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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/1923 - Regular Meeting130 regular session, the President stated that any and all persons present would now be afforded an opportunity to be heard and invited a17. such persons to express themselves concerning the final report and the provisions thereof. No person appeared to object or did object to the final report, whereupon Trustee Geo. P. Wilson introduced a Resolution finally adopting the final report and ordering the same to be filed in the office of the Clerk. The Resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 246, the roll was called and the Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees J. J. Schnitker, Ii. C. Sloan, Geo. P. Wilson, L. S. lVilkinson. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustee Conrad Richter. The report of the Committee on the bids for Jail and Comfort Stations was postponed to next i,Tonday night. The Committee on lowering the Pacific Electric and Southern Pacific grades reported progress and were continued for further action. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the City Clerk was authorized to procure a set of books for the City as recommended by Auditor Crenshaw. There being no further business on motion of Trustee L.S. ?'Jilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved esi ent�Booa(rd of Trustees. ATTEST: City y Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, August 6, 1923. The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on above date. The meeting was called to order by President J. J. Schnitker. The roll was called showing the full. Board present. The minutes of the meetings of July 30th and August 4th were read and.approved. The reports of the heads of the departments were read, and on motion of Trustee Geo. P. Wilson seconded by Trustee L.S. Wilkinson and carried, the reports were accepted and filed, except the one from Fire Chief. Jackson which rras taken up for consideration. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee H. C. Sloan and carried, the reconmiendation of the Fire Chief in regard to the fire hydrants was referred to the City Engineer to take up with the California Construction Co, to have them repaired under the supervision of the Water Superintendent. UNFINISHED BUSIFESS. As the oil pipe line lease had not been satisfactorily adjusted as yet, on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, further consideration of the franchise was continued for another week. ORDINANCE 110. 239, entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Newport Beach providing for the appointment of Life Guards, prescribing their duties and qualifications, and providing for the payment of their compensation, was taken up for final action, read, considered, the roll was called and Ordinance No. 239 passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees J. J. Schnitker, H. C. Sloan, Geo. P. "'ilson, Conrad Richter, L. S. Wilkinson. Noes, Trustees Tone. Absent, Trustees None. J 131 RESOLUTIOIT :0. 247, Entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beacii declaring their intention to vacate, close - up and abandon for public street purposes, certain portions of Coast Boulevard within the said City. The Resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, the roll was called and Resolution No. 247 passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees J. J. Schnitker, H. C. Sloan, Geo. P. Wilson, Conrad Richter, L. S. Wilkinson. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Trustee L. S. Wilkinson introduced an Ordinance entitled as follows: An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach designating the name by which a certain alley in said City shall be known and called. The Ordinance was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 240 and referred to the City Engineer. Trustee Geo. P. Wilson introduced an Ordinance entitled as follows: An Ordinance of the City of Newport Beach dividing a portion of said City into districts, describing the same, declaring the carrying on of certain trades or callings, and the erection, construction or maintenance of certain buildings therein to be unlawful, providing for the destruction of any such buildings, and a penalty for all violations of this Ordinance. The Ordinance was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 241 and referred to the City Attorney. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. 'Nilson and carried, the communication from R. J. Briscoe in regard to putting a lamp post on Central Avenue between Island Avenue and Alvarado Street was referred to the Street Superintendent and City ' Electrician for a recommendation. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee II. C. Sloan and carried, the Clerk was instructed to take up the matter of the temporary toilet put up by Ledbetter's men on Balboa Island, and ask them to move it to a more uninhabited place. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee H. C. Sloan and carried, the appointment by J. A. Porter of Harry G. Whitney as Deputy Marshal to serve without pay, was approved. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, ,x100.00 was set aside out of the advertising fund for advertising purposes in the All Year Club. On motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Conrad Richter and carried, the Clerk and Treasurer were instructed to give the City Attorney a report of the amounts in the bond funds so that he can formulate a resolution transferring them to the general fund. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the salary of the City 13arshal and Tax Collector was raised to (;1160.00 per month and the City Attorney was instructed to make the necessary amendment of the Ordinance for making the change. A Eap of Tract No. 453 on Newport Heights was presented and discussed, and on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the Iap was referred back to the subdividers with the request that a 15 foot alley be put in each of the blocks. On motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee L. S. ' Wilkinson and carried, the request of the Laguna Beach Short Line Automobile Stage Co. for a permit to erect a landing wharf at the foot of L Street, was granted with the understanding that when constructed it is to be used by the public and is to continue at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees. The matter of their being no street lights on Newport Heights was discussed and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Conrad Richter and carried, the matter was referred to the City Electrician in regard to putting temporary lights on Newport Heights . The matter of bids on the Jai]. came up for action and on motion of Trustee Geo. P. Nilson seconded by Trustee Conrad Richter, all bids were rejected except the one from Geo. A. Barrows and he was awarded the contract at the price named in his bid ?5,361.00 by the following vote: 132 M A Ayes, Trustees J. J. Schnitker, H.C. Sloan, Geo. P. Wilson, Conrad Richter, L. S. Wilkinson. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. J. A. Beek asked for an appropriation of 5;250.00 for the Tournament of Lights, and on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson, the request was granted and ;;250.00 allowed ; out of the advertising fund for music and advertising the Tournament of Lights, by the following vote: 0 Ayes, Trustees J. J. Schnitker, H.C. Sloan, Geo. P.•`lilson, ' Conrad Richter, L. S. Wilkinson. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. The old wreck of a boat in front of the Simons property at East Newport was again referred to, and on motion of Trustee Conrad Richter seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the harbor Vaster was instructed to select a proper place for the boat and request idr. Burge to move it there, and if he does not within a reasonable time the Harbor Piaster to move it there himself'. u 4 Lew H. Wallace stated that the Santa Ana Lumber Co. would like to get a 25 year lease on a lumber yard site between Block 117'. Section B and the Bay which was discussed, and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Nilson and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a lease upon the suggestions as laid doom by Jr. Wallace. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, demands No. 135 to 315 inclusive having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and ° warrants to be drawn for same. There being no further business on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee L. S. 'Nilkinson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock p.m. of Monday, August 13, 1923. P Approveda3 / ' L-C ent BoarU of Trustfes. ATTEST: City C ems. �+ City Hall, Newport Beach, Aug. 13, 1923. The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met'iri regular adjourned session at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on above date. The meeting was called to order by President J. J. Schnitker. The roll was called showing the full Board present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. g The report of Fire Chief Jackson in regard to the damaged Fire Hydrants was discussed, and on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Conrad Richter and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the City Engineer to give the California Con- struction Co. three days in which to repair the.fire hydrants by order of the Board of Trustees. ' Trustee Geo. P. Wilson for the committee on parking automobiles on the streets all night, reported progress, and the. f' report was accepted and the Committee contAnued. UI,IFINIS:IED BUSI;:ES�. ) - -� The oil pipe line lease with the Thomas ".. Simmons Co. was � discussed, and on motion of Trustee L. S. I7ilkinson *seconded by Trustee 4. ", Geo. P. Wilson, the;President.of the Board and the City Clerk were authorized to sign the lease under the seal of the City, by the tt,, following vote: T' •a: :f