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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1936 - Regular Meeting257 The Mayor Thereupon declare said Reso tion carried and the Mayor thereupon signed said Res .tion i oval thereof. City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California. There being no further business to come before the Special meeting, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson,and carried, that an adjou,nment bed taken Sine Die. Councilman Newport Beach, September 7, 1936. 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 Williamson presiding. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTbaENTS The monthly report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was approve, 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 COMMITTEES None. COMYaUNICATIONS A communication from A. D. Wilder, State Director for the Federal Emergency Administration in connection with the City's application for a Federal grant in the proposed sewer project was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the same was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the regular order of business was suspended for the purpose of opening the bids submitted for the.purchase of the bonds voted for the new sewer project. Two bids were submitted for the purchase of $$200,000.00 of the sewer bonds, the bids being as follows: William R. Staats Co., Banks, Huntley & Co., Griffith Waggenseller & Durst, Redfield, Royce & Co., acting jointly bid the sum of par value of the bond, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium thereover of $$2,525.00, R. H. Moulton & Company bid the sum of par value of the bonds, accrued interest to date of delivery, together with a premium of $1,056.00. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the bids submitted for the purchase of the sewer bonds were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. 258 The application of C. A. Conlin for a permit to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 34, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion-of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, referred to the City Engineer for report. The application of Harbor Master Bouchey for permission to take six days of his vacation, from Sept. 8th to 14th, was on motion of•Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed. The application of Chief of Police Hodgkinson for leave of absence for two weeks starting September 21st, was on motion of Councilman-Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The application of the Irvine Company for permission-:to construct boat slips between bulkhead stations 102 and 103 103 and 104, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed. The application of Ben Sprague for permission to construct a pier fronting on a portion of Lot H, Tract 919, having been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed. The letters of Robert L. Willits and George W. Stasand concerning the construction of curb along their property in Corona del Mar, having been referred to the City Engineer at the last meeting, was reported on by the City Engineer as having been taken care of. NEW BUSINESS •cti ^M4� , City Attorney presented an ordinance, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FOR THE ACQUISITION AND-CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT, ADDITIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM AND FOR THE REDEMPTION OF SAID BONDS. The ordinance was read in full, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield, the same was passed to the second reading by the following vote, to —wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. City Engineer Patterson reporting on the bids submitted for the purchase of the sewer bonds, advised the Council that the joint bid of William R. Staats Co., Banks, Huntley & Co., Griffith Waggenseller & Durst, Redfield, Royce & Co., was the highest bid and recommended the acceptance thereof, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire, that the following resolution, which was designated Resolution No. 988, be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEA H A ARDING BOND TO PURCHASER AND FIXING INTEREST RATE THEREON. WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach is authorized to issue $300,000.00 of bonds for sewer purposes and has taken bids for the purchase of $200,000.00 thereof, and William R. Staats Co.; Banks, Huntley & Co.; Griffith Waggenseller & Durst; Redfield, Royce & Co. has bid the price of par, accrued interest at the rate of 44,, per annum, and a premium of $$2,528.00 for said $$200,000.00 of bonds, said bonds to bear interest at the rate of 4411/o-per annum, payable semiannually, and said bid is the best bid received for said bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. That $200,000.00 of bonds of said city, designated "MUNICIPAL SEWER BONDS 1936," dated September 1, 1936, and maturing $$10,000.00 annually each year from September 1, 1937 to September 1, 1956, both inclusive (the bonds so sold being-the first ten bonds in numerical order in each of such years) and bearing interest at the rate of 1P,0 per annum, payable semiannually, be and the same are hereby awarded and sold to William R. Staats Cc; Banks, Huntley & Cc; Griffith Waggenseller & Durst; Redfield, Royce & Co. upon the terms stated in the aforesaid bid for said bonds, and the w 1 25.9 City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver said bonds to William R. Staats Cc; Banks, Huntley & Cc; Griffith Waggenseller & Durst; Redfield, Royce & Co. upon payment to the City Treasurer by said purchaser of the purchase price, to-wit, par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $2,529.00. All other bids for said bonds are hereby rejected. Section 2. That the said 200,000.00 of bonds above mentioned shall bear interest at the rate of 4„ per annum, payable semiannually, and said rate of interest is hereby fixed for said $200,000.00 of bonds. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 7th day of September, 1936. 'ATTEST: Frank L. Rinehart City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE SS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Harr H. Williamson Mayor of Williamson of hewport Beach. I. FRANK L. RINEHART, Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of Newport Beach at its regular meeting held on September 7, 1936, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire Whitson, eld, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. (SEAL) City Clerk' STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE SS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I, FRANK I,. RINEHART, Clerk of the City of hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a ful ' copy of a resolution of the City Council of the City and that the same has not been amendqgoe, rescinded or Dated: September 7th, 193f- (SEAL) City Clerk Newport Beach, do L, true and correct of Newport Beach, ,repealed. A list of various City owned lots was presented, and orf motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the property is 'to be offered for sale at certain prices to be agreed upon and through realtors operating under Newport Beach City licenses only and to whom a 5% commission will be allowed by the City. The appointment by Mayor Williamson of Councilman Whitson as a representative of 'the City on the Planning Commission, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, confirmed. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract between said City and Glenn E. ,^m'ill'er, said contract pertaining to the employment of said Glenn E. Miller for the purpose of 'presenting the application of the City of Newport Beach to the Public Works Adminis- tration for a grant of 4% of the cost of the proposed sewer project. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 969, and on the motion for adoption being duly seconded by Councilman Garfield, was passed by the foll'owing'vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. City Attorney Thompson presented the resolution fixing the tax rate for the fiscal year, the resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 990 and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 260 The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson 'and carried, that same be allowed and warrants drawn for same. City Attorney Thompson presented the "PLAN OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COVERING THIRD PURCHASE AND SALE OF TAX DELINgUENT PROPERTY'. The plan was read and considered, and on motion of Council- man Garfield, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the Plan was approved. ,I 14city Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, together with a list of real property consisting of 220 parcels situated in the City of Newport Beach, all of which has been deeded to the State of California for delinquent taxes, and all of'which pertains to a certain Plan approved by the City Council for returning said property to the tax rolls. The resolution was, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 991 and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire, was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. City,Engineer�Patt:erson presented an application to the WPA for a project providing for the improvement of Ocean Ave between 15th St and 20th St, by the construction of concrete sidewalk, at an estimated cost of $S11,B60. On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, City Engineer Patterson was authorized to execute the application_to: the WPA as sponsor's agent. "City Engineer Patterson presented an application to the W.P.A. for project providing for the improvement of Surf Avenue and the public beach, by the construction of certain' concrete sidewalk, at an estimated cost of $17,734. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield, City Engineer Patterson was authorized to execute the application to the W.P.A. as Sponsor's Agent." The matter of the lease of certain City owned lands easterly of Balboa Island to the Irvine Company, previously referred to the City Attorney for report, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, Laid on the Table. Mrs. Nelle Baker of 26th Street, Newport Reach, addressed the Council, complaining of various matters in connection with the Street and Water Departments, whereupon it was suggested by Councilman Gordon that-she meet with him and the Assistant Street Superintendent the following Wednesday in order to investigate the things complained of. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, William Smith, James Mustard and John F. Haun were placed in the employment of the Park Department, each at a salary of 4115.00 per month. On motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the salary of John A. Siegel was raised to $225.00 per month. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution author- izing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quit claim deed in favor of Russel C. Evans covering Lot 3, Block L, Seashore Colony Tract, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following vote, towit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the'City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th Xay of Septen)bVr, 1936. or the city ADJOURNhENT There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and 261 carried, that an adjournment be taken to 7:30 o'clock P. M. September 14, 1936. 1 Mayo it wpor each Councilman 'Councilman IPR07ED Councilman City Clerk uncilman Newport Beach, September 14, 1936. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 P. M. on above date, with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called showing the full Council present. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the regular order of business was suspended for the purpose of opening bids submitted for the construction-of the Balboa Island Seawall. The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for receiving bids pursuant to the Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of bulkhead and other improvements in and around Balboa Island in the City of Newport Beach, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 915, also reported that he had received three bids, which bids were upon order of the Mayor opened, examined, ' read and publicly declared, as follows: CONTRACTOR TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF EACH BID Case Construction Co. $235,459.15 Griffith Company 196,025.93 L. F. Dow Company • 177,775.62 Reference is hereby made to -each bid on file in the office of the City Clerk of the said City for all details as to each kind or class of work to be done. On motion of Councilman Claire, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking, tabulation and report, and that the said City Engineer prepare and forward to the State Director of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works the following: (1) Two certified copies of a tabulation of all bids received. 2 One certified copy of a proposal or bid of each of the three low bidders. (3) The City's recommendation as to the award. The said motion was seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None.- The City Engineer reported on-the bids, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield, and carried, the City Engineer was authorized and instructed to file with the P.W.A. State Director, a recommendation that the bid of L. F. Dow Company be accepted, the same being the lowest bid submitted for the improvement in the matter of the construction of bulkhead and other improvements in and around Balboa Island. On motion of Couhcilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of business was resumed.