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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1943 - Adjourned Regular Meeting11 r� U The application of Harry R. Brethaupt for a license to operate a retail fish market at 1301 Coast Highway, was brought up for re- consideration as to what type of market was proposed, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed aryl carried, same was granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of the American Legion for permission to:- install boat slips was laid over until Saturday. City Engineer Patterson reporting on bids submitted for the construction of sewer mains and the materials therefor, advised that the bids of J. S. Barrett and the Pacific Clay Products, respectively, were the lowest bidders, and recommended that in view of the emergency existing at the present time regarding the sanitary situation in the City that the bids be accepted in order that a serious condition might be averted. Considerable discussion ensued there being some of the Council opposed to paying for the work from the general fund, insisting that an assessment district be formed for the purpose, however it was moved by.Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Hall that the bids for the sewer job be accepted in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer, there being a tie Vote, as follows: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the motion to award the bid to J. S. Barrett was rescinded. After some further discussion a recess was taken for a time in order to go into the matter further. Upon the Council resuming session, the matter of bids submitted for the construction of sewer mains and sewer pipe in connection therewith, was brought up for re- consideration. Whereupon Councilman Reed moved that the bid of J. S. Barrett be accepted, all other bids be rejected and checks accompanying same be returned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and the bid of J. S. Barrett accepted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. Resolution No. 2612, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with J. S. Barrett, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the bid of the Pacific Clay Products Company was accepted, all other bids rejected and checks accompanying same ordered returned. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES; COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. 155 Roll Call R.Murphy app. to striv; banner in st. Mona Curry employment H.R.Brethaupt app. for license American Leg. app. Report on Sewer bids Accepting bid of J.S. Barrett Res .2812 contract with J.S.Barrett Accepting bid of �'acifi Clay Prod. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, an order Authorizing authorizing the City Engineer to purchase the necessary sewer pipe in connection purchase of with the construction of the sewer main, was granted by the following vote, to -wit: sewer pipe AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. Newport Beach, July 6, 1943- The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned regular session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of 12'M. on above date, with Mayor Hall presiding. The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilman Kirk. .REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. ' COMMUNICATIONS The application of Robert Murphy to string a banner advertising a certain band at the Rendezvous Ball Room, across Central Avenue at its junction with Main Street, was presented. The granting of permission was opposed by Councilman Reed, the City Attorney advised that the only permission granted for like advertising was for the Tournament of Lights, a civic afgir. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, thq application was denied. The City Attorney reporting on the request of Chief of Police Hodgkinson ' for a renewal of the contract between the City and Dr. Walkerdine, advised that the present contract did not expire until October 1943. The request of City Auditor Gant for the employmeti:t of Mona Curry at a salary of $125 per month, was on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, approved. The request for an increase in salary for Marion Turner and Mabel Cummings to $165 per month, was laid over to Saturday, July 10th. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11 r� U The application of Harry R. Brethaupt for a license to operate a retail fish market at 1301 Coast Highway, was brought up for re- consideration as to what type of market was proposed, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed aryl carried, same was granted subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of the American Legion for permission to:- install boat slips was laid over until Saturday. City Engineer Patterson reporting on bids submitted for the construction of sewer mains and the materials therefor, advised that the bids of J. S. Barrett and the Pacific Clay Products, respectively, were the lowest bidders, and recommended that in view of the emergency existing at the present time regarding the sanitary situation in the City that the bids be accepted in order that a serious condition might be averted. Considerable discussion ensued there being some of the Council opposed to paying for the work from the general fund, insisting that an assessment district be formed for the purpose, however it was moved by.Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Hall that the bids for the sewer job be accepted in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer, there being a tie Vote, as follows: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the motion to award the bid to J. S. Barrett was rescinded. After some further discussion a recess was taken for a time in order to go into the matter further. Upon the Council resuming session, the matter of bids submitted for the construction of sewer mains and sewer pipe in connection therewith, was brought up for re- consideration. Whereupon Councilman Reed moved that the bid of J. S. Barrett be accepted, all other bids be rejected and checks accompanying same be returned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and the bid of J. S. Barrett accepted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. Resolution No. 2612, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with J. S. Barrett, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the bid of the Pacific Clay Products Company was accepted, all other bids rejected and checks accompanying same ordered returned. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES; COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. 155 Roll Call R.Murphy app. to striv; banner in st. Mona Curry employment H.R.Brethaupt app. for license American Leg. app. Report on Sewer bids Accepting bid of J.S. Barrett Res .2812 contract with J.S.Barrett Accepting bid of �'acifi Clay Prod. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, an order Authorizing authorizing the City Engineer to purchase the necessary sewer pipe in connection purchase of with the construction of the sewer main, was granted by the following vote, to -wit: sewer pipe AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. m NEW BUSINESS Res. 2 13 Resolution No. 2813 was presented, being a resolution authorizing cancelling City Auditor Gant to cancel taxes on certain property in Block 637, Canal certain taxes Section. On motion of Councilman All m , seconded by Councilman Isbell, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None: ABSENT, COUNCILMAN: Kirk. Mrs.T.J.Connors employment Employment of part time help Authority to sell water to Met.Water Dist. The request of City Engineer-Patterson for the employment of Mrs. Thos. J. Connors in the Camp Ground during the summer, was on motion of Council- man Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, approved. The request of City Engineer Patterson for the employment of part time help in the street, water and park departments, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, approved. On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell, authority was granted to sell water to the caretakers of the Coast Branch of the Metropolitan Water District, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Isbell, Reed, Hall. NOES, COUNCILMAN: Allen. ABSENT, COUNC[ LMAN: Kirk. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, an adjournment was taken to 12:15 p. m. Saturday, July 10, 1943- AT ST: )( J J ity Clerk Mayo f th City of Newport Beach Coun i man Councilman 11 0 0 0