HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1937 - Regular Meeting• Newport Beach, .California,
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Roll call
C. F. Lipe
Pier permit
Mrs. J. W.
Peterson
Pier Permit
Robertson
pier permit
James L.Rubel
pier permit
MacGinitie at
al v drinks
E.R .Ramsey
cafe permit
Geo. Phi IIlps
Penny Arcade
James Carrell
exempt lic.
Roger Barrow
vac.of alley
H.A.Armstrong
boat ramp
John G.Hees
Avocado Ave.
L. W. Briggs
L. W. Briggs
Speed trials
Coast Guard
Strowbridge
water
Strowbridge
pipe line
easement
Sidewalk
petition
Bal. Island
Impr.Assn.
July 5, 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
o'clock P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding.
The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon,
Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
REPORTS CF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
On.motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and
carried, the reading of reports of Heads of Departments was dispensed with and .
the reports ordered filed.
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REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
COMMUNICATIONS
The application of C. F. Lips for a permit to:build a pleasure pier
fronting on Lot
41, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
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seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer.
The application of Mrs. J. W. Peterson for a permit to build a pleasure
pier fronting on Lot 30, Tract 742, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer.
The application of Harold B. Robertson for a permit to build a
pleasure
pier fronting on Lot 21, Tract 742, Balboa Island, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer.
The application of James L. Rubel for a permit to extend an existing
pier fronting on Lot 451, Tract 907, Lido Isle, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed.
The application of W. B. MacGinitie and Wm. McElhannon for a license
to run a cold drink stand on Fernleaf Avenue near Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Max,
was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried,
allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer.
The application of E. R. Ramsey for a license to conduct a cafe in the
Epperly building at 504 West Central Avenue, having been approved by the .Health
Officer, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and
carried, allowed.
The application of George Phillips for a license to operate a Penny
Arcade in the Allen Building, 101 Main Street, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed subject to the
approval of the Chief of Police.
The application of James A. Carrell for a veteran's exempt license
to peddle fruit and vegetables, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed.
The letter of Roger and Dorothy Barrow, asking for the vacation of
the 15 foot alley running Prom 14th Street to Old.County Road and lying between
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Tract 27, Boulevard Addition to Newport Heights, was on motion
of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the
Planning Commission and the City Engineer.
The request of H. A. Armstrong for a ramp for.launching small boats on
the Corona del Mar side of the Bay, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer.
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The letter of John G. Hess regarding the width of Avocado Avenue,
Corona del Mar, and the alleged encroachment thereon by. James Irvine, was on
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred
to the City Engineer.
The letter of L. W. Briggs, Secretary of the Planning Commission,
recommending the granting of certain variances in favor of F. A. Andrews, Lot 4,
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Block 4, Section 5; F. F. Scribner, Lot 26, Tract 742 and Dorothy Ross, Lot 27,
Tract 742, all on Balboa Island, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the hearing on the above recommend-
ations of the Planning Commission was set for August 2, 1937•
The communication of L. W. Briggs, relating to the resignation of
L. Deming Tilton as Consultant for the Planning Commission, and of the meeting
to be held at the Peninsula Cafe on July 21st for the benefit of the new members
of the Planning Commission and the new member of the City Council, was on motion
of Councilman Claire, seconded by- Councilman Whitson and carried, ordered filed.
Mayor Williamson brought up the matter of speed trials for the newly
launched Coast Guard boats in the North Channel of the Bay, and on motion of
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, permission for
same was granted and the Mayor authorized to inform the .Coast Guard Commander
accordingly.
The application of F. M. Strowbridge to purchase water from the City
of Newport Beach to supply a subdivision outside the City limits, was on motion
of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, denied'
The communication of F. M. Strowbridge regarding a certain pipeline
easement and requesting cancellation of said•easement and removal of the pipe
line to another easement to be granted for same, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Attorney
and the City Engineer for investigation and report.
The petition presented by property owners requesting the construction
of a cement sidewalk between 23rd Street and 30th Street, Newport Beach and
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under the WPA Grant, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
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Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for an estimate of the cost
of the same.
The request of the Balboa Island Improvement Association that the City
Council require the Seawall contractors to replace the Balboa Island beach in
the same condition as maintained before the construction of the seawall, was on
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred
to the City Engineer for report.
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Roll call
C. F. Lipe
Pier permit
Mrs. J. W.
Peterson
Pier Permit
Robertson
pier permit
James L.Rubel
pier permit
MacGinitie at
al v drinks
E.R .Ramsey
cafe permit
Geo. Phi IIlps
Penny Arcade
James Carrell
exempt lic.
Roger Barrow
vac.of alley
H.A.Armstrong
boat ramp
John G.Hees
Avocado Ave.
L. W. Briggs
L. W. Briggs
Speed trials
Coast Guard
Strowbridge
water
Strowbridge
pipe line
easement
Sidewalk
petition
Bal. Island
Impr.Assn.
Balboa Island
The request of the Balboa Island.Improvement Association for an extra
Impr. Assn.
patrolman to enforce traffic regulations on Balboa Island during the summer
Traffic reg.
months, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and
carried, ordered filed.
Pauline Messing
The application of Pauline Messing for one month leave of absence
leave of absence
necessitated by reason of sickness, and the recommendation of same by the
Library Board, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Whitson and carried, allowed for two weeks only.
Grainger Hyer
The letter of Grainger Hyer, Chairman of the Library Board, advising
Library Board
the City Council that the Library Board was taking no part in the petition.
being circulated for an increase in the tax rate for library purposes and that
their position was a neutral one in the matter, was read. On motion of Council-
man Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the communication was
ordered filed.
Petition
A petition bearing approximately 300 names requesting that the City
Park Dept.
Council call an election for the purpose of voting a levy of ten cents per
$100.00 valuation for the purpose of providing funds for the Park Department,
was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman.Gordon and carried,
Laid on the Table.
Petition
A petition bearing approximately 175 names requesting that the City
Public Library
Council call an election for the purpose of voting a levy of six cents per
X100.00 valuation for the purpose of providing funds for the making of improve -
ments and purchasing books and equipment for the Public Library, was on motion
of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, Laid on the
Table.
W.E.Robinson
The letter of W. E. Robinson of the Sea Scout Service, requesting
sewer & water
an estimate of the cost of extending water and sewer connections to the Sea
connections
Scout Base site, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for report,
Petition
A petition bearing 26 names of residents of Corona del Agar complain -
Stairway, CDM
ing.of the damage being done to the stairway leading to the beach in the
vicinity of Hazel Drive and other acts of vandalism by outside visitors, was
on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
referred to the Chief of Police.
Employees
The request of City Engineer Patterson for authority to employ
WPA Recreation
Chauncey Druck for full time, and Charles Langmade, Virginia Sweetman and
Program
Gilman Brookings for half .time, during the summer months in connection with
the WPA Recreational Program, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed.
Delinquencies
Water Superintendent Patterson requested approval of credits
Water Dept.
made by the Water Department, due to delinquencies left by former owners
and tenants between the dates of April 9, 1935 and.April 5, 1937 in the
sum of $214.10. Whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution
authorizing the writing off of the uncollectable accounts. The motion was
duly seconded by Councilman Gordon, and the resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, 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 Newp rt Beach regular meeting thereof
held on the 5th day of July, 1937. �--
y Clerk of the Citv of Newport Beach.
Employees The request of City Engineer Patterson for approval of the following
Sewer & Bulk- employees in the Engineering Department during the construction of the Sewer
head. Project and the Bulkhead Project, was presented: Warren A. Elstreman, Inspect-
or 1.00 per hour; Kenneth E. Siegel, Inspector ,575 per hour; John Golden,
Inspector .75 per hour; Conrad Shook, Inspector ,575 per hour; Charles
Plummer, Surveyman $125.00 per month. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Whitson and carried, the request was approved.
Councilmen The request of Councilmen Gordon, Whitson and Mayor Williamson for
requests to permission to leave the State of California, was on motion of .Councilman
leave State. Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, allowed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Haskell
groyne permit
E. H. Day
permit to
deposit sand
E. H. Day
Groyne permit
V. E. Birtton
pier permit
D. Bronston
pier permit
The application of Eugene C. Haskell for permission to construct
a groyne in the center of the first lot east of "Bo Street, Balboa Tract,
laid over from a previous meeting, was on motion of Councilman Whitson,
seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed.
The application of E. H. Day, laid over from a previous meeting, for
permission to deposit 'sand on certain land north of Block 109, was on recommend-
ation of the City Engineer, moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Whitson and carried, allowed.
The application of E. H. Day for permission to construct and maintain
two wooden groynes fronting on a sixty -five foot lot north of Block 109,
Section B, was on recommendation of the City Engineer, moved by Councilman
Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, allowed.
The application of V. E. Britton for permission to construct a
pleasure pier fronting on Lots 16 and 17, Tract 907, Lido Isle, having been
approved by the City Engineer, was on motion ofCouncilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed.
The application of Douglas Bronston for permission to construct a
pleasure pier fronting on Lot 4, Block 5, Section.;l, Balboa Island, having
been approved by the City Engineer, was on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed.
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NEW BUSINESS
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The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee,
were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried,
demands
allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same.
The demand in favor of the Drainage Construction Company for the
Drainage Const.
monthly payment in accordance with the Sewer Project Contract, was on motion of
demand.
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed arri the
warrant ordered drawn for same.
Mayor Williamson appointed Councilman Brown as Chairman of the Fire,
Council.Brown
Water, Light and Sewer Committee and a member of the Street Committee, and on
Committees
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the
appointments were confirmed.
Resolution No. 1159 was presented, being a•
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Resolution
OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF
No- 1159
AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF J CENT GAS
TAX ALLOCATED FOR STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE.
The resolution was read and considered and on motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, was passed by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson,
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
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Resolution No. 1159 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the
Resolution
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain
No, 1159
Contract of Conditional Sale, by and between Theodore Robins and the City of
Newport Beach for the purchase of one certain 1937 Ford V -S Truck Chassis with
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cab and dual wheels, Motor No, 15- 3972630 for the sum of $1,563.77. On motion
of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was passed
by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
Resolution No. 11592 was presented, being a resoluticn. authorizing the
Resolution
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain
No. 11592
Contract of Conditional Sale by and between Theodore Robins and the City of
Newport Beach for the purchase of one certain 1937 Ford V -9 Standard Fordor
Sedan, Motor No. 18- 4056170 for the sum of $553.15. On motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to -wit: •
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
Resolution No. 1160 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the
Resolution
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain
No. 1160
Contract of Conditional Sale between D. K. Blue and the City of Newport Beach
for the purchase of a certain Chevrolet Commercial Pick -Up truck as described in
said contract and for the sum therein stated. On motion of Councilman Claire,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following vote,
to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
Resolution No. 1161 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the
Resolution
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain
No. 1161
Contract of Conditional Sale between Theodore Robins and the City of Newport
Beach for the purchase of one certain 1937 Ford V -S, 60 HP Pickup truck and for
the amount specified in said contract. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
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by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by -the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
Resolution No. 1162 was presented, being a resolution -authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain
Contract of Conditional Sale between Theodore Robins and the City of Newport
Beach for the purchase of one certain 1937 Ford V -S, Model 79 1312" W.B. Chassis
with cab and dual real wheels for the sum specified in said Contract. On motion
of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson, the resolution was adopted
by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, 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 G. W. Kitzmiller and covering Lot 15, Block
9, Section 2, Balboa Island as shown in Book 6, page 31, Miscellaneous Maps,
Records of Orange County, California. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman
Gordon and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, 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 resoluti n was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular ing thereof held on
the 5th day of July, 1937.
City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach
Resolution
No. 1162
Quitclaim deed
from
G. W. Kitzmiller
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Quitclaim Resolution No. 1163. A Quitclaim Deed from Dana H. Easley a single •
deed from man, dated the 19th day of June, 1937, to the City of Newport Beach, a Muni -
D.H.Easley cipal corporation of the sixth class of the State of California, remising,
releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach all that certain ,
real property situate in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State
of California, described as follows, to -wit: Lot 6, Block 440, Corona del
Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous
Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach, California.
Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by
Councilman Gordon and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by said
City of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the
same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California.
That said motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the
minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 5th day of July, 1937.
Harry H. Williamson
Mayor - City of Newport Beach
ATTEST:
Frank L. Rinehart •
City Clerk
Resolution Resolution No. 1164. A Quitclaim Deed from Minnie Emma Fisk and
No. 1164 W. D. Fisk, her husband, dated the 24th day of May, 1937, to the City of
Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class of the State of '
California, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport
Beach, all that certain real property situate in the City of Newport Beach,
County of Orange, State of California, described as follows, to -wit: The
Southerly 34 feet of Lot 5, Block 0, Tract 323 as shown on a Map recorded in
Book 14, pages 40 and 41 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County,
California, was presented to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California.
Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by
Councilman Gordon and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by said
City of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the
same forthwith with the County Recorder. of Orange County, California.
That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the
minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 5th day of July, 1937.
Harry H. Williamson
Mayor - City of Newport Beach
ATTEST
Frank L. Rinehart
City Clerk
Resolution Resolution No. 1165. A Quitclaim deed from.Woodward Davis, a
No. 1165 single man, dated the 24th day of June, 1937, to the City of Newport Beach,
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a Municipal corporation of the sixth class of the State of California,
remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach, all that
certain real property situated in the city of Newport Beach, County of Orange,
State of California, described as follows, to -wit: Lot S, Block 440, Corona
del Mar, as shown on a Map recorded in Book 3, pages 41 and 42 of Miscellan-
eous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, was presented to the City
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Council of the City of Newport Beach, California.
Whereupon, Councilman Claire made a motion, duly seconded by
Councilman Gordon and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by said
City of Newport Beach, and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the
same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California.
That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson.
NOES: Councilmen None.
ABSENT: Councilmen None.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the
minutes of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 5th day of July, 1937.
Harry H. Williamson
Mayor - City of Newport Beach
ATTEST
Frank L. Rinehart
City Clerk
ADJOURIT16ENT
On motion of Councilman Claire, secon�ed by Councilman Gordon and
carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:30 P. �/fM the 12t�i. dCy /of July, 1937.
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The City Council of the City of Newport Beach mat in adjourned regular
session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach
at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson in the Chair.
The roll was called, the following Councilman answering present: Gordm
Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent, Councilmen None.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
COMMUNICATIONS
The application of Dr. 0. A. Dietrich and G. Gifford Davidge for a permit
to build a pleasure pier fronting on Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, E1 Bayo Tract, was on
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried referred
to the City Engineer.
The offer of Ethel Rea Balaton to purchase from the City of Newport Beach
for a price of $125.00 for Lots 5, 9, 10 and 12 in Block 5, Seashore Colony Tract
was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried,
Laid on the Table.
The letters of Margaret Gibson and Nellie Whall complaining of traffic
hazards and the condition of the street at Clubhouse Avenue and 32nd Streets,
were presented and on report of Assiht.ant Street Superintendent Siegel that the
matter had been taken care o£, it was trroved by Councilman Claire, seconded. by
Councilman Whitson and carried, that the letters be filed.
The letter of Mrs. Lydia A. Gross complaining of the high tides inundat-
ing their property at 3501 Finley Avenue, was,presented, and on report of Assistant
Street Superintendent Siegel that the matter had been taken care of to the satisfaction
of the complainant, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson
and carried, that the letter be filed.
The application of Frank Suttora for permission to constrir-t a ramp from
the City's 26th Street pier to a building being erected on adjoining property.by
him for the handling of fish, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by
Councilman Whitson and carried, referred to the Street Committee.
The letter of Lew H. Wallace and J. J. Schnitker complaining of the
erosion alleged to be due to boats speeding in the Lido Channel adjacent to Tract
No. 515, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman
Whitson and carried, the tentative permission given for speed trials of boats in
this channel was rescinded and the City Clerk instructed to notify the Harbor Master
to endeavor to secure other area in the Bay for speed trials, the channel southward
of the-State Highway Bay Bridge being suggested.
The letter of C. Harold Hopkins to Mayor Williamson accepting the appoint-
ment as a member of the Planning Commission was read, and on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the letter was ordered filed.
The request of City Engineer Patterson for approval for the employment of
Jim Woods at $$100.00 per month and Mrs. Truax at $$60.00 per month in the City Camp
Grounds during the summer months, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by
Councilman Whitson and carried, allowed.
Various applications for licenses to operate Games of Skill and Science
were presented, and on motion of Councilman Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire
and carried, the same.were referred to the Chief of Police and City Attorney with
power to act.
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Whitson and
carried, that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare applications to the WPA
authorities for funds for park areas and parks and including the construction of
a cement sidewalk between 23rd Street and 30th Street, NexT ort Beach, provided
the property owners in that section agree to pay_the customary charge for same.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The petitions presented at the previous meeting requesting the Council to
call a special election for the purpose of increasing the tax levy from 30 to 100
for the Park Fund and from 3¢ to 6¢ for the Library Fund, was brought up. The City
Clerk reporting on the check as to the number of property owners contained in the
signatures appearing on the petitions. After considerable discussion regarding the
matter and the cost of the holding of an election, it was moved by Councilman
Whitson, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the question be placed on
the ballot of the next regular election, and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare the necessary ordinance therefor.
City Engineer Patterson's detailed written report on the matter of re-
locating an existing water main across the property of F. M. Strowbridge in the
vicinity of 44th Street, estimated the cost of re- locating same at $$1,771.00.
Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and
carried, that the Water Committee confer with Mr. Strowbridge in connection with
the matter.
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Roll Call
O.A.Dietrich
pier permit
Ethel Balaton
offer for lots
M.Gibson at al
complaint
Lydia Gross
complaint
Frank Suttora
ramp permit
L.H.Wallace at a-
complaint
C.H.Hopkins
Plan. Comm.
Employees for
Camp Grounds
Applications for
Games
WPA Funds
Application
Petitions for
Park & Library
Funds
Report on
Strowbridge
water main