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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1927 - Adjourned Regular MeetingOn motion of Councilman.L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the demands which are in proper form and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. The application of the Newport Fishery for license to dry, smoke and sell fish in the Syndicate warehouse on 30th Street and bay front, was referred to the Chief of Police for a recommendation. The matter of purchases made by the heads of the departments without authorization of the Council was discussed, and on motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson.seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the -heads of the ' departments in writing that it is necessary to ask for appropriations for expenditures needed during each month or the expenditures cannot be allowed. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Council authorized the heads of the departments to purchase supplies noted in the budget which are necessary for the running expenses of the City from month to month, but not to exceed the figures designated in the budget for any month. There being no further business on motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman L. S..Wilkinson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Mon Oct. 10, 1927- Approved Oct. 10, 1927- Mayor, Ci of Newport Beach. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Oct. 10, 1927- ,The City Council of the City.of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conrad Richter. The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman Wilkinson who came in later. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Councilman Williamson asked for more time for the Fire and Water Committee to report on the washing and drying rack for the Fire Department, and on motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the request was granted. The communications were read and acted upon at follows: The communication from the Commander in Chief of the battlefleet showing that the U. S. S. Corry had been assigned to Newport Beach on Navy Day was filed. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the communication from D. W. Pontius, Vice President and General Manager of the Pacific Electric Railway Co. in regard to traffic relief on Central Avenue, was referred to-the Committee of the Whole. on motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the communication from J. T. Ferres in ' regard to storing floats was filed. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the communication in regard to the organization of the.Hetropolitan Water District in Southern California at an expense to the City of $25.00, was referred to the Committee of the Whole. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the communication from Redfield, Van Evera & Co. offering to buy any bonds the City has to sell, was filed. On motion of Councilman Wilkinson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, Water Superintendent Cundiff.was granted permission to take his vacation at such times as not to interfere with the work of his department as asked for. 472. On motion of Counollman.L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B..Modjeska and carried, the request of the City -Clerk for two weeks vacation was granted. A petition signed by the merchants on the ocean front in Newport Beach to have parking ordinance Zo 322 changed to allow parking of automobiles on the south side of Ocean Avenue was considered, .and on motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman L. S. Wilkinson and carried, the matter was referred to the Committee on traffic for a recommendation. On motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson-seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the communication from the Balboa Angling Club objecting to the license ordinance on fishing boats, was referred to the Committee of the Whole, and the Clerk was instructed to notify the Balboa Angling Club and any fishermen interested to be present at the meeting. The communication from the First Trust & Savings Bank of - Pasadena asking why the shore end of the jetty had not been constructed was considered, and on motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for "reply. Councilman L. S. Wilkinson stated he would like to have the curb and- sidewalk lines established on the south side of Ocean Drive on Newport Heights so he could do.some planting, and on his motion seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to locate the sidewalk and curb lines on the south side of Ocean Drive on Newport Heights as requested. Councilman Fred W. Young referred to-the matter`of Motorcycle Officer Harr E. Ri s, being entitled to two weeks vacation at the time he eft the employ of the City. The matter was d si cuseed and on motion of Councilman Fred W. Ypung.seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, Harry Riggs was to be temporarily employed for two weeks at the same salary as formerly paid, which motion was amended to be allowed after the report and recommendation of the Police Committee and Chief of Police is made. J. A. Beek presented an application for a 25 year lease on about 12 acres of tideland back of Balboa Island which he desired to improve into a tourist bungalow camp ground, and for "which he would pay a niminal rental the balance to be offset by the improvements. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, the matter was referred to the Committee of-the Whole for consideration and report. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved November 1927• QA Mayor, City or Newpo t Beach. City Clerk-0 City Hall, Newport Beach, Nov. 5, 1927- Putsuant to call thereof by the Mayor of the City of Newport Beach and notice delivered to each member three hours before the time specified for the meeting, the City Council met at the place and on the date mentioned at 1:00 o'clock P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conrad Richter. The roll was called showing the full Council present. .The call was read and the Council proceeded to consider the subject for which the meeting was called. Mayor Richter spoke very feelingly of the loss sustained not only by the City but by•the whole County-in the passing of our late City Attorney, Clyde Bishop-, and there were so many complications in connection with the City business it was going to make it harder for a new man to take up the work. Several applications were considered and on motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson, Franklin G. West of Santa Ana was nominated and appointed successor to the late Clyde Bishop as City Attorney of the City of Newport Beach at the former salary of $150.00 per month by the following vote, to -wit: I