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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1927 - Regular Meetingam City Hall, Newport Beach, April.4, 1927. 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 Conrad Richter. The roll was called showing the full Board present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The reports of the heads of the departments were read, and ' on motion of Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Williamson and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the Parking Committee were given until next meeting to make their final report. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: On motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and .carried, the communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce thanking the Board for the appropriation of $300.00 for the bipass on the State Highway, was filed. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the communication from the Seeley Guaranty Co. in regard to cement, was filed. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the request of Ira RaiAbolt for transfer of his apartment house license to Mrs. H. L. Robinson, was granted. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the application of Geo. K. Noland for license to run a Housie - Housie game at 108 1uain Street, Balboa, and the application of H. H. Tackels for license to run a Cafe and Entertainers on Palm Street, Balboa, were referred to the City Marshal for 'a report and recommendation. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce in regard to advertising was referred to the Committee of the ,;hole. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the communication from the War Department in re'gar'd to jetties, was filed. The communication from 'Jessie B. Foote asking the City to pay her $200.00.for the ocean frontage adjoining her Lot 1, Block 22, East Side Addition, was read, and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify her that the established price is $5. 00 per.,front 'foot, and the City is ready to pay thIt'price on such terms as may be agreed upon. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the plumbers Bond of Wm. E. Davis was accepted and filed. On motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the communication of A. W. Jackson was filed. On motion of Trustee L: S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Fred T.. Young and carried, the petition signed by 10 citizens asking that the Newport Beach pier landing be thrown open to the public, was referred to the Committee of the Whole to be taken up with other communications along that line. The petition from 8 residents on Coast Boulevard, Corona Del ;,Gar asking for a eidewalk, lighting system and two illuminated signs was discussed, and on motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney to report as to whether the signs could be included in the proceedings. The request of E. 1. Burris for permit to build a landing at the foot of Canal Way on Section 5, Balboa Island, was referred back for sketch and permit on the proper form. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the request of Fire Chief Crocker for the purchase of some supplies, and the communication from him asking for disposition of some old brass, copper, etc., was referred to the Fire &Water Committee for'report. The communication from the Service Laundry Co. asking that the license covering the operation of laundries and laundry wagons be raised to $30.00 per month, was considered, and on motion of 42® Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of two Trustees and the City Clerk to go over the license ordinance and recommend any changes they thought necessary for the draughting of a new ordinance. The Committee is Trustees.Harry H. Williamson and Fred W. Young and the City Clerk. The communication from J. L. Barlow was considered and City Marshal Adams stated he thought it would be a little noisy. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the report of City Marshal Adams was accepted and the matter laid over to next meeting. The request of Ben Cope for permission to construct a pier for R. J. Wig in front 'of Lot 3., Block 2, Section 5, Balboa Island was referred to the City Engineer for the culstomary two weeks. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the Oity Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance to not allow any fishermen to use more than two poles at a time from either of the piers. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the letter from Geo. Du Bourdieu, Hugh Mc Millan and Smith & Mc Farland in regard to live bait boats was referred to the Committee of the Whole. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the communication from the Orange County Title Co. with a copy of deed for a 10 foot strip of The Hudson, providing the City would,abp.ndon the balance, was filed. Trustee Harry H. Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF NE ?!PORT BEACH CONFIRuING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IiTPROV MENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AVENUE 71ITHIN SAID CITY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTIONd NO. 421, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees L. S. Wilkinson, F. B. Modjeska, Fred V!. Young, Harry H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. NOES, Trustees None, ABSENT, Trustees None. The communication from Virgil Schwartz asking for a hearing before the Board was considered, and on motion of Trustee F. B.' Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole with the Chief of Police and all parties interested to be notified to be present. The communication from the Volunteer Fire Department asking that a change be made in the Fire Chief was discussed, and on :notion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole with the Fire Company and Mr. Koepsel invited to be present. NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to ascertain if the City of Los Angeles had approximately 120 more of the street light standards similar to those purchased for the wharf, 60'for Corona Del Mar and 60 for the boulevard entrance to Newport Beach, and i if so what the price would be. Building Inspector Fenelon presented the plans and specifi- cations for the Fire House, and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the plans and specifi- cations were accepted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids on same to be opened Monday night, April 18, 1927- On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the demands which were in proper form and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the demand of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce for $136.10 was. referred back to have the original bills attached. A recess was then taken for the Committee of the Whole to meet. After the recess President Conrad Richter again called the meeting to order. On motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and upon call of the roll duly carried, the Board of Trustees finds that the charges filed by the Police Committee against Officer Virgil Schwartz are not sustained and Virgil Schwarts is reinstated as Police Officer of the City. I 421 On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce were authorized to disburse 1500.00 per month for three months for advertising in Los Angeles and outside newspapers but not to exceed 11,500.00 in all.; and were also allowed not to exceed $312.50 for races and other activities, and the original bills to be attached to the demands for same. The matter of the Fire Chief was taken up and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. lodjeska and carried, the former Volunteer Fire Co. were asked to appoint a committee to meet with the Board of Trustees some night this week ' when convenient to the Board of Fire Underwriters, the committee to be nmtified when the date is set. President Conrad Richter brought up the matter of refund of taxes asked for by W. T. Ohowell.on. his garage, and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the matter was referred to Mr. Ohovell to make a demand for the proper amount and the same.to be referred to the City Assessor for .report. City Engineer Kressly asked permission to employ a landscape artist for beautifying Corona Del Mar, which was discussed, and on motion of Trustee F. B. 11-odjeska seconded by Trustee Harry H. '.7illiamson and carried, the City Engineer was granted permission to do so with the understanding that the cost was to be assessed against the property and without any obligation on the part of the.City of Newport Beach. There being no further business on motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. L.. on Monday, April 13, Approved April 18, 1927. Presiden Board of Trustees. ' City Clerk. City Hall,.ivewport Beach, April 18, 1927- The Board of Trustees cf.the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 o!clock P. Y. on above date. The meeting was called to.order by President Conrad.Richter. The roll was called showing President Conrad Richter and Trustees L. S. Wilkinson and Fred VI. Young present. The-minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. This being the time set for opening bids for a new fire hall, the Board.in.open session publicly opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received, which were as follows: T- rheitbrecht Eng. & Const. Co., Orange, - - - 12,056.00 Barro% %,s Construction Co., Santa Ana, - - - 2,080.00 Kidder & Schipp, Santa Ana, - - - - -- - - - 1,986.00 Paul D. Roettinger, Redlands, - - - - - - - 1,877.00 John Roehe, Newport Beach, - - - - - - - - - 1,850.00 ' Thermon means, Santa Ana, - - - - - - - - - 1,8,3.00 and the bids were thereupon referred to the Resident Engineer for checking and report. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The petition signed by 295 residents asking that the licence ordinance be left the way it is, was presented, and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Fred ti!. Young and carried, the petition was referred to the committee having the license matter in charge. On motion of Trustee Fred S7. Young seconded by Trustee L. S. ililkinson and carried, the application of Clinton kc Elheny as Fire Chief was filed.