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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1924 - Regular MeetingThere being no further business on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved '3 a, resident ar of rus ees. ATTEST: City clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 3, 1924. 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. 178 Trustee H. C. Sloan introduced an ordinance entitled as follows: '71 "An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach granting to Southern Counties Gas Company of California, a Corporation, a franchise to excavate for, lay, construct, maintain and operate gas pipes, mains and conduits for the transmission and distribution of gas for heat, light, power and other purposes under and along all of the streets, alleys, lanes, highways and public places of and in said City of Newport Beach.' The ordinance was ordered filed, read, considered, designated ' Ordinance No. 254 and referred to the City Attorney. On motion of Trustee L. S.° Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the voting place for Precinct No. 2 was , established at the East Newport Garage. Mr. Lew H. Wallace referred to the Newport Beach Comfort Station and did not think the architect was using a proper grade of brick. The matter was discussed and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee H. C. Sloan and carried, the Chair was asked to appoint a Committee to interview the architect, and if the building will not show a satisfactory appearance when completed to provide a stucco facing for same. The Committee appointed is the Street Committee, Street Superintendent and City Engineer. There being no further business on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved '3 a, resident ar of rus ees. ATTEST: City clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 3, 1924. 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 previoVs meeting 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 Conrad Richter and carried., the reports were accepted and filed with the exception of the Electricians report which z ;as to be acted upon later. This being the time fixed for opening bids for the improve- ment of certain portions of 14th Street, Broad Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Ocean Drive in said City as described in Resolution of Intention No.279, the Board in open session publicly opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received, to -wit: Wells & Pacific Bressler. Paving Co. Grading only, per sq. ft. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .06 .02 ' 6" Concrete Pavemgnt, inc. grading, per sq.ft. - - - - .35 .2912 Ornamental granite concrete lamp posts, together with concrete bases and other appurtenances, each, - - 100.00 93.50 Concrete bases and other appurtenances where no lighting posts are to be installed, each, - - -- - 10.00 11.25 n" dia. sheridized iron conduit with one No. 6 lead covered cable on the inside, per lineal foot, - - .60 .94 lz" dia. sheridized iron conduit with 2 No. 6 lead covered cables on the inside, per lineal foot, - - 1.30 .95 On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Conrad Richter and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for report. The City Engineer reported that the Pacific Paving Company was the lowest bidder for the work to be done on 14th Street, Broad Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Ocean Drive within said City, and would recommend giving them the contract, whereupon Trustee Geo. P. Wilson introduced a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach awarding the contract for certain work on certain portions of 14th Street, Broad Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Ocean Drive within said City." The Resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 285 and 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. The matter of cutting the corners of the 10 foot alleys in East Newport was again discussed, and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee H. C. Sloan and carried, the matter was referred to the Street Superintendent and City Engineer as to what alleys to include, and the City Engineer to furnish the proper data for condemning the land necessary for same. A communication f rom a Committee appointed on Balboa Island in regard to repairing the bridge across the Grand Canal was referred to, and the Committee being present presented their views orally also. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee H.C. Sloan and carried, the Street Superintendent and City Engineer were instructed to go over the bridge with the Committee from the Island, and if it can be made safe and the City protected for $500.00 or less, then to have it done at once. On motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, the balance left in the gas maintenance fund was transferred to the general fund of the City. The report of the City Electrician was taken up and discussed, and on motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the report was accepted with the understanding that the reduction in lights would be made as soon as the Newport Heights street lights were connected up, which were to be on the same ratio of reduction as the balance of the City. The City Cldrk was also instructed to notify the Southern California Edison Co. to that effect. Mr. F. E. Me Carter, Deputy County Assessor, was present and stated that he would be willing to furnish the City of Newport Beach with a copy of the County assessments of property within the City if desired for equalization purposes. The matter was discussed and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee H. C. Sloan and carried, it was agreed to employ Mr. Me Carter to furnish us with a copy of the County assessments for this year at a price of '$200.00. The map of Tract No. 673 Corona Del Mar was laid over to next meeting to consider an'objeution thereto. Harry Welch, Publicity man; presented details of an attractive folder, and Trustees H. C. Sloan and L. S. Wilkinson were appointed on a Committee with Mr. Welch to consider same. On motion of Trustee H. C. Sloan seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, permit was granted to Ben Cope to construct a pier for W. F. Staunton in front of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 27 of Balboa East Side Addition; Also one for W. R. Hervey in front of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 27 of Balboa East Side Addition, and one for H. S. Mackay in front of Lot 7 in Block 26 of Balboa East Side Addition. All of the permits for above are granted subject to the will of the Board. The communications were read and the one from Mary E. Egan in ' regard to vacation of the street in the Park at East Newport, was tabled for future action. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Geo. P. Wilson and carried, demands No. 1309 to 1457 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 Geo. P. Wilson seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the meeting ad- journed to 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Monday, March 17, 1924. Approved ATTEST: Q c i__ G 'Pr ent Boar o s T rustees. City Clerk.