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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1927 - Adjourned Regular Meeting454 City Hall, Newport Beach, July 25, 1927. The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned 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. Trustee H. H..Williamson stated that the Committee would like more time to report on the leasing of City tidelands to private individuals and on motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the Committee was allowed another week to make their report. A representative of E. D. Bullard Co. of Los Angeles had an Inhalator in the Council R6om upon the request of Antar Deraga, which Mr. Deraga wished the City to purchase for the life saving work, and the cost of which was $180.00. The matter was considered and on motion of Trustee F. Be Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young, the purchase of the machine was authorized out of the general fund of the City by the following vote: AYES, Trustees L.S.Wilkinson, F.B.Modjeska, Fred w.Young, H. H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. NOES, Trustees None. ABSENT, Trustees None. The communications were read, and the communications and petitions for and against the tree planting on Corona Del Mar were read, and any one present wishing to be heard were given the opportunity. The matter was then referred to the City Engineer to figure out the percentage of front footage'covered by the protests. On' motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the order of the Railroad Commission giving authority to the Southern Pacific Co-'to construct a side track at grade across 24th Street, was filed. On motion of Trustee Fred W: Young seconded by Trustee F. Be Modjeska and carried, the communication from "A Small Boat Ownet ",'in regard to three speed boats on the Bay was filed. The application of L7m. Ponting'for a permit to hold Boxing Hatches in the new dance hall, accompanied by a petition signed by 15 American Legion members, was considered, and on motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police and Police Committee for consideration and report, by the following vote: AYES, Trustees F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Youngs H.H.Williamson, NOES, Trustees L.CS. Wilkinson, Conrad Richter. ABSENT, Trustees'NOne. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeeka and carried, the communication from Lee Pfau was filed as usual. The communication from Miss Clare Germain offering to donate a collection of mounted native birds for the Natural History Museum was considered, and on motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded'by' Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write Miss Germain accepting the collection and thanking her on behalf of the Board for same; the motion being amended to also instruct the Library Board to provide a place for the gift when received. The communication from R. S. Briggs Treasurer in regard to the amount of receipts which should`be' turned in to the'City from the lessees of the Newport landing was considered, and'on motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for consideration and report: Trustee L. S. Wilkinson introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF 22D STREET, THE ARCADE AND OTHER STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY. ' The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 435 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Trustees L.S.Wilkinson, F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, H. H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. NOES, Trustees None. ABSENT, Trustees None. �7 1 455 City Engineer Kressly reported that there was 20.9 % of the total frontage covered by the protests against the planting of trees on Corona Del Mar. The matter was discussed thoroughly, and Trustee H. H. Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OVER- RULING PROTESTS, CONFIRMING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND REPORT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, ORDERING SAID PROPOSED.IMPROVE- MENT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE PLANTING, PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES, SHRUBS, .PLANTS AND GRASS ALONG AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF OCEAN_ BOULEVARD AND OTHER STREETS IN CORONA DEL MAR, WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 429, PASSED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SAID CITY ON MAY 31, 1927- The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION No. 436 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Trustees L.S.Wilkinson, F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, H. H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. NOES, Trustees None. ABSENT, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the application of Anna M. Davis for license to run a lunch counter and a grocery store,. were allowed. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee.F..B. Modjeska and carried, the application of 0. M. Brown for license to operate an electric flasher was referred to the Chief of Police for report. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee F.B. Modjeska and carried, the Chief of Police was instructed to investi- gate the report that Geo. K. Noland was operating an electric flasher without a license. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee F.B. Modjeska and carried, the application of W. B. Newcomb for license to operate an electric flasher at 110 Main Street, was referred to the Chief of Police for report. ' The communication of G. W. Kitzmiller in regard to a party on Balboa Island offering to pay one -tenth of the price of a Pulmotor was considered,and on motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify him that the City had purchased an Inhalator which is an improvement over the Pulmotor, and any funds he may have collected for that purpose he could turn over to the Boy Scouts. On motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee H.H. Williamson and carried, the communication from Mrs. E. T. ball in ragard to a paved crossing across the Pacific Electric tracks at 12th Street, was referred to the City Engineer for report. . On motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the communication from Auditor Briggs in regard to liberties taken by the reporter for the Santa Ana Register, was filed. The communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber. of Commerce suggesting that the next three months is the best time for advertising and asking an appropriation of $$1,590.00 for same, was considered and on motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the Advertising Committee to take up with the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and make a report on same, On motion of Trustee.Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee H. H. Williamson and carried, the President of the Board and City Clerk . were authorized to sign the card that either J. A. Winn or the City Clerk Smith shall accompany the City Treasurer when opening the safety deposit box containing the liberty bonds at the Merchants National Trust & Savings Bank in Los Angeles. On motion of Trustee F. B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the request of Fire Chief Crocker for permission to attend the 34th annual Convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs at Portland, Oregon, August 4th to 12th,1927, was allowed at an expense of $10.00 per day and carfare, but not to exceed $100900 in all. On motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the report of the Committee on taking over the pier landings was referred to the City Attorney for his advice in the matter. m �; s The communication from James W. Sprague stating that it was impossible to get live bait on the Balboa pier a great deal of the time was considered, and on motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. Be Modjeska and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Wilkins that unless he gave efficient service his contract would be cancelled. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication from J. J. Metz, swimming Instructor was filed. On motion of Trustee F. Be Modjeska seconded by Trustee H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication from Henry E. Millar expressing appreciation for the action taken in the hydroplane matter, was filed. President Conrad Richter presented a Notice of Suit filed by Geo. W. Harbou and Louis Dexter-for quiet title to Lots 1 and 2 in Tidelands Location No. 267, and same was referred to the City Attorney for attention. ,On motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the three demands of City Treasurer Briggs for bond requirements, having been approved by the Finance Committee were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. Norman Robotham presented a sketch of another road leading into the City from Fairview Avenue, Costa Mesa down over the bluff going over the State Highway at about 44th Street, to relieve conges- tion on busy days. The matter was discussed and on motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer to take up with the State and County Officials. There being no further business on motion of Trustee F. Be Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and Carrie meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved August 1, 1927- ° . President Board of Trustees. City Hall, Newport Beach, August 1, 1927- The City Council 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 Mayor Conrad Richter. The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Ur. Hyde of the Auto Club of Southern California presented figures for blanket insurance for the City automobiles, and on motion of Councilman F. Be Modjeska seco #ded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the figures were referred to the City Auditor and filed. The reports of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the reports were accepted and-filed. On motion of Councilman-Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the committee on leasing bay frontage was given until the next regular meeting to make their report. On motion of Councilman F. Be Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to line up the streets in Newport Beach, and renumber the streets in East Newport, numbering them consecutively from 9th Stree$ east to 1st Street and make a report on same. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. Be Modjeska and carried., all papers in regard to the landings on the two piers are to be turned over to the City Attorney so that he can make a complete report at the next meeting. The communications were read-and acted upon as follows: On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the request of A. A. Butterworth for pper- mission to construct a pier in front of Lot 1, Block 11 Section 4, and one in front of Lot 199 Block 15, Section 3, Balboa Island was granted. 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