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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1944 - Regular MeetingRoll Call Newport Beach, May 1,1944 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in 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. The Roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Reed,Stanley, Isbell, Hall. Absent, Councilmen, None. The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience wished the Minutes, or any part thereof, of the previous meeting, read, no one responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. 40 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. ' COMMUNICATIONS T. Jones The application of Thelma Jones for a license to operate a noiseless app. for shooting gallery at 106 Main Street, Balboa was on motion of Councilman Allen, license seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the Police Commission and the Chief of Police. R.A.Wattson Co. The request of R. A. Wattson Company for an extension of 30 day's for request extension the completion of the sewer contract was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded ' on contract by Councilman Reed and carried, granted_. The letter of John A. Harvey withdrawing his petition to the Planning J.A.Harvey with- Commission for the re- zoning of Lots 17 and 15, Block 1, Section 4, Balboa draw ,petition for Island was read and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen re- zoning of lots and carried, ordered filed. The letter of Fire Chief Crocker, together with a communication of Re- allocation of H. P. Bowhay, State Fire Co- ordinator regarding the re- allocation of Fire • Fire Fighting Fighting equipment and recommending that a certain Skid Pump not being used by equipment the City, be loaned to the State Property Officer for use in some other place were read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the recommendation of the Fire Chief was approved. Mutual Aid Fire The letter of Fire Chief Crocker enclosing three copies of the Mutual Plan presented Aid Fire Plan covering details of the interchange of facilities between cities, and agreed county and state for Region No. 9 was,presented andxead and after some discussion of the matter it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the Mayor and Fire Chief be authorized to sign said Mutual Aid Fire Plan Agreement. R.L.Patterson The letter of City Engineer Patterson tendering his resignation as resignation as Deputy Commander, of the Newport Beach Civilian Defense Corps due to the press Deputy Commander of other duties and recommending that Fire Chief Frank Crocker be appointed to of Newport Beach succeed him as Co- ordinator was presented, together with recommendations for Civilian Defense streamlining the operation of the Defense Corps. After discussing the matter Corps. at length, it was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the resignation of R. L. Patterson as Deputy Commander, be accepted. , Fire Chief Crocker On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and appointed as Co- carried', Fire Chief Crocker was appointed as Co- ordinator of the Civilian Defense ordinator Civilian Corps. Defense Corps. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Stanley and Councilman Allen, carried, Councilman Allen was appointed as Deputy Commander of the Newport Beach Deputy Commander Civilian Defense Corps. 'The request of City Engineer Patterson for a vacation of two week's 2- Week's vacation was presented and on recommendation of Councilman Isbell an extension of two request by City additional be allowed if desired, it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Engr.Patterson Councilman Reed and carried. Therequest of City Treasurer J.A. Gant for the permanent employment of Maybelle E. Wolfe at a salary of $150, per month was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS E.S.Ross appli- The matter of the application of E. S. Ross for a permit to install a cation to install pleasure pier on Balboa Island was bau ught up, the City Engineer advising ti-at pleasure pier arrangements had been for the applicant to use a neighbor's pier which would take care of the situation. NEW BUSINESS Recommendation of City Planning The communication of the City Planning Commission recommending the purchase by the City of certain lots in Blocks llb and 117 Section B. by , owned Commission that the Pacific Electric Railway was presented and read, whereupon Councilman Stanley City purchase suggested the possibility of an exchange of City owned property in Corona Del Mar certain lots in for the above - mentioned property which adjoins the City Camp Grounds on the south Blocks 116 & 117 and which would provide an entrance thereto from Central Avenue. After discuss - Sec. B. in& the question at length, it was moved by Councilman Stanley that negotiations be entered into with the Pacific Electric Railway for the exchange of properties, which according to assessed valuations, would favor the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and was lost by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell', Reed, Hall. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 3015 to Resolutions No. 3015 to 3023 inclusive were presented, being resolutions 3023 authorizing water contracts to the following people: water contracts Res. 3015 Heinz Kaiser Res, 3019 The Irvine Company Res. 3020 The Irvine Company • Res. 3021 Casey Blue Res. 3022 Townsend Land Company Res. 3023 Standard Oil Company On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell the resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Hall, Isbell. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None • Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizaing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach the following quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the following described property: n LJ Roy Brown Lots 5 and 9, Block 33 First Addition to Newport Heights R. L. Ward Lot 1, Block 135, River Section Charles E. Christopher, Lot 66, Block "P". Tract 673 et ux Corona del Mar The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Stanley, 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�regUlar meeting thereof held on the first day of May, 1944. Resolutions No. 3024 to 3033 inclusive, were presented, being resolu- tions 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: Res. 3024 Daniel Poirier et ux Res. 3025 Res, 3026 Lot 14, Block 27, Newport Beach Price $400.00 `^ William H. Sucksdorf et ux Lots 4 & 6, Block 533,Corona del Mar Price $730.00,s, Mary R. Munson et al Res. 3027 Mary R. Munson et al Res. 3025 John A. Lind at ux Res. 3029 Leslie J. Burke et ux Res. 3030 Gerald W. Ritchie et ux Lot 13, Block 435, Corona del Mar Price $300.00 r Lot 15 Block 533, Corona del Mar Price 4300.00 �, Lot 19, Bloxk 32, First Addition to Newport Heights Price $450.00-, Lots 14 & 17, Block 37, River Section Price $500.00, NM* (font °d) Res. 3015 to 3019 water contract- Minute Res. quitclaim deeds on tax redeemed property Lots 11 & 17, Block 434, Corona del Mar Price $530.001. Res. 3024 to 3033, inc. sale of city owned lots Audit of Monthly demands Map of new sewer.system. Res. for _ad- ditional help in Harbor Dept. Res. 3031 Walter J. Gerhardt et ux Lots 17 Block 432, Corona del Mar Price $425.00 <- Res. 3032 Miss Pearls Whetstone Lot 9, Block 432, Corona del Mar • Price $425-00r Res. 3033 T. R. Benjamin et ux Lot 2, Block 135, Lake Tract Price $350.00 On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolutions were adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Isbell, Hall NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The monthly Demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee were on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. City Engineer Patterson presented the assessment map and diagram in connection with the construction of the new sewer system and on motion of ' Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, was approved. On recommendation of City Engineer Patterson, Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing additional help in the Harbor Depart- ment at a salary of $175.00 per month. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3034 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall. -NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Res. 3024 to 3033, inc. sale of city owned lots Audit of Monthly demands Map of new sewer.system. Res. for _ad- ditional help in Harbor Dept. M On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ATTEST: Mayor yor _ ne UILY Or Newport Beea`617 Councilman CLP . ounc man y Clerk I • • 0 0 4 On recommendation of City Engineer Patterson that the City lease Lease from J.B. from J. B. McNally the Washington pier for storage and repair purposes, McNally,Washing- Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and ton pier City Clerk to' execute the said lease on behalf of the City. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell, designated Resolution No. 3035 and was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R.G.Blake request R. G. Blake addressed the Council at length with a request to for license stage an exhibit of wild west specimens on the State Highway at Corona del Mar, but inasmuch as no building exists for housing the exhibits it was explained by the City Attorney that a license could not be granted, Councilman Stanley brought the matter of developing Central Avenue Proposals by along the old Pacific Electric Right of Way, also suggesting that the Mayor Councilman appoint a committee to contact Navy officials with a view of permitting Stanley privately owned cruisers*to go out side the bay. After some discussion of the matter,which according to the opinion of the Council was not feasible at this time, no action was taken, Councilman Stanley presented the matter of the City acquiring from Proposal that the Citizen's National Bank of Los Angeles, certain property located on the City acquire bluff at Corona del Mar to be used for park and recreational purposes and property at Corona suggested that a price of Five - Dollars per front foot be offered for the del Mar for rec- property which, -if acquired by the City, would. relieve what has been a bitter reational purposes controversy over the question of erecting buildings on and set back requirements for this property. The motion of Councilman Stanley that the above offer be made for the property seconded by Councilman Reed was carried by the following vote,to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On The motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, and carried, Councilmen Stanley and Isbell were named to start negotiations with Citizens National Bank for the Corona del Mar Bluff property. Balboa City _the Councilman Stanley brought the matter of surfacing the City Parking Parking Area area on the beach at Balboa, no action being taken. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ATTEST: Mayor yor _ ne UILY Or Newport Beea`617 Councilman CLP . ounc man y Clerk I • • 0 0 4