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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1947 - Regular MeetingM Regular order Albusiness changed. Bids opened for the construc- tion of a new City Hall. Bids Laid on the Table until April 28 Garbage Contract awarded to Dr. C. E. Price. Balboa Angling Club presented petitions signed by residents in the vicinity of "A" Street requesting the Club be granted lease for purpose of building pier and club house. Committee appointed to arrange lease. Regular order of business resumed. Letter of L. S. Hoffman to dump rock and broken concrete to continue Shell St., Laid on the Table. Apkn. of R. D. Winslow for license to sell candy from boat, referred to Harbor Master Apkn. of Frank D. Bell for license to run sandwich stand granted. Apkn. of Steve Benecia for license to run hamburger stand referred to Health Officer. April 14, 1947 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session inthe City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of 4 O'clock p.m. on above date with Mayar Reed presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part thereof read; no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the reading of the Reports of Heads of Departments was dispensed with. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Council- man Siler and carried, the regular order of business was changed in order to open and consider bids submitted for the construction of a new City Hall. The Clerk advised that six bids had been submitted for the construction of the City Hall which were opened and read as follows: J. E. Burrell & Sons $ 318,500.00 Beyer and Abrahamson 312,259.00 Arthur Pinner, Jr. 308,800.00 Baruch Corporation 303,000.00 Allison Honer Company 273,990.00 Robert E. McKee 270,200.00 On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the bids were referred to Architiect Flewelling for checking who after considering the bids requested the Council to take same under advertisement for two weeks and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, same was Laid on the Table to April 28, 1947- The garbage contract for the ensuing year was brought up and after considering the matter it was agreed that the offer of Dr. C. E..Price was satisfactory as he is already operating in the County of Orange. The contract which was written for a period of three years comencing May 1, 1947 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Members of the Balboa Angling Club presented petitions signed by residents in the vicinity of "A" Street and business section.of Balboa, requesting the Club be granted a lease for the purpose of building a pier and club house at the end of "A" Street and the Bay Front, the Council being addressed on the subject by Frank Linnell and others. It was moved by Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried,.that a Committtee be appointed to work with a committee from the angling club to endeavor to work out a satisfactory lease; whereupon Mayor Reed appointed Councilmen Robertson,.Siler and City Engineer Webb as a committee from the City and J. B. McNally and Sid Boerstler were named by the club members as its representatives on the committee. City Attorney Thompson also offered some suggestions in regard to the lease and offered to assist the committee in the preparation of same. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. The letter of L. S. Hoffman requesting permission to dump rock and broken concrete to continue Shell Street north from oppod.te Lot 13, Block C -33, Corona del Mar to Fernleaf Avenue was presented. Mr. Hoffman spoke to the Council concerning the matter and after some discussion of the question in which the members of the Council expressed a desire to look into the situation further before taking any action on the matter and on motion of Councilman Siler, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the request was Laid on the Table until the next meeting.of the Council. The application of Richard D. Winslow for a license to sell candy, cigarettes, papers, etc., from a boat in the Bay was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman.Siler and carried, referred to the Harbor Master. The application of Frank D. Bell for a license,to run a sandwich stand in the Balboa Pavilion, having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, granted. The application of Steve Benecia for a license to run a hamburger stand at 6902 State Highway was on motion of Council- man Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the Health Officer. 0 0 LJ r C, J lJ 0 J 0 0 The application of Mrs. D. C. Moore to run a cafe at 606 East Central Avenue, having been approved by the Health Officer, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson, and carried, granted. The application of Verna Ford for a license to sell cones, popcorn, etc. at 401 Main Street, Balboa was on motion- of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, referred to the applicant for a better address. The application of Lealand Harrison for a license to run a laundry agency and clothes pressing business at 329 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island was referred to the applicant advising that two separate licenses would be required for the different types of businesses. The application of Marine Menus, Inc., to sell frozen foods, dry ice etc., at 2901 West Central Avenue, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the Health Officer. The application of Alfred J. Mitchell for a license to operate an alleged game of skill called 'Skill -A -Line' at 701 East Bay Front, Balboa was presented, the applicant addressing the Council on the matter and after some discussion as to the location and type of game, same was laid over to be presented at the next meeting of the Council. The application of Quintin J. Wirtz for a license to operate a taxi cab business from Corona del Mar was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the chief of Police. The request of City Administrator Sailors for the employ- ment of Mrs. Beatrice Love as a Clerk- Typist at a monthly salary of $142.00 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Council- man Siler approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of City Engineer Webb for the employment John Standage at the rate of $179.00 per month, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Apkn. of Mrs. D. C. Moore to run cafe, granted. Apkn. of Verna Ford for license to sell cones, referred to applicant for better address. Apkn. of L. Harrison for license to run laundry agency_ referred to applicant. Apkn. of Marine Menus, Inc. to sell frozen foods, referre. to Health Officer. Apkn, of A. J. Mitchell for license to operate alleged game of skill, laid over. Apkn. of Q. J. Wirtz for license to operate taxi service, referred to Chief of Police. Request of City Administrator for employment of Mrs. Bea Love, approved. of Request of City Engineer for employment of John Standage, granted. The letter of City Engineer Webb relating to the con- struction of structures into and over the waters of Newport Bay and submitted plans and specifications for concrete slab bulkhead where a wall would be endangered by future dredging. The specifications stating that poured concrete wall be permitted in locations approved by the City Engineer and conform- ing to standard practices for same and recommended that said plans and specifications be made a part of present regulations and that a permit fee of $25.00 be required. The City Engineer also recommended that the pier permit fee be raised from the present charge of $25.00 to $50.00. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to issue permits for bulkhead construction in accordance with his recommendations. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, the $50.00 fee for pier permits was authorized. The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the employment of Lawrence P. Goddard as patrolman for a probationary period of six months at a salary of $196.00 per month was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The request of Clare Schweitzer for an oil lease on . certain City owned property was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, denied. The letter of Dr. Geo. A. Morrison requesting the removal of a derelict automobile in front of his property at 6700 Seashore Drive was read and on advice that the mater had been taken care of, It was moved by Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, that the letter be filed. The letter of John A. Statz, Adjutant of the American Legion recommending that some measures be taken to prevent the loading and unloading of explosives in the harbor area was read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, it was directed that the writer be notified that an ordinance exists covering the matter. Letter of City Engineer . presented plans and specif- ications for concrete slab bulkhead. City Engineer authorized to issue permits for bulkhead construction. Pier permits raised. to $50.00 Request of Police Chief for employment of L. P. Goddard approved. Request of C. Schweitzer for an oil lease on certain City owned property, denied. Request of G. A. Morrison reauestfng removal of derelic' automobile, filed. Letter of J. A. Statz recommending measures to prevent loading and unloading of explosives in harbor area. ; Letter of M. P. Siroff - The letter of M. P. Siroff objecting to the granting objecting to construction of of a building permit for the construction of houses in the houses in 'China Cove', vicinity of 'China Cove', Corona del Mar was on motion of Council - filed. man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, ordered filed. Letter of Attorney Fred The letter of Attorney Frederick Brunner on behalf of Brunner on behalf of zugene Eugene Boero alleging that material was being placed on his Boero, filed. property, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, ordered filed. Request of C. C. Dunbar and The request of Clifford U. Dunbar and Clyde H. Denlinger C. H. Denlinger for rezoning for the rezoning of certain lots in Blocks 1 and 2, Seashore Colony of certain lots, referred Tract was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman to Planning Commission. Isbell and carried, referred to the Planning Commission. _` The letter of John J. Sailors, Secretary of the Joint Letter of Sec. of Joint Harbor Committee recommending that suitable facilities be made Harbor Committee recommending available at "N" Street.for the Coast Guard due to its nearness suitable facilities be made to the Harbor entrance and suggesting that if same met with for the Coast Guard at "N" the approval of the Council, that the matter be referred to the St., matter referred to Joint Harbor Committee to work out the details. On motion of \Joint Harbor Committee. Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the recommendation was approved. Letter of Sec. of Joint The communication of John J. Sailors, Secretary of the Harbor Committee recommending Joint Harbor Committee recommending that certain facilities be facilities be made available made available at "A" Street end for the Balboa Angling Club at "A"' st. fir Balboa Angling without the construction of a clubhouse on a street end pier was Club, filed. presented and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was ordered filed. Request of Street Supt. for The request of Street Superintendent Covert for the employment of R. H. 7�uncan employment of Richard H. Duncan in the Street Department at the approved. rate of .99¢ per hour, effective March 31, 1947, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Request of Park Supt. for The request of Park Superintendent McDonald for the employment, approved. employment of Vale C. Redmon in the Park Department at the rate of .88¢ per hour, effective March 5, 1947, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Request of Water Supt. The request of Water Superintendent McMillan for the for employment, approved. employment of Alvin P. Mayfied in the Water Department at the rate of .92¢ per hour, effective March 26, 1947, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ord. approving annexation of The ordinance approving the annexation of certain unin- certain uninhabited territory habited territory contiguous to the City of Newport Beach, being "Presbyterian Hospital ", the property of the Presbyterian Hospital of Orange County was passed to second reading. presented and read in full and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Robertson passed to the second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3462 Councilman Isbell moved the adoption of a resolution, Calling for special election being a resolution calling for special election for, or against for annexation of "Bayshores" annexation of certain inhabited territory designated as "Bayshores" and naming polling place and election officials. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Slier, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3462 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Petition of property owners in Npt. Hgts. pro- . testing operation of sand and gravel bunker, referred to committee. Res. No. 3463 Res. ordering vacation and closing of alley in Blk. 14, Tract 234, adopted. A petition signed by 24 property owners in Block 11, First Addition to Newport Heights protesting the operation of a sand and gravel bunker in that vicinity was presented and after considering same, Mayor Reed appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Siler and Allen and City Administrator Sailors to look into the matter. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the action was approved. Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution ordering the vacation, closing up and atendonment of a portion of a certain alley in Block 14, Tract 234. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3463 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Slier, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 0 0 the letter of Insurance brokers, Ashbrook,- Clevidence advising of an increase in the insurance carried on the Harbor Master's building and contents to $4,000.00 was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: • AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The renewal of the insurance carried on Harbor boats #1 and 2 presented by Robert L. Boyd was on motion of Councilman ' Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler approved by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The letter of J. H. Summers outlining the procedure for the City employees for participation in the 'Blue Cross' ' and 'California Physbiatis Service' was presented, the writer also addressed the Council on the subject, whereupon Mayor Reed appointed City Administrator SPilors, City Auditor Gant and J. H. Summers as a committee to investigate the matter. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, the appointment of the committee was approved. NEW BUSINESS • The communication, together with a suggested resolution regarding the abatement of mosquitoes which on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Siler and carried, was referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Robertson moved the adoption of a reso- lution, being a resolution accepting a quitclaim deed from Bandini Petroleum Company quitclaiming all right, title, interest, and equity in a certain oil and gas lease dated December 1, 1946 between the City of Newport Beach amd Mark E. Grimes, assigned to Bandini Oil Company February 11, 1947. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Council- man Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3464 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Minute Resolution 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 certain lease by and between the City of Newport Beach and the United States Government for Dock No. 4 and Garage No. 4. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, and the same was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Letter of Ashbrook- Clevidenc advising increase in insur- ance carried on Harbor Master's building, approved. Renewal of insurance carried on Harbor boats #1 and 2, approved. Letter of J. H. Summers for City employees to par- ticipate in insurance plan 'Blue Cross' referred to committee. Communication together with resolution regarding mos- quitoes, referred to City Attorney.' Res. No. 3464 Res. accepting quitclaim deed from Bandini Petroleum Co.., passed. Certain lease with U. S. Government for Dock No. 4 and Garage No. 4, adopted. Res. No. 3465 cancelling all taxes and penalties against City owned property, adopted. Res. No. 3466 approving circulation of petition for annexation known as "Harbor Heights". Res. No. 3467 Accepting Deed of Easement from S. B. Blackwell, Jr. approved. Resolution No. 3465, being resolution cancelling all • rya taxes and penalties against certain `ity owned property was on motion of Councilman Allen and duly seconded by Councilman Siler, adopted by the following roll call vote, towit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ' On motion of Councilman Allen, dul*econded by Council- man Siler, a resolution designated Resolution No. 3466 and being a resolution approving the circulation of a petition for the purpose of annexing certain inhabited territory known as Harbor Heights to the City of Newport Beach, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution being a resolution accepting a Deed of Easement from Stanley B. Blackwell, Jr., said deed granting to the City certain easements for the purpose of construction of a pipe line.to convey sewage, together with appurtenances affecting that portion of Lots 7 and . 9, Block 736, Corona del Mar Tract. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3467 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Letter of Ashbrook- Clevidenc advising increase in insur- ance carried on Harbor Master's building, approved. Renewal of insurance carried on Harbor boats #1 and 2, approved. Letter of J. H. Summers for City employees to par- ticipate in insurance plan 'Blue Cross' referred to committee. Communication together with resolution regarding mos- quitoes, referred to City Attorney.' Res. No. 3464 Res. accepting quitclaim deed from Bandini Petroleum Co.., passed. Certain lease with U. S. Government for Dock No. 4 and Garage No. 4, adopted. Res. No. 3465 cancelling all taxes and penalties against City owned property, adopted. Res. No. 3466 approving circulation of petition for annexation known as "Harbor Heights". Res. No. 3467 Accepting Deed of Easement from S. B. Blackwell, Jr. approved. '" I, Res. No. 3465 Attorney to execute certain stipulation in connection with the case of Eliz. Porter Wyatt versus City. Res. No. 3469 Certain lease with South Coast Company for term of five years. Councilman Allen moved the adopton of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain stipulation in connection with the case of Elizabeth Porter Wyatt versus City of Newport Beach. The motion for adoption of the res- olution was duly seconded by Councilman Robertson, the resolu- tion designated Resolution No. 3465 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Robertson 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 certain lease given by the City to the South Coast Company for a term of five years covering Lot 1, Block 223, Section A., for a rental of $90.00 per month throughout the term of the lease and with certain restrictions limiting the use of the property being stricken from the lease. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3469 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. No. 3470 Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, Granting Griffith Company being a resolution granting to the Griffith Company a quitclaim quitclaim deed. deed, quitclaiming to said Griffith Company certain real property described as a Lot 40' by 908 Via Cordova reserving certain easement and right of way conveyed to the City. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Siler, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3470 and wad adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Minute Resolution Conditional sales contract Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, with Theo Robins. being a resolution authorizing the execution of a certain conditional sales contract between the City of Newport Beach and Theodore Robins for the purchase of a Ford Pick -up. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Appointment of Special On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Officers in Beach City Merchant Robertson and carried the following were confirmed as special Patrol, confirmed. offhers of the Beach 61ty Merchant Patrol: Vay R. Courtney, William Wallace Stockdale, Sidney Louis Bardfield, Herbert Lawrence Johnson, Jr., Wayne Johnson, and George Joseph Smith. The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Audit of Monthly Demands Finance Committee were on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None No bids received for const- City Engineer Webb advised that no bids had been ruction of a sewer line along submitted for the construction of a sewer line along Newport Npt. Bch. Blvd., to Tract 1136. Beach Boulevard to Tract 1136, whereupon Councilman Robertson Emergency Resolution adopted. moved the adoption of a resolution being an Emergency Res - Engineer to proceed with work olution authorizing the City Engineer to proceed with the as specified. work as specified, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Siler and the Emergency Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler¢ Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Plans and specifications On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman presented by City Engineer Allen and carried, the plans and specifications presented by for drilling of a water well the City Engineer for the drilling of a water well were adopted were adopted. and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids for the drill- ing of the well. C, i 11 11 v • 0 n u F� u u i The application of Ernest Ross and Preston Duncan Apkn. of E. Ross and P. Duncan for a permit to construct a joint pier fronting on Lot 27, for joint pier permit, Tract 742, Balboa Island was on motion of Councilman Robertson granted. sennded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted, subject to securing the necessary signatures of adjoining inside property owners, Councilman Allen voting No. The application of D. C. Hammond for a permit to construct a pier and landing slip fronting on Lots 501 and 502, Tract 907, was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted. The application of Franklin Warner for a permit for an extension of an existing pier fronting on Lot 3 and a of Lot 4, Tract 907 was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. The application of the Lido Isle Community Ass- ociation for a permit to extend an existing pier to the pierhead line was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. The application of H. C. Burton for a permit to construct a pier and float fronting on Lot 6, Tract 907 was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Robertson and carried, granted. The application of John H. Nutt for a permit to construct a pier fronting on Lot e> and ILI of.9, Block 648, Canal Section was on motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted, subject to the approval of the War Department. On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the Harbor Master and Fiite "hief were instructed to cooperate in the operation of the new fire boat. Sam Meyer addressed the Council in connection with the beautification of Central Avenue and advised that Robert Murphy had palm trees available for the purpose. It was decided to await certain improvements necessary to care for the plantings before taking any action. City Engineer Webb brought up the matter of improvements consisting of curbs and sidewalks on the State Highway and requested the employment of R. L. Patterson in connection with the project and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, authorization was granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Robertson, Siler, Reed NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Robertson, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o'clock p.m. April 28, 1947- AT EST: City Clerk Mayor of th p Uity of Newport Beach Councilman Councilman Councilman ouncilman Apkn. of D. C. Hammond for permit to construct pier, granted. Apkn. of F. Warner for permit for extension of existing pier granted. Apkn. of Lido Isle Community Association for permit to extend existing pier, granted. Apkn. of H. C. Burton for permit to construct pier and float, granted. Apkn. of J. H. Nutt for permit to construct pier, granted. Harbor Master and Fire Chief Instructed to cooperate in the operation of the new fire boat Sam Meyer addressed the Council in connection with the beauti- fication of Central Avenue. City Engineer Webb brought up matter of improvements con- sisting of curbs and sidewalks on State Hwy., Employment of R. L. Patterson to assist, granted.