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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/1941 - Adjourned Regular MeetingNewport Beach, October 20, 1941. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried that the regular order of business be resumed. • 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 the hour of 7 :30 p, m. on above date with Mayor Gordon presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilmen None. . On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. ' REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. ' REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to open and read bids submitted for the construction of a pier and storage garage on public property on the north side of the Lido Channel, easterly of Tract No. 919. Two bids were wubmitted, that of Smith. Bros. Boat Works and Croft & Neville, which after being read by the Clerk were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed andcarried, the regular order of business was resumed. COMMUNICATIONS The letter of C. W. Drant, Agent for the Superior Oil Company's Lido Channel Yacht Anchorage, was presented and red and which requested that the City refrain from entering into any enterprise that might compete with private industry, whereupon Mayor Gordon advised that the City was only providing anchorage for boats too large to be accomodated by those engaged in, the business, and that the purpose was solely to keep the large boats in the Bay< The letter of the Citizens Association of Orange County, pertaining to labor unions was read, and on motion of Councilman Brown,•seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same was ordered filed. The report of City Engineer Patterson relative to the protection of public beaches from erosion and suggesting that the City make application to the California Beach and Park Commission for assistance in the financing of the construction of groins to protect the public beach westerly of the Newport pier, was presented and read. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to make the necessary appli- cation on behalf of the City. The request of Water Superintendent Patterson for the allowance of certain credits due to uncollectable water accounts, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to receive the report of the City Engineer on the bids submitted for the construction of a pier and storage garage. Whereupon the City Engineer advised that Croft & Neville were the lowest bidders and recommended that they be awarded the contract. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No.k„ being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, an agree - ment with Croft & Neville for the construction of a pier and storage garage. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown, and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT,•COUNCILMEN: None. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried that the regular order of business be resumed. • UNFINISHED BUSINESS The request of Paul A. Palmer for certain improvements on Lido Isle, and particularly the approach to the Lido Isle bridge, was brought up, and after some discussion it was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the request be granted, but the work not to be done until other proposed work of a similar character be undertaken. and read in full, Ordinance No. 503 was brought up for final passage,mbeing AN ORDINANCE ' DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TO ORDER THE WIDENING OF CENTRAL AVENUE BETWEEN McFADDEN PLACE AND "B10 STREET. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Ordinance No. 504 was brought up for final passage, being an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach amending Zoning Ordinance No. 440, and pertaining to lots 2 and 4, Block 731, Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2451 -B was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a Conditional Sale Contract with Theodore Robins for the purchase of a Deluxe Fordor Ford Sedan, andon motion of Counc•ilmam Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the resolu tton was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown., Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Mona. 29 Roll Call Bids on pier and garage Superior Oil Co. boat anchorage by City. Labor Unions Beach erosion Credits in 'mater Dept. Res. 245kA award of contract to Croft & Neville for pier & storage gar. Imp. on Lido Isle. Ord. 503 final passage Ord. 504 final passage Res. 2451 -B cont with Theo.Robins MAN The City Engineer brought up the request of George L. Bates, presented Dredging near at a previous meeting, for the City to participate in a dredging program in the Rivo Alto vicinity of 35th Street and the Rivo Alto and estimated the cost of same, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, authorization was granted to do the work. NEW BUSINESS Ras. 2452 Resolution No. 2452 was presented, being a•resolution accepting a grant deed Grant Deed from the Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles, to from Citz. Natl the City of.Newport Beach and covering certain property in Block 232, Corona Tr & Save Bank del Mar. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 24553 Resolution No. 2453 was presented, being a resolution rescinding a certain rescinting contract with Smith Bros. Boat Works for the construction of a pier and storage contract garage, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen, the reso- with Smith Bros. lution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 2454 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 2454 Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain agreement license agreement with George C. Hiner for the live bait concession on the Newport with Ge-o.C.Hinerpier, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Rbed, the Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN, None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None: Resolution No. 2455 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Res. 2455 Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain lease with lease with Baron Long for the rental of dockage, and on motion of Councilman Allen, Baron Long seconded by Councilman Claire, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to--,wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Res. 24556 Resolution No. 245.6 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the lease with Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, a certain Keith Spalding lease with Keith Spalding for the rental of dockage, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Claire, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Plans for The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the construction storage garage of a storage garage at the City Yacht Anchorage, and on motion of Councilman C X re, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, same were approved. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, Adopting the following wage scale was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: wage scale AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, will receive bids for furnishing labor, material, transportation, and services for the construction of a storage garage building, on public property located on the north side of the Lido Channel and easterly of Tract No. 919, in said City.of Newport Beach, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file In the office of the City Clerk of the said City. Each bid shall be made out on a form to be obtained at the office of the City Engineer and shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for ten percent (10 %) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the order of the City of Newport Beach, California. Bids shall be sealed and filed with the City Clerk at the City Hall, Newport Beach, California, on, or before November 3rd, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and will be opened and publicly read aloud at or about 7:30 o'clock P. M. on that day in the Council Chamber in the City Hall, Newport Beach, California. The above mentioned check or bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the contract if awarded to him and will be declared forfeited if the successful bidder refuses to-enter into said contract after being requested so to do by the City Council of Newport Beach. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770 of the Labor Code, Statutes of 1937, of the State of California., the City Council of the City of Newport Beach has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rates for legal holiday and overtime work inthe locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract which will be awarded the successful bidder. The prevailing rates so determined.are as follows: Trade or Occupation Carpenter, Journeyman . ................... Carpenter, Rough .... ..................... Cement Finisher ........................... Concrete Mixer Operator .................... Electriciah ...........................•... Electrician, Helper .... .................. Hourly Per Diem Wage Rate Wage $ 1.10 $8.80 1.00 8.00 1.10 8.80 1.00 8.00 1.375 11.00 •875 7.00 u i 0 r 0 On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction of a storage garage at the City Yacht Anchorage. Resolution No. 2 1 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain lease with John Ford for the rental of garage space, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 24155 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain lease with W. L. Valentine for the rental of garage space, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen,.the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution granting an easement to SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, for pipes, mains etc. in certain property in Recurd Survey 9- 42/43, known as Beacon Bay, in the City of Newport Beach. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed, and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. 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 n adjourned e ular meeting thereof • held on the 20th day of October, 1941. ( y vii,y ulerK or the uity or vewporL tseaen City Attorney Thompson called the Council's attention to the matter of vacating certain property recently acquired by the City and occupied by Helen Coffin, the matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Resolutions No. 2449 to 2459 inclusive, were presented, being Resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant deeds to the following people and covering the following described property sold to them. Res. 2459 Robert P. Pierce NE 10' of Lot 23 and SW 20' of Lot 25, Block 136, Corona del Mar. Price $450.00 Res. 2460 Charles E. Calking et ux NE 15' of lot 12 and the SW 25' of Lot 14, Block 238; NW 45' of Lots 2 and 4, Block 429, Corona Del Mar. Price $600.00 • Res. 2461 Ruth B. Stoever Lot 18 Block 432, Corona del Mar Price 450.00 Res. 2462 Bea Whittlesey et al Lots 17, 19 and 21, Block 429, Corona. del Mar. Price $325.00 31 Advertising for bids. Res. 2457 lease with John Ford Res. 2458 lease with W.L.Valentine Minute Res. easement to So.Co.Gas Co. Helen Coffin property Res. 2459 to 246.,5 Inc. sale of City owned lots. Laborer, Construction and General......... $ .75 $ 6.00 Painter .............................. .... 1.10 8.80 Plumber ... ............................... 1.375 11.00 Plumber, Helper ........................... 1.00 $.00 Roofer........... ...... 1.125 9.00 • Watchman........:.. . . . . . ... ..... ... ... .625 5.00 Any other classification omitted herein, not less than .......................... .75 6.00 Provided that one and one -half (1j) times the prevailing rate shall be paid except watchmen, flagmen and other non =- -manual workers, for any working time more than eight (8) hours during any one (1) calender day where such work Is required in cases of extraordinaly emergencies caused by fire, flood, or danger to life or property, and for time on Sundays and'the seven (7) legal holidays, to -wit: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any-sub-contractor under him, to pay not less that the said specified rates to all laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a labor and material ' bond in an amount-equal to 50 of the contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to 50 of the contract price, said bonds to be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City of Newport Beach. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any informality in a bid. Dated October 20th, 1941, at Newport Beach, California. FRANK L. RINEHART, • City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction of a storage garage at the City Yacht Anchorage. Resolution No. 2 1 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain lease with John Ford for the rental of garage space, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Resolution No. 24155 was presented, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a certain lease with W. L. Valentine for the rental of garage space, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen,.the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution granting an easement to SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, for pipes, mains etc. in certain property in Recurd Survey 9- 42/43, known as Beacon Bay, in the City of Newport Beach. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed, and the resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. 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 n adjourned e ular meeting thereof • held on the 20th day of October, 1941. ( y vii,y ulerK or the uity or vewporL tseaen City Attorney Thompson called the Council's attention to the matter of vacating certain property recently acquired by the City and occupied by Helen Coffin, the matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Resolutions No. 2449 to 2459 inclusive, were presented, being Resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant deeds to the following people and covering the following described property sold to them. Res. 2459 Robert P. Pierce NE 10' of Lot 23 and SW 20' of Lot 25, Block 136, Corona del Mar. Price $450.00 Res. 2460 Charles E. Calking et ux NE 15' of lot 12 and the SW 25' of Lot 14, Block 238; NW 45' of Lots 2 and 4, Block 429, Corona Del Mar. Price $600.00 • Res. 2461 Ruth B. Stoever Lot 18 Block 432, Corona del Mar Price 450.00 Res. 2462 Bea Whittlesey et al Lots 17, 19 and 21, Block 429, Corona. del Mar. Price $325.00 31 Advertising for bids. Res. 2457 lease with John Ford Res. 2458 lease with W.L.Valentine Minute Res. easement to So.Co.Gas Co. Helen Coffin property Res. 2459 to 246.,5 Inc. sale of City owned lots. 3-2 Res. 2463 Amy G. Kennedy et al Res. 2464 Charles E. Kyte et•uic Res. 2465 William W. Ems et ux Res. 2466 William A. Kirk et ux Res. 2467 Blanche L. Famechon Res. 2466 Alvin B. Cassens Res. 2469 Walter J. Holcomb Lot 2, Block 532, Corona del Mar.. Price $150.00 Lot 1, Block 543, Corona del Mar. Price $200.00 Lot 14, Block 431, Corona del Mar. Price $200.00 Lot 19, Block 225, Lancaster Add Price $175.00 Lot 22y Block 429, Corona del Mar Price X6250.00 Lot 5, Block 637, Corona del Mar. Price $180.00 Lots 13 and 15, Block 429; Lot 21, Block 431; Lot 20, Block 432; Corona del Mar. Price $225.00 Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen, that the resolutions be adopted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and carried by the following vote, to -wit:' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman len and carried, an adjournment was taken Sine Die. ayor of the J�tft�y of Newport Beach AT ST: ity Clerk ounc V V Vlay 11Y.0..• Cou a r� L 0 C 0