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Home My WebLink About01/05/1942 - Regular MeetingJanuary 5, 1942. 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. Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilman, Allen. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Council 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. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Extra help City Engineer Patterson presented a detailed written report of the as guards necessity of the employment of extra help to maintain guards at City wells and reservoirs and requested approval of same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the same was authorized. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The request of Mrs. Isabel Atkinson for a street light to be installed Isabel Atkinson at 312 Fullerton Avenue, Newport Heights, was on motion of Councilman Claire, light seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, referred to the Electrical Committee. • The application of Frank Showalter for a license to operate saleboards, F.Showalter known as "V for Victory Boards ", was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by license Councilman Reed and carried, referred to the Police Committee and Chief of Police application for report. The letter of Fire Chief Crocker stating that Harry Estus had offered Harry Estus the City certain equipment for use during the emergency was presented, and on equipment motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the offer was accepted. The letter from the Pacific Electric Railway Company in connection PE Railway Co with their application to the Railroad Commission for an increase in fares, was increase in presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman fares Brown and carried, same was laid on the table until the next meeting. The letter from the Southern Counties Gas Company regarding the So.Co.Gas Co. adoption of a 'Blackout' Ordinance which would protect that Company during blackout ord. construction periods, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same was referred to the City Attorney for report.` ' Hattie Fields The verified claim of Hattie Fields for damages alleged due to care- claim for lessness on the part of the City Electrical Department, was presented, and on damages motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, was referred to the City's Insurance carrier., Speedboat Clubs The request of the Associated Speedboat Clubs for permission to stage a regatta at Newport Harbor during the month of February, was read, Kent Hitchcock regatta addressing the Council regarding the matter. There was some discussion on the subject, J. B. McNally speaking in favor of the event. The question was finally put to a vote, with the following result: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Claire. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS See attached fly leaf, elow signature page. NEW BUSINESS Re- Zoning in The City Planning Commission's Resolution No. 195, approving the Tr. 907 and re- zoning of certain lands in Tract No. 907 and Lancaster Addition, was presented. Lancaster Add On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the City . Clerk was instructed to advertise for a final hearing on the matted to be held on the 2nd day of February, 1942. Demands The monthly demands, having been audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. , C.R.Erickson On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Brown and carried, the demand demand in favor of C. R. Erickson in connection with the construction of a stor- age garage having been completed 'in,accordance�'with'.the_pl ans and specifications approved by the City Engineer, was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. E.H.Day The application of E. H. Day for permission to construct and install permit for pier, ramp and slip float fronting on a portion of Block 109, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted subject to pier etc. the removal of an existing groyne and sidewalk. A.J.Durpcher The application of A. J. Durocher for permission to install piling, permit for ramp and landing float fronting on Lot 1, Block 339, Canal Section, was on float etc. motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, approved subject to approval by the War Department. dm.Meiklejohn The application of Wm. Meiklejohn for permission to construct a pier, permit for install barge and piling fronting on Lot 23, Tract 742, Balboa Island, having pier etc. been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted, subject to the Standard Pier Plan and • approval of the War Department. n lJ 1 LA The letter of V. M. Britton referring to agreement, contract and bonds in connection with the construction of a bulkhead fronting on a portion of Block P, Tract 518, was presented and read, the letter also requesting that he be relieved of responsibility of fulfilling the contract in case emergency. conditions prevented the procuring of the necessary materials for the job. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the request was granted, but subject to no work being started until all materials are on the ground. Resolutions No. 2512 to 2525 inclusive were presented, being resolutions accepting quitclaim deeds from the following people:-and covering the following described property; Res. 2512 Harold L. Moody Lot 20, Block 637, Corona del Mar Res. 2513 Edmond H. DeMar et ux Res. 2514 Michael E. Orlija.n Res. 2515 Wallace G. Bumpus et ux Res. 2516 Julia Steuwer Res. 2517 G. W. Bailey et ux Res. 2518 Eugene A. Robinson et ux Res. 2519 Clarence L. Virgin et ux Lot 7, Block 538, Corona del Mar Lot 14, Block 439, Corona del Mar Lot 4, Block 542, Corona del Mar Lot 3, Block 739, Corona del Mar Lots 1, 2, 6, 11, 15, 30, 35, 38 and 39, Tract No. 444 Lot 11, Block 543, Corona del Mar Lot 12, Block 541, Corona del Mar Res. 2520 W. H. Kindig et ux SW 60 feet (including portion of street adjoining) Lots 2 and 3, Block N; Lots 9 and 10, Block 8; all in Seashore Colony Tract. Res. 2521 Verne M. Eaton et ux Lot 12, Block 729, Corona del Mar Res. 2522 Cleo E. McFarland et ux Lot 510, Tract 907. Res. 2523 William Titus et ux Lot 14, Block 643, Corona del Mar Res. 2524 Millie M. Crosier Lot 11, Block 635, Corona del Mar Res. 2525 Gertrude Ward et al Lots 20 and 22, Block 542 Corona del Mar On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, the resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen Resolution No. 2526 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a quit- claim deed in favor of Alma N. Ingraham and covering Lot 17, Block 639, Corona del Mar, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen. i U V.M.Britton re: bulkhead in Tr. 518 Res. 2512 to 2525 inc. a.cce�Ung quit- claim deeds Res. 2526 quitclaim deed to Alma N. Ingraham Resolutions No. 2527 and 2525 were presented, being resolutions Res. 2527 and 2526. Sale of authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant deeds to the following City owned lots people and covering the following described property sold to them by the City of Newport Beach. Res. 2527 Phillip R. Widolf et ux Lot 1, Block 39, Third Add Price $225.00 Res. 2525 Gustave D. Grupe et ux Lot 1, Block 739, Corona del Mar Price $225.00 Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown that the resolutions be adopted, and the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen. Resolution No. 2529 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 2529 Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Richard W. Redfield and covering agreement with Series "GO, Bonds, Resolution No. 370. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded R.W.Redfield by Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: Series "G11 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. bonds NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen Resolution No. 2530 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 2530,. Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Richard W. Redfield and covering agreement with Series "D" Bonds, Resolution No. 304. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded R.W.Redfield by Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: Series "D" AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. bonds NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen. Resolution No. 2531,was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 2531 purchase of a new Oldsmobile sedan, Serial No. 68- 11307, and on motion of Councilman purchase of Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, the resolution was adopted by the following Oldsmobile vote, to -wit: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon NOES: COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Allen. W Light Councilman Brown brought up the matter of purchasing some lighting standards for standards for Corona del Mar to replace those having been destroyed by auto - Corona del Mar mobile accidents, and recommended that five standards be purchased at this time, also that the Southern California Edison Company's County Supervisors be contacted regarding the installing of various sodium vapor lights as a means of slowing down the traffic on the State Highway in that district. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the purchase of the lighting standards was approved together with the install- ation of sodium vapor lights. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman /Brown and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die.— / ATT T: Clerk �� K�__x " or of the City .cf- 4kgwpor UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ord. 505 Ordinance No. 505 came up for final passage, being an ordinance amending re- zoning Zoning Ordinance No. 440, and pertaining to re- zoning on Central Avenue, between Finley Avenue and. Short Street. The Ordinance was read in full and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed, the ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen. Ord. 507 "Blackout Ordinanc.f30 Ordinance No. 507, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RELATING TO AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, and known as the "Blackout Ordinance ", came passage. The ordinance was read in full and on motion of Councilman by Councilman Reed, the ordinance was adopted by the following vote, AYES, COUNCILMEN:, Reed, Claire, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Allen. up for final Claire, seconded to -wit : i1 C 0 1 lu •