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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/1941 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, December 1, 1941. 0 t I E After the reading of said protests and after due consideration of the same, on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried, said protests were ordered filed. Mayor Gordon then asked if there were any persons present who desired to protest orally to the work of improvement mentioned in Ordinance of Intention No. 503. There were no verbal protests. Thereupon, R. L. Patterson, Street Superintedent. and City Engineer of the City of Newport Beach, was duly sworn by the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, and being interrogated by the City Attorney did other members of the City Council, testified that all property in the Assessment District described in Ordinance of Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach, would be benefited by the proposed improvement. Thereupon, Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2491, of the City of Newport Beach, being a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS, said motion being duly seconded by Councilman Allen, and upon roll call, passed by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Thereupon, Roland Thompson, City Attorney of the City of Newport Beach, read to the City Council in full Ordinance No. 506 of.the City of Newport Beach, which reading was thereupon considered as the first reading of said Ordinance No. 506 and on motion of Councilman Claire, said ordinance was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The Committees appointed to investigate and report on the question of piers on Balboa Island, presented their respective reports, the major report made by a Committee consisting of Leslie S. Bowden, Chairman, H. L. Johnson, Ben Blee, George C. Woods, R. S. Pridham and Wm. N. Sutherland, was read by the Clerk, follow- ing which the Minority report was also read being presented by a Committee consist- ing of Geo. C. Woods, R. S. Pridham.and Wm. N. Sutherland. Both reports offered various suggestions as a solution to the pier situation on Balboa Island, which were considered and discussed by the Council, and at the suggestion of Councilman Reed it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Reed and carried, that the matter be laid.on the table until the next meeting of the Council. At this juncture the report of the City Engineer regarding certain mooring piles and bait tanks around Balboa Island which were not authorized by the City Council and recommending the removal of same, was read. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried., the City Engineer was authorized to cause to be removed all objectional piling and bait tanks. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. 41 Roll Call Hearing on widening of Central Ave. Res. 2491 passing upon objections First reaoi. %g of Ord. 506 Piers on Balboa Island Piling and bait tanks Balboa Island 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 Qbove date with Mayor Gordon presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed, 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. AEPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ' 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. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to take up the matter of the hearing in connection with the proceedings pertaining to the widening of Central Avenue. Mayor Gordon announced in open meeting that this isthe day, hour and place for thehearing of protests, where any anr9 all persons having any objections ' to the proposed work ofimprovement might appear and show cause why said proposed work of improvement should not be carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of Ordinance of Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach. The Mayor then asked the Clerk of the City Council if any protests had been filed and on receiving an affirmative reply from said City Clerk, Mayor Gordon ordered said City Clerk to read said protests. Whereupon said City Clerk read protests from the following named property owners in the City of Newport Beach and within the . Assessment District defined by Ordinance of Intention No. 503, and as follows: NAMES OF PROTESTANTS PROPERTY OWNED BY PROTESTANTS WITHIN THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS Mrs. Sadie Meyers Lot 30, Block K, Tract 518 Mrs. Hortense Goodman Lot 9, Block 9 and Lot 11, Block 10, Tract 626. Mrs. Hannah Goodman Lot 11,. Block 1, Tract 626 F. A. Karls Lots 5 and 6, Block 112, Tract 234. Z. H. Jarman Lot 1, Block 3, Newport Bay Tract 0 t I E After the reading of said protests and after due consideration of the same, on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried, said protests were ordered filed. Mayor Gordon then asked if there were any persons present who desired to protest orally to the work of improvement mentioned in Ordinance of Intention No. 503. There were no verbal protests. Thereupon, R. L. Patterson, Street Superintedent. and City Engineer of the City of Newport Beach, was duly sworn by the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, and being interrogated by the City Attorney did other members of the City Council, testified that all property in the Assessment District described in Ordinance of Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach, would be benefited by the proposed improvement. Thereupon, Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2491, of the City of Newport Beach, being a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS, said motion being duly seconded by Councilman Allen, and upon roll call, passed by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Thereupon, Roland Thompson, City Attorney of the City of Newport Beach, read to the City Council in full Ordinance No. 506 of.the City of Newport Beach, which reading was thereupon considered as the first reading of said Ordinance No. 506 and on motion of Councilman Claire, said ordinance was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The Committees appointed to investigate and report on the question of piers on Balboa Island, presented their respective reports, the major report made by a Committee consisting of Leslie S. Bowden, Chairman, H. L. Johnson, Ben Blee, George C. Woods, R. S. Pridham and Wm. N. Sutherland, was read by the Clerk, follow- ing which the Minority report was also read being presented by a Committee consist- ing of Geo. C. Woods, R. S. Pridham.and Wm. N. Sutherland. Both reports offered various suggestions as a solution to the pier situation on Balboa Island, which were considered and discussed by the Council, and at the suggestion of Councilman Reed it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Reed and carried, that the matter be laid.on the table until the next meeting of the Council. At this juncture the report of the City Engineer regarding certain mooring piles and bait tanks around Balboa Island which were not authorized by the City Council and recommending the removal of same, was read. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried., the City Engineer was authorized to cause to be removed all objectional piling and bait tanks. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. 41 Roll Call Hearing on widening of Central Ave. Res. 2491 passing upon objections First reaoi. %g of Ord. 506 Piers on Balboa Island Piling and bait tanks Balboa Island The report of the City Engineer with an estimate of the cost of signs between 21st and 26th Streets on Central Avenue for one hour parking as requested Res. 2491 -a by the Chief of Police, was presented, the estimated cost of-the signs& being amending traffic $24.00. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen Ord. 345. that the same be authorized, and Resolution No. 2491- A,•amending Traffic Ordinance ' No. 345 accordingly, was presented and adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Alley in The matter of the vacation of a portion of an alley in Block 731, Corona del Mar Corona del Mar, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up, no action being taken at this time. • Lido Isle The request of Paul A. Palmer for certain improvements to be made in bridge the vicinity of the Lido Isle bridge, laid over from a previous meeting, was improvements brought up, said improvements to be done over a period of three years. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, improvements to the extent of $954.00 as estimated by the City Engineer, and consisting of sidewalk, fence and beautification, were granted. COMMUNICATIONS Union Oil Co. The application of the Union Oil Company to install underground storage storage tanks for the handling of petroleum products at their Arches Station, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and Zoning restrictions. Boat builders Various boat builders of the City presented a petition requesting the petition for Council to take the necessary steps towards securing-the allocation of contracts boat contracts for small boat and launch construction for Newport Harbor. On motion of Council- man Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the petition was referred to the City Clerk with instructions to place same before the proper authorities. Columbia Const. The request of the Columbia Construction Company for permission to Co. explosive handle explosive materials over the County Dock for shipment to Catalina Island, , materials was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Allen and carried, the request was denied. Mr.s.Wenkantz The request of Mrs. Sarah Wenkantz to have the alley in Block 14, Blk Section B, between Central Avenue and the Ocean Front extended through to 15th alley, 14, Sec.B Street due to an alleged hazardous corner in the rear of the Catholic Church, was presented and read and on the suggestion of Mayor Gordon that crossing streets would be provided at 13th and 14th Streets upon the acquisition of-the Pacific Electric right of way, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the letter be filed and the writer thereof notified accordingly. , W.B.Dunbar The letter of Win. B. Dunbar expressing his appreciation for the thanks for reasonable taxes levied on his property in Newport Beach and congratulating those taxes responsible for same, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Pacific N.etals Cc The letter of the Pacific Metals Company advising that aluminum supplies aluminum were plentiful was read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, same was ordered filed. • Sea Scout The letter of C. L. Appling, Chairman of the Sea Scout Rendezvous, thanks expressing the thanks of that organization for the cooperation of the City in connection with the recent Sea Scout Rendezvous held in Newport Beach, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Earl Stanley The request of Earl Stanley concerning dredging to be done by the dredging City for a distance of 218 feet on the Easterly side of the Rhine, widening the same to 150 feet, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the request was granted subject to funds for same being available, the City Engineer being instructed to check on the matter. C of C The request of Harry Welch, Secretary ofthe Chamber of Commerce for appropriation an appropriation of $175 to defray the cost of erecting a neon sign in the signs vicinity of the City Yacht anchorage and repaint the sign at the westerly entrance and change same to a new location, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the request was granted. George C.Hiner The request of George C. Hiner for permission to close the bait stand ' bait'.stand concession on the Newport pier until February 1, 1942, was presented, Councilman Reed advising on the matter. Councilman Claire advised that he was not in favor of closing the place, in which Mayor Gordon concurred. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that Mr. Hiner meex with the Coundil in an effort to work out some plan whereby the stand can b- kept open. South Coast Co The letter of Hubbard's South Coast Company quoting the price for a on boat new boat proposed for the Harbor Department was presented, over which there was price for Harbor Dept. considerable discussion, some of the Council being opposed to the purchase of a boat at this time, and it was suggested that the County of Orange should pay a portion of the cost of the boat. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the question of-buying the boat was laid on the table for two weeks and a Committee appointed by Mayor Gordon consisting of Councilmen Allen, Reed and Gordon to wait on the County Supervisors as to their attitude in the matter. Isabella Granz The claim of Isabella Granz for $50,000 for an injury said to have claim for been sustained in front of 711 E. Central Avenue due to an alleged defective Injury sidewalk, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by • Councilman Allen and carried, same was denied and referred to the City's Insurance carrier. Roy Heinz et al The claim of Roy Heinz and Dixie Heinz and Missie Dixie Heinz for claim for $2,667.75 for an injury said to have been sustained by diving from a gang injury plank of a public pier and alleged to not have been property protected, was presented, and on ,notion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the same was denied and referred to the City's Insurance carrier. ' UNFINISHED BUSINESS The report of the City Engineer with an estimate of the cost of signs between 21st and 26th Streets on Central Avenue for one hour parking as requested Res. 2491 -a by the Chief of Police, was presented, the estimated cost of-the signs& being amending traffic $24.00. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen Ord. 345. that the same be authorized, and Resolution No. 2491- A,•amending Traffic Ordinance ' No. 345 accordingly, was presented and adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Alley in The matter of the vacation of a portion of an alley in Block 731, Corona del Mar Corona del Mar, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up, no action being taken at this time. • Lido Isle The request of Paul A. Palmer for certain improvements to be made in bridge the vicinity of the Lido Isle bridge, laid over from a previous meeting, was improvements brought up, said improvements to be done over a period of three years. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, improvements to the extent of $954.00 as estimated by the City Engineer, and consisting of sidewalk, fence and beautification, were granted. NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the expenses of two police officers to attend the FBI School in riverside, was granted. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, • the salary of Lyle Ellis in the Harbor Department was set at $135.00 per month, commencing January 1, 1942. The monthly demands, having been audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. The report of the City Engineer certifying to the completion of the construction of boat slips at the City Yacht Anchorage, was read, whereupon it was ' moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the demand in favor of Croft and Neville be allowed and warrant ordered. drawn for same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the demand in favor of C. R. Eriecson for the construction of the garage and storage space in connection with yacht anchorage facilities was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. Councilman Clairepresented and moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of:the-C�ty of Newport Beach, a contract with the General.Electric Company for the purchase of incandescent lamps, -The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: 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 certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the • City Council of the City of Newport Beac r u a reg meeting thereof held on the let day of December, 1941, . -� City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach The application of William Martin for permission to construct a pier and ramp fronting on Lot 7, Block 637, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted. The application of Henry M. Olson for permission to construct a pier and ramp fronting on Lot 1, Block 338, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. The application of E. H. Day for permission to construct a boat slip at 9th Street and the Bay Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, laid on the table until the next meeting. Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of R. A. Ormiston and Lillian E. Ormiston, husband and wife, and covering Lot 1, Block 22, Newport Beach. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: 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 certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach a.t a regular ting thereof held on the 1st day of December,.1941. //j FBI School Lyle Ellis salary Demands Croft & Neville demand C.R.Ericeso. dema rid Minute Res. cont. with Gen.Elec.Co W. yiartin pier permit H.H.Olson pier permit E.H.Day application coat slip Minute Res. quitclaim to R. A. Orminston et ux Res. 2492 accepting errant deed iv,rs. Davidso, Res. 2493 to 2503 Inc. sale of City owned property Uity U1erx or the Uity of Newport Beach Resolution No. 2492 was presented, being a, resolution accepting a Grant Deed from Mrs. H. B. Davidson et al and covering Lot 18, Block B, Tract No. 673. • On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by 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. ' Resolutions No. 2493 to 2503 inclusive, were authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant presented, being resolutions deeds to the following people and covering the following described property sold to them by the City of Newport Beach. Res. 2493 Gerald W. Ritchie Lot 22, Block 541, Corona del Mar Price $200.00 Res. 2494 HaroldR. Pitts et ux Lot 2, Block 742, Corona del Mar. ' Res. 2495 Price Marion H. Bainbridge et al Lot 22 $200.00 Block 643, Corona del Mar Price 4200.00 Res. 2496 Bryant Lew Marston Lot 9, Block 743, Corona del Mar Price $200.00 Res. 2497 Pearls Whetstone Lots 7 and 8, Tract No. 682 • Price $600.00 Res. 2498 Nelson M. Valley Lot 13 Block 43, River Section Price i1 25.00 FBI School Lyle Ellis salary Demands Croft & Neville demand C.R.Ericeso. dema rid Minute Res. cont. with Gen.Elec.Co W. yiartin pier permit H.H.Olson pier permit E.H.Day application coat slip Minute Res. quitclaim to R. A. Orminston et ux Res. 2492 accepting errant deed iv,rs. Davidso, Res. 2493 to 2503 Inc. sale of City owned property Res. 25o4 sale of City owned property to J.A.Siegel et ux Fars. Maxwell Improvements in 'Tract 919. Res. 2499 Harold. P. Pitts at ux Lot 17, Block 532, Corona del Mar Price $200.00 Res. 2500 Wayne Brookshire et ux Portion of Block "D ", Corona del Mar. Price $500.00 • Res. 2501 Lloyd H. Cramer et ux Lot 9, Block 530, Lancaster Add. Price $150.00 Res. 2502 Amber L. Curlett All of Block 243, Canal Section Price $200.00 Res. 2503 Ray Y. Copelin et ux Lot 11 Block 141, Canal Section Price 4175.00 ' Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen that the resolutions be adopted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed -and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2504 was presented, being a'resolution authorizing the ' Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a grant deed to John A. Siegel and Catherine H. Siegel, husband end wife, and covering the sale of Lot 8 and the Nally 8 1/3 feet of Lot 7, Block 136, River Section, at a. price of $600.00. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Reed. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Due to there being two similar bids submitted for a portion of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8, Block 136, River Section, considerable discussion ensued over the matter, the Council being addressed by City Auditor Gant and John Siegel, one of the bidders for the property and who offered to withdraw his bid or make any other adjustment of the matter which the Council might suggest. The fact was brought out that the bid of Mr. Siegel's was presented some time ahead of the bid of Mr. Marshall, the other bidder for the property, and it was decided to accept the bid of the former. Mrs. Georgette Maxwell addressed the Council with a complaint as to the type of structure being erected on 7th Street in East Newport, stating it resembled a two story privy. The question of certain improvements consisting of sidewalk and paving on San Bernardino Avenuein Tract 919, carne up for discussion again, the work proposed to be done by W. T. Jefferson owner of the abutting property. Lew H. Wallace addressed the Council in connection with the matter, requesting that the same be approved at the earliest possible time. After going into various phases of the question it was finally decided at the suggestion of the City Engineer to lay the matter over until the next meeting of the Council, at which time plans and specifications can be- presented for approval by the Council. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:30 o'clock -p. m. Monday, December 15, 1941. mayor coung� AZ Co ATTE Coudc Clerk Co 4c or the c ty of Newport Beach ma Llman ' Llman 0