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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1930 - Adjourned Regular Meeting194 City Engineer Patterson stated that Louis W. Dixon, Sewer Inspector, had asked for a six months leave of absence and he had therefore appointed_Geo. Weber in Mr. Dixon's place at a salary of $200.00 per month to start with. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the leave of absence was-granted and the appointment and salary were approved. 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. M. on Monday, March 24, 1930. Approved March 24th, 1930 City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 24, 1930. 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. Councilman Hilmer brought up the matter of our sewage disposal Plant, that the Imhoff tank was running to full capacity now with additional requirements coming on soon, and suggested that something be done about it. On his motion seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee to report on some means of providing for our requirements in the immediate future. The Committee appointed is; Councilmen Hilmer and Claire with City Engineer Patterson. Councilman Hilmer also referred to Harbor Island being connected to the Balboa, Island sewer, and as far as he knew without any contract covering same, and he suggested that we have an ordinance to take care of such cases outside the city. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance covering sewers similar to the ordinance for furnishing water outside the City limits. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Clerk was instructed to correspond with the owners of Harbor Island and ascertain if they have a contract for the sewer connection. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the appointment of Hay Shannon on the Police force in place of Glenn :'!ells resigned, was approved at a salary of $150.00 per month starting April 15th. ' The communications were read and acted upon as follows; The communication from the Balboa Island Improve.tient Assn. in regard to dredging on items 1 and 3 of the Engineers estimate, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for checking and report; also if the plan of dredging across diagonally would be any cheaper. J 195 The com::unic2 -iDn from Mrs. Edna R. Storey nroteDtin., against the construction of a landing pier on the bay at 26th Street was con- sidered, and as Mrs. Storey did not understand the correct location of the pier, on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and. carried, the communication was referred to the City Engineer for reply. A Quit ClEim Deed for Lot 1, Block 535, Canal Section deeded to the City for delinquent taxes and redeemed, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the same. ' On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the applications of Dr. Simon Jesberg and Frsnk K. Colby for permission to construct piers in front of their property, were referred to the City Engineer for the customary two weeks. The applications of Hazel Bennett and A. L. Winter for license to sell box lunches and soft drinks from automobiles were bon- sidered, but as this was prohibited by our license ordinance, on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the applications were denied. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the aoplicatio4 of the Beacon Service Station for water outside the City, was referred to the City Attorney. The communication from the Calif. Se, ^age Works Assn. calling attention to their spring meeting at Sacramento, April 21 -22 was pre- sented and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the com:::unication from the Women's Civic Learyue commending the City Council for their efforts in improving the looks of the City, was filed. The communication from the Newport Beach Grammar School asking permission to increase the dirted space in front of the school property, was considered, and on motion of Councilman "lilliamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the permission was granted providing it is all in front of the school property. ' On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the com: °unications from the University of So. Calif.. in regard to their School of Citizenship short course, were filed. The communication from Edmund Locke asking to lease a portion of the American Legion property for yacht anchorage, was considered, but as the City does not have control of this property and it is located in a residential zone, on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify them of these facts and consequently could not grant the request. The communication from A. Hamon protesting a;.ainst being taxes for Lot 87, Block C, Newport Bay Tract which the City would not give him a permit to build on; was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney to report on. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from W. D. Cleverdon Co. in regard to Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, was referred to.the insur- ance Board for report. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of '.,:rs. Nellie L'yson for trc-ns- fer of her Real Estate license from 2820 West Central to 114 - 21st St. was granted. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the aonlication of Neptunes Toggery for transfer of ' their business license from 102 Main Street to Walker & Hammons new store, was granted. The a -)plication of Jerome Baur for license to operate a Delicatessen and cooked food in the W. L. Jordan building, was consider- ed, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The com,unication from the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the Arches crossing laid over from last meeting, was taken up for con- sideration, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Council- man Williamson and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to ascertain if anything was done in regard to the crossing at a recent meeting of the Highway Engineers. 196 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from the Chamber of Commerce was filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to com:r,unicate with the Supervisors in regard to placing 4 -way signals at the Arches crossing. The three coin=ications in regard to toilets in different part of the City laid over from last meeting, were -taken up, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the matter was referred to Councilmen Hilmer and Claire togeth- er with Dr. Grundy and the City Engineer for a report. LfNFINISHED BUSI` ?ESS ORDINANCE NO. 378, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING ALL OLD BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, WHICIE ARE DELAPIDATED BEYOND REPAIR, TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF SUCH NUISANCES, came up for final passage, was read, considered, and upon call 6f the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS City Engineer Patterson presented the Agreements from the Pacific Electric Railway Co., for the right to use their trolley poles from Alvarado to "B" Streets for a period of 20 years, and also a Resol- ution accepting the Agreement. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION TIO. 584, 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. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fix- ed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work, the assess- ment district or grades described in Resolution of Intention No. 581, in the matter of the improvement of Central Avenue in the City of Newport Beach, California, adopted by the City Council of the said City on the 3rd day of March, 1930. Reference is hereby made to said Resolution of Intention on file in the office of the City Clerk for a particular description of the work to be done. The Clerk also reported that the affidavit of publication of the Resolution of Intention and of the posting of the notice of Improve- ment as required by law, had been made and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Clerk also reported that he had not received any written protests. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the proposed work or against the proposed district or against the proposed grades as set forth in said Resolution of Intention No. 581, and asked if anyone present desired to file any written protest or make any oral objections against the proposed improvement or to the extent of the district to be assessed or to the proposed grades. No one present desiring to be heard in said matter, WHEREUPON, Councilman Hilmer then offered and moved the adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Work No. 585 in the matter of the improvement of Central Avenue, in the City of Newport Beach, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire, and upon call of the roll the same was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Ellsworth then offered and moved the adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 586, ordering that the improvement of Central Avenue shall be done under the direction of the City Engineer instead of the Superintendent of Streets, which motion *ras duly seconded by Council- man Williamson and upon call of the roll the same was adopted by the C 19e. following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmar, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson.. Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Engineer Patterson presented a Plan of a landing pier at 26th Street and also a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NE71TPORT BEACH ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ' FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TIMBER PIER AT TWENTY SIXTH STREET. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0, 587 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 Attorney Thompson presented an Ordinance accepting the u4iform plumbing code. The Ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 379, and upon motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilmen Hilmar and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the second reading. Councilman Ellsworth introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract.for the sale of excess water to J. A. Beek and L. W. Briggs. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 588 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. Councilman Ellsworth introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to Santa Ana Joint Outfall Sewer. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 589, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamsoni, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None, Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to C. C. Hosmer. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0, 590,and upon call of the roll passed by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to Viking Yacht Club. The Resolution was read, considered, DESIGNATED RESOLUTION NO. 591, 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. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the t'ayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess Water to Sam Duncan. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 592, 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. 198 Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to R. A. MOSHER. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 593, 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. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the la.yor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to , D. H. Ballard. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 594, 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. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to The Irvine Company. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 595, 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. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to I. Oka:. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0, 596, 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. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to I. Oka. The Resolution was read, oonsidered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 597, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth,.`9illiamson, Johnson., NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to Rodger Brothers. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION 110, 598, 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. Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution authorising the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract for the sale of excess water to The Irvine Company. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 599, 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. The matter of voting on the proposition of providing a 36 park maintenance fund, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the proper proceedings for placing the matter be- fore the voters at the coming anneXation election. 199 There being no further business on motion of Council- man Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. ' Approved April 7th, 1930. 4�/ 1 City Clerk. City Hall, Newport•Beach, April 7, 1930. 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. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman ' Williamson and carried, the regular order of business was suspended for opening bids. The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to the Notice Inviting Bids for the ooeninC of bids in the matter of the improvement of Central Avenue in the City of Newport Beach as per Resolution of Intention No. 581, and also reported that he had received 3 bids, which bids were opened, examined and publicly declared as follows: C 0 N T R A C T 0 R. TOTAL ESTIMATED A.OUNT OF EACH BID. Walker & Martin,- - - - - - - - - - - - - 46,598.00 Pacific Engineering & Construction Co.,- - 6,145.00 Electric Lighting Supply Co., - - - - - - 6,492.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids for all details as to the kind and class of work to be done, 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. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. The reports of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. ' The written report of City Engineer Patterson on sewage disposal and recommending that special engineers be employed to make a report on our sewage requirements, was read and considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman William- son and carried, the report was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Currie Engineering Co. were requested to out- line the conditions on which they would enter into a contract for furnishing such a report. Councilman Hilmer reported on the matter of rest rooms recommending that action on same be deferred for the present as we have no funds available for that purpose, and if it was decided to construct them under an improvement district he would advise doing it under the 1911 act. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the