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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1937 - Adjourned Regular Meeting3S Report on 22nd St: sidewalk State Hwy Dept drain in Tr. 919. J.A.Beek ferry in bay. City Engineer Patterson reported on the matter of the 22nd Street side- walk, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to make application to the Pacific Electric Railway Company in connection with same. City Engineer Patterson advised the Council that the State-Highway Department requested permission to install a drain under City owned property In Tract 919,the City Engineer was instructed to contact the Highway Department further concerning the matter as to location and change of same in future if necessary. J. A. Beek addressed the Council requesting a franchise to operate a Ferry System covering all important points in the Bay, same to be operated on schedule and calling at Lido Isle, Harbor Island, Balboa Island, Corona del Mar and other points. After some discussion regarding the matter it was moved by Councilman Gordon,.seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that the subject be laid on the table for further consideration. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, an adjournment was taken to 11 o'clock A. M. Thursday, November 4th. ROVED: City Clerk 0 L Newport Beach, November 4, 1937• 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 11 o'clock A. M. on above date with Mayor Williamson presiding. Roll. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. Absent, Councilmen None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMIITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COM1ITTEES None. COMMUNICATIONS Dr.Seager Dr. Howard W. Seager addresse� %n&g�!ouncil concerning certain zoning variances to matters and requested that the Council g action in re- confirming the recommend - Seager et al ation of the Planning Commission relative to the variances granted the Bay District Lumber Company and Verna T. Decker, inasmuch as his own application for confirmation had been laid on the table pending a Court action, setting forth the argument that such action by the Council might discriminate against the applicant in said action and show prejudice on the part of the City Council. After considerable discussion concerning the matter, it was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the Planning Commission's recommendations in connection with the variances allowed the Bay District Lumber Company, Verna T. Decker and Howard W. Seager be laid on the table pending the decision of the Superior Court. Street The request of the merchants of Newport Beach for permission to hold dance permit a street dance on the Ocean Front, SAturday, November 6th, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, granted. UNFINISHED BUS %NESS Advertising The ordinance amending Ordinance No. 304 respecting advertising structures, structures laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up for consideration. The ordinance was read in full and on notion of Councilman.Cla.ire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, was passed to the second reading. Res. 1212 City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, being a resolution author- izing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach Lease to a certain Agreement between said City and Newport HarboV Union High School District, High School whereby the latter is granted a fifteen year lease on certain City owned property and more particularly described in the resolution and agreement, The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 1212, and upon motion of Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Councilman Gordon, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. 0 L City Attorney Thompson presented a resolution, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain Agreement by and between said City and C. E. McFarland, whereby • the latter is granted a three year concession from the Newport pier for the operation of fishing barges. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No'. 1213 and upon motion of Councilman Claire, duly seconded by Council- man Whitson, was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Whitson all communications to be submitted to and considered by the City Council at any meeting thereof, with the exception of bids duly advertised for, must be filed with the City Clerk at least four hours before the tiihe set for said meeting. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and unanimously carried. City Engineer Patterson presented a detailed report, together with recommendations relative to the bids submitted for the purchase of equipment (7\1 for the construction of a City owned dredger, said bids being referred to the � City Engineer for checking g � y Eng ng and report from the meeting of November 1st, The following is a tabulation of the bids received for furnishing sand pump and engine for city dredge: BYRWN= JACKSON COMPANY: Proposal A. sand pump, 150 H.P. K.I. 6 cyl. Industrial • Diesel engine, 650 R.P.M .......................$ 99288.00 Proposal B. 8" sand pump, 120 H.P. 6 cyl. Hill Diesel engine, 650 R.P.M..... .... .......... .....$ 8,712.00 Proposal C. 8" sand pump, 120 H.P. 6 cyl. Hall -Scott Indus- trial engine, (Gasoline), 1,450 R.P.M .......... $ 8,000.00 ' Proposal D. 8" sand pump, 133 H.P. 6 cyl. Buda Industri l Diesel engine, 1,050 R.P.M .....................$ 8;570.00 Proposal E. 8" sand pump, 120 H.P. 6 cyl. Industrial gas engine, 950 R.P.M..... ...... .$ 8,200.00 Proposal F. 8" sand pump, 115 H.P. 4 cyl. Cummings Diesel engine, 700 R.P.M..... .... .$ 7,938.00 Proposal G. 8" sand pump, 118 H.P. 6 cyl. Cummings Diesel engine, 1,600 R.P.M......... .... ..............0 5,630.00 FAIRBANKS -MORSE & COMPANY: Byron - Jackson sand pump, 150 H.P. 6 cyl. 900 R.P.M. Bluestreak gas engine with belt drive.... ...................$ 5,792.65 Alternate with direct drive:.......... .......... ...........$ 5,920.15 BROWN -BEVIS EQIIIPMENT CO: Proposal 1. Kimball -Krogh sand pump, 6 cyl 1,600 R.P.M. net brack H.P. 120 H.P. Hercles Model "DHXB" Diesel engine.. ... .... .... ....$ 5,600.00 Proposal 1A. 8" Kimball -Krogh sand pump, 6 cyl. 120 H.P. Hercles Model "HXC" gas engine .................$ 4,755.00 Proposal 2. 8" Kimball -Krogh sand pump, 120 H.P. 6 cyl. 650 R.P.M. Atlas Imperial Diesel Engine ........$ 8,423.00 The above prices do not include sales tax. Reference is made to the proposals for information on the 6" sand pump. Based on the assumption that the city contemplates the dredging of approximately 200,000 cubic yards of material over a three year period, it is my opinion that the city would be justified in expending not to exceed $11,000 for a complete dredging unit. Of the bids received, it is my opinion that the bid of Brown -Bevis Equipment Company for furnishing the 120 H.P. Hercles Diesel engine at a cost of $5,600.00 would be satisfactory in the event the city constructs a dredge. The estimated cost of dredging would be 19¢ per cubic • yard, based on doing 200,000 cubic yards. The informal proposals of the Newport Dredging Company and Smith Brothers for the rental of 8" dredge equipment are practically the same. The estimated cost of dredging on a rental basis would be 20¢ per cubic yard. The informal bid of Croft and Neville for rental of 6" dredge equipment would increase the cost per cubic yard of material dredged. In order to justify a city owned dredge, it is essential that a dredging program involving at least 200,000 cubic yards of material over a three year period be planned. This would involve an expenditure of approximately $40,000. The prospective work in the harbor consists principally.of maintaining the public beaches around the bay. This type of work requires a small dredge. The Federal Government has allocated $15,000 per year for maintaining the jetties and the channels dredged by the government. It is my opinion that the government will not be required to expend any funds for maintenance dredgeing in the harbor for some time. An 8" dredge suitable for maintaining the beaches would not be economical in dredging channels where the length of discharge pipe line exceeded 1,000 feet. At the present time I favor the rental of dredge equipment with the City furnishing all labor and supervision. This will allow time for formulating and financing a definite dredging program, and will afford the city the opportunity ' to experiment and to gain experience in actual dredging operations. Signed R. L. Patterson, City Engineer. • raml Nft- Res. 1213. agreement with C . E. McFarland Time limit on communications to Council. City Engineer °s report on bids for dredger. M Res. 1214. J.A.Bedord Seawall asmt. After considerable discussion regarding the matter, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Whitson and carried, that the subject be laid on the table for consideration at an adjourned meeting of the Council at 4 o'clock P. M. November 4, 1937. Resolution No. 1214. Whereas, Gerald W. Ritchie and Beulah B. Ritchie, husband and wife, have this day offered to the City of Newport Beach, the sum of $550.00 for Lot '24, Block B, Tract 673, Corona del Mar, in the city of Newport Beach, as shown on Map recorded in Book 20, pages 17 and 19 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California;.and WHEREAS, the said price is a fair and adequate price as and for the purchase price of said lot; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach deems that it is for the best interests of said City that said property be sold for the said sum of $550.00; and . WHEREAS, the price offered is gust, fair and adequate and is not dis- proportionate to the real value of the property above described; and WHEREAS, the City has not at this time perfect title to said property, and an action to quiet title on said property is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That said property be sold to the said Gerald W. Ritchie and Beulah B. Ritchie, husband and wife, for the sum of $550.00, free and clear of all encumbrances when and if the City perfects title thereto. Subject to the taxes for the fiscal year 1937 -35, and unpaid improve- ment assessments of record. Also subject to conditions, restrictions and reservations of record. And the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed for said property to the said parties upon receipt of the consideration above set forth and the perfecting of title to said property by the city as aforesaid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; That the sum of $55.00 be paid to Mrs. Gertrude Williams, if and when the bity is able to perfect title to said property, and give a deed thereto free and clear of encumbrances, except as herein mentioned, as and for her commission for the negotiating of the sale of said real property to Gerald W. Ritchie and Beulah B. Ritchie, his wife, as Joint tenants, said sum being a fair and reasonable commission to be allowed in said sale, and said broker being a licensed realtor of the City of Newport Beach. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular adjourned meeting thereof held on the 4th day of November, 1937, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Whitson, Brown, Williamson. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ATTEST: Frank L.-Rinehart City Clerk J. A. Bedord addressed the Council concerning a certain assessment levied against his property for the construction of the Balboa Island Seawall, and was advised that the matter would be considered and reported to him later. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o'clock P. M. November 4, 1937. iv•ki • ri • 11