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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1942 - Adjourned Regular MeetingNewport Beach, June 15, 1942. • The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the your of 7:30 o'clock p. M. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilmen: None. On, motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Russell H. Dross for a renewal of a veteran's exempt license, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Police Department. The letter of Sylvia Tischhauser thanking the Street Department for installing a groin at Buena Vista and Lindo Avenues for the protection of the beach frontage, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen, and carried, ordered filed. The request of H. R. Chessman for permission to use the Sea Scout land ship and the grounds in the vicinity of the Legion Hut for a Sea Scout regatta to be held on June 20th and 21st, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded • by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the American Legion inasmuch as the. grounds in question are leased to that organization. The resignation of J. H. Estus as a member of the City Planning Commission was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was accepted and a letter of thanks for his services on the Commission ordered sent. Whereupon Mayor Hall appointed Oliver M. Campbell as a member of the Planning. Commission to succeed J. H. Estus, resigned, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the appoint- ment was confirmed. The application of J. A. Beek for a ferry franchise to operate a ferry service around the Bay was presented, and after some discussion of the matter In which the Council was addressed by Mrs. Georgette Maxwell and Mrs. Ethel Remington as to the humber and location of the proposed stops for the ferry service, it was moved by Councilman Gordon that the application be laid on the table for further study, but on suggestion of Mayor Hall that the City Engineer confer with Mr. Beek regarding the number of stops proposed to be made, Councilman Gordon withdrew his motion, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that the City Engineer investi- ' gate the route and stops intended to be made in connection with the service. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The report of City Attorney Thompson relative to taxes on boats which have been taken over by the Government was presented and read, andon motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was ordered filed. The matter of Liability Insurance for the City, laid over from the last meeting, was brought up for consideration, two.policies being submitted, the Pacific Indemnity Company presented by Jordan & Parker and the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company presented by Lew H. Wallace. After some discussion of the question during which the_Council was addressed by Harry D. Hyde and Lew H. Wallace, it was moved by Councilman Isbell that inasmuch as the premium of the Hartford policy was considerably less than that of the Pacific Indemnity Company, that the Hartford policy be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and carried by.the following vote, to -wit: • AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by.Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that the City Clerk notify the Pacific Indemnity Company of the cancellation of their policy effective as of June 15, 1942. The report of City Attorney Thompson relative to the re- zoning of certain property in Block 117, Section B, and including the City Camp Grounds, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was ordered filed. NEW BUSINESS A certain drilling contract between D. W. Elliott and the City of Newport Beach was presented for consideration and after some discussion of the matter,.ln which the Council was addressed by Mrs. Edna Fisher, it was suggested that a Committee be appointed to go into the matter more thoroughly in order to determine the best policy for.the City to pursue. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon that the application be denied. The motion was lost by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Nohe. Roll R.H.Dross license S.Tischhauser thanks H.R.Cheesman Sea Scout regatta J.H.Estus resignation P1an.Comm. 0.M. Camp bell appointment J.A.Beek application for ferry franchise Taxes on boat taken ov -r by government Liability Insurance Accepting Hartford policy Cancelling insurance Re- zoning in Section B. Report D.W.Elliott request for oil drilling contract • Mayor Hall proceeded to appoint the following as a committee to investigate Appointment the proposed drilling contract: Councilman Isbell, W. A. Kirk, City Attorney Thompson, of Committee and City Engineer Patterson. The appointments were confirmed on motion of Councilman on drilling. Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. Traffic on Central Ave. RR Comm bus stops Pavement on portion of Central Ave. Tate Hales salary C.Williams pier permit Gas Tax The resolution providing for one way traffic on the North and South sides of Central Avenue was presented, but it being pointed out that an unusual number of signes would be required to post the intersecting streets, no action was taken on the matter. The City Attorney presented a report from the California State Rail- road Commission to the effect that an order had been issued for additional stops to be made by bus lines for taking on passengers between Avalon Blvd., East Long Beach and other points. City Engineer Patterson presented a written estimate on the placing of temporary pavement on Central Avenue between Main and "B" Streets, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, author- ization was given to proceed with the improvement. City Engineer Patterson presented a request for an advance in salary to $175.00 per month for Tate Hales while operating the City dredge, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the request was granted. The application of Clarence Williams for a permit to install a pier and landing float fronting on Lot 10 Block 441, Canal Section, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the War Department. City Engineer Patterson brought up the matter of the State Gas Tax proposed to be used in the Corona del Mar section from Avocado to Hazel Drive, and was authorized to give the approval of the City Council in connection therewith. MINUTE RESOLUTION. It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council - Min. Res. man Gordon, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign on behalf of the agreement for City of Newport Beach, an agreement with the Office of Civilian Defense, Washirg ton, loan of gas D. C., for the loan of gas masks and protective clothing. The motion was carried masks etc. by the following vote, to-wit'.. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.' 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 session thereof held on the 15th aay of June, 1942. Res. 2630 (/ Cilty u.LerK OI the a ity or Newport beach Quiet Title On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, suits the City Attorney was authorized to proceed with the Quiet-Title suit in connection Sidney D. King with certain property known as the Hudson. 37, River Section, sold to them for On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and. carried, Allen, seconded by the City Attorney was authorized to proceed with the Quiet Title suit in connection the resolution was adopted by the following with Lots 8 and 9, Block 227, Section A. Min. Res 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 quitclaim deed Beach, a quitclaim deed to W. A. Bertuleit, and covering Lot 34, Block 8, Re -sub- to W. A. division of Section 1, Balboa Island. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Bertuleit Gordon and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 2630 Resolution No. 2630 was presented; being a resolution authorizing the sale of lot to Mayor and City Clerk to execute a, grant deed to Sidney D. King and Herma K. King, Sidney D. King husband and wife, and covering Lot 18, Block 37, River Section, sold to them for et ux the sum of 4175.00. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 21631. Resolution No. 2631 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the sale of lot to Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant deed to Harold P. Pitts and JeaiD. Pitts, HaroldP. Pitts husband and wife, and covering Lot 13, Block 532, Corona del Mar, sold to them for et ux the sum of 4225.00. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The question of the adoption of the budget for the ensuing fiscal year Adopting was brought up, a letter from the Newport Harbor Women's organization, together budget with a report from a Mr. Fensel offering certain suggestions as to tax rates etc. was read, whereupon Councilman Reed submitted the budget for adoption and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by 0ouncilman Allen, the same was adolmd by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen,-I "sbell, Reed, Hall. NOES,, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None: Street City Engineer Patterson brought up the matter of the purchase of a street sweeper which had not been budgeted for; and the necessary priority sweeper required for same, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to make the priority application. J.A.Gant J. A. Gant, City Auditor, addressed the Council in connection with the budget budget, suggesting that Heads of Departments present an estimate to the Council before making purchases. Wm.G.Johns Chief of Police Hodgkinson requested the employing of William G. Johns employment as dog catcher from June 26th to September 15th, and on motion of Councilman Allen, Seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was approved. ID 1 0 0 0 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and . carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. 0 0 0 W M