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Home My WebLink About05/11/1943 - Adjourned Regular Meeting1=11.12 Newport Beach, May 11, 1943- On motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the action of the Planning Commission in connection with the application of D. W. Elliott was sustained by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. First reading of ordinance to City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance amending Ordinance amend Ord. 372 No. 372, which was read by the Clerk in full, and on motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. First reading City Attorney Thompson presented and read in full an ordinance of ordinance to amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 440 relative to the drilling for oil amend Ord. 440 in certain sections of the City, and on motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Reed, the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 0 L 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 hour of 4 o'clock p. m. on above date, with Mayor Hall presiding. Roll Call The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Kirk, Hall. Absent, Councilmen None. Mayor Hall asked of any member of the Council, or any one in the audience wished the Minutes of the previous meeting of the Council, or any part thereof, read, no one responded, and the reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. C0141UNICATIONS A.J.Hayman The letter of Andrew J. Hayman of the Selective Service Board, invitation inviting the members of the City Council to attend the entrainment of local inductees at 6:30 p. m. May 17th, was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was ordered filed. M.W.Burke The letter of W. Maxwell Burke advising of a meeting of the Orange_ - Housing Council County Citizens Housing Council on May 13th and inviting attendance from the City, was read, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was referred to the Housing Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. hookway The letter of A. W. Hookway of Pasadena, making inquiries as to W. Abusing certain type of housing facilities in the City, was read, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was referred to the Housing Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Hearing on The City Clerk advised that this was the time for the hearing oil drilling advertised for in connection with the application of D. W. Elliott for the privilege of slant drilling for oil in the westerly section of the City; the affidavit of publication of the notice of the public hearing was presented and all written protests received by the Clerk were read, which on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, were ordered filed. Mayor Hall then asked for verbal protests, whereupon Ralph Maskey proceeded to address the Council in opposition to the oil project as did M. J. DuBarry and others. Frank Riddle and Mr. Richards addressed the Council in favor of granting the application of D. W. Elliott, stating that they were at first opposed to the project, but after due investigation they believed it would be an advantage to the community. Paul Palmer addressed the Council with a suggestion that the Mayor appoint a committee consisting of oil men residing here to investigate the proposition and make a report on the matter. D. W. Elliott also addressed the Council explaining the manner in which the City would benefit in the way of royalties from the oil development. Mrs. Betty Lee presented several letter protesting the oil development, which were read by the Clerk. After some further discussion of the question it was moved by Councilman .Alle'n, seconaed._by Councilman Kirk and carried that the hearing be closed. At this juncture City Attorney Thompson explained certain matters In connection with amending existing ordinances relating to oil drilling within the City limits, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Reed, that the protests be overruled, the motion being carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. On motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the action of the Planning Commission in connection with the application of D. W. Elliott was sustained by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. First reading of ordinance to City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance amending Ordinance amend Ord. 372 No. 372, which was read by the Clerk in full, and on motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. First reading City Attorney Thompson presented and read in full an ordinance of ordinance to amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 440 relative to the drilling for oil amend Ord. 440 in certain sections of the City, and on motion of Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Reed, the ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. 0 L 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 to Lillian L. Case and covering Lots 19 and 20, Block 634, Corona del Mar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell., Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. I, certify that City Council held on the. Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the of the City of Newport Beach at an adjourned regular meeting thereof 11th day of May, 1943. Resolutions No. 2776 to 2778 inclusive, were presented, being resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, grant deeds to the following people and covering the following property sold to them: Res. 2776 Harry A. Hunter Lots 20 and 22, Block 543, Corona del Mar. Price $425.00 , . Res.2777 William S. Bongard et ux Lots 1 and 3, Block 538, Corona del Mar Price $525-00, Res. 2778 Leonard L. Thompson et ux Lot 43 Block A, Tract 673 Pride 61000.00 C 0 J 71 us • On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Kirk, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ATTEST' City -'Clerk .'. ! • ME I WE Min .Res. quitclaim deed to Lillian Case Res. 2776 to Grant deeds on sale of City owned lots