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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1927 - Regular Meeting456 The communication from James W. Sprague stating that it was impossible to get live bait on the Balboa pier a great deal of the time was considered, and on motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee F. Be Modjeska and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Wilkins that unless he gave efficient service his contract would be cancelled. On motion of Trustee Fred W. Young seconded by Trustee H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication from J. J. Metz, swimming instructor was filed. On motion of Trustee F. Be Modjeska seconded by Trustee H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication from Henry E. Millar expressing appreciation for the action taken in the hydroplane matter, was filed. President Conrad Richter presented a Notice of Suit filed by Geo. W. Harbou and Louis Dexter-for quiet title to Lots 1 and 2 in Tidelands Location No. 267, and same was referred to the City Attorney for attention. -0n motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the three demands of City Treasurer Briggs for bond requirements, having been approved by the Finance Committee were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. Norman Robotham presented a sketch of another road leading into the City from Fairview Avenue, Costa Mesa down over the bluff going over the State Highway at about 44th Street, to relieve conges- tion on busy days. The matter was discussed and on motion of Trustee H. H. Williamson seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer to take up with the State and County Officials. There being no further business on motion of Trustee F. Be Modjeska seconded by Trustee Fred W. Young and Barrie meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved August 1,Q1927. Presidennt Board of Trustees. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, August 1, 1927- The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30,olclock P. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conrad Richter. • - The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Par. Hyde of the Auto Club of Southern California presented figures for blanket insurance for the City automobiles, and on motion of Councilman F. Be Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the figures were referred to the City At►dtor and filed. The reports of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Councilman L. Be Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the reports were accepted and-filed. • On motion of Councilman-Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the committee on leasing bay frontage was given until the next regular meeting to make their report. On motion of Councilman F. Be Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to line up the streets in Newport Beach, and renumber the streets in East Newport, numbering them consecutively-from 9th Street east to 1st Street and make a report on same. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. Be Modjeska and carried, all papers in regard to the landings on the two piers are to be tuined over to the City Attorney so that he can make a complete report at the next meeting. The communications were read-and acted upon as follows: On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the request of A. A. Butterworth for per- mission to construct a pier in front of Lot 12 Block 11 Section 41 and one in front of Lot 19, Block 15, Section 3, Balboa Island was granted. 457 On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the communication from G. W. Kitzmiller in regard to pulmotor was filed. A petition signed by 25 property owners asking for better lighting equipment on 22d and other streets'in Newport Beach was considered, and on motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the matter was referred to the Street Committee and Street Superintendent for a recommendation. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the reprimand of Louis Dixon for speeding with the boat Zephyr near the Balboa pier, by the Supervising Inspector of San Pedro, was filed. The matter of automobile insurance on the pity machines was considered, and on motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and oarried, City Auditor Briggs was instructed to ask for bids from the local insurance agents for the auto insurance. City Auditor Briggs reteried to a mixup in the insurance on the Library through a policy having been misplaced, and on motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the new policy of $1,500.00 on the building was to be cancelled and the new policy of $1,500.00 on the books was accepted, making $1,500.00 insurance on the building and $3,000.00 on books. On' motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, $100.00 was transfer ed from the current expense fund to*misoellaneous expenditures A/c No. 332 for expense of Fire Chief Crocker to the Convention', and $150.00 from the current expense fund to A/c 491 -10 Inhallator account. On motion of Wouncilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, $1,623, 60 ivae allowed out of the advertising fund for advertising from August 15th to September 15, 1927 through the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the communication from W. G. Wilkins explaining about the live bait 'ehoitage on Balboa pier, was filed. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman Fred'W. Young and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the Fire Chief that it is the sense of this Council that we give such assistance as we can at all times to any neighboring city in cases of fire. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the application of t?m. Ponting to hold boxing matches in the City, having been disapproved by the Chief of Police, was denied. The communication from Norman Robotham in regard to the expense of a proper traffic signal for the intersection of Newport Boulevard and State Highway was considered, and on motion of ' Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, $500.00 was set aside out of the unappropriated current expense fund to Miscellaneous expenditures No. 332 towards the traffic signals. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the request of Chief of Police for a raise in salary from $3000.00 to $3600.00 a year, was referred to the Committee of the Whole and City'Auditor for discussion. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the application of F. A. Dryden for license to operate a lung testing machine was granted. On motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the'application of Geo. K. Noland, E. B. Newcomb and 09 M. Brown for licenses to operate electric flashers at Balboa, were allowed. On motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the demand of J. f3. Barlow for refund of $75.00 for unused rental of ground for skating rink which was declared a nuisance, was allowed. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication from H. S. Crocker Co. in regard to their blue book of Street Improvement Laws, was filed. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the communication of C. T. Jennings in regard to the bulkhead along the Grand Canal, Balboa Island, was referred to the City Engineer for report. The communication from Mrs. Ellen Crowder in regard to the license on cottages was considered, and on motion of'Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify her that all have to pay on the same ratio and therefore no injustice. I' ai On motion of Councilman F. Be Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the request of Arthur G. Lyons for permission to construct a pier along the bay front about 700 feet east of the County wharf, was allowed. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. Be Modjeska and carried,'the communication from the San Pedro Ranch Nursery in regard to trees was filed. In the report of R. D. Crenshaw & Co. they suggested there should be some method worked out for control of the camp ground income, and on motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the matter was referred to the City Auditor to work out a method. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the report of R. D. Crenshaw & Co. was accepted. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication from Chief of Police in regard to the hours of loading and unloading for the pier landings, and also the purchase of emergency equipment for the piers, was referred to the Committee of the Whole. ' The matter of a new automobile for the Police Department was taken up and considered, and on motion of Councilman H.'H. Williamson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young, the purchase of a new Buick Automobile was authorized at a cost of $1,500.00 with $200.00 allowance for the old'equipment, and the City Treasurer was instructed to pay $1,000.00 down and draw demands for $100.00 per month for six months from September 1, 1927 for the balance by the following vote: AYES, Trustees L.S.Wilkinson, F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, H.H.Williamson and Mayor Conrad Richter.' NOES, Councilman None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. Be Modjeska and carried, the demands having been approved by the Finance Committee were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. Mayor Conrad Richter declared a recess for the Committee of the Whole to meet. After the recess Mayor Richter again called the meeting to order. On motion of Councilman H'. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise'for bids for furnishing,planting and the maintenance of trees on Corona Del Mar as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 429. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the protection work done to date by the City Engineer to save the shore end of the Jetty, is authorized by the Council and is hereby approved. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. Be Modjeska and carried, Geo Hiner and W. G. Wilkens who have live bait concessions on the two piers, were to be deputized and have charge of the landings at a salary of $50.00 per month eaoh, and the piers and landings to be under the superis vion of the Police Department. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the request of A. V. & W. E. Jones for permission to use Block Q in Tract 519 for a Bowling Green-.was granted, they to make the improvements at their own expense and the same to be for the use of the public. On motion of Councilman L. Be Wilkinson seconded by Councilman A. H. Williamson and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify.'A.`J. Tvist that the Council cannot grant his request as there is no money available at this time. On motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify Chief of Police Winn that the expenditure for emergency equipment was disallowed. On motion of Councilman F. Be Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the request of Chief of Police Winn for . a raise in 'salary of $50.00 per month was allowed. There being no further business on motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F'.B.Modjeska and r ed, the meeting adjourned Sine Die.' AA- J Approved Sept. 5, 1927- Mayor City of Newport Beat . City Clerk. '°Y7