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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1931 - Adjourned Regular Meeting293 City Hall, Newport Beach, March 16, 1931. 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 Johnson. The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Councilman Hilmar, Chairman of the Finance Committee, gave a very complete and 6omprehensive written report on the fire conditions of the City, and recommending that the City be put in shape for a ' resurvey by the Board of Fire Underwriters before purchasing new equipment. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was accepted and ordered filed. The written reports of City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer Patterson and Fire Chief Crocker, recommending the purchase of the two new fire engines. and pumpers at this time were considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. Councilman Ellsworth reported for the advertising Committee on the communications from the Newport- Balboa Business Mena Assn. and the Fishermen's Protective Assn., asking an appropriation from the advertising fund of $400.00 to stage three events, an Easter hgg hunt, row boat races and greased pole climbing, that they would recommend the amount be allowed. 'On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, an amount not to exceed $400.00 was allowed out of the unapproprrAted advertising fund for these events. Councilman Ellsworth also reported verbally in regard to the bait concession on the Newport pier, that they would recommend that live bait be only retailed from the pier, but allow anyone to wholesale bait away from the pier. They would also recommend that bids be asked for the retail concession to be opened Sept. 1st and lease to take effect October lat. The C ®mmittee-did not-think it wise to discommode the fishermen on the.wharf during the busy season by installing new equip- ment and would suggest allowing the present holder of the lease to operate on a monthly basis from July 31st to October 1st. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the report was accepted and filed. The communications were read and acted `upon as follows: The communication from the Chamber of Commerce asking permission to operate speed boats at a greater speed than 10 nautical miles per hour in the County channel north of Lido Isle during the hours of 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. from March 28 to April 5th Collegiate Carnival Week, and also to stage bicycle races on April let, 2d and 3d, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Claire and carried,.permission. was granted for the boat *races between government stations 129 and 130 for the time stated, and also for the bicycle races on the dates mentioned. On motion of Councilman C %sire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from G. S. Welch to the Chamber of Commerce protesting against the oil refinery and the reply of the Chamber of Commerce to him, were referred to the City Attorney to answer. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from the Metropolitan Water District Advancement Assn. calling attention to their meeting of March 28th was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from the U. S. Unemployment Committee asking the names of the members of our local unemployment oommittee, was referred to the Street Supt. for reply. ' The communication from Nelson Stafford in regard to the Doctor bill of $2.50 received from Dr. Grundy for professional services for his daughter whose leg was injured by stepping through a hole in the Montero Street city pier, was considered, and nn motion of Council- man Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication was referred to the Police Committee for attention. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from N. T. Edwards acknowledging the communication sent him by'Mayor Johnson, February 19th was filed. On motion of Oouncilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the communication from the Chamber of Commerce asking the Councils official support for proposed legislation in regard to harbor development, was laid on the table until next meeting. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman 294 Hilmer and carried, the application of Sam Stiefel for license for a Parking Place on Lots 15, 16, 17, Block 2, Newport Bay Tract, was allowed subject to the zoning Ordinance and approval of the City Electrician. On Motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the application of Mrs. Pearl F. Sloan for license to sell home cooked food at 1623 Central Avenue, was allowed subject to the zoning Ordinance and approval of the Health Officer and Chief of Police. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of Geo. Carandanis for license to operate a lunch stand on Lot 20, Block A -36, Corona Del Mar, was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of Heimann & Geirman for transfer of their lunch stand license to Frank Stoddard was granted subject to the payment of the transfer fee. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of Robert Bunkley for transfer of his shoeshine stand license from the Balboa Pavilion to the corner of Palm and Central Avenue was granted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the applications of Sanborn Plumbing Co. for transfer of their licenses No. 324 and 617 from 2115 Coast Boulevard to 2105 Central Avenue, was granted subject to transfer fee. On motion of Ooutncilman Garfield 'seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the application of Mrs. J. R. Lugo for transfer of her lunch stand license No. 367 to W. G. Manning, was granted subject to the transfer fee. The resignation of C. E. Dickey as Assistant Fire Chief was read, and on motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the resignation was accepted. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the temporary appointment of Janvier Briscoe as Assistant Fire Chief at a salary of $135.00 per month by Fire Chief Crocker, was approved. The communication from Edw. A. Cline asking the abandonment of the easterly point of Surf Avenue Sly of Lot 7, Block 22, Balboa Eastside was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was laid on the table until next meeting. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from Villiam Jones protesting against granting a license for a fruit and vegetable stand at 702 East Central Avenue was filed. The communication from E. G. Greeley asking the renewal of his contract on the city dump ground was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a new contract covering same. The communication from the Southern Calif. Telephone Co. asking permission to change the location of their cable to cross the entrance channel to go from the end of Ocean Boulevard to the end of Dahlia Avenue on Corona Del Mar, was taken up, and on motion of Council- man Hilmar seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the permission was granted. On motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Gar- field and carried, the communication from the Uoman°s Civic League ask- ing an investigation of all proposed city employees character, was filed. The communication from U. S. District Engineer Lanagan call- ing a hearing on the application of the State Dept. of Public Works, to construct a new bridge across the northerly arm of Newport Bay about 700 ft. southerly of the present bridge, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to write Major Lanagati requesting the removal of the old bridge when the new one is completed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from the City Engineer of Ventura calling attention to the meeting of_the Calif. Sewage works Assn. March 23 and 24th, was filed. The communication from M. E. Marti= asking permission to 'erect a smokehouse and building to sell fresh, salted and smoked fish in on Lot 5, Block 325, Lancaster Addition was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication was referred to the Fire Chief, Health Officer and Building Inspector. -4 235 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Kilmer and carried, the request of Glenn U. Oaks for permission to operate a seaplane from the waters of Newport Bay, was denied. The communication from W. W. Hodgkins asking that the pier which was constructed by Mr. Burlingame in the Grand Canal and turned over to the City by him, and which was removed by the City Engineer, be replaced'as soon as possible, was considered. City Engineer Patterson stated it was removed because it was unsafe, and on motion of Oouncilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the communication was filed. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Oouncilmann ' Claire and carried, the communication from the Woman's Civic League expressing their appreciation of the improved service.in the City Library was referred to the Library Committee. The communication from the League of Calif. Municipalities in regard to Senate Bills No. 526 and 527 and Assembly Bill No. 5731 by which all money received for traffic regulations shall be paid into the County Treasury and expended by`them exclusively,.was con- sidered, and on motion of Oouncilman Claire seconded by Councilman Kilmer and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to notify Senator Edwards and Assemblyman Craig that the Council were unalter- ably opposed to any such legislation, and hoped they would do all in their power to defeat the bills. UEFIN %SHED BUSINESS. In the matter of the bids received on March 2, 1931 for the improvement of River Avenue and certain other streets, alleys and easements, the City Clerk reported that he had received communi- cations from Ralph P. Maskey, the Orange County Improvement-Associa- tion and various other property "owners in the district, requesting that the City Council award the contract to 0. U. Miracle in order that the work may proceed at once. Upon motion duly made and carried the communications were ordered filed.' The City Engineer reported that the bid of 0. U. Miracle was higher than his estimate which was due to the fact that there was considerable difficulty in disposing of the bonds, but that there '. i%d been on protests made against the 'awarding of the contract.` WHEREUPON, Councilman Claire offered RESOLUTION NO. 655 awarding the contract to 0. U. Miracle, said bid being the lowest regular bid submitted as hereinbefoie mentioned, and moved its adoption. Which motion was seconded by Councilman Garfield and upon call of the roll the same was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmar, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. In regard to the matter of bids on the new fire equipment and of the favorable report of a majority of the Committee, on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilmian Garfield and carried, the contract for the 500 gallon pumper was awarded to the American La France & Foamite Corp. Oouncilman Lloyd Claire introduced a Resolution accepting the bid of the American La France & Foamite Corp. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with them for the 500 gallon pumper. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0. 656 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 Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the contract for the 750 gallon pumper was awarded to the American La France and Foamite Corp. Councilman A. J. Garfield introduced a Resolution accepting the bid of the American La France & Foamite Corp. and authorizing the Mayor and Oity Clerk to execute a contract with them for the 750 gallon pumper. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 657 and.updn call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. 296 The communication from G!. L. Jordan Chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce laid over from last meeting, in regard to a ferry landing on Corona Del Mar, was again taken up and discussed, and on motion of Councilman Claire second- ed by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of two to get all the information possible on same together with prices on a suitable landing. The committee appointed is Councilman Hilmar and City Engineer Patterson. NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Gax- field and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of one to meet with the Board of Supervisors tomorrow in Santa Ana. Councilman Ellsworth was appointed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Fire Committee with the City Engineer and Building Inspector were instructed to prepare plans and specifications for a new fire hall in Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the demand for salary of 0. E. Dickey up to the time he left the Fire Department, was allowed and warrant to be drawn for same. The telegram from H. W. Keller asking us to instruct our representatives to oppose the bill authorizing the leasing of tidelands for oil drilling was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Attorney was in- structed to obtain a copy of the bill in question -for our consideration. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Engineer was.instructed to dram up the maps called for in the.building code. Mayor Johnson stated there was a vacancy on the Library Board caused by the-death of Mr. Wilkinson, and he appointed Mrs. Geo. P. Wilson to fill the vacancy. On motioh of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the appointment was approved. City Water Superintendent Patterson stated he would like permission to dispose of an old gas engine at the pumping plant on which he had an offer of $1250.00 from the Southern Counties Gas Co. and which he considered a fair price for it. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the offer was accepted and the sale authorized. ' City Engineer Patterson presented a petition with 29 signatures asking for the installation of a street lighting-system from Palm Street to 8th Street under the 1911 improvement Act, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications in accordance with'the petition. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, March 23, 1931- APPROVED: March 23, 1931. City Clerk. cfs. -C City Hall, Newport Beach, March 23, 1931• 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 Johnson., The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.