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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1920 - Regular Meeting1 CNZA 371 City Hall, Newport Beach, June 7, 1920. The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 P. ICI. on above date. The meeting was called to order by President J. P. Greeley. The roll was called with the following members present: J. P. Greeley, J. J. Schnitker, Art L. Heard, Conrad Richter, L. S. Wilkinson. Absent, none. The minutes of the previous regular meeting and the special ' meeting of May 18th were read and approved. The communications were read and referred to the proper order of business. The reports of the heads of the various departments were read, and on motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the reports were ordered filed with the exception of the City Electrician and Harbor Master which were laid aside for future consideration. UNFINISHED BUSIN'rS S. The Grant Deed of the Pacific Electric Land Co. covering a part of Lot 15, Block 18 of Section B Newport Beach for street purposes, was presented, and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee J. J. Schnitker and carried, the Deed was accepted. ORDINA14CE I40. 166. .Ordinance No. 166, "An Ordinance of the City of Newport Beach, an incorporated city of this State, establishing in and for said City a public library, providing for the appointment of a Board of Library Trustees for the management of such public library," was placed on final passage, the roll was called and the Ordinance adopted by the following vote; to -wit: Ayes, J. P. Greeley, J. J. Schnitker, Art L. Heard, Conrad Richter, L. S. Wilkinson, Noes, None Absent, None. City Attorney Bishop reported in regard to the building ordinance, that he would have to have some information to help him ' draw up a proper ordinance as he was not a carpenter and the ordinance would involve the interests of everyone in the community. He suggested that a committee of carpenters or builders be appointed to assist with the ordinance. On motion of Trustee Conrad Richter seconded by Trustee J. J. Schnitker and carried, a committee consisting of 0. V. Noble, Art L. Heard, Fire Chief Jackson and City Electrician Rodger be appointed to assist City Attorney Bishop in drafting the building ordinance. NEW BUSINESS. The matter of the congestion of traffic at Balboa was discussed at length, and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee J. J. Schnitker and carried, the Street Superin- tendent was instructed to proceed at once to open up Central Avenue from Washington Street to Palm Street for travel without waiting to get permits from the owners, which could be obtained later. In regard to the traffic officers City Marshal Porter reported that there would be officers there to take care of the traffic hereafter. RESOLUTIOL' NO. 129. Entitled as follows: A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach abandoning proceedings taken under Resolution No.,116, passed by the said Board on the 4th day of August, 1919. On motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes, Trustees J. P. Greeley, J. J. Schnitker, Art L. Heard, Conrad Richter, L. S. 'Wilkinson. Noes, None, Absent, None. On motion of Trustee Conrad Richter seconded by Trustee J. J. Schnitker and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to write to the Pacific Electric officials hurrying them up in approving the proceedings affecting the company's property. The communication from Fire Chief A. W. Jackson explaining the need of more fire hose was taken up, and on motion of Trustee L. S. iilkinson seconded.by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the Fire Chief was authorized to purchase 200 feet of the style of hose under consideration and as named in the letter. The electric lamp contract which expires July let was taken up, one being from Wilson Bros. Commercial Co. and one from the 3"72 Newport Harbor Electric Co. On motion of Trustee L. S. .Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the two contracts were referred to the City Electrician for his choice in the lamps. The application of F. A. Lucas for permission to build.an extension to the Tudor pier was referred to the City Engineer on motion of Trustee L. S. 'Wilkinson seconded by Trustee J. J. Schnitker and carried. On motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the matter of extension of cement sidewalk from Main Street to B Street Balboa was referred to the City Engineer. ' On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Schnitker and carried, the application of John Meurs for transfer of business license to Sawyer & Sawyer }was granted. On motion of Trustee L. S. ' ilkinson seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the application of Frank D. Fordham for permit to build a covered seat on Lot 1, Block G Balboa Bay Front Tract was granted. On motion of Trustee L. S. ;ilkinson seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, Harbor Master Jos. A. Beek was authorized and instructed to procure and have placed not to exceed six floating channel markers as recommended in his report to be so placed as not to obstruct navigation. The matter of an automobile ferry landing at Washington or Palm Streets was brought up by Mr. Beek, and the matter was referred to the City Attorney as to the City's jurisdiction over same. On motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the check for 100.00 from the Civic League towards initial payment on public park site was received with thanks. President J. P. Greeley reported having all but $10.00 of the initial payment on the park. The contracts with the East Newport Town Co. for the purchase of the lots at East Newport for a public park were presented for acceptance, but the City Attorney thought we should have the, title searched and we should have a certificate of title to the property. Also the standing of the East Newport Town Co. should be looked into. ' The matter was therefore referred to City Attorney Bishop to look up On motion of Trustee Art L. Heard seconded by Trustee L. S. ''Wilkinson and carried, the application of ?W. P. Hall for a permit and license to operate a "Dart the Dart" game on part of the N.E. 301 ft. of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 12 Balboa Tract, was granted. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee J. J. Schnitker and carried, the application of Kline & Co, for a permit and license to operate a "Dart the Dart" game on Lot 19 Block 21 of Newport was granted. _Beach On motion of Trustee Conrad Richter seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried; the application of Burris ^nd Irwin for a permit and license to operate a lunch stand on Lot A Block 21 Newport Beachl w-s ar °.nted. On motion of Trustee Art L. Heard seconded by Trustee L. S. ;Wilkinson and carried, the application of Balboa Amusement Co. for r permit and license to operate a "Kiss Ball" game, "Dart the Dart" game and "Tossing base balls at a mark "game on part of Lots 6, 7 and 8 in Block 10 of Balboa Tract, was granted upon payment of the proper licenses. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the application of the Balboa Amusement Co. for a permit and license to operate a pool room with 3 tables on part of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 10 Balboa.Tract, was granted. On motion of Trustee Art L. Heard seconded by Trustee L. S. ' 'Wilkinson and carried, the application of Frank_ Raiche for a permit and license to operate a Merry -go -round on Block 10 Balboa Tract, was granted. On motion of Trustee L. S. 'Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the application of Storing & Jordan for a permit and license to operate a lunch counter on Lot 11, Block 9. Balboa Tract, was granted. On motion of Trustee Art L. Heard seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the application of WW. L. Jordan for a permit . and license to operate a bowling alley on Lot 11, Block 9, Balboa Tract, was granted. ., I CNZ,I_ 373 This being the first Monday in June, 1920, and the Tax Collector having delivered to the Board of Trustees, by filing the same with the City Clerk, a complete Delinquent list of all persons I nd property owing taxes, and at the same time returned the iSSESSME:NT ROLL. In the delinquent list so delivered, there was set down in numerical order all matters and things contained in the assessment book and relating to delinquent persons and property. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES having carefully compared said Jelin- ' quent list with the assessment roll and being satisfied that it contained a full and true statement of all taxes due and unpaid,, the Pax Collector was duly credited with all taxes charged against him on the assessment roll, the amount of which was 046,767.28, and in turn the Board of Trustees directed the City Clerk to charge the Tax Collector with the amount of taxes due on the delinquent list, together with all penalties due thereon, and an additional sum of fifi cents advertising fee, on each lot, percel or tract of land separately assessed, and each assessment of personal property so delinquent, the mount of which is $2,088.67. The Board of Trustees further directed the City Clerk to forthwith deliver to the Tax Collector said delinquent list. On motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the above resolution was adopted. The City Electrician in his report referred to the fact that during the electrical storm last motth there were 37 - 100 ,Vatt lamps and a great many fuses burned out, caused by a.high power line burnin€ off and falling across the city line. On motion of Trustee J. J. §chnitker seconded by Trustee L. S. 'ffilkinson and carried, the matter was placed in the City Electricians hands to ascertain the responsibility. On motion of Trustee Art L. Heard seconded by Trustee Conrad Richter and carried, the Street Superintendent was instructed to ask the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. to remove the telephone pole I t the corner of 19th Street and Central Avenue so that we can ' arrange to do away with the sharp turn in the street at this point. Major L. L. Garrigues was present and referred to the fact that he overheard Commander say they would like to get a permanent aviation camp in this vicinity if they could find a suitable place, and he thought the Irvine Ranch would meet the requirements, and suggested that a committee be appointed to look into it. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Art L. Heard and carried, the following committee was appointed to confer with Commander Mitscher of Camp Townsend looking to a permanent site. J. P. Greeley President of Board of Trustees, L. L. Garr.igues, Lew H. Wallace Lind Dr. Conrad Richter. Mrs. E. E. Jarvis of the Civic League was present and spoke of the unsightly condition of our beach, and to the fact that rubbish 16as still being burned on the bay fr6nt near Palm Street notwithstandi the fact that the Street Superintendent had ordered it stopped, It was therefore suggested if the parties can be apprehended the Street Superintendent should swear to a complaint and the Marshal mill proceed to bring the parties to justice. Street Superintendent Knight was also authorized to employ a man to devote his entire time to keeping the beach clean of papers and rubbish. Mrs. Jarvis also spoke of the inadequate comfort station at the camp ground at 15th Street and at Ealboa, and as there is some P300.00 in the camp ground fund, the motion was made by Trustee J. J. ' Schnitker seconded by Trustee L. S. "lilkinson and carried, that the matter be referred to the Street Superintendent with instructions to knt one bowl in each end of the ladies department and a urinal in the mens part at 15th Street camp ground',- " -4 p-�4 z -� /�. On motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee L. w fJilkinson and carried, that demands No. 965 to 1053 inclusive, having been signed and approved. by the finance committee, be allowed and 4rarrants drawn for same. On motion of Trustee J. J. Schnitker seconded by Trustee L. 2 -11ilkinson and carried, meeting was adjourned to Monday June 21, 1920 at 7:30 P. LI. TTEST: noara o= /rrusZees.