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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1927 - Regular Meetingshowing -the respective pieces and parcels of land and improvements to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses for the work contemplated by Resolution of Intention No- 383, be adopted. City Engineer Kressly read a letter which he had written to Major Dan I. Sultan,.Resident Member of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors at Washington, D. C.; and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Felix B. Modjeska and carried, the letter was approved and the Clerk instructed to advise him of the Board's unanimous approval of same. Elmer J. Kennedy was present and asked to have the date of the $500,000.00 harbor bonds advanced from April lst to March 1st which was discussed, and on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the matter was referred to City Auditor Briggs and the City Engineer to go in conference with Mr. Kennedy to ascertain if the change in-date would be advantageous to the City. The Chair then declared a recess awaiting the report. After a short recess the Chair called. the meeting to order and the committee reported favorably on the change in the date of the bonds. Trustee L. S. Wilkinson introduced a resolution entitled. as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEREOF, AMENDING SECTIONS 2, 4 AND 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 416 OF SAID CITY. The Resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0. 418, and upon call of the roll was passed by the following vote: AYES, Trustees Felix B. Modjeska, Fred W. Young, Harry H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. NOES, Trustees None, ABSENT, Trustee L. S. Wilkinson, he having retired and not voting. The Resolution having been duly passed -was signed and approved by the president of the Board of Trustees and attested by the Clerk. On motion of Trustee Felix -B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and upon call of the roll duly carried, the contract heretofore entered into for the sale of the $500,000.00 bonds with Russell.Sutherlix; & Company and Elmer J. ' Kennedy, was confirmed and ratified. There being no further business on motion of Trustee Felix B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the meeting ad•o ^ned Sine Die. Approved March 7, 1927- `_� ,l // President toard of Trustees• L_2GyS // City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 7, 1527. The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on above date. As President Conrad Richter was not present upon motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, Trustee Felix B. Modjeska was elected temporary chairman. Trustee Felix B. Modjeska called the meeting to order and the roll was called showing all members present except President Conrad Richter. ' The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. .President Conrad Richter came in and took the Chair. The reports of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Trustee Felix B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. On motion of Trustee Felix B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the parking committee were given until next meeting to make their report. Trustee Harry H. Williamson reported that the Planning Commission would recommend the adoption of a fire ordinance, and City Attorney Bishop stated the Ordinance had had the first reading. Trustee Harry H. Williamson presented a map of Tract No. 676, sub- dividing 10 acres on Orange Avenue and 17th Street, Costa Mesa, and a map of Tract No. 828 subdividing 5 acres on Orange Avenue between 15th and 20th Streets, and 41® stated the Planning Commission would recommend the approval of the maps. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young, the report was accepted and the maps approved with the streets, alleys and public places shown and notice of acceptance to be designated thereon by the following vote: AYES, Trustees L. S. Wilkinson, Felix B. Modjeska, Fred W. Young, Harry H. Williamson, Conrad Richter.. NOES, Trustees None. ABSENT, Trustees None. The map of Lot 26 about 300 feet from the City limits on Newport Heights was tentatively approved only. .The petition in regard to forming a union.high school district was presented for approval, and on motion of Trustee Harr$r H. Williamson seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and upon call of the roll carried by the following vote: AYES, Trustees L. S. Wilkinson, Felix B. Modjeska, Fred W. Young, Harry H. Williamson, Conrad Richter. NOES, Trustees None. ABSENT, Trustees None. it was resolved that the petition for the forming of a union high school district known as the Newport Harbor Union High School District, be and the same is hereby endorsed by the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach, and the Clerk of this Board is hereby authorized to write such endorsement on said petition, and same to be signed by the President of the Board and countersigned by the Clerk, and the corporate seal of the City to be attached thereto. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The communication from Herman Hilmer in regard to the Southland Sailing Club was explained by City Attorney Bishop and filed. Upon motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Felix B. Modjeska and carried, the two surety bonds of John Roehe covering the work on the wharf, were accepted and filed. On motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the communication from Wm. Jones in regard to licenses of peddlers was-referred to the committee of the Whole. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee Felix B. Modjeska and carried, the request of C. L. Webster for transfer-of his license from 21st Place to the Sharps Building on Coast Boulevard, was allowed. Upon motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Felix B. Modjeska and carried, the communication from the Siracode Signal Corporation was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Upon motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the communication from Zara Wilken in regard to beach control, was filed. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Felix B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to return the lidense of J. E. Higbee for a proper written request for transfer. On motion of Trustee Felix B. Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the request of R. B. Riley for transfer of his meat market license to Stiffler Bros• was granted. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Felix B. Modjeska and carried, the request of Ben Cope for permission to build a pier in gront-of Lot 6, Block 1, Section 4, Balboa Island for the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, was granted subject to the will of the Board. UNFINISHED BUSINESS• Trustee Fred W. Young introduced an ordinance entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO J. A. BEEK A FRANCHISE FOR THE OPERATION OF A FERRY FROM THE FOOT OF PALM STREET ON THE MAIN LAND ACROSS WATERS OF NE7TORT BAY TO POINTS ON BALBOA ISLAND, ALL WITHIN TBE CITY.OF NEWPORT. BEACH. The Ordinance was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 313 and referred to the City Attorney. Trustee Harry H. Williamson introduced an ordinance entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BY AND 017 BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ALL OF THE STREETS, HIGHWAYS, CANALS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES NOW OR HERETOFORE OFFERED FOR DEDICATION AND SHOWN OR DELINEATED UPON ANY RECORDED MAP OR MAPS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AND BY THE NAMES DESIGNATED UPON SUCH MAP OR MAPS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read, ordered filed, designated Ordinance No. 314 and referred to the City Attorney. Mr. Culp offered to give the necessary property to make a 40 foot right of way along the Hudson, and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole. �J 'y9 411 NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the demands which were in proper form and approved by the Finance Committee were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. The demand of the La France Fire Engine Co. was to be allowed when the proper transfer was made. The demand of the Fire Department for fires was allowed subject to investigation by the City Auditor. Upon motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the Clerk was instructed to get the information from J. P. Greeley and H. Cardoza Sloan whether they were going to give the City a quit claim ' or a grant deed to the ocean frontage they werE selling -the City-at Balboa* Upon motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the request of J. Paul. Benson for 60 days extension of time on his contract at Corona del Mar, was granted. There being no further business on motion of Trustee L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Trustee Harry H. Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7;30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, March 14, 1927- Approved March 14, 1927. Pr ��' , '/ slCent Board o£ Trustees. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 12, 1927. The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in special session at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by President Conrad. Richter. The roll was called showing all members present except Trustee L. S. Wilkinson. The call was read as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH IS CALLED FOR THE HOUR OF 7:00 OtCLOCK P. M. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1927, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL THEREOF, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE DISPOSAL OF THE $500,000.00 HARBOR BONDS RECENTLY VOTED. Elmer J. Kennedy wa.s present and the matter of disposing of the bonds inasmuch as one bank could not take more.than $100,000.00, was discussed at length, and on motion of Trustee Harry H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young, and on call of the roll carried by the following vote: AYES, Trustees Felix B. Modjeska, Fred W. Young, Harry H. Williamson, Conrad Richter- NOES, Trustees None. ABSENT, Trustee L. S. Wilkinson. The Treasurer of the City.of.Newport Beach was authorized to deliver to Elmer J. Kennedy $500,000.00 par value Jetty Construction Bonds of the City of Newport Beach upon receiving $500,000.00 par value of said bonds and interest thereon from March 1st to March 14, 1927, at the rate of 5z % per annum in the sum of $993.05,.less $5000.00 heretofore paid. That he invest $400,000.00 in Third 4; % Liberty Loan bonds of the United States paying the par value of said bonds, all.premium upon said bonds to by paid. by Elmer J. Kennedy; That he loan $100,000.00 of said money to the Orange County Trust & Savings Bank as an inactive deposit payable April 1, 1925, upon receiving from said Bank the proper application therefor, and the bonds provided by law as security for said loan. The said bonds to be approved by Chas. D. Swanner, hereby appointed special counsel for the City of Newport Beach to pass upon and approve said bonds. If the City of Newport Beach does not desire to sell the Liberty Bonds $100,000.00 on June 14, 1927, $100,000.00 on September 14, 1927, $100,000.00 on December 14, 1927, then the difference between the premium paid therefor by Elmer J. Kennedy and the premium which could be obtained on said bonds on said dates, if sold, to be paid.by the City of Newport Beach to Elmer J. Kennedy, and if the bonds be sold. on said dates then all premium received thereon to be paid to Elmer a. Kennedy.