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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1930 - Regular Meeting:. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 3, 1930. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The reports of the heads of the departments were read, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the reports were accented and filed. , City Engineer Patterson reported verbally in regard to the boat and shop located in the end of 31st Street, that the shop had been removed and the boat would be shortly. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report w4s accepted. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the appointments of City Engineer Patterson for additional help in his department with salaries stated, were approved. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: A petition signed by 72 lot owners in East Newport asking that an assessment district be formed for placing street lights on the Pacific Electric trolley poles from Alvarado to B Streets was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the petition was accepted and filed. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer was instructed td prepare the plans and specifications for the lights as desired. The communication from Fire Chief Crocker asking that an old building in West Newport in Block 235, Lake Tract, be declared a nuisance, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire se- conded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney and Building Inspector for a report at the next meeting. The communication from City Engineer Patterson stating that it was necessary to immediately repair the Newport ier by the replacement of six piles which would cost approximately 1200.00, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to repair the pier as suggested in his communication. A communication from L. W. Briggs asking the reasons assigned by the different departments of the City for annexing out- side territory to the City, was considered, and on motion of�Council- man Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the City Auditor and City Attorney were instructed to get the information from the different department heads and report back to the Board. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the cor#munication from the University of Southern California in regard to their short course on water and power, was filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the application of Samuel Kent Bell for permission to construct a pier in front of Lot 4, Block C, Newport Bay Tract, was referred to the City Engineer for the customary two weeks. A Resolution from the Orange County Supervisors protesting against the City of Long Beach taking water from the Santa Ana water shed, was read and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Council endorsed the Resolution and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a resolution for the City, and a certified.copy to be sent to the City of Long Beach. A request signed by 19 pro)erty owners of West N a7port asking that more groins be put in on the ocean front than was included in the original petition was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the same was ordered filed with the original petition. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from the California State Chamber of Commerce in regard to Railroad crossing accidents, was referred to the Chief -of Police, for a reply. 187 The communication and application of Custer Hanks for a permit and license to operate a miniature railroad on the ocean front at 15th Street was considered, as to the location of the mean high tide line, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Council- man Ellsworth and carried, the matter was laid on the table for ors week The communication of City Engineer Patterson stating that the contract of the Griffith Company for the improvement of Central Avenue in M. I. D. No. 7 had been completed on February 21, 1930, was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman ' Ellsworth and carried, the work was accepted as of date February 21, 1930. On motion of Councilman Claire seccn ded by Councilman Ellsvvu,:'7 and carried, the request of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce for appropriations for advertising from March 15th to April 15th amounting to %30.00 was granted. The communication from the Women's Civic League asking that two nropositions be placed on the ballot at the general City Election in April,.one reducing the advertising tax from 10¢ to 7¢,'and the other levying a tax of 3¢ for park purposes, was considered, and City Attorney Thompson stated we would not have time to place the last proposition on the ballot at this election. 'On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was laid on the table for one week. Petitions signed by 200 property owners on Balboa Island asking that dredging be done at three different places around Balboa Island out of the general fund, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to give an estimate of the cost of dredging in each of the locations designated separately. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ells- worth and carried, the petition was accepted and filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. ' City Attorney Thompson having been instructed to amend the lease of J. A. and Carroll B. Beek, presented the lease as amended together with.a Resolution approving the lease and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign same. The Resolution was read, consdered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 579 and upon call d' the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilman Hilmer. ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Attorney Thompson presented the following Resolution. RESOLUTION ORDERING SALE OF TWO CERTAIN WORK HORSES BELONGING TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AND DECLARING THAT THE PRICE TO BE PAID FOR SAID HORSES IS ADEQUATE. - o 0 o - WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has two (2) work horses which they have heretofore used for street work and other work in the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, the work being done by said horses is now being much more adequately performed by tractor; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has no further use for said horses and to keep the same would cause considerable additional expense; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has been offered the sum of $250.00 for said horses and harness, and said price is a fair and adequate price. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That it is for the best interests and benefit of said City of Newport Beach that said horses andharness be sold for the sum of $250.00 to the Newport Beach Boat Builders. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the price offered is a fair price and the actual market value of said horses and 'harness. I hereby certify that.the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting of the Citv Council held 188 on the 3rd day of March, 1930, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Signed, Alfred Smith, City Clerk. The City Clerk reported that the annexation petitions ' referred to him at the last meeting for checking contained . more than the required number of signatures and attached his affidavit to'that effect. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the petition was accepted and filed. Councilman Claire introduced a Resolution instructing the City Clerk to notify the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California of the filing of the petition for annexation of uninhabited territory. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION 170.560 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Finance Committee was instructed to bring in a report in regard to the seven lots which the Pacific Electric Land Company offered to sell the City, and if any funds are available for the purchase of same. NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the demands which have been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. ' Councilman Harry H. Williamson_ introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH'ADOPTING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RECORDING OF MAPS OF SUBDIVISIONS OF LAND, IN ADDITION TO THOSE PROVIDED BY THE STATE LAW. The Ordinance was read, considered, designated ORDID:A "CE N0. 377 and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, was passed to the second reading. City Engineer Patterson presented the License Agreement with the Textern Lighting Company covering the King Company Ferronite Brackets and Pole Tops, and King Luminaire Company Lighting Units for the CaYtral Avenue Lighting District, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the License Agreement was accepted and ordered filed. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, the City Engineer presented Plat No. 372 showing the exterior boundaries of the assess- ment district for the proposed improvement of certain portions of Central Avenue in said City; also Plan No. 371 consisting of two sheets, numbered 1 to 2 inclusive, together with the specifications for the said improvement, and recommended that the said Plat No. 372 of the assessment district and the said Plan No.. 371, consisting of two sheets, numbered 1 to 2 inclusive, together with the specifica- tions be approved. ' WHEREUPON, Councilman Lloyd Claire moved that the said Plat No. 372 of the assessment district and the said Plan No. 371 consisting of two sheets numbered l to 2 inclusive, together with the specifications, be approved, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Hilmer and upon call of the roll carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYE S, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Jdnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Hilmer offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 521, being a Resolution of Intention in the matter of the of certain portions of Central.Avenue in the said City of Newport Beach, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Claire and upon .roll call the said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. ' City Engineer Patterson stated that the trees on Iris and Orchid Avenues south of Pacific Boulevard, Corona Del ;var, were in bad shape and that most of the property owners were willing to have them replaced with a hardier variety of tree. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the Street Superintendent was authorized to make the necessary arrangements with Peterson Brothers to replace the trees at their own expense.. City Engineer Patterson also stated that the City's share of the escrow charge for preliminary work . in connection with the new Highway Bridge at the Arches, was about $125.00, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, a demand was authorized covering the expense of same. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to make a survey covering a sewer for Newport Heights and West Newport. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, March 10, 1930. Approved March 10, 1930. City Hall, Newport Beach, March 10, 1930. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned sessionat 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on above date. The meeting ryas called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman Williamson who came in later. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. City Attorney gave a written report that he could find nothing in our present ordinances which would enable us to get rid of the old building at Test Newport complained of by Fire Chief Crocker, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the report was accepted and filed. City Attorney also made a written report of the advantages to be derived from outside territory being annexed to the City, which was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried,.the report was accepted and ordered filed, and the Clerk instructed to send a certified copy to L. W. Briggs in answer to his communication at the last meeting.