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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1929 - Adjourned Regular Meeting125 The matter of � ^idening the alley south of Central Avenue between Block 2, Newport Bay Tract and Lot 4, Balboa Tract, was conside__ and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was referred to Councilmen Claire and Williamson to get the property owners interested together on the matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The Zoning Ordinance and liap was taken up for discussion and some changes were proposed in same, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth ' seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to make the changes in the official map according to the findings arrived at by this Council. The matter was discussed further and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Ordinance and Leap as corrected was to be referred to the voters of the city at the next special election unless a general election is held prior to a spacial election, after a period of thirty days, at which time the matter be placed on the ballot. NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the demands having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warranted to be drawn for same. The City Treasurer submitted the budget of the city for the coming year which was discussed, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the budget as submitted by the City Treasurer was adopted. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. 11. on Monday, July 15, 1929. Approved July 15, 1929 City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, July 15, 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 the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to the Notice Inviting Bids for the opening of the ' bids in the matter of the improvement of Via Lido and certain other stieets easements and rights -of -way in the City of Newport Beach as per R- soluti- of Intention No. 513,and also reported that he had received four bids which bids were thereupon publicly opened, examined and declared as follows: TOTAL ESTIMATED CONTRACTOR. AMOUNT OF EACH BID. R. A. Wattson- - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1;181,205.97 Hall- Johnson Company - - - - - - - - 1,169,968.06 Underground Construction Company - - 1,110,948.13 Griffith Company - - - - - - - - - - 1,134,532.18 Reference is hereby made to the bids and to the items numbered 126 1 to 72 inclusive, for all details as to the kind and class of work to be done under each of said items, the said bids being on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. Councilman Claire reported that the Committee would consider $100.00 a fair price for the corner of Lot 1, Block 4, Balboa Tract, and the matter was referred to the Street Superintendent to take up with the owner on that basis or drop it. _ Councilman Williamson reported that the owner of the lot at the corner of Cypress and Bay Avenue talked as if he would not accept $250;00 for the corner to be taken off but .:,anted $1,000.00. The matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to make the owner a written offer on behalf of the City of $250.00 for the corner. Councilman Hilmer reported that the hosoital;uatter had been provided for in other ways and nothing further could be done by the City, therefore on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report was accepted and the Committee discharged. City Attorney Thompson gave a very complete written report in regard to the request of T. B. Turner for a permit to build on Lot 87, Block "C", Newport Bay Tract and recommended that it be not allowed. The matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the opinion was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried., the Building Inspector was instructed to refuse the permit for the building in question. City Attorney Thompson stated that he had advised the League of California Kunicipalities that we would be glad to particwpate with them in regard to the City's liability for employees accidents. The communication from Plater Superintdndent Patterson asking that he be permitted to drill a new well was considered, and Councilman Hilmar introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NE7;1PQRT BEACH ADOPTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DRILLING OF A WELL FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 519 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmar, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. The communication of Foster & Kleiser Co. for reconsidera- tion of their request presented at the last meeting for a lease for Sign Board on city property near Lido Isle, was discussed, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the lease as drawn up by the City Attorney was granted and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the same on behalf of the City. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request of G. E. Arbogast for transfer of his business licenses No. 17 and 18 to Ralph Beard was granted. The communication from the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce asking our approval of changing the na:;�e of the State Highway to "The Seashore Route", was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the matter was referred to the Chamber of Commerce with the favorable endorse- ment of the Council for their attention. The request of Luis U. Silva for transfer of his Dipper Game license to F. A. Stewart at another location, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify him that it is a violation of the Ordinance to change the location. His request was c.enied. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the reouest of R. F. Brooks for license to operate 7 12T a lunch counter at his store on Balboa Island, was granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the request of C. 17. Hutchings for license to operate an electric flasher in the Balboa Theater was granted. The request of Will L. Williamson for reconsideration of his application presented at the last meeting for license to peddle ice cream under the disabled War Veteran Act, which was denied at the last meeting through a misunderstanding, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the ' application was allowed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman William- son and carried, the communication from W. K. Liurphy, Commodore of the Yacht Club in regard to calling a 1-.arbor bond election, was referred to Councilman Ellsworth for attention. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman William- son and carried, the request of Fire Chief Crocker for permission to attend the Fire Chiefs' Convention. at Vancouver, B. C., was granted with expenses not to exceed $150.00 allowed. On motion of CouncilmanClaire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the request of Ali Rajah & Co. for license to practice Palmistry in the Allen Building, Balboa, was granted. UNFINISI -MD BUSINESS. Mayor Johnson appointed L. S. 49ilkinson and ;=:rs. George Coleman as members of the Library Board, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the appointments were con- firmed." NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the demand of L. W. Briggs for insurance, having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, was allowed and warrant to be drawn for same. The Planning Committee presented a blue print of the Fricke and Rouselle subdivision in Tract 518, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the map was tentatively approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. J. R. Johnston of the Lasky Corporation stated that they would like to get a -permit to build a fire on the boat Wuriel grounded in the harbor entrance to make a picture for advertising purposes, and if they got a permit from the City, Major Gross would give his permission. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to reply to the application for the Paramount News Reel. An ordinance was presented for the first reading prohibitine- the sale, possession, discharge or exhibiting for sale of Fireworks in the City, which was considered,•designated Ordinance No. 363, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Ordinance was passes to the second reading and referred to the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman HilmEr and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to look up any ordinances or resolutions requiring the mayor and Clark to issue tax deeds for property which has been deeded to the City for delinquent taxes, when the owners want to redeem them, and take steps to amend them so that the Council may act in the issuance of the tax deed. Mayor Johnson declared a recess awaiting a check on the bids. After the recess the meeting was again called to order, and the City Engineer reported that he had tabulated the bids for the improvement of Via Lido and certain other streets, easements and rights - of -way as per Resolution of Intention No. 513, and finds that the bid of Underground Construction Company is the lowest regular bid submitted for the said improvement; whereupon the City Engineer recommended that in view of the property owners' request that the said bid be accepted. Whereupon Councilman Williamson offered RESOLUTION NO. 520 acrarding the contract to Underground Construction Company, said bid being the lowest regular bid submitted "for the hereinbefore mentioned improvement, and moved its adoption. Which motion was seconded by Councilman Claire and upon roll call the same was adopted by the following vote, to -wit; 128 AYES, Councilmen Claire, NOES, Councilmen Hilmer ABSENT, Councilmen None. Williamson and Johnson. and Ellsworth. The matter of vacating a portion of Bay Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets, East Newport, was referred to and City Engineer Patterson presented a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING THEIR INTENTION TO VACATE, CLOSE -UP AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, A PORTION OF BAY AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTIO?' No. 521 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Engineer Patterson presented Contract No. 37 covering the construction of the Grand Canal Bulkhead, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the contract was approved. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamsonand carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :39 o'clock P.M. on Monday, July 22, 1929. Approved July 22,-1929 a4l City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, July 22,1929 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 the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The communication from John S. Harris, Business Manager of the Wm. S. Sparr interests, making a proposition to sell the City 625 feet of bay frontage in Block "B" Corona Del Mar, was read and con- sidered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication was filed. . The Notice of Completion of the Library Building was presented and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Council- man Ellsworth and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the same on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: A Petition signed by 27 residents of Balboa Island asking to have a mud flat dredged out at the east end of Balboa Island was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried the City Engineer was instructed to dredge an amount not exceeding 4300.00, the expense of which is to come out of the harbor maintenance fund. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from the W. C. T. U. asking about the Wine Tonic ordinance, was referred to the City Attorney for a reply. The application of the Palisades Club asking permission to construct a float for boat slips in front of part of Block "C ",Corona Del Mar, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application was referred to the City Engineer for the customary two weeks.