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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1932 - Adjourned Regular Meeting410 Title on Lots 1 and 2, Block 39, Third Addition to Newport Beach. Chief of Police Hodgkinson called attention to the dangerous intersection at Coast Boulevard and Coast Highway, and thought the City should call attention of the State Highway Department to it. The matter was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Mayor and City Clerk were author- ized to call attention of Phil Stanton of Anaheim, to the fact that it Is a two -lane road entering a three -lane, and requesting a remedy for same, if possible. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, April 18, 1932. Mayor, Cit; of Ne, ort Beach Approved April 18, 1932• _ City Clerk. -C City Hall, Newport Beach, April 18, 1932 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 loll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting of April 4th were read and approved as read. More time was granted to Councilman Ellsworth to report on the Sea. Scout lease of tidelands. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The communication from the Newport- Balboa Business hen's Assn. stating their Motor Boat ract'on May 1st would be held under the supervision of inspector in regard to mufflers, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the permission was granted to hold the race May 1st. The communications from Lew H. Wallace and A. J. Twist asking that the penalty for non - payment of the second installment of taxes be deferred to the last Monday in July, was considered, but City Attorney Thompson stated that this cannot be done on this year's taxes as the tax levy was made under the old ordinance. On Motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Wallace and Mr. Twist of the report of the City Attorney. The communication from R L. Patterson in regard to conditions at the east jetty was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the last two items of the Engineers estimate were authorized, and the letter ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from the.New_oort Harbor Realty Board congratulating the Council on the election, was filed. The communication from V;,n De Kamp's Holland Dutch bakers wanting to lease the 200 by 500 feet of County property south of the Arches, and which the City has under lease from the County, was considered, and on motion of Councilman-Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the matter was laid on the table to the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from Major Lanagan in regard to a meeting to consider the granting of a permit to George A. Rogers to construct a pier beyond the pierhead line, was filed. - On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from the Metropolitan Water District in regard to the City's application for annexation to the District was filed. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communications from the Los Angeles County League of Municipalities and William J. Locke in regard to the dismissal of Wm. J. Locke as Secretary - Manager of the League of California Municipalities was filed. 0 411 The communication from R. A. Tiernan Typewriter Co. in regard to a service charge for the upkeep of typewriters, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the matter was referred to City.Treasurer Gant to report on. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of the Dependable Grocery Store for transfer of their business license.from 2201 Coast.Blvd. to Coast Blvd. and 23rd Street, was allowed. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of B. J. Aldridge for license to operate a Waffle Shop in the Hamann- walker Building was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of Ruth E. McLain for license to operate a lunch stand and apartment house as 302 East Surf, was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer and being in the business zone. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of Mrs. Geo. H. Sullivan for license to operate a lunch stand at 127 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, was denied as it was outside the business zone. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the applications of 0. C. Clasby for license to operate a Pony Ring on the Wly 100 ft of Lot F, Tract 919, and onee-on a portion of Lot 7, Block 20, First Addition to Newport Beach, was laid on the table until next meeting. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of E. N. Workman for transfer of his license for Heart Game from the Pavillion to Palm and Central Ave. was allowed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of W. A. Lott for license for a hot dog stand at 2306 Ocean Ave., was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. A communication from Major Lanagan calling a meeting in regard to allowing the Southern Calif. Telephone Co. today a cable across Newport Bay from near Palm Street to Agate Street was considered, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify Major Lanagan that it meets with the City's approval. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The application of George A. Rogers for permit to construct a pier in front of Lot 107, Block A, East Newport, presented at the last meeting, yvas considered, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was laid on the table until next meeting. NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, a number of demands, having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. CANVASS OF VOTE This being the first Monday after the 11th day of April, 1932, on which date there was held in the City of Newport Beach a General Municipal election, and the returns of said election havingg been duly delivered to the Clerk, was by order of the City Council opened and canvassed. Four absent voters ballots having been received, the Council proceeded to open and tally same. After completion of the tally and canvass the Mayor declared a 5 minute recess to enable the City Attorney to foot up the total vote for each of the various candidates. After the recess Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order and Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION. The resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 739 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. 412 The Clerk was thereupon directed to make out and deliver to .� each of the persons elected, a Certificate of Flection signed by him and duly authenticated. He shall also impose the constitutional oath of office and have said persons subscribe thereto. The term of office of Hermann Hilmar, Paul B. Ellsworth and Mayor Johnson as Councilmen of the City of Newport Beach having expired, they vacated their seats and retired from the City Council. Hermann Hilmar, Paul B. Ellsworth and Irvin George Gordon, having been duly elected to the office of Councilmen of the City of Newport Beach, presented their Certificate of Election, took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office, which were filed with the Clerk, and they being each duly qualified, entered upon and assumed the duties and responsibilities of City Councilmen of the City of Newport Beach. Frank L. Rinehart, having been duly elected to the office of City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, presented his Certificate of Election, took and subscribed the constitutional oa.th of office, which was filed with the Clerk, and he being duly qualified, entered upon and assumed the duties and responsibilities of City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach. J. A. Grant, having been duly electeC. to the office of the City T;:ec.surer of the City of Newport Beach, presented his Certificate of Election, took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office, thich was filed with the Clerk, and he being duly qualified, entered upon and assumed the duties and responsibilities of City Treasurer of the City of Newport Beach. Alfred Smith Retiring City Clerk ORGANIZATION (Continuation of regular adjourned meeting of April 18, 1932) On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, Councilman Hilmar was named as President pro tem ' of the City Council. ELECTION OF EAYOR On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth, President pro tem Hilmar was placed in nomination for Mayor being elected to that position by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield and Hilmar: NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT; Councilmen None. COMMITTEES The following standing committees were appointed by Mayor Hilmar. Gordon. FINANCE: Councilmen Claire and Ellsworth. STREETS: Councilmen Ellsworth and Garfield. FIRE, WATER, SEWER and STREET LIGHTING: Councilmen Garfield and POLICE: Councilmen Gordon and Claire. ADVERTISING: Councilmen Ellsworth and Claire NEW BUSINESS At the special request of City Attorney Thompson a speciman 'bathing suit ordinance proposed by the City of Long Beach and other beach cities was read by the City Clerk and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth the same was ordered filed. Owing to the matter being already under advisement by'the members of the City Council, a motion by Councilman Gordon respecting the wage situation was lost for lack of a second. Some discussion ensued regarding the subject, Mayor Hilmar, Lew H. Wallace and Reuben Cole participating therein. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the bond of City Clerk elect Rinehart was approved and same was filed with Mayor Hilmar. 413 There being no further business to come before the Board, adjournement was taken until the next regular meeting on May 2, 1932, on motion by Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried. Mayor, City of Newport Beach Ap A!oved : ,9 1932. ' City Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach, May 2, 1932. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p. m on the above date.. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hilmer. The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and ap_b_roved. The reports of the heads of departments were read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTES: The application of the Sea Scouts for a lease of a portion of the North Bay frontage from the City was reported on by Councilman Ellsworth who advised against leasing any of the frontage but recommended 1 that the Sea Scouts be allowed the use of the 100 feet of same adjoining and west of that portion being used by the High School. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the recommendation was approved. Councilman Gordon made the following motion: l.. That all unnecessary expense of the Police Department be curtailed as much as possible. 2. That reductions in salaries and personnel of the Police Department be as follows: Chief of Police, from $250. to $200. Officers receiving 160. to 135• Officers receiving 150 to 132.50 Officers receiving 135. to 125. Officers receiving 125. to 120. Harbor master 155. to 140. 3. That two officers of the present _police force be put on the extra list, to work part time, said officers to be the ones who could best afford to do so. The motion was seconded by Councilman Claire and was lost by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilman Gordon. NOES; Councilman Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield and Hilmer. ABSENT: Councilmen None. COIT.,NNICATIONS: ' City Treasurer Gant presented a letter to the Council requesting that all departments heads prepare their budgets for the ensuing fiscal year and to present them by June 1st. It was moved by Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee. A letter from C. F. V. Taylor of Ontario;. California, in regard to certain buildings on Balboa Island was, upon motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield, and carried referred to the Building Inspector for report. The Secretary of the Newport Harbor Cha.aber of Comaerce presented a communication relative to the Tourna.ient of Li : -ts to be held July 16th in which he asked for an appropriation of $1,500 and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request was referred to the Advertising Committee.