Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/1936 - Adjourned Regular MeetingNewport Beach, December 23, 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 7:30 P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. On roll call the following Councilmen answered present: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. Absent, Councilmen None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS-OF STANDI.Q COMMITTEES. None. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Frank E. Miller for a license to operate a cafe with music at the Palisades Club in Corona del Mar, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approvel of the Health Officer. The letter of Herbert C. Legg, Supervisor of Los Angeles County,_in connection with a proposed beach survey, was read, whereupon the City Engineer advised that the matter of a beach survey was being proposed wherein the County of Orange and the coast cities would cooperate and submitted tentative costs of the various participants. It was moved by Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the City of Newport Beach cooperate with the County of Orange in the matter. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to reply to the letter of Supervisor Legg. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, being a resolu- tion authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach an easement from the Pacific Electric Railway. The Resolution was read, considered, deisgnated Resolution No. 1012, the adoption of which was moved by Councilman Claire, 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. The matter of the contract between the City of Newport Beach and Glenn E. Miller in connection with the securing of a grant from the U. S. Government toward the construction of the new sewer system, was brought up and considered. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire that the time limit of said contract as contained in paragraph three of same, be extended thirty days. The 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 presented revised plans and specifications for the sewer project together with authorization from the PWA authorities for same, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the same was approved. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction of the sewer system in accordance with the revised plans and specifications as approved by the City Council. The City Engineer reported on the WPA projects in connection with McFadden Place, Sidewalk 15th Street to 20th Street, and Sidewalk between A and E Streets, and advised the Council of the new order pertaining to said projects. City Attorney Thompson advised that in view of the bad condition of the existing board walk and the liability of the City in case of damage suits, that same should be replaced with cement sidewalks. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded VY k+� 281) by Councilman Whitton and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to make application to the WPA under the revised rulings for the projects. ADJOJRNILE14T On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken. Sine Die. r � ewpor man Newport Beach, January 4, 1937• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular ' session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. The roll was called and the following Councilmen answered present: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Garfield, Williamson. Absent; None. The report of the City Treasurer was read, and!on motion of Councilman uarfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the 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 CUMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STAADIAG CUMkITTEES None. COILLUNI CAT I Uh S The communication of Grainger Hyer in connection with the application of kanning Seimon for rezoning of Lot 16, Block 14, Section 4, Balboa Island, was read. Grainger Byer also addressed the Council concerning the matter, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, that the same be referred to the Planning Commission for report. The communication of Grainger Hier regarding the widening of L.arine Avenue from Balboa Avenue to the North Speedway was read, and considered, and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for report. The letter of Capt. Jessie Skeen expressing appreciation for the service and courtesy shown by the Harbor Master in protecting the boats in the bay during the recent storm, was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the same was referred to the Harbor Master. The request of the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of ,California for the cancellation of certain taxes against Lot 19, Block 16, Section 3, Balboa Island, being property owned by said Board, was on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed.