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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1936 - Regular Meeting268 t" Newport Beach, October 5, 1936. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session-in the Council Chambers of the Council at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 P. M. on the above date, with Mayor Williamson presiding. On roll call, the following Councilmen responded: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield and Williamson. Absent -none. 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 Sea Wall. Communication from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and Waiver to be attached to offer made by the United States of America to the City of Newport Reach, California, dated as of August 20th, 1936 and accepted as of August 31st, 1936 (Docket No. Calif. 1256 -R), were read in full and upon motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Waiver was ordered attached to the Contract proposed to be signed between the City of Newport Beach and the successful Bidder. 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, and also reported that he had received two (2) bids, which bids were upon order of the Mayor, 6peried, examined, read, and publicly declared, as follows: TOTAL ESTIMATED CONTRACTOR AMOUNT OF EACH BID A. & B. Construction Company $ 202,586.61 Griffith Company $ 190,826.19 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, ail 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 tabluation of all bids received. (2) One certified copy of a proposal or bid of each of the three low bidders, (there being only two bids received). (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 and 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 Griffith 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 Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. In order to consider the application of the California Yacht Club for permission to state motor boat races on the Bay, Sunday, November 19 1936, it was moved by Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that the regular order of business be suspended. 269 Letters from the California Yacht Club, Southern California Yachting Association, American Power Boat Association and Balboa Yacht Club, endorsing the application for holding the motor boat races, were read, also the Council was addressed by Paul Lamport, Commodore of the Long Beach Yacht Club and John C. Stick, Commodore of the Calif- ornia Yacht Club. After considerable discussion regarding the matter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that permission be granted for holding the Gold Cup Motor Boat races, Sunday, November 1, 1936. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. ' REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was accepted, the reading of the reports of other Heads of Depart- ments dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. The application of Mrs. Arthur Davis for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 313, 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 V. J. Bristol for permission to install underground storage facilities for the handling of petroleum products, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed subject to the aperoval of the Fire Chief and Zoning restrictions. The application of D. A. Bear and Harvey L. Bear for a three year renewal of their lease on a 34 acre tract of City owned land, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed, the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary papers in connection therewith, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. A communication from L. 17. Briggs, Secretary of the Planning '. Commission, requesting the employment of an Assistant Secretary in order to keep accurate records of evidence submitted for consideration by that body, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the selection of Anne Bregar by the Planning Commission at a salary of Five Dollars per meeting was approved. The report of the Planning Commission recommending against the petition of the Irvine Company for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit the establishment of a Trailer Camn irf the victhity of U. S. Bulkhead Stations 104 and 105, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the petition of the Irvine Company denied. ' .The report of the Planning Commission recommending against the petition of R. L. Willet for amendment of the Zoning ordinance changing classification of existing 0-2 district in Block "D" Corona del Mar to R -1 was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Comm- ission was approved And the petition of R. L. Willets denied. . The report of the Planning Commission regarding the changing of certain classification of the area between 9th and 10th Streets and between Central Avenue and U. S. Bulkhead Line was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was laid on the table. City Engineer Patterson in a report to the Council, called 'attention to the condition of the beach front between the Newport pier and the Santa Ana River outlet, and of the erosion taking place in certain sections of the beach, and advised that a complete survey and report of the beach would cost approximately 83,000. The report also stated that the United States Beach Erosion Board would cooperate in the matter provided local interests defray one -half the expense thereof. It was recommended by the City Engineer that a7plica.tion be made to the United States Beach Erosion Board to conduct a survey of the ocean front at Newport Beach, and authorit was requested to make a complete survey of the shore line at a cost of 500.00. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the appropriation was authorized and the City Engineer empowered to make the necessary application to the United States Beach erosion Board. A communication from Helen L. Thomas complaining of the condition of the beach due to erosion occasioned by the high tides,was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter wa.a referredi to tha City EnaSnPPr_ 270 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 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 and warrants ordered drawn for same. City Attorney Thomnson presented a resolution, being a resolution in connection with a conditional contract between the City of Newport Beach and Theodore Robins for the purchase of a certain. new 1936 Ford V -9 Truck for the sum of $81,007.62 complete as per contract. The resolution was considered, designated Resolution No. 994 and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain instrument granting the right and privilege of'the City of Newport Beach to discharge, under certain conditions seeage into the pipe line of Section 1 of the joint Outfall Sewer. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 995, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Cla.ire,'Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the salary of R. L. Patterson as Citpp Engineer, water, Sewer and Street Superintendent was advanced to VOO.00 peT month. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver a certain instrument between the City of Newport Beach and the City of La Habra, Orange County,* California, granting to the City of Newport Beach the right and privilege to discharge sewage, approved by the State Board. of Health, into the sewer pipe line of Section 1 of the joint Outfall Sewer. The resolution was designated resolution No. 996 and being duly seconded by Councilman Garfield was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a quit claim deed in favor of Dian R. Gardner and Adella Gardner covering Lot 19, Block 10, Section 3., Balboa Island. The resolution was designated Resolution No. 997, the motion for adoption being duly seconded by Councilman Garfield and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. - ABSENT: Councilmen None. City Attorney Thompson presented a Lease and Conveyance of right of way from the City of Newport Beach to The Irvine Oomoany, covering certain tidelands lying between U. S. Bulkhead Line and the ordinary high tide line extending from U. S. Bulkhead Station No. 104 to a point on said Bulkhead line between Stations 104 and 105 thirteen hundred feet distant from said Station No. 104, under certain prescribed conditions as contained in said lease. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by'Councilman Garfield and carried, that the document be filed. The request of the City Assessor for additional help in bringing the City J)roperty Books up to date and in equalizing the valuations for the fiscal year of 1937 -39, was on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed: .e� c 271 City Attorney Thompson presented a. resolution, being a resolution covering a deed of easement from the West Newport Yacht Club to the City of Newport Beach, granting to the City of Newport Beach a right of ease- ment for sanitary sewer pipe line. The resolution was considered, desig- nated Resolution No. 999, the adoption of same being moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ' City Attorney Thompson reporting on a communication from Mrs. Gertrude Williams requesting that the City donate certain property in Corona del Mar for church purposes, advised that the statutes would not permit the granting of same, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to advise Mrs. Williams regarding the matter. Councilman Claire moved the ad.00tion of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City a quit claim deed in favor of John Reuther covering Lot 6, Block 109, Section B, including Sly 2 of vacated a11ey adjoining said Lot 6, as said tract is shown in Map Book 4, ?age 27, Records of Orange County, Oalifornia. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Counbilman Gordon and the resolution passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. I, Frank L. Rinehart, duly elected, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the vote above shown at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, held on the 5th day of October, 1936 and that the above a true ex¢i t from the Minutes of edid. meeting. *7_1 City Clerk cfthe CiBty The City Clerk advised that one bid had been received in response to advertised notice inviting bids for certain motor vehicle equipment, said bid being submitted. by Theodore Robins as follows: One Ford V -8 Pick -up, complete as per specifications $683.79• One Ford Truck chassis, complete as per specifications #895.26. The bids were considered and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the same were accepted. A quit claim deed from the Western Union Telegraph Company to the City of Newport Beach relinquishing certain easements granted said Company, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, was referred to the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the various bids submitted for insurance covering City owned automobile equipment was referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and checking and for report at the next meeting. Reuben Cole addressed the Council concerning the opening of the overhead crossing at the Arches corner and suggested that some suitable celebration be staged to mark the event. C. E. Dennison also addressed the Council regarding same and to the effect that the event should await the completion of the project at which time the State, County and City would participate in the event. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried that an adjournment be taken to one o'clock P. M. on the 8th day of October, 1936• r o *_ tne. c;1Y the rt Beach Councilman Counc man 272 :. • 9 1 M, WAIN T .. Coun Newport'Beach, October 8, 1936. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 1 o'clock P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. The following Councilmen responded to the roll call: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. Absent -none. Communication from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works in connection with the grant allocated to the City of Newport Beach (Docket No. Calif. 1286 -R) for the construction of the Balboa Island Sea Wall was read in full and upon motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication was ordered filed. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution of Award of Contract which was duly 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. Said resolution being in words and figures, following to -wit: RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT No. 999 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, having in open session on the 5th day of October, 1936, opened, examined and publicly declared all sealed proposals or bids for the following work to be done and improvements to be made in the said City, to -wit: The improvement of South Bay Front and certain other streets and public ways in Balboa Island, and certain tide lands owned by the City of Newport Beach adjacent to said Balboa Island, by the construction of certain cement concrete bulkhead and appurtenances, cement concrete sidewalk, cast iron pipe storm drains and appurten- ances, cement concrete curb inlets, reinforced concrete coping on top of existing bulkhead, public piers of wooden and cement concrete construction, including piles, decks, guard rails and floating mmorings, with structures and appliances necessary and convenient thereto, and by the moving and installation on top of said bulkhead of certain existing ornamental light posts, together with wires, cables, conduit and other suitable and necessary appliances for the purpose of light- ing said public ways and by the installation of posts, wires, cables, conduits, Ring lanterns (Design No. 1241), and suitable and necessary appliances for the purpose of lighting said public piers, as more particularly described in Resolution of•Intention No. 918, passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the 12th day of November, 19351 and on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City. For further particulars, reference is hereby made to said Resolution of Intention No. 918, and to plans, profiles and sections for said improvements being Plan No. 400, consisting of twelve (12) sheets, number.ed.one h) to twelve (12) inclusive, and. Standard Plan No. 10479 all on file in the office of the City Engineer of said City of Newport Beach, and to specifications for said work adopted by the City Council on November 12th, 1935, and on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City, and all of said plans, profiles and specifications heretofore approved by said City Council are incorporated herein and made a part hereof and reference is hereby made thereto for a more particular description of said work. The said City Council has declared and determined that the said contemplated work and improvement hereinbefore mentioned is, in the opinion of said City Council, of more than local or ordinary 01 t"