer to remove any obstructions deemed necessary and which did not
comply with City regulations. City Attorney Thompson that
also recommended no
bulkheads be constructed in that area without a permit from the City and
complying with City specifications. It was further recommended that certain
tile material and wall be removed immediately, whereupon the City Engineer
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advised that Mr. Simons had informed him that he would remove the the and
wall and any other objectibnal things later. On motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, the City Engineer was instructed
to make a study of the situation as to what should be removed in that section
and make a report to the Council, and a Committee of the Whole to cooperate.
The City Attorney reported on the matter of certain lots in Corona
del Max, each of which was in the name of:.a: "deceased person, and wherein no
Certain lots
Corona del
administrator had been appointed, and which would require the appointment of
in
Mar. Clearing
a local administrator at an approximate cost of Fifty Dollars, to clear the
property. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and
title
carried, the City*Attorney was instructed to proceed with the Quiet Title
suit.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
COMMUNICATIONS
The application of R. W. Eyer and C. W. Kelley for a license to run
R.W.Eyer do C.UJ.
a hand ball game, called 'Aim to Win' in the Sportland Pavilion, Balboa, was
Felley - license
on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
referred to the Chief of Police for investigation with powerto act.
The letter of Lew H. Wallace complaining of a condition that existed
L.W.Wallace
at 309 Anade Street, East Newport, last season by the misuse of a dwelling
complaining of
for boarding house purposes and over - crowding with tenants, was filed as a
boarding house
protest against the same occuring again this year. The letter was read, and
after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Council-
man Brown and carried, that the City Attorney refer the matter to the Health
Officer, Mr. Wallace to be notified and the letter ordered filed.
The request of P. A. Palmer of Lido Isle, for the entrance to the
P.A. Palmer
Island to be cleaned of weeds, was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by
weeds
Councilman Claire and carried, referred to the City Engineer with instructions
to contact Mr. Palmer on the matter.
Residents in the neighborhood ofPalm and Adams Street presented a
Petition for
petition requesting the City to install lights in the alley beteen those
lights near
streets and in the block between Central Avenue and the Ocean Front in an
Palm & Adams St.
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effort to discourage alleged nuisances committed in that area, and after
discussing the matter of cost of the lights it was suggested by the City
Attorney that the Special Police Officer at the Rendezvous from where the
it is claimed is the source of the annoyance, should look after the matter.
Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Claire
and carried, that the City Clerk advise the petitioners of that fact and
also that if they wish to take up a collection for the installation of the
lights, that the City would, defray the cost of the electricity.
The petition presented by residents of the Seashore Colony Tract
Petitions, tide
requesting that something be done to eliminate a condition alleged to
water in Sea-
be caused by tide water becoming stagnant due to improper drainage, was
Shore Colony Tr.
discussed, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Brown and carried, the Mayor and City Clerk were instructed to sign a
communication addressed to the Orange County Flood Control with a request
that they do something to relieve the condition inasmuch as the City has
no available funds for the purpose and further that the Flood Control
District is being supported by Countywide taxation.
Citizens in the Balboa area presented a. petition requesting the
Petition, for
City Council to install a large sign, or signs, on the Railroad right of
signs re: park-
way calling attention to the free parking area on the Ocean Front in order
ing area
to aquaint the public with the fact that there is no charge connected with
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Its use. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Claire and
carried, the City Engineer was instructed to place the sign as requested.
The request of the Newport- Balboa Press for the City to advertise
Advertising for
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for bids for the legal printing of the City as required by law, was presented
bids on legal
and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown
printing.
and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the
legal printing and to place the ad in both papers in the City.
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Fire Insurance Councilman Reed brought up the matter of fire insurance on the newly
Street Dept. constructed street department warehouse and submitted and recommended the policy
Warehouse of the Queen Insurance Company written by Mrs. Mabel Garfield, and on motion of
Councilman Reed, seconded by Countilma.n Claire and carried, the policy was accepted.
Clearing Beach Councilman Reed brought up the matter of clearing the beach fronting on
in Blk 218, Block 218, Section A, of boat concessions or buildings occupying that area, and
Section A after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Reed and carried that the City Attorney notify all owners of same to vacate the
area between 18th and 19th Street at once.
The communication from Verner E. Britton requesting that the City take
V. E. Britton
the necessary action to cause the construction of a bulkhead fronting on Block
bulkhead in
P of Tract 518 and that if necessary to use the 1911 Act in connection therewith,
Tract 518
that he would bid on the bonds, was presented and read. Whereupon Councilman
Claire advised that inasmuch as the proceedings had been started several times
with no results, he would insist that the City be not liable for any costs in
case the project failed of going through.
Smith Bros.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
demand
the City Engineer was instructed to make an estimate of the cost of the project,
and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the
property owners intt�reste.d in the project are to deposit the approximate cost of
the proceedings,"pending the beginning of the actual work.
Mrs. Cordiero
The letter of Mrs. Manual Cordiero requesting permission to smoke fish
request to smoke
at 202 - 20th Street and on property owned by her, was presented and read and
fish on 20th St.
considerable discussion was had in connection with same, the City Attorney
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advising that it would be necessary to amend Zoning Ordinance No. before the
Council could grant such permission, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the Planning Commiss-
ion with a recommendation that the Ordinance be amended in order to permit the
smoking of fish on both sides of 20th Street from Central {Avenue to the Bay Front.
R.J.Saunders
The resignation of Ray J. Saunders as a member of the Examining Board of
resignation
the Electrical Department was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the resignation was accepted and V. A.
Tripp appointed to fill the vacancy.
F.A.Hellehthal
The letter of Frank A. Hellenthal asking for permission to discharge
fitting boat
ballast from the boat 'Rex' in the area adjacent to the County dock and to lie
"Rex ".
at the dock during the period of re- rigging the vessel, was read, and on motion
of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the request was
referred to the Harbor Master to take up with the County authorities, there being
no objections on the part of the City.
Earl Hall, letter
The letter of thanks from Earl Hall, President of the Newport Beach
of thanks
Business Mans Association, for the assistance given that organization in connection
with the second annual Fish Fry held on May 18th, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, ordered filed.
Board of Sup.
The invitation of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County for the City
6th
Fair & Horse Show
of Newport Beach to participate in the Orange County Fair.and Horse Show June
to 8th, was read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown
and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to extend the thanks of the City Council
+for the invitation.
Chief of Police
The letter of Chief of Police Hodgkinson recommending certain traffic
traffic regulation�egulations
on Washington Street, Palm Street between Central Avenue and the Ocean
ront, in connection with the parking on the Beach, was presented to the Council,
Res. 2'90
whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2290, amending
amending Ord. j45
traffic Ordinance No. 345, which was duly seconded by Councilman Reed and passed
by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN; Allen
Neport Heights
The report of City Engineer Patterson regarding the WPA siever project in
sewer project
the Newport Heights area of which it'was stated that sufficient funds were not
being paid by the property owners in that section to carry on the work to completion
and that additional funds would be required and advised that the remaining property
owners should be notified that unless all owners of property paid their share it
would be necessary to discontinue the sewer project. On motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to notify
the property owners of the district in accordance with his suggestion.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Fire Insurance Councilman Reed brought up the matter of fire insurance on the newly
Street Dept. constructed street department warehouse and submitted and recommended the policy
Warehouse of the Queen Insurance Company written by Mrs. Mabel Garfield, and on motion of
Councilman Reed, seconded by Countilma.n Claire and carried, the policy was accepted.
Clearing Beach Councilman Reed brought up the matter of clearing the beach fronting on
in Blk 218, Block 218, Section A, of boat concessions or buildings occupying that area, and
Section A after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Reed and carried that the City Attorney notify all owners of same to vacate the
area between 18th and 19th Street at once.
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NEW BUSINESS
Informal bids
Councilman Reed presented two informal bids for the purchase of a trash
on trash truck
truck for the Street Department and advised that the plans incorporated in both
bids were the same,_ but that there was a difference in the prices. After discuss-
ing the matter, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown
and carried, that the matter be laid on the table until the next meeting.
Upon the report of City Engineer Patterson that the work of Smith Bros.
Smith Bros.
Boat Works in the construction of two piers and landing floats fronting on the
demand
North Channel of-the Bay had been completed in accordance with plans and specifi-
cations, it was moved. by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried, the demand in favor of Smith Bros. Boat Works was allowed and warrant
ordered drawn for same.
Upon the report of the City Engineer that the City with Gordon B. Findlay
G.B.Findlay
in connection with the construction of a storage garage and office building for the
demand
Street Department had been complied with, it was moved by Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, that the work be accepted. On motion of
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the demand in favor
of Gordon B. Findlay for the amount due to June let on the contract be allowed
and warrant ordered drawn for same.
.The demand in favor of Griffith Company for the balance due in connection
Griffith Co.
with the construction of the Auto Parking Area in Balboa, was on motion of Council -
demand
man Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed and warrant ordered
drawn for same.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried,
Sully - Miller Co
the demand in favor•of Sully - Miller Contracting Company for the amount due on
demand
their contract with the City for the improvement of Ocean Avenue between McFadden
Place and 22nd Street was allowed and warrant ordered. drawn for same.
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The monthly demands having been autited by the Finance Committee, were
Demands
on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried,
Budget
the annual budget for the ensuing year was approved.
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Resolution No. 2291 was presented, being a Resolution approving and adopt-
ing a wage scale for City employees, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
Res. 2291
wage scale
by Councilman Brown ;the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:-
for employees
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:• Allen.
Delinquent
City Auditor Gant presented the delinquent tax roll for the fiscal year
roll
1940 -41, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried, the roll was approved and ordered returned to the Tax Collector.
City Attorney Thompson explained the condition of the tax suit of the
Res. 2292
City vs. Earl W. Stanley and introduced Resolution No. 2292, which was on motion
tax suit
of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, adopted by the following
E`er
vote, to -wit:
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
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ABSENT, COUNCILMENt Allen.
Resolution No. 2293 was presented, being a resolution accepting a Deed
Res. 2293
of Easement from Earl W. Stanley and Mildred Stanley, husband and wife to the
accepting
City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
deed of
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Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
easement
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Allen
The application of Horace F. Colby for permission to construct a pier and
H.F.Colby
appurtenances fronting on Lot 52, Tract 907, was on recommendation of the City
pier permit
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Engineer and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried, granted.
City Engineer Patterson presented a report with the description of the
Report on
portion of Lot 10, Block 227, Section A which would be required in the proposed
widening of
widening of Central Avenue, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded
Central Ave.
by Councilman Brown and carried, that the Council issue instructions that the
above mentioned City.owned property not be sold except on approval of the City
Council.
City Engineer Patterson advised that certain docks fronting City owned
J.R.Owens
property on the North Channel had been completed and recommended that the agree-
dock on North
ment between the City of Newport Beach and J. R. Owens occupying one of the
Bay
docks be dated June'2, 1941 in accordance with the lesseeb's request.
Resolution No. 188 of the Planning Commission granting an addition to
Planning Com-
a non- conforming element to Art La Shells on a building located on Lots 1 to'
La Shelle
6 inclusive, in the Balboa Bayside Tract, was presented, when considerable
building
discussion developed on the part of Mrs. Helen Grace who vigorously opposed
the Council's approval of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, where-
upon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and. carried
that the matter be laid on the table.
Resolution No. 2294 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the
Res. 2294
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City ofNewport Beach a contract
water Cont
for furnishing water to R. C, A. COMMUNICATIONS, INC. under certain stipulated
with R.C.A.
conditions, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman 3rown, the
Communications
resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Allen
City Attorney Thompson advised that complaints had been made regarding
Picnic tables
picnic tables on the beach between 9th and 10th Streets, and'on motion of
on beach
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the Street Depart -
ment.was ordered to remove same.
Picnics on
Helen Grace addressed the Council complaining of picnicking on the
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Beach, Edna Fisher and others also addressed the Council on the same matter.
beach
Resolution No. 2295, being a resolution authorizing the expenditure of
the "Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund" for the fiscal year ending June
Res. 2295
30th, 1942, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by
Gas Tax Fund
Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Allen.
Resolutions No. 2296 to 2327 inclusive were presented, being Resolutions
Res. 2296 to
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant deeds to the following
2327 Inc.
people and covering the following described property sold to them.
sale of City
owned lots.
Res. 2296 Gerald K. Brill Lot 13, Block 133, Re -Sub
of Corona del Mar Price $450.00
Res. 2297 Donald W. Kemp et ux Lot 9, Block 630, Corona del Mar.
rice $200.00
Res. 2298 James C. Kemp et ux Lot 7, Block 630, Corona del Mar.
Price $200.00
Res. 2299 Chester 0. Nugent et ux Lot 16, Tract No. 682
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Price $250.00
Res. 2300 Charles E. Conley et ux Lot 27, Tract No. 682
Price $250.00
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Res. 2301 Taza Wagner Lot 21, B ock 641, Corona del Mar
Price 150.00
Res. 2302 Roland M. Miller et ux Lots 13 and 14, Tract No. 682
Price $500.00
Res. 2303 Mary Alice Holmstrup Lots 11 and 12, Tract No. 682
Price $500.00
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Res. 2304 Charles F. Bialy
Res.
2305
Ralph
Johnson et ux
Res.
2306
John
E. Mack
Res, 2307 Marguerite C. Hoyt
Res. 2308 Robert M. Calkins and Morris
C. Calkins
Res. 2309 C. Ray Stover et ux
Res. 2310 Edwin L. Noonan et ux
Res.
2311
Stanley
Smith et ux
Res.
2312
Ed Gill
et ux
Res.
2313
Alphonse
G. de la Torre et ux
Res.
2314
Clive E.
De Witt et ux
Res.
2315
Leonard
L. Thompson
Res.
2316
Ashby M.
Powell
Res.
2317
Ruth B.
Stoever
Res.
2318
David R.
Collins
Res. 2319 Vonna Owings Webb
Res. 2320 Chester M. Kline et ux
Res. 2321 William J. Fleetwood
Res. 2322 Jane W. Herrick
Res. 2323 Carolyn Kerr
Res. 2324 Arthur B. Forster et ux
Res. 2325 Doylis W. Denbow
Res. 2326 Thurman E. Wells et ux
Res. 2327 Hal Will Smith et ux
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Lots 19 and 21, Block 4 9
Corona del Mar. Price 300
Lot 15, Blk 736, Corona del Mar
Price $150.00
Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12,
Block 740 qorona del Mar
Price 410 0.00
Lot 22, Blk 438, Corona del Mar
Price -$150-00
LotPr�ce1�$25�'60Corona del Mar
Lot 7 B1 ck 442, Corona del Mar
Price 100.00
Lots 10 aid 12 175-60 Block 442, CDM
Lot 24, Tract No. 682 Price $250.00
Lots 1 and 2 Blk 529, Lancaster Add
Price $206.00
Lots 19 and 21, Blk 536, CDM
Price $300.00
Lot 3, Blk 337, Corona del Mar
Price $75.00
Lot 47, Blk-B, Tract No. 673
Price $300.00
Lot 48, Blk B, Tract No. 673
Price $300.00
Lot 2, Blk 337, Corona del Mar
Price $75.00
Lots 20 and 22, Blk 539, CDM
Price $300.00
Lots 4 and 6, Blk 442, CDM,.
Price $175.00
Lots 28 & 30, Blk 240, CDM
Price $350.00
Lot 22, Blk 639, Corona del Mar
Price $150.00
Lot 29, Blk 242, Corona del Mar
Price $175.00
Lot 8, Blk 442, CDM
Price $100.00
Lot 21, Blk 643; Lot 1, Blk 737;
Corona del Mar. Price $300.00
NEly 2 of Lot ?0, all of Lot 22,
Block 442, CDM Price $175.00
Lots 1; and 21, Blk 442, CDM
Price 225.00
Lot 9, Block 336, Corona del Mar
Price $175.00
Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire; seconded by Councilman
Brown that the resolutions be adopted, and the motion carried by the following
vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Allen.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Claire,
carried an adjournment was taken to 7:3(
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