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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1929 - Adjourned Regular Meeting78 City Attorney Thompson presented an Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CTTY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY THEREOF, REPEALING ORDINANCE OF INTENTION N0. 333 OF THE SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AND ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN THERE- UNDER, AND ALSO REPEALING ORDINANCE N0.342 OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN THEREUNDER, AND VACATING, ANNULLING, SETTING ASIDE AND ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD OR TAKEN RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT N0. 6 OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. The Ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No.356 and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the ordinance was passed to the second reading. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer and City Attorney were instructed to get in touch with the Pacific Electric Railway Co. and inform them of the situation in regard to the bonds and new proceedings to be started, and request their promp co- operation in every way possible., NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the demands having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, February 11, 1929• �l yor, C h ' y f Newport Beac. Approved February 11, 1929 Ma ' City Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach, Feb. 11, 1929• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 o'clockP. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing all members present except Council- man Ellsworth. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. City Engineer Patterson reported that the Committee had not been able to get together on the tree - planting matter as yet, and he was granted more time onsame, and he was also granted more time onthe airport landing matter. City Attorney Thompson reported that Fire Chief Crocker advised himthat Mr. De Kay had ten men at work cleaning up around his oil wells, and he thought everything would be cleaned up satisfactorily very soon. City Engineer Patterson reportedthat he had taken up the matter of improvement of the alley along the Pacific Electric tracks in West Newport up with their engineer, but as the matter had to be taken up with the Manager) D. W. Pontius, he would suggest that a committee of one be appointed to see him. The matter was considered and as it was to be a condemnation prodeeding it was thought advisable to have additional names on the petition, and the committee were instructed to that effect. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The communication from major C. P Gross stating that the Chief of Engineers declined to undertake any further action in regard to removal of the Boat "Muriel" from the harbor entrance was considered,and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried,the communication was filed. 79 On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried,the request of C. W. Hutchings for transfer of his business licenses No. 167, 168, 169 and 533 to A. W. Spear, was granted. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request of Korf & Palmer for transfer of their business license No. 462 to Thomas & Hanna, was granted. UNFINISHED BUSI -.ESS The offer of Redfield, Van Evers. & Co. on the ;36,000 bonds for which new proceedings were to be instituted which they continued for one week was discussed, and as it was the concensus of opinion that the work could not be completed before the busy season, on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the offer was rejected. ORDINANCE NO. 356, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY THEREOF, REPEALING ORDINANCE OF INTENTION N0. 333 OF THE SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN THEREUNDER, AND ALSO REPEAL- ING ORDINANCE NO. 342 OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN THEREUNDER, AND VACATING,ANNULLING SETTING ASIDE AND ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD OR TAKEN RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 of SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, came up for final passage,was read, considered, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman P. B. Ellsworth. Councilman Claire introduced an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF ORDINANCE NO. 345 of THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. The ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No 357 and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the second reading. Councilman Hermann Hilmer introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF, DEFINING VENDING MACHINES AND PENNY ARCADES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING THEREOF, THE COLLECTION OF LICENSES AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALLOTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. The ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 358 and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the second reading and referred to the City Attorney. NEW BUSINESS ' City Engineer Patterson stated that it was necessary to [nuke a change in the span of the Lido Island Bridge and he presented plans in accordance with same. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the plans accompanying the application for permit to construct the Bridge, was approved bythe Board. Councilman Harry H. Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE CONNECTING LIDO ISLAND WITH THE MAINLAND, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE A REVISED APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ENGINEER FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SAME. The communication from H.L. Sherman, Commander of Newport Harbor Post American Legion, endorsing a harbor bond election-was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman ' Williamson and carried, the communication was referred to Councilman Ellsworth, Chairman of the Harbor Committee for consideration. UNFINISHED BUSI -.ESS The offer of Redfield, Van Evers. & Co. on the ;36,000 bonds for which new proceedings were to be instituted which they continued for one week was discussed, and as it was the concensus of opinion that the work could not be completed before the busy season, on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the offer was rejected. ORDINANCE NO. 356, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY THEREOF, REPEALING ORDINANCE OF INTENTION N0. 333 OF THE SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN THEREUNDER, AND ALSO REPEAL- ING ORDINANCE NO. 342 OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN THEREUNDER, AND VACATING,ANNULLING SETTING ASIDE AND ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS HAD OR TAKEN RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 of SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, came up for final passage,was read, considered, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman P. B. Ellsworth. Councilman Claire introduced an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF ORDINANCE NO. 345 of THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. The ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No 357 and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the second reading. Councilman Hermann Hilmer introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF, DEFINING VENDING MACHINES AND PENNY ARCADES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING THEREOF, THE COLLECTION OF LICENSES AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALLOTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. The ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 358 and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the second reading and referred to the City Attorney. NEW BUSINESS ' City Engineer Patterson stated that it was necessary to [nuke a change in the span of the Lido Island Bridge and he presented plans in accordance with same. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the plans accompanying the application for permit to construct the Bridge, was approved bythe Board. Councilman Harry H. Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE CONNECTING LIDO ISLAND WITH THE MAINLAND, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE A REVISED APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ENGINEER FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SAME. 'V The Resolution was read, No. 488 and upon call of the roll AYES-, Councilmen Hilmer, NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman P. B. considered, designated RESOLUTION passed by the following vote, to -wit: Claire, Williamson, Johnson. Ellsworth. Councilman Claire referred to a superior type of lamp globe to those we are using and which Street Supt. Patterson could purchase in quantities at the same price. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried,the Street Supt. was authorized to purchase an amount costing not to exceed $300.00. There being no further business on motion of Councilman William- son seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved March 4, 1929. Mayor, Cito o Newport Beach. City Clerk. The City Council of session at 7:30 o'clock P. M. toorder by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called The minutes of the as read. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 4, 1929• the City of Newport Beach met in regular on above date. The meeting was called showing the full Council present. Drevious meeting were read and approved The reports of the heads of departments were read, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. Councilman Ellsworth read a report of the Harbor Committee recommending that a harbor bond election be called in the sum of $165,000.00. The report was discussed and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report was accepted, approved and filed, and the Committee was extended a vote of thanks for their efforts in the matter. City Engineer Patterson reported that a portion of the property owners on Fernleaf Avenue South of Pacific Drive had agreed on the trees they wanted to substitute for those to be removed,and the City's proportion of the expense would be $48.00. The matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write to Peterson Bros. explaining that the property owners would have cliarge of the work but they were authorized to bill the City for $48.00 of the expense of same. City Engineer Patterson reported that he did not think it advisable to report on the present contemplated airport location at this time, but would suggest that a committee be appointed from the Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club to go into the matter thor- oughly and also to report on some other sites. The matter was considered and the City Engineer was instructed to make a complete report on the present location at the next meeting. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The communication from the Bureau of Sanitary Engineers in regard to the sewer situation on Lido Isle was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the letter was referred to the City Engineer for future con- sideration. A petition signed by 72 lot owners on Balboa Island asking for a bulkhead along the Grand Canal was presented and discussed, but inasmuch as there had been no definite estimate of the cost of same, on -_e�