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Home My WebLink About12/16/1929 - Adjourned Regular Meeting166 length, as laid out and shown upon a map of Canal Section, recorded in Book 4, page 98, of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, and the Northeasterly prolongation of the said 'Rialto to the ordinary hi�h tide line of the Pacific Ocean (designated "South Line" in Newport Bay, as established by Case No. 23686 of the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for Orange County. was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Hilmer made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, that said Deed by accepted by said City of Newport Beach, and the Clerk instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of the County of Orange, State of California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. The matter of ownership of the old swimming pool at Pest Newport was considered and it was intimated that the Orange County Improvement Association were willing to deed same to the City. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to obtain title to the swimming pool. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, December 16, 1929. Approved December 16, 1929 City Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach, December 16, 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 minutos of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Councilman Hilmer reported that he understood that Mr. Peterson would be down soon to remedy the tree conditions on Corona Del Mar, therefore no further action was taken. City Engineer Patterson stated he had no report on the sidewalk on the bay front at Balboa as he had tD survey it first. City Attorney Thompson reported that inasmuch as E. E. Chace had paid his license under protest, the Council would be justified in returning the difference between what he paid and what the amended ordinance calls for. Councilman Williamson thereupon introduced a resolution refunding same. The resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 555 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. 167 In regard to the deeds for the widening of the State Hi;ira ay City Engineer Patterson stated he had a letter from Mr. Cortelyou giving his permission for our septic tank to remain where it is if the deeds were given, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the matt -r was turned over to the City Attorney for a report later. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the regular order of business was suspended to take up the opening* of bids in Tract 948. 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 Seville Avenue and certain other streets and alleys within said City as per Resolution of Intention No. 543, and also reported that he had received eight bids, which bids were thereupon publicly opened, examined and declared as follows: CONTRACTOR TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF EACH BID Fleming Construction Co. - - - -v 35,859.26 B. W. hicks, - - - - - - - - - - 37,462.25 F. W. Teschke- - - - - - - - - - 37,620.06 H. E. Cox & Son, - - - - - - - - 39,290.59 Griffith Company, - - - - - - - 40,971.27 R. A. Wattson, - - - - - - - - - 41,973.59 Robert Metcalf, - - - - - - - - 42,782.24 Wells & Bressler, - - - - - - - 43,103.39 Reference is hereby made to the bids and to the items numbered 1 to 11 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. The Mayor referred back to the regular order of business and the communications were read and acted upon as follows: The communication from Wm. C. Crittenden requesting the City Council to call for bids for Lido Isle was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication was filed. The petition signed by all the property owners affected, asking that the streets and alleys in designated portions of Canal Section be improved, and also containing a waiver of damages which :night be caused theough the raising of grades of streets, was con- sidered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the petition and waiver was filed. On motion of Councilman Elsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the invitation of City Engineer Patterso- to attend a dinner at the American Legion Hut on Friday night, December 20th at 6 :30 P. M. was accented with thanks and'filed. The request of Robert ?:ietcalf for an extension of 40 days time in which to complete his contract on the Grand Canal was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the extension was granted. On motion of Councilman 'Jlilliamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the )rotest of Fred Chandler on the " ?est Ye-:roort improvementp was ordered filed with other protests which had been received. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman William son and carried, the communication from E. kicHenry Train in regard to soles in the alley back of his place, was referred to the Street Sup- erintendent for action. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman '• Hilmer and carried, the communication from Rand LicNal -y & Co. asking if our L.irpoat Was ready to be listed on the Air Trails Maps, was to be answered and filed. e$ NEW BUSINESS. L --C Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, directing the City Attorney to consult with Attorney Atthur L. Ellis with respect to securing his employment in assisting in preparing the proceedings for the improver ^nt of Channel Place and certain other streets, alleys, public waterways and highways in said City of Newport Beach, the said City Attorney presented a resolution entitled, "Resolution and order appointing person to pre- pare resolutions, notices and other papers and proceedings under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 191111, and recommended that the said Arthur M. Ellis be appointed for the purooses and at the compensa- tion stated in seid resolution. Whereupon Councilman Claire moved that the said resolution be adopted, and designated RESOLUTION NO. 556, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman 7illiamson and upon roll call carried by the following vote, to :wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Rllsworth,Williamson,Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSEIT, Councilmen None. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, the City Engineer presented Plat No. 367 showing the exteriour boundaries of the assessment district for the oronosed improvement of Channel Place and certain other streets, alleys, public waterways and highways in said city; also, Plan No. 366 con- sisting of eleven sheets numbered 1 to 11 inclusive, together with the specifications for the said improvement, and recommended that the said Plat No. 367 of the assessment district and the said Plan No. 366 con- sisting of eleven sheets numbered 1 to 11 inclusive, together with the specifications, be approved. Whereupon, Councilman "Williamson moved that the said Plet No.367 of the assessment district and the said Plan No. 36C consisting of elev ^n sheets numbered 1 to 11 inclusive, together with the specifications, be epproved. Which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and upon roll call carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen HIlmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnsoil. NOES, Councilmen None. , ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Claire offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 558, being a resolution of intention in the matter of the improvc,rient of Channel Place and certain other streets, alleys, public waterways and highways in the said City of Newport Beach. Which motion was duly seconded by Councilrran Williamson and upon roll call the said resolution was i:donted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnson. NOES,Councilmen None. ABSENT,Councilmen None. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled as folloics: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY TO RE- ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VIA LIDO AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF- WAY IN TRACT NO. 907 AS PER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 513. The resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 559 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer ,Claire,Ellsworth,Williamso h Johnson. NOES,Councilmen None. ' ABSENT. Councilmen None. Councilman Hilmer introduced a Resolution entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORIZIA, ADOPTING CERTAIN PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE IN M. I. D. NO. 7, `riITHIN SAID CITY. The Resolution -ras read, considered, designated RESOL'JTIV"Y 10. 560 and u ?on call of the roll passed by, the following vote, to-wit; AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ell sworth,Williamson,Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. 169 Councilman Ellsworth introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IiIPROVEMENT.OF CENTRAL AVENUE IN M. I. D. NO. 7; 71THIN SAID CITY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION O. 561, and upon call of the loll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. . ' ing Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution.Order/vrork in M. I. D. No. 7, The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 562, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Willia.mson,Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING A PTAP SHOWING A PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN CORONA DEL MAR WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. The resolution -as read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 563, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to-.it: AYES, Councilmmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson;Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Ellsworth introduced a Resolution entitled as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT ' BEACH DECLARING THEIR INTENTION TO ORDER THE CLOSING UP AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN FOURTEEN FOOT ALLEY LYING BETWEEN BLOCK 435 OF CORONA DEL MAR AND BLOCK "G" OF TRACT 323 WITHIN SAID CITY; DECLARING IT TO BE FOR TIC+ PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS OF SAID PROPOSED ABANDONMENT. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTIO)Y :'0. 564 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hil.:er, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. 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 Seville Avcnue and certain other streets and alleys as per Resolution of Intention No. 543, and finds that the bid of Fleming Constructing Company is the lowest regular bid submitted for the said improvement. The matter was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the bids were taken under advisement until Wednesday night, December 18th. There being no further business on motion -f Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Wednesday, December 18, 1929. Approved-December 18, 1929 City Clerk