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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1942 - Regular Meeting0 0 L I 0 LOIN Newport Beach, August 3, 1942. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular:seseio.n in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p. m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon 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 Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was accepted, the reading of the reports of other heads of departments dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Engineer Patterson reporting on the matter of the complaint of Smith Bros. Smith Bros. Boat Works, advised that a bad situation existed at the end of 21st condition of Street and the Bay Front, but that it was not the fault of the City entirely street end and that it would not require a great deal of expense to remedy the matter, being in the sum of $25.00 or $30.00 to fill in back of the bulkhead, and recommended -that same be done with the understanding that Smith Bros. keep the street clean henceforth. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the City Engineer's recommen- dation be accepted and the work authorized to be done. City Engineer Patterson filed a preliminary report on the proposed Report on ferry service around the Bay in which was outlined the need of such service, proposed estimated cost, estimated revenue and the proposed route. After some discussion ferry servic of the question it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the report be filed. City Attorney Thompson presented a written report of the matter of P1an.Comm. placing legal advertising by the Planning Commission in a newspaper other than publications a publication holding the City contract for legal advertising, the report being to the effect that the Planning Commission is governed by Ordinance under which the Planning Commission operates, which gives them the authority to place notices of public hearings in any paper that the Commission shall determine and is not subject to the jurisdiction.;of the City. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report was ordered filed. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of the Beach Cities Produce Company for a permit to Beach Cities install underground storage for the handling of petroleum products at 532 Coast Produce Co. Highway, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and gas storage carried, granted subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. The request of the Mojave Corporation for an extension of time for Mojave Corp. the construction of a bulkhead fronting on Block P, Tract 518 to September extension of 30, 1942 due to lack of help on account of defense work elsewhere, was presented, time and read, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the request was granted. Lt. Joseph K. Horton presented a written request and appeared before Coast Guard the Council together with Thomas E. Bouchey also of the Coast Guard, with a fence off request to fence off a certain portion of "B" Street and the Bay Front where por of stree the Coast Guard headquarters are located. Considerable discussion was had in connection with the matter and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen, the request was granted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Isbell. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. The letter of thanks from Lt. Joseph K. Horton in regard to the City's Lt. Horton action in reducing the taxes on boats taken over by the United States Government letter of was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman thanks Gordon and carried, same was ordered filed. The letter of W. T. Jefferson of'the.Miracle Mile Association regarding W.T.Jeffers- the improvement of a portion of San Bernardino Avenue, was presented and read, street impr. and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, was ordered filed without answer. The letter of S. M. Spaulding requesting a refund of rental paid for S.N.Spalding the lease of a certain City owned dock due to the taking over by the Government request for of the yacht 'Ramona' was read together with the report of City Engineer refund Patterson in connection therewith, the report being to the effect that no provision was contained in the lease for refunding of advance rental in case of the vessel being required by the Government, City Attorney Thompson concurring with the City Engineer in the matter. The communication of Ray L. Riley, coordinator of Transportation Transportati, Administrator of the Metropolitan Area of Los Angeles, regarding transportation during war problems due to war conditions was read, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was ordered filed. The letter of Nicholas A. Kovacevlch withdrawing the application of Lido Sea the Lido Sea Food Company for a request for re- zoning in regard to fish canneries, Food Co. was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, withd hd withdrawal o granted. application • .M Plann. Comm. Planning Commission Resolution No. 201 in connection with the application Res. 201 of the Lido Sea Food Company for re- zoning, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, ordered filed. Plann. C omm. Planning Commission Resolution No. 200 in connection with re- zoning Res. 200 on account of Peyton Company, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, ordered filed. Dim -out The resolution pertaining to Dim -Out regulations was laid on the resolution table for two weeks, no action being taken. I hereby certify that the regularly passed and adopted by the at a regular meeting thereof held on vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk above and foregoing.resolution was City Council of :the City of Newport the 3rd day of August, 1942 by the Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. duly and Beach following Cl . n H. Hall —Mayor of e ity of ewport eac 0 0 n CEN7rRAL AVENUE HEARING Res. 2645 Resolution No. 2645 was presented, being a RESOLUTION OVERRULING overruling OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS. oojections WHEREAS, in the proceedings for the widening of Central Avenue between McFadden Place and "B" Street in the City of Newport Beach pursuant to Ordinance of Intention No. 503 of said city, adopted October 20, 1941, to which ordinance reference is hereby made for a description of the improvement and the district and for other particulars, an assessment and diagram have been duly filed with the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, and notice of said filing and of the time and place of hearing on said assessment has been duly given, and affidavits showing the publication and mailing of such notice have been regularly filed with this City Council; and WHEREAS, at the time and place stated in said notice, this City Council proceeded to hold a hearing and all objections filed with the City Clerk were duly read and considered, and this City Council has examined the assessment and diagram, and has heard evidence relating to said objections, and is fully advised in the premises: NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby overrule and deny each and all of saijobjections and protests. 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 a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August, 1942 by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Clyan H. Hall Mayor ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk 'Res. 2646 Resolution No. 2646 was presented, being a RESOLUTION CONFIRMING confirming ASSESSMENT IN PROCEEDING FOR THE WIDENING OF CENTRAL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF assessment NEWPORT BEACH BETWEEN McFADDEN PLACE AND "B" STREET. WHEREAS, in the proceedings for the widenh g of Central Avenue between McFadden Place and "B" Street in the City of Newport Beach pursuant to Ordinance of Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach, adopted October 20, 1941, to which ordinance reference is hereby made for a description of the improvement and the district and for other particulars, an assessment and diagram have been duly filed with the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach and notice of said filing and of the time and place of hearing on the assessment has been duly given, and affidavits showing the publication and mailing of such notice have been regularly filed with this City Council; and WHEREAS, at the time and place stated in said notice, the hearing on said assessment was had, and all protests and objections, both oral and written, to the confirmation of said assessment were overruled and denied by the City Council, and this City Council has examined said assessmen.t and diagram and taken evidence thereon and is satisfied therewith. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach hereby finds and determines that the said assessment has been levied in proportion to the benefits to be derived from the improvement and the said assessment as filed is hereby confirmed. . The City Clerk is authorized and directed to certify the fact and date of such confirmation and to deliver the assessment and diagram as confirmed to the Street Superintendent of the City of Newport Beach, and said Street Superintendent shall record said assessment and diagram in his office and shall give notice of the recordation of said assessment in the manner provided for by law. Said notice shall be published in the Newport Balboa Press, a weekly newspaper, by three successive insertions. I hereby certify that the regularly passed and adopted by the at a regular meeting thereof held on vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk above and foregoing.resolution was City Council of :the City of Newport the 3rd day of August, 1942 by the Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. duly and Beach following Cl . n H. Hall —Mayor of e ity of ewport eac 0 0 n 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 at a r guJa� meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August, 1942. (0 .�-u iLy uierx. of Lne uiLy or ivewporL neacn The option given to the South Coast Company for a lease on the City Camp Ground having expired, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that same be cancelled. ' Resolution No. 2647 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach an agreement with Dr. S. H. Walkerdine for the handling of stray dogs, and on motion of Council- man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution was adopted by the follow - ing vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. J. H. Redstone addressed the Council in regard to the condition of the bulkhead in front of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2, Block 236, Canal Section, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, . an adjournment was taken to 7:30 o'clock p. m. Monday, August 17, 1942. ' ATTEST:, City C rk WWA MAU Demands Water levels in City wells Appointment of Assistant Harbor Master Telephone on Newport pier Minute Res. quitclaim deed to F.J. Fisher Cancelling option to. South Coast Company Res. 2647 agreement S.H.Walker69- J.H.Redstone bulkhead NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Coundlman Allen and carried, the monthly demands which had been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were • allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. The report of City Engineer Patterson advising of the lowering of water levels in the City wells, was presented and read, considerable discussion was had about the.matter and it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman - Allen and carried, that the City Engineer investigate the water situation further. The matter of an Assistant Harbor Master was-brought up and the question was discussed at length during which the Council was addressed by Chief of Police Hodgkinson•with a suggestion that some one in authority be installed in the Harbor Master's office. City Engineer Patterson recommended the appointment of Police Officer Craig for the position at a salary of $165 per month and if proven satisfactory the salary to be raised to $200 per•month,'a leave of absence from the police department to be granted during his incumbency as Assistant Harbor Master. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the recommendation of the City Engineer was approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. ' Councilman Isbell brought up the matter of the telephone on the Newport pier, Chief of Police Hodgkinson advised that the telephone was an advantage to the police department. 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 Quttclaim Deed in favor of F. Julious Fisher and covering Lot 9, Block • 11, Resubdivision of Section One, Balboa Island. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. 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 at a r guJa� meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August, 1942. (0 .�-u iLy uierx. of Lne uiLy or ivewporL neacn The option given to the South Coast Company for a lease on the City Camp Ground having expired, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that same be cancelled. ' Resolution No. 2647 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach an agreement with Dr. S. H. Walkerdine for the handling of stray dogs, and on motion of Council- man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution was adopted by the follow - ing vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. J. H. Redstone addressed the Council in regard to the condition of the bulkhead in front of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2, Block 236, Canal Section, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, . an adjournment was taken to 7:30 o'clock p. m. Monday, August 17, 1942. ' ATTEST:, City C rk WWA MAU Demands Water levels in City wells Appointment of Assistant Harbor Master Telephone on Newport pier Minute Res. quitclaim deed to F.J. Fisher Cancelling option to. South Coast Company Res. 2647 agreement S.H.Walker69- J.H.Redstone bulkhead