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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/1926 - Regular Meeting342 ­:,alter Burris, who was appointed a committee of one to interview the �. Pacific Electric Railway Company in regard to the city getting a ten foot strip along their right of ,ay from 32nd St.'.•,'est, reported that he had it all lined up and the pacers would soon be sent east for the signatures of the proper officers. On motion of Trustee ':•ilkinson seconded by Trustee Modjeski and carried the committee was discharged and thanked by the board for the good work done. the report of the meat inspector was ordered filed. A letter from W. L. Blaich objecting to the assessment of P..rs. Fillers property in Balboa East Side Addition was referred to the new tax col- lector for report. ' The communication from Roy �v. TJcElrath in regard to the purchase of a portion of Jot 1013 of First Addition to Newport P.:esa Tract was ordered filed. There being no further business on motion of Trustee Williamson seconded by Trustee Young and carried the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P.PS. on Monday, April 26, 1926. 4 2�,4/q_ YRESIDENPOF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED April 26, 1926. ATTESTED ' CLERK THE CITY OF NYWPORT BEACH City Hall, Newport Beach, Appil,26, 1926. The Board of Trustees of the city of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock r. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by the president, Con- rad Richter. The roll was called showing full board present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved as read. Communications were read and referred to the proper order of business. City Marshall Captain Adams reported favorably on ' the tango game of Fred J. +ardrop and on motion of Trustee Modjeski seconded by Trustee Williamson and carried the application was accept- ed and license to be issued. ThiA being the time fixed for the opening of bids for certain work on certain portions of Coast Boulevard and certain other streets and avenues in Corona Del M ^r within the city of Newport Beach as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 370 of this board. The board in open session, publicly opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received for said work, to -wit; ` i The communication from Walter Burris in regard to the bond of R. S. Summers was filed. On motion of `trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee ' Williamson and carried the application of U. A. Foltz for work in water department was referred to the water superintendent and fire and water committee. The application of ben Cope for permission to build a pier in front of Lot`c•, Block 21, Balboa, East Side Addition for Mrs. Brown was referreT-to the city engineer for the customary two weeks. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Young and carried the clerk was instructed to communicate with the neighboring cities in regard to the ordinance covering license of motor busses before action on the communication of Norman Robotham asking a reduction in his license. J. Benson Ed. Johnson Hall- Johnson Co. For 5" cement concrete "Pavement, including grading, per square ft. $.19z $.225 $.24 For 6' cement concrete Pavement including, grading, per square ft. $.22 $.25 $.27 v For 8" cement concrete pavement including grading, per square ft. $.26 $.32 $.30 For 4" macadam pavement, including grading per square ft. $.13 8/10 $.16 $.19 4/10 ' For grading roadway, per sq.ft.complete•.05 $.04 $.05 For 15" cement concrete curb,includ- ing grading per lineal foot Q.48 $.55 $.60 For 18" cement concrete curb, includ- ing per lineal foot $.62 $.60 $.70 For 5" cement concrete gutter, I ielud- ing grading, per square root x.20 6.22 $.27 For 6" cement concrete gutter, includ- ing grading per square foot $.25 ',$.30 For 8" cement concrete gutter, includ- ing grading, per square foot $.27 5.30 ?x.35 For cement concrete sidewalk, includ- ing grading per square foot $.16 x.176 x.20 For all reinforced concrete pipe, cul- verts, drains, junction boxes, catch basins, inlets, and all apputtenances thereto, complete, as per plans .x$`15,500.00 $19,000.00 $181283.00 ' For guard fence, complete, p6r lin.ft. 621.00 $1.00 $2.50 For cement concrete steps, cement con- crete landings, and cement concrete walkway and appurtenances thereto, com- plete, as per plans $1700.00 X1250..00 '„2500.00 Bidder: J. Paul Benson 943 S. Windsor Blvd. Los Angeles, California, Phone Whitney 8139 " Bidder: Ed Johnson & Son 4183 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles, Calif. Bidder: Halle -- Johnson Companv E. O. Box 387, Alhambra, Calif. And thereupon bids were referred to the city,engineer for checking and report. The communication from Walter Burris in regard to the bond of R. S. Summers was filed. On motion of `trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee ' Williamson and carried the application of U. A. Foltz for work in water department was referred to the water superintendent and fire and water committee. The application of ben Cope for permission to build a pier in front of Lot`c•, Block 21, Balboa, East Side Addition for Mrs. Brown was referreT-to the city engineer for the customary two weeks. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Young and carried the clerk was instructed to communicate with the neighboring cities in regard to the ordinance covering license of motor busses before action on the communication of Norman Robotham asking a reduction in his license. 344 The communication from K. I. Fulton and Company.of Corona Del Mar asking that an imporvement district be made for planting trees, flowers, etc., and also a communication from them asking that a system of street numbers be worked out for Corona Del Mar, were referred to the planning commibsion. The communication from L. Ludlow Hight in regard to the breaking down of the sea wall on the pennisula was filed. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Young and carried the request of the Balboa Yacht and Swimming Club for per- mission to build a bridge five feet wide and 70 ft. long to Colonis Isle was referred to the city engineer. The permission to be with the express ' provision that it be constructed and maintained atothe expense of the ap- plicant but to be wholly under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees. On Motion of 'Trustee Young seconded by Trustee Modjeski and carried the resignatiion of R. S. Summers as city treasurer was ac- cepted. r'rank L. Rinehart was nominated for city treasurer and upon call of the roll he was declared duly appointed to fill that office. President Conrad Richter appointed the following standing committee: Finance Committee, 'Trustees Wilkinson and Williamson Street Committee, Trustees Modjeski and Wilkinson Police Committee, Trustees '�'oung and Modjeski Fire, water, gas and light committee, Williamson and Young Advertising committee, Trustee Williamson and Modjeski On motion of 'Trustee Alkinson seconded by Trustee Young and carried the demand of the State Compensation Insurance Fund for pre- mium on Compensation Insurance for the balance of current year to July 1st, was allowed. Trustee Harry Williamson introduced a resolution entitled as follows: A resolution of the Board of Trustees of the city of New- port Beach delcaring its intention to order a portion of a certain street I in said city vacated, abandoned and closed. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 375, and on call of the roll passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees L. S. Wilkinson, Felix B. Modjeski, Fred 'W. Young, Harry H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. Noes, Trustee None Absent, Trustees, None Ordinance No. 298 entitled as follows: An ordinance of the city of Newport Beach fixing the salary of city marshall thereof, and repealing that portion of any ordinance in con- flict therewith, was taken up for final consideration the roll was call- ed and the ordinance passed by the following vote: Trustees, Ayes, Wilkinson, Modjeski, Young, Williamson, Richter Noes, Trustees none Absent, Trustees, none A letter from James G. Stafford of Oakland, California in regard to equalizing our tax assessment was taken up and discussed and on motion of jrustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Williamson and carried the. clerk was instructed to make an appointment with Mr. Stafford to meet , with the board; without expense to the city as soon as possible, also to write to his reference The league of California Municipalities. On motion of 'trustee Williamson seconded'by Trustee Young and upon call of the roll the deed of Florence Schoeffel Henry and Charles C. Henry dated April, 21, 1926 conveying real property therein described to the city of Newport Beach was accepted. On motion of Trustee Modjeski seconded by Trustee will= iamson and upon call of the roll the deed of Robert N. Frick and Maud "T. Frick, his wife, dated March 18, 1926'to the city of Newport Beach all the real property therein described was accepted on behalf of the city. _1Rr� On motion of 'Truster Wilkinson seconded by TrYtstee Young and upon call of the roll duly carried, the deed of the Masonic Homes of Calif., a corporation, darted April 20, 1926 to the city of Newport Beach and t1e right of way therein, described be and is hereby accepted on behalf of the city of Newport Beach. The City Engineer reported that J. Paul Benson was the lowest bidder for the work to be done on certain portions.of boast Boulevard and certain other streets and avenues in Corona Del Mar within said city and there upon Trustee Young presented Resolution No. 376 entitled: A resolution of the board of Trustees of the city of Newport Beach awarding the contract for certain work on certain por- t tions of Coast Blvd. and certain other streets and avenues in Corona Del Mar within said city, and on his motion duly seconded, said Re- solution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees, Wilkinson, Modjeski, Young, Wilkinson, Richter Noes, Trustees none Absent, 'trustees, none Trustee Modjeski introduced a resolution entitled as :ollows:. A resolution of the Board of 'Trustees of the city cf Newport Beach declaring vacant for public street purposes a certain portion of Channel Road within said city. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 377 and on call of the roll passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees, �4ilkinson, Mojeski, Young,•yiilliamson, "ichter Noes, Trustees, none Absent, Trustees, none Trustee Young introduced a resolution entitled as follows: A resolution of the board of Trustees of the city of Newport Beach, declaring their intention to vacate, close -up and abandon for public street purposes certain portions of Pacific Drive within said city. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 378 and on call of the roll passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees, a:'ilkinson, Modjeski, Young, Williamson, Richter Noes, Trustees,_ none Absent, Trustees, none On motion of Trustee Voilliamson seconded by Trustee Young and upon call of the roll, R. S. Briggs was to be employed as city accountant and perform other duties as outlined by him in his report effedtive today at a salary of $250.00 per month for one month only or until Ordinance No. 298 becomes operative. The office of health officer being vacant through failure of the appointee to qualifty. Captain David L. Adams was nominated and upon roll call being takne he was declared duly ap- pointed as health officer of the city of Newport Beach. President Richter presented a card from C. E. Morlan Travelling Passenger Agent of P. E. Railway, who desired permission to lia. a picnic of r. E. Employees east of Dalboa tier and the clerk was instructed to write a letter giving the permission and inviting them to come. Norman Robathom bought up the matter of having some sort of a traffic signal at the corner of Coast Highway and Newport Bouelvard., and on motion of Trustee Williamson seconded by Trustee ' Modjeski and carried Mr. Robathom was appointed a committee of one to take the matter up with the State Highway Commission, Auto Club of %uthern'Calif and the Board of Supervisors. There being no further business on motion of Trustee Young seconded by Trustee Modjeski and carried the meeting was adjourn - ed, sine die. -� APPROVED May 3, 1926. OR Attested tL ti _ CLERK F THE CITY OF NEWPOET BEACH City Hall, Newport Beach,May 3rd, 1926 The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7 :30 P. M. on above date`.' The roll was called showing full board present. The minutes of previous meeting were read, corrected and approved. The reports of heads of departments were read,and by motion of Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Modjeski and carried they were accepted and filed. The communications were read and upon motion of Trustee Young,seconded by Trustee Wilkinson and carried,the request of the Balboa Chamber of Commerce that the City take over the play- ground equipment at Balboa was accepted and the Street Superintendent was instructed to receipt to them for it and see.that it was kept in shape. The Clerk to write and thank them for looking after it so far. The running the discharge of the county turning Wilkinson,secinded by referred to the water at the next meeting. report of the Health Officer Adams suggesting pipe from the septic tank into the deep waters basin was discussed and on motion of Trustee Trustee Williamson and carried the matter was superintendent to give an estimate of the cost The report of the League of California Municipali- ties on J.G.Stafford was filed. The communication from A.W.Engel asking the return of the water meter which he stated the water department had taken that belonged to him, and on motion of Trustee Wilkinson,seconded by Trustee Young and carried the Water Superintendent was instructed to return the meter if it belonged to Mr Engel. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Williamson and carried the communication from Ben Cope in regard to band election to repair the jetty was filed, to await the result of Harbor Band election, June 10th. The application of Ben Cope to build a pier for C.M.Merrill in front of Lot 4, Block 2, Section 4, Balboa Island, was referred to the City Engineer for the customary two weeks. The matter of allowing the Pool and Billiand Halls to keep open until 1 O'clock A. M. was brought up and Fred W.Young introduced an ordinance amending Section Two 02)of Ordinance N0.85 of the City of Newport Beach_.establishing the hours of opening and aloe - ing_. Pool and Billiard Rooms. The Ordinance was ordered, filed,read, considered,designated Ordinance No. 299 and rederred to the City Attorney. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson,seconded by Trustee Modjeski and carried, Fire Chief Jackson was authorized to have the chemical tank on the fire truck repaired if not to exceed twenty dollars. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson,seconded by Trustee Young and carried the *,request for raise of Salary of the Fire Chief was referr- ed to the committee of the whole to ascertain what additional service would be gained. Fire Chief Jackson stated that he needed two Siamese connections costing twenty dollars eash and one dozen hose straps cost- ing one dollar, and on motion of Trustee Modjeski,secomded by Trustee Young and carried, they were allowed. On motion of Trustee Wilkinson,seconded by Trustee Wilkinson and carried, the application of A.E.Bergman for a license to run an ice -cream and soft drink stand on Lot Block 222,See.A