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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1934 - Adjourned Regular Meeting�J ADJvURNMENT 87 There being no further business to come before the Council a motion to adjourn to 7:30 o'clock P. M., November 19, 1934 was made by Councilman_Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried. Ma r f the City o Tewp rt Beach /l n,nnilm�n Approved: ,-q�d - I City Clerk Councilman Newport Beach, November 19, 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 o'clock P. M. on above date, with Mayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll`was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF SPECIAL C01t.IITTFES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COYMITTFES None. COL UNICATIONS The resignation of H. Cardoza Sloan as a member of the City Planning Commission was read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the same was accepted and the City Clerk instructed to write a letter of thanks to Yr. Sloan for his_ services as a member of the Planning Commission and express the Council's regrets at his retirement therefrom. City Electrician Foltz presented a request for an appropriation of Three Hundred and Twenty -five Dollars additional funds which amount was not provided for in his yearly budget, the money being reo_uired to make the necessary repairs in electrical equipment on the Newport pier. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the request was allowed. Chief of Police Hodg'ainson presented a request for Sixty-five Dollars for repairs to the City Jail, the amount not being anticipated in the yearly budget for that Department. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the request was allowed. Fire Chief Crocker presented a communication in relation to vacations allowed that Department and that to comply with same it would be necessary to employ additional men for relief duty and asked for an appropriation of Ninety -six Dollars with which to defray the expense of the above, same not being provided for in the Fire Department budget. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the appropriation was approved. The demand of Frank R. Hart for $275.00 covering medical and surgical expenses on behalf of his son John L. Hart for injuries alleged to have been sustained on a public float of the City, was on motion of 88 as Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, referred to the City Attorney for report, whereupon City Attorney Thompson advised and recommended that the claim be denied. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report ofthe City Attorney was accepted and. the demand of Frank R.- Hart was denied. MINUTE. RESOLUTION It was moved by Councilman Claire that the Mayor and City ' Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a Quit Claim Deed covering Lot 26, Block 15, Section 3, Balboa Island in favor of Grace Dell Key. The motion was duly 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. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the Minutes of the City Council of the city of Newport Beach at a regular adjourned meeting thereof held on e 14th da November, 1934. ATTEST: ity Clerk of the city Of Newport Beach UNFINISHED BUSINESS The application of the Balboa Yacht Club for permission to construct a pier fronting on Lot 12; Block 4, Section 5, Balboa Island was presented, Charles. Donnelly, Vice- Commodore of the Club explaining the purpose of the pier. The matter was discussed at length by the members of the Cyouncil and others, but due to the Zoning Ordinance covering that section of the City the permit could not be granted for the type pier fot which the permit was applied. Wm. M. Davenport addressed the Council urging that some means be taken to allow the pier to be constructed in order to take care of the Star Boats attending the .International regatta to be held during the coming year. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission, the City Clerk being instructed to advise the Commission to notify the residents of that section of Balboa Island who might wish to be heard at any meetings held in connection with the project. Councilman Gordon presented and read a letter addressed to himself from Andrew J. Lenox relating to the bidding for the Live Bait concession on the Newport pier and-also to a judgment in the sum of $92.00 against the writer for court costs accruing from an action brought against the City for alleged damages sustained at the hands of certain city officials. In connection with the Live BAit concession on the Newport pier, Councilman Claire advised the Council that George Hiner the present holder of the concession and owner of the equipment installed on the pier, would give the City the equipment in exchange for a two year lease on the pier. After some discussion by the Council. and City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the letter from Andrew Lenox be filed. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of George Hiner for the pier ' concession was Laid on the Table. It was moved by Councilman Claire that the City Clerk advertise for bids for the exclusive Live Biat Boat concession from the Newport pier in accordance with the specifications submitted and approved by the Council, the motion being duly seconded by Councilman Gordon. At this juncture 0. A. Ozenne addressed the Council regarding the matter. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen- Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Counci -lmen None. ;s; an NEW BUSINESS The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to the Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of a wooden bulkhead adjacent to the easterly line of Block P of Tract No. 515,in the City of Newport Beach, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention :do. 554, and also reported that he had received no bids. The City Engineer reported that various contractors had requested that the opening of bids for this work be deferred until a later date and also stated that this can be done any time within a ' period of six months. The matter was laid on the table until further order by the Council. City Attorney Thompson presented for final passage Ordinance ,Io. 427 relating to Tort Claims, the adoption of the ordinance was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and passed by the following roll call vote, to —wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman Claire brought up the matter of installing street lights on Alvarado Street advising that the cost would not exceed $110 for the work and moved that the lights be installed from Bay Avenue to the Bay Front on that street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried. City Attorney Thompson brought up the damage suit filed against the City by Dick Swift and due to certain phases of the case together with the doctorts investigation, advised and recommended that a settlement be made with the plaintiff. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Mayor and City Attorney were -instructed to contact the complainants in an effort to determine what could be done in the matter. City Engineer Patterson presented the report of the Citizens Water Committee, together with his own report regarding water conditions, the reports were read and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by 'Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Council extended their thanks to the Committee for their efforts and the exhaustive report submitted. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the reports of the City Engineer and the Citizens Water Committee were ordered filed. I . Lew H. Wallace addressed the Council in connection with the water situation and a bond issue for carrying out the proposed project, a general discussion following. Due to the resignation of H. Cardoza Sloan as a member of the City Planning Board, Mayor Hilmer appointed Mrs. Gertrude Willians for the unexpired term on the Commission. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the appointment was confirmed. City Engineer Patterson presented the various SERA projects as suggested and outlined in a communication to the City Council from the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to determine the most feasible of the projects scheduled by the Commission and the best method 6f the adoption thereof. City Engineer Patterson requested authority from the Co,mcil for the removal of sewer lines when same becomes necessary due to the proposed dredging operations in connection with the Harbor development. ADJ O URNUN T On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Council adjourned Sine Die. Mayor of the Citv,-af NewperJt Beach 90 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING Newport Beach, November 27, 1934. A Special Meeting was called by Mayor Hilmer and held in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at the hour of 5:30 o'clock A.M. on above date with Mayor Hilmer presiding. The call which was duly signed by all members of the City Council was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the same was ordered filed. The purpose of the Special Meeting was to consider and act upon the necessity and advisability of appropriating money for the drilling of two certain water wells on City owned properties and in connection therewith to enter into and execute all necessary contracts for the drilling of said wells. Said meeting was also called for the purpose of authorizing the Mayor of the City of Newport Beach and the City Clerk thereof to make application for SERA money for the carrying out of certain projects approved by the City Council and the Engineer of said City. City Attorney Thompson presented and explained a resolution which authorized and empowered the City Council to carry out the provisions of the purpose for which the meeting was called. The various bids submitted for the drilling of the two wells, together with quotations on the necessary materials in , connection therewith were opened informally and read. After consider - able'disc ussion it was decided on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, to take an adjournment to 5:30 o'clock A. M. Wednesday, November 25, 1934, in order to allow the City Engineer to investigate and report on the different bids submitted and also to prepare a Minimum Wage Scale in connection with the project. Mayor of the City,. App ved: Councilman Councilman ty Clerk.