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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/1931 - Regular Meeting288 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 bsds 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, Oduncilmen Kilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. L The plans for the improvement of Bay Avenue and 9th Street in Tract 984 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 Hilmar 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 I like to hold some meetings in the City Hhll 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 Corona 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. � 1 bity Hall, Newport Beach, March 2, 1931- The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met session at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date. The meeting was order by Mayor Johnson. in regular called to The roll was called showing the full Council present. as read. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved r V .f. This being the time set ment of River Avenue, for new fire a float at 19th Street, on motion Councilman Claire and carried, the suspended for opening the bids. for opening bids for the improve - apparatus and the construction of of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by regular order of business was 289 The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to the Ngtice Inviting Bids for the opening of bids in the matter of the improvement- of River Avenue and certain other streets, alleys and easements in the City of Newport Beach as per Resolution of Intention No. 621, and also reported that he had received one bid, which bid was publicly opened, examined and declared as follows: CONTRACTOR Total estimated amount of bid. 0. U. Miracle, - - - - - - - - - - - - $669701.69 Reference is hereby made to the bid for all details as to the kind and class of work to be done, the said bid being on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City. On motion duly made and carried the bid was referred to the City-Engineer for checking and report at the next meeting. This being the time set for opening bids for 1 - 500 gallon and one 750 gallon pumper, engine and apputtenances, the Council in open session publicly opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received, which bids were as follows, to -wit: CONTRACTOR 05 0 Gal. 790 Gal. Am. LaFrance & Foamite Corporation - 6,304.10 14,605.73 Mack International Motor Truck Co. - - 16065.00 16600.00 Seagrave Corporation,- - - - - - - - - 6,000.00 11,000.00 Peter Pirsch & Sons Co. - - - - - - - 6600.00 10,200.00 Thereupon an motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the bids were referred to the Finance Committee, Fire Chief, City Engineer and City Attorney for checking and report. This being the time set for opening bids for the construction of a Float at the foot of 19th Street, the Council in open session publicly opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received, which bids were as follows,to -wit: CONTRACTOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID. Newport Beach Boat Builders, Inc.- - - $ 320.00 J. M. Sawyer - - - - - - - - - - - - - 350.00 Rodger Bros. - - - - - - - - - - - - - 449.13 Thereupon on motion of Councilman 03aire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report later. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded_by Councilman Kilmer 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 Garfield and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. City Attorney Thompson presented a written report on the ownership of that certain strip of land known as "The Rudsona, and stating he found it to be privately owned. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman_ .Garfield and earried,.the repo_rt_was accepted and filed. City Attorney Thompson also presented a written report on the sewer in the abandoned alley adjoining the Tibbets property, and giving his opinion that the City had an easement for sewer purposes In this abandoned alley. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was accepted and filed. City Attorney Thompson also presented a written report on three letters referred to him in regard to the Orange County Refinery, to the effect that Ordinance No. -372 would probably reach some of the complaints mentioned in the letters if any one desired to file a 290 complaint. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and.carried, the report was accepted and filed. Counciiman'Hilmer stated he was not ready to report on the 66ble to be laid across the entrance to the bay by the Telephone Company, as they were waiting to hear from the Sparr interests. Councilman Ellsworth stated he was not ready to make a complete report on the bait concession on Newport Pier as there were certain things to be considered such as the wholesaling and retaining, maintenance and replacing broken "piling, etc. but they would try and have it ready for next meeting. The communications were read and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the regular ' order of business was suspended to hear the report of the City Engineer on the check of bids. The City Engineer reported-that he had tabulated the bid for the improvement of River Avenue and certain other streets, alleys and easements as per Resolution of Intention No. 621, and Ralph P. Maskey addressed the Council asking that the contract be.awarded to Mr. Miracle at the pride of his bid. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter was taken under asvisement to next meeting. City Engineer Patterson reported that the bid of the Newport Beach Boat Builders of $320.60 was the lowest regular responsible bid for the construction of the 19th Street Float and recommended that the contract be awarded to them. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield the contract was awarded to the Newport Beach Boat Builders, Inc. upon their signing the proper contract by the following vote, to wit: AYES, Councilman Hilmer, Claire, Garfield,-Jdhnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman Ellsworth being excused and out of the room. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract with the Newport. Beach Boat Builders, Inc. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of.busin_ess was resumed under ' communications. The communication from the Orange County Refining Co. ask- ing some time to clean up the alley in Block 143 Canal Section, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication was filed. The communication and petition in regard to the Night Patrol Service were considered, and Councilman Claire reported that the Committee would recommend that the license be granted for the Night Patrol providing the men were uniformed different from the local police, and if they would file a list of their customers in the office of the Chbef of .Police. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Council- man Hilmer and caxried, the recommendation of the Committee was accepted. The petition with 76 signatures asking the removal of a portion of the parkway near the intersection of Park and Marine Avenues, was considered, and on motion of Oouncilman Claire seconded by Council- man Garfield and carried, the Street Supt. was instructed to remove the parkway in the.center of Park Avenue from Marine Avenue to ten feet east of the alley in Blocks 1 and 12, Section 4, Balboa Island as laid out in the report of the City Engineer at the last meeting. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the petition was filed. The communication from the Business Men's Association in regard to an Easter Egg Hunt, etc. and asking for an appropriation from the advertising fund to cover the expense of same, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and ' carried, the matter was referred to the Advertising Committee for a report. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Oouncilman Olaire and carried, the request of the Business Men's Association for use of the City Hall on each Friday night, was granted unless the Council wishes to use it. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Counoilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from.the Newport Beach Fisher -_ man's Protective Assn. was referred to the Street Committee. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from Ted Craig acknowledging the letter sent him by Mayor Johnson, was filed._ 291 On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from 0. G. White stating that if the speed boat nuisance kept up he would have to live elsewhere, was filed.. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Chamber of Commerce thanking the Council for use of the City Hall each month was filed. The Insurance Policy from the Orange Bounty Harbor Realty Oo. covering a portion of the insurance on city buildings was con- sidered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the policy was accepted. On motion of Oouncilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the invitation from the City Manager of Long Beach to a meeting of the Relay Championships of the A. A. U. was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded.by Councilman Barfield and carried, the communication.from the Tuesday Evening Woman's Club in regard to requirements for prospective city.employees,. was filed. .The communication from the Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommending that steps be taken to secure a public landing on Corona Del Mar for a ferry service later, was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter was laid on.the table to next meeting for. investigation. The communication from G. C. Macleod Secretary at the public meeting held Saturday evening on speed boat regulations, giving the result of the meeting was presented, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Olaire and carried,- the communication was referred to the Police Committee and Chief of Police to carry out. On motion of Councilman Claire - seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from W. H. Rogers asking what action had been taken in regard to condemnation of the Pacific Electric right -of -way, was referred to the City Attorney for reply. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the request of Buck & Stoddard asking the action taken in regard to the Orange County Refinery, was referred to the City ' Clerk for reply. The request of. A. H. Nichols for transfer of his business license No. 406 in the Seashore Colony Tract to W. L. Harvey was con- sidered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the transfer was allowed upon payment of the transfer fee. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the card of thanks from Mrs. Nellie G. Wilkinson for the expressions of sympathy extended by the Council on the death of L. S. Wilkinson, was filed. The communication from the League of Ohlif. Municipalities favoring Senate Bills No. 52 and 5.3, in regard to damage suits for injuries to persons or property resulting from defective or dangerous condition of public streets or buildings, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Coulcilman Ellsworth -and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to write to Senator Edwards and Assemblyman Craig that our City Council approved the bills and urging their support of them. The request of Joe Masuda for water service for his fruit stand west of the Arches was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Oouncilman Claire.and carried, the request being for water outside the city, was denied. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Balboa Yacht Club con- gratulating the Oouncil oA the success of the Christmas Regatta, was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from Bertha M. White protesting against the speed boats and noise on the bay, was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the request of City Auditor Gant for transfer of funds from several . advertising accounts to various other advertising budget accounts was granted. The lease from the United States Government for the land on which the signal tower at the base of the west jetty stands, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the lease was referred to the City Attorney for Investigation. 292 NEW BUSINESS. Councilman Claire stated the Business Men's Association asked that the Council take steps to adopt a new license ordinance, and on his motion seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried,•the City Attorney was authorized to confer with the Business Mens Association to draw up a rough,draft of a new license ordinance. On motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the demands which are in proper form and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. City Attorney Thompson presented the lease with Price and Pomeroy covering the garbage disposal for one year, which was con— sidered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman , Garfield and carried, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the lease. Councilman Paul B. Ellsworth introduced a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET- LYING'WESTEM OF 9TH. STREET. ` The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0. 653, and upon call of the roll passed py the following vote, to —wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California the City Engineer presented for approval Plat No. 390 showing the exterior boundaries of the assessment district for the proposed improvement of Bay Avenue, 9th Street and certain alleys in Tract No. 994, also Plan No. 399 consisting of three (3) sheets numbered 1 to 3 inclusive, and Standard Plans Nos. 1003, 1005, 1010, 10122 10139 10252 1027, 1035 and 1049, together with the specifications for the said improvement. The City Engineer reported that the plans had been changed as ordered by the Council, to require the paving of 9th Street out to the bulkhead line, and that the cost would be increased $970.00. Also the paving of the northern portion of 9th Street would eliminate its , use for beach purposes by inside lot owners. Whereupon Councilman Claire moved that the said Plat No. 390 of the assessment district and the said Plan No. 399 consisting of three (3) sheets numbered 1 to 3 inclusive, and Standard Plans Nos. 1003, 10051 1010, 1012, 10132 1025, 1027, 1035 and 1049,- together with the specifications, be adopted, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and upon call of the roll carried by the following vote, to —wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield,•Johneon. NOES., Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Ellsworth offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 654, being a Resolution of Intention in the matter of the improvement of Bay Avenue, 9th Street and certain alleys in Tract No. 994 in the said City of Newport Beach, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and upon call of the roll the said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to —wit: AYES'; Councilmen Hilmar, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield-, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen-None. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, March 16, "'kMayor, CM y Newport Beach. APPROVED: March lf, 1931. City Clerk. U