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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/29/1934 - Adjourned Regular MeetingOn motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried the City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance providing that no license fees be collected on cats or dogs requiring that owners of dogs procure tags for same from the City. Mayor Hilmer advised the Council that Harbor Master Bouchey was in need of a desk for his office and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the purchase of same was authorized. The term of Mrs. Margaret Burlingame as a member of the Library Board having expired, Mayor Hilmer re- appointed her for the ensuing term and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, the appointment was confirmed. The controversy concerning the sale of smoked fish on the beach was brought up in the Council, Mrs. Irene Hall speaking on behalf of the beach contingent; A. J. Miller a smoked fish dealer of 202 Highland Avenue, addressing the Council in his own behalf as opposing certain methods employed by the smoked fish dealers operating on the beach. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Mayor Hilmer and carried, the question was referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police with power to act in the adjustment of the matter. ADJUURNMENT On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:30 p. m. October 29, 1934. J! • -r J .x.11. e •�1 � � _ '� �: a Mayor of the City of Newport Beach M • u. Councilman Newport Beach, October 29, 1934. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 p, m, on above date, with Mayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF SPECIAL C011LIT'TEES None. ,Y REPORTS OF STANDING 00kaITTEES Councilman Gordon, Chairman of the Police Committee, submitted a report in connection with certain so- called gambling games, a matter Laid on the Table from the meeting of September 3, 1934. The report was read and it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and accepted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman Claire, Chairman of the Finance Committee, to which Committee the matter of the publishing of the delinquent tax list was referred, advised that the question be held in abeyance pending the State Legislature's action concerning the same, stating as that there would be ample time in which to enact the necessary ordinance in order to be effective for the current year. The Mayor and City Attorney also discussed the matter and Councilman Claire moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending that portion of Ordinance No. 15 and amendments thereto pertaining to the publication of delinquent'tax lists. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried. The matter of a disputed bill against the City for fireworks ordered in connection with Balboa Island Water Carnival Association events held on May 29th and 30th last, was brought up by Councilman Gordon of the Advertising Committee to which the question had been ' referred at a previous meeting of the Council, stating the City did not order the purchase of the fireworks along with the appropriation of Three - Hundred Dollars granted the Balboa Island Water Carnival Association for Advertising, Trophies and Fireworks distributed as follows: $150.00 for Fireworks; $100 for Advertising and $50.00 for Trophies. Councilman Ellsworth who was a member of the Advertising Committee at that time also submitted a request addressed to the City Attorney for an opinion as to the legality of the City of Newport Beach paying the bill for the fireworks. The question was discussed at length by Mayor Hilmer, City Attorney Thompson and others. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, a recess was taken in order to allow Councilman Gordon to preparea written report relating to the fireworks matter, which on resuming of business by the Council, was read after which further discussion was had by the members of the Council, J. A. Beek, and J. S. Brown of the Water Carnival Association participating in same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, all reports in connection with the fireworks bill were ordered filed. Councilman Ellsworth of the Street Committee, to which several matters submitted by an organization from the Ccrona del Mar district had been referred at a previous meeting, requested that same be laid over, more time being required for the report. Councilman Gordon brought up the question of the collection of rentals on privately owned piers, the City Attorney advising that the Resolution respecting same had not yet been drafted. COkLUNICATINNS Logan Jackson, Sheriff of Orange County, in a letter to the City Council extended an invitation to the members for their attendance at the Martin Airport in Santa Ana at 3:00 P. M. November 4th on the occasion of the official visit of Sheriff Eugene W. Biscailuz of Los Angeles County and the Aero Squadron of Los Angeles County. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the letter was ordered filed. UNFINISHED aisi ESS- City Attorney Thompson requested one more week in which to .render his report on the subject of autorsobile insurance on'City -owned cars. The quitclaim deed from the Title Insurance and Trust Company in connection with Resolution No. 856 -tras presented, the adoption of the resolution being moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and was passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. .(SEE PAGES 82 -A, 82 -B and 82 -0) Ordinance No. 423 pertaining to the prevention of Radio Interference having been approved by the City Electrician, came up for final passage, the motion for same being made by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 84 r� Ordinance No. 424, dedicating certain described real property by the City of Newport Beach to the public for street purposes was presented, the adoption'of which was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. In the matter of the petition and application of George E. Hiner for a renewal of his license for the live bait concession on the Newport pier, and the request of Andrew Lenox for the same to be put up for bids was considered, Councilman Gordon moving that the City Attorney give an opinion in writing as to the legality of any citizen requesting that bids be advertised for in connection with the granting of a lease or concession on City -owned property, or of granting the same without'asking for bids, the motion was seconded by Mayor Hilmer and carried. At the request of Mayor Hilmer that the Council confirm the purchase by the City Engineer of sewer pipe and the removing of the Boy Scout building in connection with the extension of Bay Avenue, a motion was made by Councilman Garfield,'seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the same be approved. City Attorney Thompson presented for final passage the Emergency Ordinance No. 425 relating to the Tax loratorium and in conformity with the State Law. A motion for the adoption of the ordinance was made by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and the measure was passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. The Dog License Ordinance No. 426 establishing regulations for the licensing of doge repealing Ordinance No. 359 and all other ordinances in conflict therewith was presented for final passage. The adoption of the ordinance was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: ' AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance known as the "Ambulance Chasing" ordinance which was designated Ordinance No. 427, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, passed to the second reading. City Engineer Patterson presented a report on the water situation, explaining to the members of the Council the serious condition in relation thereto as exists at the present time, suggesting that a Water Committee be appointed consisting of the members of the City Council and Citizens, whereupon Mayor Hilmer appointed H. L. Sherman to serve on the Citizens contingent of the Committee. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the appointment was confirmed. Councilman Ellsworth brought up the question of granting an exclusive privilege for the Live Bait Boat business operating from the Newport pier whereby good service and accomodations would be available the year around for persons desiring recreation of that nature, suggesting that a Committee be appointed consisting of Council members and the City Attorney to formulate some plan in connection therewith; Councilman Ellsworth moved'that the Mayor name such a Committee for the purpose, the motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, whereupon Mayor Hilmer appointed the following as a Committee to confer-with City Attorney Thompson: Councilman Paul B. Ellsworth, Chairman; Councilman I Lloyd Claire and Councilman Irvin George Gordon. City "Engineer Patterson suggested and advised that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County be consulted in an effort to secure their cooperation and the services of Engineer Elliott, an authority on water matters, and who is now acting for the County of Orange and other groups within the County. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, Water Superintendent Patterson was authorized to contact and consult the Board of Supervisors regarding the services of Mr. Elliott. ADJOURNMENT N There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion to.adjourn Sine Die was made by Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried. Appj h Ld City Clerk Mayor of the City of Newport Beach Newport Beach, November 5, 1934. The City Council of the city of Newport Beach met in regular session in.the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 P. m. on above date with Mayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTLENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was accepted, the reading of the reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with, and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COLL.ITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COILITTEES None. COkkUNICATIONS The application of the Balboa Island Yacht Club for permission to construct a pier for the use of its Club membdrs, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for report and approval. The application of C. R. Olsen, Commodore of the Corsair Boat Club for permission to hold a race for outboard motor boats in the North Channel on- November 1$, 1934, was on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, granted. The letter of vera Foden, concerning the proposed 'Cat and Dog' license ordinance, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, ordered filed. The letter of Jonathan Kirkpatrick praising the work of John Siegel in assisting the residents of the Seashore Colony Tract during the ' high tides and the damage in connection therewith, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, ordered filed. Jonathan Kirkpatrick's letter relating to the rer•ission of taxes in Block 36 on account of the damage due to the high tides, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Assessor with instructions to notify the applicant that. nothing could be done in the matter this year.