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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1944 - Adjourned Regular MeetingF_ -I L-A 231 Newport Beach, October 16, 1944. 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 4:00 o'clock P.M. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding. The roll�was called, the following Councilmen answering present- Roll Call Isbell, Reed, Stanley, Hall. . 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. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Councilman Stanley reporting on the matter of certain tide lands fronting Stanley report on Block 22, Balboa Eastside Addition, claimed by Elizabeth Wyatt, advised that on claim of ' the only feasible way for handling the question would be by a court decision, The Elizabeth Wyatt City Attorney cited cases similar to the one involved and suggested that he look Into the matter further and report at the next meeting of the City Council. REPORTS OF STANDING C0Mb1ITTEES. None. COMMUNICATIONS: The application of Chester M. Still for a license to operate a Cafe at Chester M.Still 601 East Central Avenue, having been approved by the Health Officer was on motion application for of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted. Cafe license The application of Roger S. Watson for a license to operate a woodcraft shop at 122 Agate Avenue, Balboa Island, was presented and due to zoning restric- Roger S.Watson tions prohibiting industrial plants in that section, it was moved by Councilman license denied Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the application be denied. The bid of Williamson & Williamson for the purchase of Lots 9 and 10, Wilismson bid • Block 10, Balboa Tract was presented but inasmuch as the time for receiving bids Laid on Table on this property had been set for November 6th, the bid at the request of the bidders was Laid on the Table. The request of W. R. Acres for the City to remove certain trees from W.R.Acree request the parking in front of 307 Island Avenue was on motion of Councilman Allen, for removal of seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to the City Engineer, trees The letter of State Senator Ralph E. Swing reminding of a meeting to be held in Santa Ana in connection with Post War projects was presented and read, letter from Sen. whereupon City Engineer Patterson presented a report pertaining to the subject R.E.Seaing re: which on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Isbell and carried, was approved. Post -War Project- The letter of Mayor Hoffman of Santa Ana extending an invitation to the City Council to attend the reception of Governor Brickerbf Ohio, was read and on Invitation by motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, same was Mayor Hoffman to ordered filed. attend reception The request of City Auditor Gant for the permanent employmentof Mrs. Gladys L. Theisen and Mrs. Lulu L. Titus at salaries of $150.00 per month was on J.A.Gant request motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, granted, for perm.emp.of Mrs.Theisen & UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mrs. Titus The request of George C. Hiner for a renewal of the Live Bait ounces® George C. Hiner sion on the Newport pier for a period of three years and at the same rental of reauest for re- the previous lease, laid over from the last meeting of the Council, was brought new-al of Live for consideration and after discussing the matter, Councilman Stanley moved the Bait concession adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk Lease, granted to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a lease to George C. Hiner for the concession as requested. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly Res. No. 3057 seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolution designated Resolution No. 3057 and was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit:-- AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen Reed Isbell, Stanley, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None, NEW BUSINESS 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 Min. Res. Beach the following quitclaim deeds to the following people and covering the quitclaim deeds following described property: on tax redeemed property Frank P. Wright et ux Lot "Z1°, First Addition to Npt. Htge. 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. The report of A•:L.Sonderegger regarding water conditiorn affecting the A;L.Sonderegger City of Newport Beach, together with recommendations for a future water supply report re:ra.ter was presented and read and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman supply Reed and carried, the report was accepted and approved, whereupon Councilman Reed moved that the Demand in favor of Mr. Sonderegger for services in connection with compiling the report be allowed and warrant drawn for same. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. The report of City EngineerPatterson pertaining to the damage done to Report on damage - a lighting standard and as to the insurance in connection therewith, was on done to light - motion of Councilman Stanley seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. ing standard F_ -I L-A 232 City's Fleet The City's fleet automobile insurance was brought for renewal for the Automobile ensuing year vh ich was explained in detail by City Engineer Patterson and on Insurance. renewal motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell end carried, same was, approved,. Meeting see: Santa City Engineer Patterson advised that a meeting was being held by the Ana Outfall Seger Engineer and directors of the Santa Ana Outfall Sewer System pending which System preliminary ,steps could be taken for the City's connection therewith. League of Calif, Councilman Stanley reported on the League of California Cities Cities meeting meeting held in Los Angeles on October 13, same being devoted principally to Post Re :Post tsar Plans War planning, ADJOURNMENT: 4 On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried I an adjournment was taken Sine Die, ounc man r , CoUnbllm7l., uncilman ATTEST: Councilman r g f y er 1 • •