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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1931 - Adjourned Regular MeetingOn motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the proper notices for calling for bids. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried,- the demands which are in proper form and signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, February 16, 1y931. APPROVED: February 16, 1931. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Feb. 16, 1931- 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. ' Councilman Claire reported on the application of R. 0. Johnson for license as night patrolman, the Committee would recommend that if the Patrol wants a license they should file a petition asking for it from their patrons, and they should provide some kind of a uniform. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report.of the Committee was accepted. Councilman Ellsworth reported for the Street Committee that they would recommend that the trees be replaced on the three streets on Corona Del Mar as suggested by City Engineer Patterson at the last meet- ing at a cost not to exceed $79.00 and same to be -taken out of the Park fund. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was accepted. Councilman Ellsworth reported on the Butterworth communication that to pave Park Avenue from Marine to Onyx-it would cost about $490.00 6s $500.00, or to pave approximately 95 feet of the parkway from Marine Avenue would cost about $310.00, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report was accepted without recommendation. City Attorney Thompson stated he had been ill for the past week and therefore was not ready to report on the Tibbets matter and owner- ship of the Hudson, and he was granted additional time. Councilman Garfield reported that the water Committee did not think it advisable to exchange the surface rights for water rights on our acreage as suggested by Mr. Plavan, and would not recommend it. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was accepted and the Clerk instructed to notify Mr. Plavan and returning the water analysis. Councilman Garfield also reported in regard to dairies north of the Tehachipa selling milk in-Southern California, that the Committee did not consider any action necessary in regard to same, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the communication was ordered filed. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The petition of H. Cardoza Sloan asking the abandonment of the alley in Block 143, Canal Section laid over from a previous meeting, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman 286 7" Hilmer and carried, the petition was denied. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the 23 protests against abandoning the alley in Block 143 were filed. A representative of the Refinery Co. addressed the Council stating that they had started cleaning up Coast Boulevard and also on eliminating the odor from the Refinery. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the three communications from Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Marshall and the west Newport Improvement Assn. declaring the Refinery a nuisance, were referred to the City Attorney for a report. The communications from TIalter Gehres, Walter Dyson, H. T. ' Graham and Geo. Hiner giving suggestions and also equipment they would consider best for the proper operation of the bait concession on the Newport pier as asked for, were considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communications were referred to the Street Committee for consideration in preparing the specifications asking for bids. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the request of City Auditor Gant for transfer of $586.50 from the current expense unapportioned fund to Budget account No. 404, was allowed. On motion of.Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Gar- field and carried, the request of the City Auditor for transfer -of $3500.00 from the unapportioned current expense fund to Budget Account No. 115 for new fire hall, etc. was allowed. A petition containing 69 signatures asking that a meeting be called of the boating interests for the appointment of a committee to present plans for speed regulations on the bay, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Mayor was authorized to call such a meeting, and he to preside at the opening of the meeting. Mayor Johnson therefore . called a meeting for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Saturday, February 28, 1931. The petition also asked for a permit to operate boats at a greater speed than 10 miles per hour in certain areas pending the new ordinance, but as the City Attorney has ruled that the City Council cannot give such permission, on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded ' by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the petition was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the communication from the City of Glendale in regard to electrical energy from Hoover Dam was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Gar- field and carried, the communication from the Business Men °s Association approving a modification of the speed boat regulations, was ordered filed with the petition. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Chamber of Commerce favoring the Councils recent decision in regard to water users outside the City, was filed. The eommunicaiion' from the League of Calif. Municipalities im regard to Senate bill No.,386, Gasoline Tax, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Kilmer seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to write to State Senator Nelson T. Edwards and Assemblyman Edward T. Craig that our City Council approved the bill and urging their support of same. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from Thos. C. Butterworth in regard to a sign at the north end of the Balboa Island bridge . was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. The communication from Price and Pomeroy asking the renewal of their garbage contract which expires March 1st was considered, and on motion'of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, I the matter was referred to the City Attorney to draw up a lease for one year on'the basis proposed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the application of A. H. Temple for permit to install an underground gasoline tank, and pumps at 114 - 15th Street, was granted subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. The communication from the League of Calif. Municipalities in regard to Senatr: bill No. 126, Change in the recall law, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write to Senator Edwards and Assemblyman Craig that the City Council approved the bill and urging them to use their support in favor of same. 287 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from Lew H. Wallace asking that no street improvement-work be done affecting his property, was filed. The communication from the League-of Calif. Municipalities regarding an amendment raising the tax limit from 1.00 to 1.25 laid over from last meeting, was again taken up and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify them that the Council endorsed-the amendment. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman ' Garfield and carried, the communication from James T. Hynes in regard to a license for R. 0. Johnson as night patrolman, was filed as action on same had already been taken. The communication from E. F. Oetberg asking permission to dump trash into the City dump ground from Costa Mesa, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and earried,.the application was denied. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of Cole's Boat Yard for permission to construct a pier in front of Lot G. Tract 919, and the application of Calif. Boat -& Equipment Go. for permission to construct a pier in front of Lot L. Tract 919, were allowed subject to the will of the Council and to be under the supervision of the:City Engineer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. ORDINANCE N0. 391, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 190 OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 26 THEREOF, AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 1 -1/2, SECTION 27 -a, SECTION 27-b, SECTION 27 -0, SECTION 27 -d, SECTION 27 -e, SECTION 27 -f, SECTION 27 -9, SECTION 27 -h, SECTION 27 -i, SECTION 27 -j, SECTION 27 -k, SECTION 27 -1 and SECTION 27 -m. came up for final passage, was read, considered AND UPON CALL OF THE roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmar, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT,.Councilmen None. The insurance policy of the Orange County Harbor Realty Co. laid over from last nesting was again taken up for consideration, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire the matter was referred to the Finance Cpmmittee until next meeting. NEW BUSINESS. City Attorney Thompson presented the specifications for the new fire apparatus, and Councilman Garfield introduced a Resolution accepting same and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a 750 gallon pumper, engine, tank, etc'. The Resolution was read, con- sidered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 651 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution accepting the specifications and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for ' a 500 gallon pumper, engine, tank, etc.. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 652 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the 4 demands for discharged employees, having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. 288 The communication from Zee R. Weber, low bidder for the improvement of River Avenue and certain other streets and alleys in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 621, requesting that he be released from his bid on account of being unable to dispose of the bonds, was ordered filed. The communication from Ralph P. Maskey requesting that Zee R. Weber be released from his bid for the improvement of River Avenue and that the City Clerk re- advertise for bids as soon as possible, was.ordered filed. The City Engineer reported to the City Council that Zee R. Weber the lowest bidder for the improvement of River Avenue and certain other streets and alleys in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 621 was unable to dispose of the bonds on account of the condition of the bond market, and recommended that all bbds be rejected, and that the Clerk be directed to re- advertise for bids. Whereupon on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth, it was ordered that all bids received by the City Clerk for the improvement of River Avenue and certain other streets and alleys as described in Resolution of Intention No. 621, be rejected, and that the bonds accompanying said bids be returned to the respective bidders, and that the Clerk be directed to re- advertise for bids for the same in the NEWPORT NEWS, a weekly newspaper published and circulated in said city. Upon roll call being taken the motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, 06uneilmen Hilmar, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. The plans for the improvement of Bay Avenue and 9th Street in Tract 884 was presented by City Engineer Patterson and considered, but no action was taken at this time. The matter of beautifying along the Pacific Electric tracks from 19th.to 30th Street was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Street Supt. was instructed.to secure a lease from the Pacific Electric Railway Co. for a strip of land along their right -of -way from 19th to 30th Street for parking purposes. Councilman Claire stated the Chamber of Commerce would like to hold some meetings in the City HO.11 each month, and on his motion seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, they were granted permission to use the City Hall for two meetings a month until revoked, but not to conflict with the Council meetings. City Engineer Patterson stated the Southern Calif. Telephone Co_ were not able to lay their cable across the channel from N Street to Coron4 Del Mar as requested, and would like permission to change the location. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the Water Committee. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. APPROVED: March 2, 1931. City Clerk. bity Hall, Newport Beach, March 2, 1931- 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.