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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1935 - Regular Meeting1 0 The foregoing motion was seconded by by the following roll call, to -wit; AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman Ellsworth and carried Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. 103 City Engineer Patterson requested. instructions from the Council relative to the securing of money from the United States Government in connection with the proposed waterworks project, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer was directed to prepare detailed tentative plans of the two proposed water projects, same to be submitted to the U. S. Government with a request for financial aid in developing a water supply. Councilman Ellsworth suggested that the Council should. direct someone to furnish information for the enlightenment of the voters in regard to the two proposed waterworks sites, (the safe meeting with the approval -of the members of the Council, and tb -t the information should emanate from outside sources, rather than from those connected with the City ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council an adjournment Sine Die was taken on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded. by Councilman .Gordon and carried. Mayor of the City of Newport Beach APP V D: Gffty Clerk ��RA i _ Newport Beach, February 4, 1935- 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 o'clock P. M. on above date, with Mayor Hilmer presiding. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTITNTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was accepted, the reading of reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with and. all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COYYITTEES Councilman Claire, Chairman of the Finance Committee, whom with Mayor Hilmer were appointed as a Committee to confer with the City Attorney in reference to the case of Saunders vs. City of Newport Beach, 0 for damages alledged to have been sustained from a defective sidewalk, recommended on account of establishing a precedent, that no settlement be madd with the plaintiff, but to settle the case through the courts. Councilman Ellsworth agreed with the advice of the City Attorney that a settlement out of court for the sum tentatively stipulated would be more profitable to the City than the possibility of a judgement for a larger amount in the courts. A motion by Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire, that the City Attorney be instructed to effect a settlement of claim on the best basis possible, was lost by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Ellsworth. NOES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Garfield, Hilmer. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Mayor Hilmer brought up the matter of an appointment of a• member of the Planning Commission to succeed E. I. Moore, resigned, explaining that without prejudice but in the interest of harmony it would be best not to appoint L. W. Briggs as a member of the Commission, appointing Fred W. Briggs to the position instead. A. B. Rousselle addressed the Council concerning the appointment, recommending the reconsideration of L. W. Briggs for the place. Considerable discussion was had concerning the matter, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Mayor Hilmer that the Council confirm the appoint- ment of Fred W. Briggs, the confirmation failing by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman report on the matter recommended that the at the rate of three during the next two by Councilman Claire COMMUN I CAT IONS Gordon, Chairman of the Committee appointed to of additional help for the Harbor Master's office, Harbor Master be allowed to employ additional help dollars per day for two or three days per week nonths. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded and carried, the recommendation was approved. A communication from the Chairman of the Planning Commission outlining the work being done by the Commission in connection with the drafting of a 'Master Plan' and requesting the retention of the services of L. Deming Tilton as consultant, the report also advised of the meeting to be held on February 5th at which time the Better Housing Committee and other interested parties would be invited to attend; furthermore the report requested the attendance of all ex- officio members. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth, and carried, the City Clerk was directed to inform the Commission regarding the non - attendance of the ex- officio members. Robert Gibson presented an application, and also addressed the Council, asking for permission to operate a Live Bait Boat from the Balboa pier, setting forth his plan of operation and the fees to be charged. City Engineer Patterson reported on the City's liability in connection with the pier. Councilman Claire suggested, should the permit be granted, that the City receive a Head Tax for the concession. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary specifications for submitting the concession for bids. A communication from the Corona. del Mar Property Owner's Association asked that the Council take the necessary steps to open the road. known as the 1016 Hill Road' and also the proposed extension of Main Street from the Santa Ana - Newport Boulevard to an intersection with the State Highway at Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the subjects were referred to the Street Committee, City Engineer and the City Attorney for report. The Los Angeles Speedboat Association presented a communication requesting permission to hold an outboard and inboard regatta in the County Channel on February 24th, Councilman Claire suggesting that the matter should be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for the allotment of the days upon which races should be held. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the request be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. 105 Capt. Wm. J. Brown's communication in which a protest was made against the staging of outboard motor boat races in the Bay due to the noise created thereby, was read, but owing to the privilege of holding such events having been approved by a vote of the people, the writer was advised that the prevention of same was not within the province of the City Council. The letter of V. E. Britten of the Lido Isle Community Association respecting the vacation of certain street ends leased to the Association by the City, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Attorney with instructions to take the necessary action to vacate the leases. ' L. Ludlow Haight's communication in which he protested the fact of the street end drains at Balboa Avenue and the Grand Canal on Balboa Island-being closed, was reported on by the City Engineer and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer, UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Engineer Patterson presented reports and applications in detail in connection with a-request for PWA funds for various projects of the City consisting of Waterworks, Ocean Front Shore Protection, and Sewage Disposal Plant. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Mayor was authorized and directed to sign the questionaires to the State Planning Board in relation to the above. City Engineer Patterson presented the matter of application for SERA funds in connection with repairs to the Boardwalk, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Mayor was authorized and directed to sign the necessary applications for the full amount required. NEW BUSINESS The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed. This being the time for the opening of bids for the construction of the Bulkhead fronting on Block P, Tract 515, and no bids having been received, on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried., the matter was Laid on the Table. City Attorney Thompson presented the ordinance calling the election on February 26, 1935, for the purpose of voting bonds for a new and adequate water supply. The ordinance was read in full, discussed and designated Ordinance No. 429, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, was passed to the second reading. City Engineer .Patterson presented a detailed report on the progress of the new water wells together with an analysis of various sampl6s of water therefrom. The reports were read and discussed, Councilman Claire suggesting that a Committee of 20 be appointed to read and report on same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the reports were ordered filed. • On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Grodon and carried, the Water Committee were instructed to contact all civic bodies advising them that all information pertaining to the proposed water development is available for their use. W. L;. Jordon addressed the Council regarding the water issue and urged that all information possible should be passed on to the People for their enlightenment in connection with the pending bond election. A. B. Rousselle addressed the Council concerning the water bond election suggesting a vigorous campaign of education for enlightening the people regarding the purposes of the election and the proposed water projects incident thereto. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 571 authorizing -the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quit claim deed in favor of the North American Building & Loan Association and covering Lot Thirteen (13), Block Twenty -Eight (25) Newport Beach Tract as per map of record in Book 3, 106 page 26 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Garfield and the Resolution adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. It was moved by Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Council- man Gordon that the salary of the Assistant Engineer be advanced to the same as that being received. by the Assistant Street Superin- tendent. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen Claire. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Louis IV. Briggs addressed the Council concerning his appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, stating that he was not seeking the position, his name having been suggested without solicitation or consultation on his nart. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion to adjourn to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on February 11, 1935 was made by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried. Ma or - f the City of Newport Beach Councilman l o i C2iE��r�;Q Councilman Newport Beach, California. February 11, 1935• 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 presiding. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS 01 SPECIAL COKLITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDIIuG COLLITTEES Councilman Garfield, member of the Water Committee; presented a written report dealing in detail with the water situation and recommending the site known as the 34 acre tract as the permanent waterworks plant; the report being concurred in.by Councilman Ellsworth of the Water Committee was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, was ordered filed. Councilman Ellsworth presented a written motion that the water bond election proceedings be abandoned; that the Water Committee and 4ater Superintendent be authorized to install a temporary pumping system on the city owned land known as the 93 acre tract at the lowest possible cost; that the water Committee and Water Superintend- ent be instructed to ascertain and report to the City Council the