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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1929 - Regular MeetingThere being Ellsworth seconded by adjourned Sine Die. Approved June 3, 1929 I I I . no further business, on motion of Councilman Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting �O City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, June 3, 1929. 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 Johnson. The roll was called showing the full Council 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 Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and parr?. the reports were accepted and filed. City Engineer Patterson reported that it would be necessary to take about 100 square feet of Lot 1, Block 2, Balboa Tract to round ' the corner and that the owner asked $$1,000.00 for it. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of three in conjunction with the City Engineer, to appraise the lot as it now stands and also after the corner is taken off and submit a report to this Council. The Committee appointed is L. W. Briggs, Councilman Williamson, R. G. Burlingame and the City Engineer. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: THe communication from the Chamber of Commerce and Lew H. Wallace objecting to the length of time campers are permitted to remain on the camp ground was discussed, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Camp Custodian was instructed that no campers would be permitted to stay at the camp ground for a"longer period than two weeks, and that the daily rental be fixed at 75¢ per day straight through. Councilman Ellsworth was appointed to investigate any leases now in effect for longer than the two weeks and report back at the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the request of the Chamber of Commerce for appropriations for advertising from June 15th to July 15th amounting to $1,075.00 was granted. The communication from the Chamber of Commerce suggesting additional remuneration for the Newport Beach Hospital was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of three to investigate the matter and report to the Council. The Committee appointed is Councilman Hilmer, Dr. F. C. Ferry and L. W. Briggs. A' petition was presented asking that the -)arking ordinance be amended as regards parking on Central Avenue between Washington and Main Streets. The matter.was considered and on motion of Councilman William- son seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the same was referred to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending our present parking ordinance. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the endorsement of the Council's action to keep the beaches clear of buildings signed by 48 Balboa Island property owners, was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman William- son and carried, the communication from the Newport Iiarbor Publishing nompany in regard to their annual Development Number was referred to the Advertising Committee for a recommendation at the next meeting. 112 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from G. W. Kitzmiller in regard to sidewalks on Corona Del Mar being grown up to weeds, was referred to the Street Superintendent for his information. The communication from the Balboa Island Improvement Association asking that $200.00 be allowed out of the city funds to assist them in fighting the mosquito nuisance was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, $200.00 a year was appropriated for that purpose, the same to be expended under the direction of the Balboa Island Improvement Association and upon demands properly presented to the Council. The communication from the School Trustees asking the City to employ a playground instructor for the school ground from June 15th to September 15th was considered, and on motion of Council- man Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a Committee of two to confer with the Board of Education in regard to the playground equipment and the installation of lights for same, and report at the next meeting. The Committee is Councilman Claire and Ellsworth. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the transfer of funds in various budget accounts asked for by Fire Chief Crocker and City Treasurer Gant, were allowed. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request of the Balboa Beach Amusement Co. for permission to hold a bathing beauty parade was allowed. The communication from Geo. Schomaker asking a franchise to rent beach equipment on the beach was considered, and he was present and explained his request more fully. After considering the matter carefully on motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request was denied on the beach. The communication from the Balboa Island Improvement Association asking more adequate water mains to the Island when the bridge is completed was considered, and as the City Engineer was providing for this, on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Clark was instructed to notify them that the matter was being taken care of. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by.Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from Tars. r�artha Hasselman in regard to the loading zone for parking was referred to the Police Committee. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from the U. S. C. Public Administration Short Course was ordered posted on the bulletin board. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from the Redwood Empire Asso- ciation in regard to a bridge and highway celebration was filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Chief of Police was instructed to get in touch with the Traffic Department of the Pacific Electiric Re.il.,!ay Co-:pany and ask them to move their cars across Hain Street to park them. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request of the :rotor Transit Company for permission to park their stages at the corner of :ain Street and Central Avenue, Balboa, was denied. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of the Newport Beach Boat Builders for permission to construct a float and piling in front of Lot 9, Block N; East Side Division, for Templeton C. y_urphy was referred to the'City Engineer for the customary two weeks. The communication from Alice C. Harkins with copy of a letter sent to the District Attorney in regard to conditions exist- ing between Palm and Adams Street, Balboa was considered, and-on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication was referred to the Police Committee and Chief of Police for a report. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of _ :. A. MacKenzie for license to operate a tearoom at 601 Central Avenue was granted subject to the approval of the Health Department. 11.3 On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded_by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of John H. Peterson for license to sell astrology books in connection with a lecture, was allowed providing that he pay the license fee of $10.00 per day and gets_a location satisfactory to the Council. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of H. Pere-, for license to operate a lunch counter at 2300 Ocean front was granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer and to comply with all State Laws and city ordinances. ' NEW BUSINESS This being the first Monday in June and the Tax Collector having delivered to the Board of Trustees by filing the same with the Clerk, a complete list of all persons and property owing taxes and assessments, and at the same time returned the assessment rolls. In the delinquent list so delivered there was set down in numerical order all matters and things contained in the assessment books relating to delinquent persons and property. The Board of Trustees having carefully compared said delinquent list with the assessment rolls, and being satisfied that it contained a full and true statement of all taxes and assessments due and unpaid, the T'ax Collector was duly credited with all taxes and assessments charged against him on the assessment rolls, the amount of which was $542,785.94, and in turn the Board of Trustees directed the Clerk to charge the TaY Collector with the amount of taxes and assessments due on the delinquent lists together with all penalties due thereon, and an additional sum of Fifty Cents advertising fee on each lot, parcel or tract of land assess ?d separately, and each assessment of personal property so delinquent. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried the demands having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. RESOLUTION NO. 509 WIiEREAS, The City of Newport Beach, at the request of the Library Commission, has caused to be constructed and completed a ' beautiful library buildng on city owned property, for the use of the citizens and residents of the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, the construction of this building has been under the direction and control of the Library Board of said City, consisting of Mrs. V. W. Crosier, Mrs. Miriam Porter, Mrs.'Margaret Burlingame, Mr. L. S. Wilkinson and Mr.. H. L. Sherman;.and WHEREAS, through the careful and skillful management of the above mentioned Board., this structure has been completed without adding to the tax burden of the citizens; and WHEREAS, Mr. H. L. Sherman has had personal supervision of the planning and construction of said building and has devoted his time to the personal supervision of the construction of said building without charging the city for.his said work and is therefore.deserving of special mention and commendation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That a vote of thanks be extended to the Library Board of this City for their unselfish efforts in bringing to this City a needed public- improvement without adding to . the tax burden of the citizens of this community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this Board extend to H. L. Sherman their thanks for his time, efforts and ability in the planning and supervision of the constructions of said-Library Building; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That said Library Board as a whole be commended for the beautiful public building they have through their efforts brought to this city; and BE IT- FURTHER RESOLVED: That a -copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board and a similar copy be presented to each member of the Library Commission. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at their regular meeting thereof held on-the 3rd day of June, 1929, and that the same was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson NOES, Councilmen Nm . ABSENT, Councilmen None. ATTEST; (signed) Alfred Smith (SEAL) City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach 114 There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, June 10, 1929. Approved June 10, 1929 Clerk. City Hall, Newport.Beach, June 10, 1929 The City Council 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 Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman Williamson who came in later. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. As there were a number of bids to be opened, on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmerr aid carried, the regular order of business was dispensed with for the present. This being the time fixed for opening bids for certain work on certain portions of West Promenade and East Promenade of the Grand Canal, in Sections 4 and 5, Balboa Island, within said City of Newport Beach as contemplated in Resolution, of Intention No. 503 of this Council, the Council in open session publicly opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received for said work, to -wit: For the construction of re- inforced cement con- crete retaining wall including grading, (Not including cement concrete piles) complete as per plans, per lineal foot For Type "A" cement concrete piles in place, per lineal foot - - - - For Type. "B" cement concrete piles in place, per lineal foot - - - - For Type "C" cement concrete piles in place, per lineal foot - - - - For the construction of cement concrete sidewalk including grading, per spuare foot - - - - - - Robt. A. T. Lee, R. E. M. Fleming Metcalf Doran_ Weber Funk Const. Co. 6.00 7.75 16140.00 9.50 8.75 3.00 2.75 3.70 2.65 3.50 3.00 3.00 4.8.0 2.85 4.50 3.00 3.00 4.20 2.75 4.00 .12 .20 .20 .165 .24 ti -C