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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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a lighting standard and as to the insurance in connection therewith, was on
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motion of Councilman Stanley seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved.
ing standard
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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:
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On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried I an adjournment was taken Sine Die,
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