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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1928 - Regular Meetingi considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the request was granted and the Harbor laster 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. 4furdinger 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Councilman Hilmer introduced an Ordinance declaring vacant a portion of First Street. The same was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 354, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the second reading. NE'.! BUSINESS. 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. The City Council of session at 7:30 o'clock P. to ordef by : dayor Johnson. The roll was called Hilrner -.-,ho came in later. The minutes of the read. mayor, City f wport Beach. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Nov. 5, 1925. the City of Newport Beach met in regular . on above date. The meeting was called showing all members present except Councilman previous meeting were read and approved as 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. 58 The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The information asked for from the Airport Chamber of Commerce was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was to be referred to a committee of two to report on at the next meeting. The Committee appointed is Councilmen Williamson and Ellsworth. The communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce asking an appropriation of $300.00 for the Orange County.Coast Association and appropriations for advertising from November 15th to December 15th amounting to $600.00 was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson .seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the appropriation of $600.00 was allowed and the appropriation of $300.00 was alloyed if the other cities along the coast pay in like amounts. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the copy of a.communicatior_ sent by the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering to the City of Santa Ana in regard to pr6tection around their sewage disposal line, was filed. The communication from ter. Wray of the State Healtn.Department complaining of the way fish are beir_g sold on the beach, was referred to Councilmen Ellsworth and Claire to report on at the next meeting. Another communication from the Golden State Holding Co. was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the letter was filed and the Clerk instructed to notify them that the Council had not changed their opinion since our last communication to them refusing to give their consent to developing the Lots in question. The communication from the karbelite Corporation of America and J. S. Armstrong, Agent, referring to the expiration of our insurance policy on light standards on Coast Boulevard and Balboa Island, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Clerk was instructed to have the policy renewed for three years at the price quoted of $92.25. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of T. E. Hammona for permission to construct a pier in front of Lot 17 of Bay Island, was granted subject to the will of the Board. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth ' and carried, the communication from 5V. L. King commending the Camp Custodian was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from Donald. R. Dickey was referred to the Planning Commission for attention. on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from K. I. Fulton in regard to the auto parking problem on Corona Del far was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of C. W. Hutchings for license to operate two card tables, was granted. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from the Southern Pacific Co. announcing a change of rental charge for pipe line crossings, was filed. The petition 15resented by E. A. Russell representing about 600 lots-in the west end of the City, and asking some disposition of the oil wells and Refinery in that end of town, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the petitiontias feferred to the Planning Commission to report on at an early date. I . On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Flilliamson and. carried, the demands which were in proper form and signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. ' NE',-/ BUSINESS. A Resolution from the Pacific Electric Railway Co. granting the City of Newport Beach an easement to a strip each side of their right - of -way from Alvarado to B Street, on condition that it revert back to the Pacific Electric Railway Co. in case of condemnation proceedings at any time for the balance of the right -of -way, was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0. 473 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Tlillia^.son, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. 59. The Patent License Agreement of Henry W. Schlueter was taken up for consideration, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Agreement was approved and ordered filed. The License Agreement of La Lux iyanufacturing Co. or lighting standards was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Agreement was approved and filed. Councilman Ellsworth introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 01 THE CITY OF NE:PORT BEACH ADOPTING SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS NO. 1 FOR THE ' CON?3TRUCTICN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO , "ITHIN SAID CITY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION liu. 474 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NE';IPORT BEACH ADOPTING SPECIFICATIONS N0. 411• FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BITUIEINOUS MACADAi:i 'T'EARING SURFACE ON A GRAVEL SUB -BASE. The Resolution zas read, considered, designated RESOLUTION 190. 475 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Ylillia.mson, Johnson. •NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman H. Hilmer introduced a Resolution entitled.: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NELIPORT BEACH ADOPTING CERTAIN PLANS FOR THE ERECTIOE AND CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES AND ALL IMPROVEMENT AND IiORK INCIDENiTAL AND APPURTENANT THERETO, IN AND OVER CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MARINE AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE, AYD CERTAIN UNNAMED PUBLIC RIGHTS- ' OF -4VAY IN SAID CITY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 476 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote; AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Harry H. Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NE',IPORT BEACH DECLARING THEIR INTENTION TO ORDER THE ERECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES AND ALL IkPROV_P�>.ENT AND ':,ORK INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT THERETO, IN AND OVER CERTAIN Yur1'Tr.... OF MARINE AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE, AND CERTAIN UNNAMED PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF- WAY IN THE CITY OF NE'UPORT BEACH; DECLARING THE WORK AND IUPROVEIIENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, DECLARING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITTED THEREBY AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT SAID COSTS AND EXPENSES, ANiD FIXING THE TIIvE AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK OR IMPROVE- dEN'.T, OR TO THE EXTENT OF T E DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED OR BOTH. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 477 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES , Councilmen None. ' ABSENT, Councilmen None. Mayor Johnson appointed H..L. Sherman a member of the Planning Commission for the full term of six years, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilmen Ellsworth and carried, the appointment was approved by the Board. ORDINANCE NO. 354, entitled: AI`i ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NE.;PORT BEACH DECLARI ?:G VACANT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES A CERTAIN PORTION OF FIRST STREET AND A CERTAIN ALLEY ;ITH THE SAID CITY, came up for final passage, was read, considered, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: 60 IND AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, }lilliamson, Johnson. °4 NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Claire stated that the Government office in Los Angeles objected to out using the weather mast at the harbor entrance to display storm warnings on, and thought something should be done for the safety of those going in and out of the entrance. The matter -wa. discussed and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, Councilman Hilmer was appointed a Committee of one to take the matter up with Col. Hershey and see if some arrangement _ could not be made for the use of the Government mast for this purpose. ' There being no ftxther business on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. Li. on Monday, November 26, 1928. Approved Nov. 26, 1928. Mayor, C. y f Newport Beach. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Nov. 71 1928. Pursuant to call thereof by the Mayor of the City of Newport Beach and notice delivered to each member at least three hours before the time specified for the meeting, the City Council met at the place and on the date above mentioned at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called shorting the full Council present. The call was read and the Council proceeded to consider the matters for which the meeting was called. ' The matter of a committee to investigate the different types of pavement was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the Mayor was instructed to appoint a Committee of five to investigate the conditions, upkeep and costs on different types of pavement, and to report their findings to this Board in writing as soon as possible; all to be without cost to the City of Newport Beach. The Committee appointed is Councilman Ellsworth, Chairman, Councilmen Claire, Williamson, City Engineer Patterson., together with Layor Johnson. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the Board granted permission to this Committee to leave the State if necessary to make the investigation desired. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carroed, Councilman Hilmer was appointed Acting ;,,ayor during the absen0e of the present 1ayor on the committee. There being no further business embodied in the call, on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned. Approved Nov. 26, 1928. Mayor, Cit of Newport Beach. , _f City Clerk. /