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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1938 - Regular Meeting• Newport Beach, June 6, 1938. 103 Roll Call Bids on dredge barge Civics Committee of C of C Costa Mesa C of C use of dump grounds Delinquent Tax list. E,H.Boehmer pier permit J. M. Fuller game permit E.E.MeKenna license H.F.Boyd peddling E ,Stewart pony ride C :White pier permit W.H.Schell pier permit Bay Island Club -pier Union Oil G_ storage tanks. C. Plummer & A.Andersc.. G.A.Rheaume taxi park Petition traffic conditions H.N.Shivers application for lease 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 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding, The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Whitson, Claire, Brown and Williamson. Absent, Councilmen None. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the report was approved and the reading of other reports of Departmental Heads dispensed with and all reports ordered filed. S`e REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. L- REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried that the regular order of business be suspended to consider the bids for the constnuction of a dredge barge. Whereupon the Clerk proceeded to open and read the bids. submitted by the following: C. J. Keegan and L. L. Patch; Smith Bros. Boat Works; Croft & Neville and Newport Dredging Company. On motion of •. Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report at the meeting to be held Thursday, June 9th. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. ' COMMUNICATIONS The letter of the Civics Committee of the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Council take the necessary steps toward the construction of a new City Hall, improvement of sewer mains,.extension of Balboa pier, auto parking at Balboa and other necessary improvements, was presented. Whereupon it was moved by Council - man Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire that the Mayor appoint a Citizens Committee as requested by the Chamber of Commerce to make a study and survey with recommendations for the various proposed projects. The motion was carried unanimously. The request of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce for permission to use the City Dump Ground for disposing of trash and tin cans, laid over from a previous meeting -was brought-up by the Committee appointed to investigate same and upon the Committee's report,'it was moved by Councilman,Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the request be denied. The delinquent list prepared by City:-Tax Collector Gant for advertising of all lots and parcels of property delinquent for taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -39 was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, same was ordered filed. The application of Elmer H. Boehmer for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lct.43, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to th'e City Engineer. The application of J. IA. Fuller for a license to operate a merchandise game'in the Macculloch Building, 117 Main St., Balboa, vaas on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by'Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. The application of E. E. McKenna for a license to deliver Race selections, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, ordered filed. The application of H. F. Boyd for a license to peddle home grown products, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the Chief of Police. The application of Earl Stewart for a license to' operate a Pony Ride in Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and • carried, denied. The application of Clarence White for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 60, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer. The application of Wm. H. Schell for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 344, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer. The application of Bay Island Club to lengthen an existing pier, the same having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed. The application of the Union Oil Company for permission to install underground storage tanks for the handling of petroleum products, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of'the Fire Chief and zoning restrictions: The letters of Charles Plummer and Al Anderson regarding the swimming float between Washington and Palm Streets were presented, and on motion of Council- man Whitson, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, were ordered filed. The request of George A. Rheaume for permission'to park a taxi cab on the Southwest corner of Central Avenue and Main Streets, Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Claire, 'seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed subject to written permission of the McCoy Drug Company. A petition was presented signed by certain merchants of Newport Beach, requesting that something be done toward remedying traffic conditions between 19th and 23rd Streets, and suggesting that pedestrian signs be installed at intersections, together with slower speed regulations in that area. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Committee. The application of H. N. Shivers for a lease on certain City owned property fronting on the North Channel of the Bay was presented, and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the same be rejected. 103 Roll Call Bids on dredge barge Civics Committee of C of C Costa Mesa C of C use of dump grounds Delinquent Tax list. E,H.Boehmer pier permit J. M. Fuller game permit E.E.MeKenna license H.F.Boyd peddling E ,Stewart pony ride C :White pier permit W.H.Schell pier permit Bay Island Club -pier Union Oil G_ storage tanks. C. Plummer & A.Andersc.. G.A.Rheaume taxi park Petition traffic conditions H.N.Shivers application for lease Lido Isle The complaint of the Lido Isle Community Association about lumber being Com.Assn. piled in a disorderly fashion on City owned property across from Lido Isle, was complaint presented, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the parties owning the lumber are to be ncDtified to remove same. G.Hyer The letter of Grainger Byer regarding the Balboa Island Ferry landing ferry landings at City owned piers was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was Laid on the Table to be presented at the time set for the sale of the Franchise. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Thompson presented for final passage the ordinance pertaining to the licensing of dogs and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, same was Laid on the Table for the next meeting of the Council. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an emergency No. 471 ordinance amending Ordinance No. 471, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that an emergency existed within the meaning of Section 1 of Article 4 of the Constitution for the preser- vation of public health and dafety. The Ordinance was read in full, whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of ordinance amending Section "B" of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 471. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and same was passed by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Res. 1350 Resolution No. 1350. WHEREAS, certain changes in salaries have been salary. made so far as the cmployees of the City of Newport Beach are concerned; and WHEREAS, it is necessary under the law, to fix the salaries of the employees of the City of Newport Beach, either by resolution or ordinance of said city; and WHEREAS, the salaries of the employees of the city of Newport Beach have heretofore been fixed by resolution of the City Council of the said city of Newport Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That the employees affected by this resolution, together with the monthly wages which they shall receive, from and after the 1st day of July, 1935, are as follows: Roland Thompson-------------- - - - - -- $175.00 W. A. Leonard---------------- - - - - -- 125.00 A. M. Nelson----------------- - - - - -- 175.00 George Foltz----------------- - - - - -- 155.00 F. B. Medjeski--------------- - - - - -- 165.00 Hobart Ohowell--------------------- 125.00 J. A. Gant------------------- - - - - -- 250.00 Ruth Griffin----------------- - - - - -- j50.00 Mable Cummings--------------- - - - - -- 135.00 Lela Schwartz---------------- - - - - -- 135.00 Marion Turner---------------- - - - - -- 135.00 Ruth Hayden------------------ - - - - -- 100.00 R. R. Hodgkinson------------- - - - - -- 250.00 W. E. Dyson------------ ------ - - - - -- 155.00 K. W. Gorton----------------- - - - - -- 155.00 R. G. Waterlue--------------- - - - - -- 155.00 G. W. Calihan ---------------- - - - - -- 155.00 F. S. Naylor----------------- - - - - -- 155.00 R. E. Craig------------------ - - - - -- 155.00 Jack Summers----------------- - - - - -- 155.00 H. L. Hatcher---------------- - - - - -- 120.00 Jack Kennedy ----------------------- 155.00 R. Morris----- --------- ------- - - - - -- 155.00 H. T. McElwaney-------------- - - - - -- 60.00 Tommy Bouchey---------------- - - - - -- 160.00 Frank Crocker---------------- - - - - -- 225.00 J. Briscoe------------------- - - - - -- 165.00 Walter Honeycutt------------- - - - - -- 155.00 H. Roberds------- ---------- - - - - -- 155.00 George Weber----------------- - - - - -- 175.00 John Siegel-------------=--=- - - - - -- 235.00 Bill Covert------------------ - - - - -- 165.00 Homer Acree ------- ---- - - - - -- - 140.00 Blocs Beal------------------- - - - - -- 140.00 Sheldon Smith---------------- - - - - -- 140.00 Neil McMillan---------------- - - - - -- 125.00 Nick Suttora----------------- - - - - -- 125.00 E. E. Cook------------------- - - - - -- 125.00 J. B. Edwards---------------- - - - - -- 135.00 Joe Patterson---------------- - - - - -- 135.00 Fred Abbott------------------ - - - - -- 115.00 Anne Price------------------- - - - - -- 135.00 R. L. Patterson-------------- - - - - -- 450.00 John McMillan ------------ s--- - - - - -- 150.00 John D. McMillan------------- - - - - -- 200.00 George Morales--------------- - - - - -- 155.00 Lewis Merrill---------------- - - - - -- 155.00 A. Dixon--------------------- - - - - -- 125.00 Ruth Rainbolt---------------- - - - - -- 125.00 W. C. MacDonald-------------- - - - - -- 150.00 Jim Mustard------------------ - - - - -- 125.00 Wm. Ulrich------------------- - - - - -- 125.00 Martin Morales--------------- - - - - -- 140.00 Earl Graham------------------ - - - - -- 110.00 Mrs. Nellie Graham----------- - - - - -- 60.00 Mike Ortego------------------ - - - - -- 135.00 (175.00 135.00 work) while on dredge while on other • • • 0 C1t C=. • F 0 0. A. Johnson --------------------- x$125.00 C. E. Dickey---------------- - - - - -- 125.00 Lenore Read----------------- - - - - -- 75.00 Helen Cabanne--------------- - - - - -- 100.00 J. H. Caldwell-------------- - - - - -- 115.00 Howard Berry---------------- - - - - -- 125.00 Bill Smith------------------ - - - - -- 125.00 John Haun------------------- - - - - -- 125.00 Marvin Moore---------------- - - - - -- 140.00 J. A. Raub------------------ - - - - -- 155.00 M. A. Reigle---------------- - - - - -- 25.00 K. E. Siegel---------------- - - - - -- 135.00 Harry Rider----- - - - - -- ----- - - - - -- 125.00 J. Woods--------------------- - - - - -- 100.00 Mamie Williams--------------- - - - - -- 60.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That in case of an emergency or where additional help becomes necessary, such temporary or additional help shall be paid on a per diem wage scale, which said emergency or temporary employees shall be hired by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, and paid in accordance with the per diem amount fixed for their compensation. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed by the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Harry H. Williamson ATTEST., Mayor of the city of Newport Beach Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk Resolution No. 1351. A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Newport Beach, in Orange County, California, cancelling all taxes as well as assessments levied under and pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915, against certain properties purchased from the County of Orange, with the consent of the Controller of State of the State of California, under the provisions of Section 3897d of the Political Code of the State of California. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown, the resolution was accepted and adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. HOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the Budget as approved by the City Council be adopted, the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. MINUTE RESOLUTION Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution adopting Standard Plan No. 1052 as presented by the City Engineer, for construction of pier and boat slips and of the type previously approved by the Council for frontage with d0minimum width of 35 feet and extending to the ordinary high tide line. The'motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. 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 y� regular mee ing thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1938- /J FA or On motion of Councilman Claire,•seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, approval of the following employment and wage schedule was granted: STREET DEPARTMENT James B. Rorick ------------------- Jack Wright .--------------- - - - - -- August Clark--------------- - - - - -- Harry Coon--------------- -- - - - - -- Ray Funk------------------- - - - - -- Fred Davenport ------------------- E. C. Nash----------------- - - - - -- Lloyd Bullock-------------- - - - - -- Chauncey Druck ----------- - -------- .60 per .60 " .60 " -50 � .50 50 n 5G � 50 5G o hr. ( 4 summer u n a 105 Res. 1351 cancelling certain taxes. Demands Approving budget Uinute Res. adopting pier plan Approving wage scale mo.) Garbage Coll. n Trash Coll. If (3 summer mo.) Recreation The first four (4) men mentioned above will be replaced by the dredge crew when the dredge is idle. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT T. M. Mills----------------- - - - - -$ 1.00 per hr. Engineer's Ass t. 106 SEWER DEPARTMENT 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1939. Chas. Sonneman --------------- $ .60 per.hr. Relief man on Minute Res. quitclaim deed Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution sewer pumps, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Baldwin CAMP GROUND • Jim Woods -------------------- 100.00 per mo. (4 summer mo.) The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed Mamie Williams--------- - - - - -- 60.00 COMFORT STATIONS ' AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. M..A. Riegle - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- 25.00 per Mo. Janitor, Corona NOES: Councilmen None. SEE ATTACHED SHEET del Max, comfort FOR ACTION REGARDING • station. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby WIDENING OF Tate Hales------------- - - - - -- .60 per.hr. MARINE AVENUE.. City Council of the City of Newpo Beach at egular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1938, Additional help will be required in the departments for emergencies the 6th day of June, 1938• at various times. Authorization is requested to employ emergency help at 50¢ per hour. Barricade City Engineer Patterson presented an estimate for the erection of across Channel a barricade across Channel Road, Tract 518 and after some discussion, it was Road. moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried that the expenditure of $55.34 be authorized as a temporary measure. Sidewalk City Engineer Patterson presented an,estimate of the cost of at 22nd St. construction of a sidewalk across the Pacific Electric right of way at 22nd Street, the estimate totalling $85.25, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, same was allowed. Res. 1352 Resolution No. 1352, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Agreement with City Clerk to execute on behalf,of the City of Newport Beach a certain Agreement Dept. of p by and between the Department of Public Works of the State of California, acting • Public Works b the Y and through g Department of Public Works and the City of Newport Beach, was presented. Upon motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the,resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. MINUTE RESOLUTIONS Minute Res. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution quitclaim deed authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport to H.K.Homeyer Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Harry K. Homeyer, covering Lot 6, Block 33, First Addition to Newport Heights, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 94 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. 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 regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1939. urtiy uierx or tine urty or Newport beacn Minute Res. quitclaim deed Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution to Minnie R. authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Baldwin Beach Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Minnie R. Baldwin, covering the Northwesterly feet of Lot 4, Block "D ", Tract 323, Corona del Max, as shown on Map recorded in Book 14, pages 40 and 41 of Map Books, records of Orange County, California. ' The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. SEE ATTACHED SHEET ABSENT: Councilmen None. FOR ACTION REGARDING • MINUTE-RES. FOR THE I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby WIDENING OF certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the MARINE AVENUE.. City Council of the City of Newpo Beach at egular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1938, arty uierx or tine arty or Newport aeacn Minute Res. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution quitclaim deed authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport to Roy A. Linn Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of Roy A. .Linn, covering Lot 12 and the North- westerly 30 feet of the Southeasterly 60 feet of Lot TT, Block 16, Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 20, Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to-wit- AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. SEE ATTACHED SHEET ABSENT: Councilmen None. FOR ACTION REGARDING MINUTE-RES. FOR THE I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby WIDENING OF certify that the above. and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the MARINE AVENUE.. City Council of the City of Newport Beach at egular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1938• Minute Res, Councilman Gordon moved the adoption of the following resolution: "WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach entered into an Agreement with the widening of Department of Public Works of the State of California for the expenditure of Marine Ave, $2,577.21 from the "Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund" for the widening of Marine°Avenue between Balboa Avenue and the first alley northerly thereof for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1938; and WHEREAS, said project was not undertaken during the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1938 due to the right of way not having been acquired; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer presented an application to the Department of Public Works of the State of California for the expenditure of $2,217.06 from the "Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund" for the widening of Marine Avenue between Balboa Avenue and the first alley northerly thereof for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1939; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will receive approximately $2,217.06 from the Department of Public Workso£ the State of California as it's share of the 1/4¢ gas tax allocation for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1939; and WHEREAS, said funds are to be deposited in the "Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund" and to be expended on streets of major importance, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works, 6f the State of California. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council determines that the gas tax funds received by the city for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1938 and the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1939 shall be expended in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works of the State of California for the improvement and widening of Marine Avenue between Balboa Avenue and the first alley northerly thereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Engineer of the City of Newport Beach be and is hereby authorized and instructed to make application to the Depart- ment of Public Works of the State of California for approval of said widening of Marine Avenue; which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman Claire 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 in favor of Elmer E. Roy and Grace C. Roy, husband and wife, covering Lot 24, Block 14, Balboa Tract, as shown on Map recorded in Book 4, page 11 of Map Books, records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: ' AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, certify that City Council the 6th day 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 a regular meeting thereof held on of June, 1.938• ol Councilman Claire 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 in favor of Marion Reynolds Anderson and Julia Ernestine Reynolds, covering Lot 5, Block 630, Corona del Mar, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, Calif. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. • 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 ach at a re lar meeting thereof held on the 6th day of June, 1938• The letter from the Planning Commission.in connection with amending the zoning ordinance in order to permit shooting galleries, was presented, and on motion,of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was Laid on the Table. The approval of the Planning Commission in connection with the re- zoning of certain City owned land located at San Bernardino and Coast Highway in Tract 919 was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to ,advertise the hearing on same to be held on July 4th, 1939. Resolution No. 1353. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GRANTING A VARIANCE TO GOEFFRY F. COLLINS AFTER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 440 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 107 Minute Res, quitclaim deed to Elmer E,Roy Minute Res. quitclaim deed to Marion R. Anderson et al. Amending Zoning Ord. Re- Zoning certain City property Res, 1353 variance to G.F,Collins Res. 1354 variance to T.D.Atkins H.E. Matth, neon signs Donald Kirby new City Hall Electrician Board. Extra help in Police Dept. Fishermen's Union wholesale fish. Resolution.No. 1354, being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GRANTING A VARIANCE TO TOM D.. ATKINS AFTER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 440 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded ' by Councilman Whitson the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. H. E. Matthews addressed the Council regarding the erection of Neon • signs at Coronado and Central Avenue and at Marine and Park Avenues, Balboa Island. After some discussion concerning the matter it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried that the same be Laid on the Table. Donald Kirby addressed the Council in connection with the proposed new City Hall, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Brown brought up the matter of appointments to the . Electricians examining Board, whereupon Mayor Williamson named Sidney Blackbeard and Ray Saunders for the positions and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the appointments were approved. The request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for the emplgyment of additional help in collecting dog licenses and enforcing the ordinance respect- ing same, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed. Howard McBain, Secretary of the Fishermen's Union addressed the Council advocating the establishing of all wholesale fish in one location at the end of the turning basin of the cannery channel and also urged that the dredging of the channel be speeded up. Whereupon Mayor Williamson appointed Councilmen Gordon and Brown as.a committee to investigate and report of the requests. ' ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Clair seconded by Councilman Whitson • and carried that an adjournment be taken t _#:00 -p m. Thursday June 9tJi, 1938• ��LL�a 7141-. 107 Minute Res, quitclaim deed to Elmer E,Roy Minute Res. quitclaim deed to Marion R. Anderson et al. Amending Zoning Ord. Re- Zoning certain City property Res, 1353 variance to G.F,Collins Res. 1354 variance to T.D.Atkins H.E. Matth, neon signs Donald Kirby new City Hall Electrician Board. Extra help in Police Dept. Fishermen's Union wholesale fish. 10S Roll Call PPRO City Clerk Councilmgir u an • Newport Beach, June 9, 1938. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 4:90 p. m. on above date, with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent; Councilman Claire. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The Committee advised that no report was ready on the parking situation between 19th and 23rd Streets or wholesale fish markets as requested by the Fishermen's Union. E J 0 • REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The. Committee reporting on the request .from the Costa Mesa Chember of Commerce to use City Dump Ground, recommended that the same be denied. COMMUNICATIONS C.W.Baker The application of C. W. Baker for permission to install groyne and groyne permit dredge in front of Lot 152, Block A, East Newport, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, granted subject to the approval of the City Engineer. R.I.Long The application of Robert I. Long for a license to conduct a grocery application store at 425 Aliso Street, Newport Heights, was on motion of Councilman Whitson, for license seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, rejected due to zoning restrictions. G.J.Meachem The application of Geo. J. Meacham for a license to run a lunch room application at 801 State Highway, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman for license Brown and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The letter of Chief of Police Hodgkinson requesting permission to Extra help employ Wilford McDonald as extra help for the purpose of enforcing the Dog Police Dept. Ordinance effective June 15th to September 15th, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, same was allowed. A.M.Rawn The request of A. M. Rawn for permission to remove certain trees on permit to Jade Avenue, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by remove trees Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the supervision of the City Engineer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dog Ordinance The City Attorney presented for final reading an ordinance known as the Dog License Ordinance, whereupon it was moved by.Councilman Gordon that the reading of the ordinance be waived and the same be placed in line 6or adoption, the motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Whitson and the ordinance was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Claire. Bids on dredger barge The bids for the construction of a dredger barge for the City owned dredge referred to the City Engineer at a previous meeting were brought up for consideration, the City Engineer presenting a written report in connection with same, and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that all the bids be rejected and the checks Neon Signs accompanying same be returned to the bidders. The request of H. E. Matthews and Peninsula Sales Corporation for the erection of certain Neon Signs, laid over from a previous meeting, were on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, Laid on the Table. NEW BUSINESS Res. 1355• sale of lot Resolution No. 1 355• WHEREAS, CARRIE FINCH, a single woman, has this day to Carrie Finch offered to the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, the sum of $200.00 for Lot 3, Block 434, Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $200.00; and WHEREAS, the price offered is just, fair and adequate and is not disproportionate to the real value of the property above described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That said property be sold to the said Carrie Finch, a single woman, for the sum of $200.00, free and clear of all encumbrances, subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1938 -39, and unpaid improvement assessments of record. And the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $20.00 be paid to Gerald W. Ritchie, as and for his commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Carrie Finch, a single woman, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the City of Newport Beach. E J 0 •