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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1930 - Regular Meeting208 There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire @econded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. GJJ w0 Mayor, Gity f wport Beach. Approved, May 5th, 1930. r% City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, May 5, 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. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the regular order of business was suspended to take up the opening of bids. The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to the Notice Inviting Bids, for the opening of bids in the matter of the improvement of Channel Place and certain other streets, alleys and easements in the City of Newport Beach, as per Resolution of Intention No. 558, and also reported that he had received three bids, which bids were publicly opened, examined and declared as follows: C 0 N T R A C T 0 R TOTAL ESTI11ATED AIMOUNT OF EACH BID. Newport Beach Boat Builders, Ina. - - - - - - $37,890.00 Robert Metcalf, - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 39,650.00 Bruce Brothers, Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - 43,150.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids for all details as to the kind and class of work to be done, the said bids being on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. The repo rts of the heads of the departments were read, and on motion o,f Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. Councilman Garfield reported favorably on the Ordinance for furnishing sewer connections outside the city limits. City Attorney Thompson reported that Mr. Kelly would give a strip 5 x 10 feet off of Lot 1, Block 4, Balboa Tract, for $150.00, but would not give 10 x 20 for that price, which amount should be taken to make the corner satisfactory. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the matter was laid on the table for one week for investigation. The communication from James K. Rei!l offering to accept the $250.00 for the corder at Bay & Cypress was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to enter into negotiations for the corner and place it in escrow. City Engineer Patterson reported that it would cost about 6300.00 to $350.00 to remove the weeds on Corona Del Mar and about ,x'200.00 on Newport Heights. The matter was left with the Street Department to take care of. 4W l 201 Councilman Ellsworth reported that there was enough old lumber on hand to construct two siderialks down to the beach west of the Newport pier, and that the Street Dept, would construct the walks. City Engineer Patterson stated that it would probably be about 30 days before he would get an answer from the Pacific Electric Railway Co, in regard to the 28th Street grade crossing. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The petition signed by all the property owners on Central Avenue between Washington and Lain Streets asking a green zone and parking limited to 15 minutes, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire'seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the ' petition was filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the two communications in regard.to drilling for 611 in the ocean at Huntington Beach, were filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the regular order of business was suspended to receive the report of the City Engineer on the checking of the bids. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated the bids for the improvement of Channel Place and certain other streets, alleys and easements as per Resolution of Intention No. 558, and finds that the bid of the Newport Beach Boat Builders, Inc. is the lowest regular bid submitted for the said improvement, and complying with the request of Ralph Maskey representing the Orange County Improvement Association, recommended that the said bid be accepted. WHEREUPON Councilman Hilmer offered Resolution No. 609 awarding the contract to the Newport Beach Boat Builders, Inc., said bid being; the lowest regular bid submitted for the hereinbefor.P mentioned improvement,and moved its adoption ;. Which motion,.was seconded by Counc a_t man Claire and.upon call. -of the roll passed by the - following,, vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer:;.Claire,.Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman ' Hilmer and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. The communication from L. R. Fosdick asking for permission to put a house boat on the Bay was considered, and on motion of Council- man Garfield seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify him that permission was refused. On motion of Councilman.Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the comuunication from H. E. Bonnell & Associctes asking to audit the city books was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from F. A. Gayden in regard to the Washington Street wharf, was referred to the Chief of Police and Police Committee. The communication from the Chamber of Commerce for an .appropriation of $500.00 fro;n the unappropriated advertising fund, and $200.00 from the Neon lights account, for use at the Valencia Orange Show at Anaheim, together with appropriations of $$600.00 from the general advertising fund for advertising from May 15th to June 15th was considered, and the advertising Committee reported favorable for the -Orange Show at not to exceed $700.00. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the appropriations were allowed on that basis. On motion. of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication-from the Chamber of Commerce in regard to noise of boats on the bay, was referred to the Chief of Police and Harbor Master for attention. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of Liar-•uerite Dickinson for license to operate a L;iniature Golf Course on Lots 8 and 9, Block 7, Balboa Tract, was granted. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the transfer of funds from one account to another for City Engineer Patterson and Chief of Police Hodgkinson, was allowed. The communication from City Treasurer Cant recommending a raise in salary for lfrs. Griffin of $25.00 per month commencing May 1st was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Council- man Garfield and carried, the raise was granted and the appointment of Mrs. Mable Cummings to take the place of Mrs. Woolley resigned, was approved. 210 On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from I'lary P. Rust in regard to rubbish be- ing dumped on the bay front at Coronado Street, was referred to the Chief of Police and Street Suot. for attention. The communication from John R. Hefflin in regard to the street work in ;?est Newport was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter was.referred to City Engineer Patterson for reply. The communication from Lary 1M. George asking for a yellow load- ing zone in front of her apartment house at Alvarado and Central, was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter was referred to the Police Committee. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by.Councilman Garfield and carried, the request of T. W. Sheffield for transfer of his bath- ' house license No;.270 to John S. Harris, was granted. On motion of.Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of Geo. Carandanis for license to run a lunch counter at 104 Main Street was laid on the table for one week. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of I.1rs. Ida Brinkman for license to run a Cafe at 511 Central Avenue, was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the request of the Culp Realty Co. for transfer of their real estate license from 114 - 21st Street to 3609 Central Avenue was granted. The communication from R. H. Summers asking for an easement to the property covered by the old sidewalk at Palm and Bay Front which was moved out to the bay front recently, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to make a survey of the easements and report back to the Council. The application of H. S. Bardsley for license to operate a FIiniature Golf Course between Coranado and Alvarado Streets was discuss- ed, but being out of the business zone, on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was laid on the table for one week. NEW BUSINESS , Councilman Claire introduced an Ordinance governing sewer connections outside the city limits. The Ordinance was read, consider- ed, designated Ordinance No. 382, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Ordinance was passed to the sedond reading. An Ordinance regulating the disposal of garbage and refuse from boats in the harbor, was presented and discussed, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Ordinance was laid on the table for future consideration. City ttorney Thompson pressnted a Lease with Hugh Evans & Co. for certainr�roperty belonging to the City of Newport Beach as describ- ed in said lease., together with a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, GRANTING TO HUGH EVANS & COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, A CERTAIN LEASE COVERING CERTAIN LAND BELONG- ING TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED PURPOSES, FIXING THE TIME AND CONSIDERATION THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY AND THE' CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE IN THE NAVE OF AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY OF NE'.PORT BEACH. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 610 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen. Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. ' NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. There being a vacancy on the Library Board through the resigna- tion of Mrs. Crosier, Layor Johnson appointed Miss Ethel G�.rdner of B€t bOa Island to fill the vacancy, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer second ed by Councilman Claire and carried, the appointment was confirmed. A petition signed by 28 property owners asking that certain work be done in the business section of Newport Beach was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the petition was laid on the table for one week. t 211 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the demands which had 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 Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourn- ed to 7 :30 o'clock P. Y. on Monday, May 12, 1930. Approved, May 12th, 1930. _ City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, May 12, 1930. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7 :30 o'clock P. 1% on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing the full Council present. The - :.inutes of the previous meeting were read and approved a's read. City Engineer Patterson reported that the old sidewalk at Palm and Bcy Front was undoubtedly on private property, and the City could quit -claim it back to them, but they should give the City an easement to the present walk. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to draw up the necessary papers covering the easement and deed. Councilman Claire reported that the boats on the westerly side of the 7ashington Street pier were tied to a private pier and nothing could be done. He would investigate the easterly side also. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of business was suspended for a hearing on the matter of application of Geo. Carandanis for license to operate a lunch room at 104 Main Street, Balboa; Attorney 0. A. Jacobs of Santa Ana representing, Geo. Carandanis. The petition filed against the issuance of the license sign- ed by 21 merchants of Balboa was read, and City Attorney Thompson requested that it be filed as evidence in the case. Fire Chief Crocker, Chief of Police Hodgkinson, Health Officer Dr. G. M. Grundy, Fred W.'Young and Geo. Carandanis were sworn and testified in the matter. No other witnesses being present, the Council proceeded to consider the matter, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the license was denied. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the regular order of business was resumed. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the request of Severin Anderson and Jack Plright for transfer of their Contractors license to Jack Wright only, was granted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of D. E7. Humason for '.icense to operate an electric flasher at 116 Main Street, Balboa, vvas granted subject to-the approval of the Chief of Police. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the application of H. S. Bardsley for license to `operate a :miniature Golf Course was laid over for another week. The resignat!:)n of H. L. Sherman and L. T. BriE'-s as members of the Planning Commission were considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the resignations were accepted and the Clerk instructed to write a letter