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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1928 - Adjourned Regular Meeting56 Councilman williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the permission was granted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, Councilman �Iilliamson.was appointed Acting Mayor during Mayor Johnsons absence. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. 1. on Monday, October 15, 1925. Approved Oct. 15, 1928. Iayor, t of Newport Bea h. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Oct. 15, 1925. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 o'clock P. L. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Acting ;layor Williamson. The roll was called showing all members present except ivayor, Johnson. The minutes of the meeting of Oct. 1st and Oct. 2, 1925 were read and approved as read. Councilman Ellsworth asked for more,.time for the Street Committee to report on widening the curb at Cypress and Bay Avenue, which was granted. Councilman Hilmer reported that while there was a misunderstanding between the Fire Chief and ;air. Duakosky on the storage of the Fire Truck, the Committee would recommend paying the $$10.00 storage charge for the month of September; Also that Ir. Richardson offered to store the truck_ for $$60.00 a year, and the Committee had instructed the Fire Chief to transfer the truck to the Richardson garage. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the action of the Committee was approved by the Board. City Engineer Patterson stated he would advise widening the curb at Washington and Bay Avenue which would cost about $70.00. The matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to make the improvement recommended at not to exceed a cost of 470.00: The communications were read and acted upon as follows: On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the request of Chas. '.I. Craig for transfer of his business licenses to H. I. Johnson was granted. The request of T. E. Hammond for permission to construct a pier in front of Lot 17, Bay Tsla.nd was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application was referred to the City Engineer for the customary two weeks. The communication from James R. Martin with a resolution accompanying giving approval of Amendment No. 4 covering State Park bonds to be voted on in November, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth, tiie amendment was approved and the Acting kayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign and return the resolution by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman Mayor Johnson. The communication from Ernest Grill, Jr. in regard to the removal of the sign board on the property of the Townsend Land Co. in West Newport was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was -referred to the Street Superintendant with power to act. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Standard Traffic :>arker Co. was filed. The communication from the Ne;rport Harbor Chamber of Com.:ieroe asking permission to stage boat races on the bay October 28th, was c� 57 considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the request was granted and the Harbor Master instructed to ascist as far as possible. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce asking that the strip added to Ocean Boulevard in front of Block 21, be oiled, was referred to-the Street Committee and Street Superintendent with power to act. The communication from the Airport Chamber of Commerce of America in regard to a landing field was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by.Councilman Claire and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write for further information in regard to same. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the request of Gus A. Wurdinger for permission to construct a lathhouse at the corner of 20th Street and Central Avenue, was referred to the Building Inspector for attention. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the request of City Clerk Smith for two weeks vacation was granted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman_ Ellsworth and carried, the telegram of greetings from Mayor Johnson at Santa Rosa was filed. UAFINISHED BUSINESS. Councilman Hilmer portion of First Street. Ordinance No. 354, and on Councilman Ellsworth and second reading. NE l BUSINESS. introduced an Ordinance declaring vacant a The same was read, considered, designated motion of Councilman Claire seconded by carried, the Ordinance was passed to the Chief of Police Hodgkinson suggested that the City carry collision insurance for the protection of their own cars. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Auditor was instructed to obtain prices for collision imsurance on the City cars and report at the next meeting. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire seconded. by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved Nov. 5, 1925. adyor, City f wport Beach. Jf City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Nov. 5, 1925. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock P. ;k. on above date. The meeting was called to ordei by ;;ia,yor Johnson. - The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman Hilmer iho came in later. 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 Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. In regard to widening the curb at Cypress and Bay Avenue, Councilman Ellsworth stated that the Engineer was going to stake it out and they would probably be able to make a complete report at the next meeting. Auditor Gant stated that the rate of insurance for collision alone was prohibitive, and he would report at the next meeting on the rate for the combined insurance for collision, property damage and personal liability.