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Newport Beach, August 4, 1941.
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 at
the hour of 7:30 P. m. on above date with Mayor Gordon presiding.
The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed,
Roll call
Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilmen, None.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried,
the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with.
REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
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The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report was approved, the
reading of the rest of the reports dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Committee appointed by the Mayor to investigate the construction
Balboa Is.
of piers around Balboa Island, submitted a written report which was read, and
piers
after some discussion of the subject it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded
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by Councilman Claire and carried, that the report be filed. Whereupon it was
moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that all
property owners on the Island be notified by post card of a meeting to be held
at the City Hall on Friday, August 15th, at which time the question would be
gone into in order to determine the best course to pursue in the matter.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The application of the Irvine Company for an easement for pipe line
Irving Co.
purposes over City owned property was brought up, and on motion of Councilman
pipe line
Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the same was referred to a
easement
Committee of the Whole and laid over until the next meeting of the Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
The application of James Lee for a permit to operate an agar processing
James Lee
plant on Lot 10.; Tract 514 was presented to the Council, and on motion of Council-
applicant for
man Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was laid on the table until
plant
a Committee appointed by the Mayor could investigate plants of a similar nature
operating in other localities.
The request of Mrs. Clara Thompson to rent soace at the entrance to the
Clara Thompso,
.Newport pier for a lunch and cold drink stand, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
applicant for
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, denied.
stand
The request of Sam Boyd, of the Rendezvous Ball Room, for a donation
of $236.40 for broadcasting programs advertising features for Newport Beach was
Sam Boyd
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presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
request for
Brown and carried, was referred to the Chamber of Commerce.
appropriation
The letter of J. A. Beek requesting.the cancellation of a permit granted
J.A.Beek
by a former City Council in 1925 to the Irvine Company to dredge a certain area
previously leased in 1927 to Mr. Beek. After considerable discussion of the
requesting
question it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and
cancellation
carried, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for
of permit
investigation with instructions to submit a written report.
The request of Paul A. Palmer to buy certain property in the vicinity
P.A.Palmer
of Lafayette Avenue and via Lido, if and when the same has been acquired by the
City, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
request to
Councilman Reed and carried, same was ordered filed.
purchase land
The letter of Gloria Gartz, Secretary of the Balboa Island Improvement
Gloria Gartz
Association., requesting that trash containers be placed along the Bay Front on
the Island and enforcing the use of suitable containers for households, was
trash cont.
presented and read, and after some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that the Mayor appoint the Councilmen
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from Balboa Island and the City Engineer as a Committee to investigate the cost
of providing the containers requested and report back to the Council at its
next meeting.
The complaint of a certain reside.nt of Balboa Island of the methods
Complaint of
employed by the Ross Employment Agency, was read, and on motion of Councilman
Ross Emp.Agcy.
Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the matter was referred to the
City Attorney for investigation and report.
The letter of John S. Harris, representing the Citizens National Bank
J.S.Harris
of Los Angeles,.complaining of the eroding of their property alleged to be
erosion of
caused in the construction of the ramp leading from Pacific Drive to Fernleaf
property
Avenue in Corona del Mar, was presented and read, whereupon the City Engineer
explained the conditions existing at the location of the ramp. On motion of
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the Mayor was
requested to appoint the Council as a Committee of the Whole to :.get prices on
additional land in order to remedy the condition, also the City Attorney was
instructed to communicate with Mr. Harris to ascertain what loss, if any, had
accrued by reason of the erosion of their property.
The communication of Willis H. Warner, Chairman of the Board of
Civilian
Supervisors, concerning the formation of a.Civilian Defense Council, was
Defense Council
presented and read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee to confer
with the Board of Supervisors on the subject.
Residents of Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar, presented a petition
Trees on Hazel
requesting the removal of cypress trees along that street, citing several
Drive, CBM
reasons therefor and suggesting the planting of smaller growing trees, was
presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and
carried, the City Engineer was instructed to investigate the situation and
advise the petitioners that no money was available for the purchase of trees
for re- placing the trees complained of in case of their removal.
Initiative petitions seeking the adoption of legislation providing for
Civil Service
Civil Service regulations for employees in the Police and Fire Departments, were
petitions
presented, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried, the petitions were referred to the City Clerk for checking against the
Great Register of voters and with authority to hire any additional help needed
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Mrs. Cordiero
request for
re- zoning
F.A.Hayes
variance granted
for the purpose.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The communication of the Planning Commission regarding the request of
Mrs. Manuel Cordiero for a re- zoning of certain property in Block 219, Section
A in order to permit the smoking of fish, was presented and read, being to the
effect that the Commission had no ,Jurisdiction in the matter.since the Zoning
Ordinance prohibits such activity in that district. A petition signed by a
majority of the property of that locality protesting the smoking of fish
accompanied the report of the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the report of the Planning
Commission was ordered filed.
Frank A. and Isabella Hayes, presented a petition signed by a majority
of property owners in Block 15, Section 1, Balboa Island, requesting that the
City Council grant a 100% set -back along the rear or alley side of Lot 17, in
said Block in order that the proposed improvement could be made. After some
discussion it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen
that the variance asked for be granted, the motion being carried by the following
vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
°Planning Commission Resolution No. 189 - see bottom of page.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 190 was presented, being the report
of the Planning Commission regarding the application of Frank A. Hayes for a
variance respecting Lot 17, Block 15, Section 1, Balboa Island, which was denied
due to a tie vote, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried, ordered filed.
NEW BUSINESS
U..S.Government The request of the United States Army Engineers to lay pipe lines over
depositing dredged City owned streets and permission to deposit dredged materials on City owned lands
materials on city in connection with the proposed dredging of the turning basin at the Northwest
property end of Newport Bay, was presented and read, and after some discussion in which the
feasibility of filling the West Newport pool with the dredged material was
considered as suggested by the Army Engineers, and during which the Council was
addressed by Ralph Maskey who advocated the filling of the pool, Resolution No.
Res. 2367 2367 was presented, being a resolution granting the permission to lay pipe lines
permit for pipe over City streets and property, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by
lines Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Res. 2368 Resolution No. 2368 was presented, being a resolution granting permission
permit to to the United States of America to deposit dredge materials on City owned tidelands
deposit dredge and property, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen, the
materials resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolution No. 2370 was presented, being a resolution accepting a
Res. 2370 Grant of Easement from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to the City of
easement from Newport Beach, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
SP RR Co. Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Thomas R.Clark * Resolution No. 189 of•the Planning Commission was presented, being a
variance denied resolution denying a variance to Thomas R. Clark on Lot 34, Tract No. 742, Balboa
Island, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted by the following vote,
to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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The matter of the construction of comfort station facilities in the
Comfort Sta..
vicinity of 15th Street for the use of visiting armey men, was presented, an
15th street
estimate of the cost.being presented informally, and after considering the same,
it was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that
the supervision of the construction of the proposed building be referred to the
Building Inspector.
Salary
Councilman Claire-brought up the matter of certain salary adjustments
adjustments
and moved that the salary of the Harbor Master be reduced to $150 per month
and that the salary of Catherine Gorton be raised to $135 per month. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Allen and carried.
The question of Priorities for purchasing materials for the City was
Priorities
discussed, it being suggested that the Department Heads file the necessary
Customer's Sworn Statements with the Director of Priorities.
The monthly demands having been audited by the Finance Committee, were
Demands
on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same.
Res. 2369
Resolution No. 2369 was presented, being a resolution assigning the
contract with J. B. Cail to Roy S. Nelson, the contract being for the purchase
contract with
of garbage from the City, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by
Roy S.Nelson
(garbage)
Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolution No. 2370 was presented, being a resolution accepting a
Res. 2370 Grant of Easement from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to the City of
easement from Newport Beach, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
SP RR Co. Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Thomas R.Clark * Resolution No. 189 of•the Planning Commission was presented, being a
variance denied resolution denying a variance to Thomas R. Clark on Lot 34, Tract No. 742, Balboa
Island, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted by the following vote,
to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and the resolution adopted by the
following vote, to -wit:
The application of E. Edwards for a permit to construct pier, ramp, barge
E.Edwards
and piling fronting on Lot 8, Block 539, Canal-Section, having been approved by the
pier etc.
City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Claire and
permit
carried, granted subject to the approval of the War Department.
The application of J. G. Blindbury for a permit to construct a pier, ramp,
J.Blindbury
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barge and piling fronting on Lot 5, Block 539, Canal Section, having been approved
pier etc.
by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
permit
Reed and carried, granted subject to the approval of the-War Department.
The application of Leon Schlessinger to construct and install a pier,
L.Schlessinge,
piling and slip float fronting on Lot 347 and one -half of Lot 348, Tract 907,
pier permit
having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, approved.
The application of the Newport Beach Post of the American Legion for a
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permit to construct seven boat slips fronting on the Westerly 225 feet of the
Legion
property leased by the Legion from the City, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
slip permit
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted.
The application of R. H. Winkler for a permit to install five boat sl!.ps
R.Winkler
fronting on 901 Coast Highway, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on
slip permit
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted.
The written request of City Engineer Patterson for the employment of
City Engineer
extra help in various departments during July, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
extra help
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved.
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The report of City Engineer Patterson relative to the survey made of
Buena Vista
Buena Vista Blvd. was presented, and after some discussion of the matter, it was
Blvd- report
moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, that the City Engineer
be instructed to remove-anything existing on City property. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
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ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the City
Proceedings
Engineer presented Plan No. 410, showing the proposed improvement for the construe-
on bulkhead
tion of a reinforced cement concrete sheet pile bulkhead and appurtenances to
-protect Channel Road and other property in said City, and also a map of the
proposed assessment district, No. 409, for consideration by the City Council.
Whereupon, Councilman Claire offered and moved the•adoption of Resolution
Res. 2371
No. 2371, entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, determining the nature, location and extent of the proposed improvement
for the construction of a reinforced cement concrete sheet pile bulkhead and
appurtenances-to protect Channel Road and other property in said City, generally
defining the boundaries or extent of the district to be specially assessed to pay
the cost thereof; and determining the statute under which it is proposed to
conduct the proceedings. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931." which
motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and upon roll call the said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
The City Engineer then presented the written report prepared pursuant
Res. 2372
to the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 of the "Special Assessment Investigation,
Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931," and after reading and examination
of said report.by the City Council, Councilman Claire offered and moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 2372 entitled: Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach, California, approving the written report of the City
Engineer for the construction of a reinforced cement concrete sheet pile bulk-
head and appurtenances to protect charnel road and other property in said city,
heretofore ordered prepared by said City Council; and fixing the time and place
for hearing on said Engineer's written report, under the provisions of the
"Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931,"
which motion was seconded by Councilman Brown, and upon roll call said Resolution
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was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: none.
The term of C. Harold Hopkins as a member of the Planning Commission
C.H.Hopkins
having expired, Mayor Gordon proceeded to re- appoint C. Harold Hopkins for a
planning Com.
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four year term on the Planning Commission from July 1, 1941.
The Mayor at tnis time took up with the City Attorney, the question of
appointment
annexing certain portions of the waters of Newport Bay up to existing bulkhead
Question of
lines.
annexing
The Council was addressed by W. H. Fawcett, residing on the Grand Canal,
Balboa Island, complaining of conditions alleged to exist in the alley back of his
W.H.Fawcett
property and also of certain tenants occupying premises on the westerly side of
complaint
the alley and facing on Marine Avenue. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer and
the Chief of Police.
Mrs. Grace
Mrs. Helen Grace addressed the Council complaining of alleged reckless
use of kyaks in the Bay and suggested limiting their use. The City Attorney
complaint
advised that the City had no jurisdiction as to the type or condition of this
kind of craft being rented.
Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution
Minute Res.
authorizing the Mayor and City Cl rk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport
quitclaim
Beach, quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the following described
deeds on tax
property:
redeemed
Lillian L. Case Lot 4, Block "E ", Tract No. 323.
property
John A. Harvey Lot 23, Tract No. 742.
Pbillip W. Blumer Wly 75 feet of Lot 24, Block 13,
Section 4, Balboa Island.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and the resolution adopted by the
following vote, to -wit:
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen,.Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the.City of Newport Beach, hereby
certity the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach at ,a regular ting thereof held on the
4th day of August, 1941. /�I\
city ulerx of the uity of ivewport neacn.
Resolutions No. 2373 to 2387 inclusive were presented, being resolutions
Res. 2373 to '
2337 237 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant deeds to the following
sale of lots people and covering the following described property sold to them by the City of
Newport Beach.
Res.
2373
Fay D. Crandall
Lot 19, 742, Corona del Mar.
17,
Block 44, River Section.
Bock
Price 200.00
Res.
2374
Bruce Wittich et ux
Lot 8, Block 553 , Corona del Mar.
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Res.
2383
Arthur W. Farling et ux
Price $M0
Res.
2375
Charles H. Solari et ux
Lots 14 and 16, Block 7��38,
Price
Corona del Mar. X400.00
Res.
2376
George W. Orme et ux
SE 25.82 feet of Lot 3, Block "I ",
21,
Block 735, Corona del Mar.
Tract No. 323. Price $350.00
Res.
2377
J. J. Quinn et ux
Lot 7; Bloc 35 500 Lancaster Add.
Price 17
Res.
2385
Gerald W. Ritchie and
az,
Res.
2378
Gustaf W. Johnson
Lots 5 and 6, Block 49, Lancaster
David D. Gordon
Lot
1,
Addition. Price $350.00
aes. 2379 Roy C. Armstrong et six Lot 4, Block rce '$Tract No. 772
Res. 2380 W. W. Edmonds et ux Lot 2, Block 530., Corona del Mar.
Price `300.00
Res. 2381 J. E. Chambers 34.18 feet of Lot 3, Block "I ",
Tract No. 323: Price $500.00
Res.
2382
Victor Clark et ux
Lot
17,
Block 44, River Section.
Price $75.00
Res.
2383
Arthur W. Farling et ux
Lot
2,
Block "D", Tract No. 323
Price $1000.00
Res.
2384
Robert M. Dickey et ux
Lot
21,
Block 735, Corona del Mar.
Price $200.00
Res.
2385
Gerald W. Ritchie and
David D. Gordon
Lot
1,
Block "E", Tract No. 323.
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Price $1450.00
Res.
2386
P. L. Moore et ux
Lot
3,
Block 629, Corona del Mar.
Price $250.00
Res.
2387
John A. Gillis et ux
Lot
16,
Tract.
B price
29, 0e
Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire,
that the resolutions be
adopted,
the motion was duly seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried by the
following
vote,
to -wit:
AYES,
COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire,
Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES,
COUNCILMEN: .None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:30 o'clock p. m. Monday, Au t 18, 1941.
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