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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1933 - Regular Meetingi M �; y. ;. Resolution No. 791 granting an extension of time to C. E. McFarland for certain pier and barge concessions was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth, approved by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Gordon. Resolution No. 792 setting up a new agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Fishermens Protective As::ociation and cancelling a former agreement was presented and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield was approved by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AY -S: Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilman Gordon. It was moved by Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried that the City Attorney communicate with'the Bureau of Gas & Petroleum of the State of California in regard to certain uncapped oil wells flowing within the City. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried that the application of Howard S. Stanton for a license to operate a grocery and lunch stand in Block 215, Section B, be denied owing to zoning restrictions. City Engineer Patterson resported on the condition of the Newport pier and of certain needed repairs and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the repairs were ordered made by force account. There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, that an adjournment be taken Sine Die. Councilma Coun man A roved• 1ty erk , Newport Beach, June 5, 1933• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at the Ci1Y Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7 :30 o'clock on above date. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPART&ENTS. The reports of Heads of Departments were read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None 47® CORLUNICATIONS The General Motion Pictures, Inc., asked in a letter for permissionito use outboard motors equipped with mufflers on the Bay during June 6th, 7th and 8th, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the request was granted. Several applications were presented for permission to sell fireworks in accordance with Ordinance No. 415 and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the applications were allowed subject to written application being filed with the City Clerk and approval of the Fire Chief. The resignation of Gilbert M. Wright as a member of the Library Board was presented and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the resignation.was accepted and the City Clerk instructed to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Wright for his services while serving on the Board. 0. E. Brown of 1500 East .Surf Avenue requested in a letter that a street light be installed across the street opposite his houses and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to inform Mr. Brown that if he would furnish the lighting standard the City would install same. Various merchants on Marine Avenue, Balboa Island requested in a letter that one -hour parking limit be provided on that street from Park Avenue to the mainland bridge and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded'by Councilman Ellsworth and carried the Chief of Police was instructed tolinstall one -hour parking signs in accordance with the request of the petitioners. The National Audit and System Company, Inc. applied for permission to submit a bid for auditing the City's books, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried the application was ordered filed. The Unemployed Association of Newport Beach requested the use of a truck from the City for the transportation of foodstuff to the needy and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the request was. referred to the Street Superintendent with power to act. The applications of Frank L. Scott and John Meurs for licenses to sell beer in accordance with City Ordinance No. 414, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon, allowed. R. S. Norton of 301 Marine Avenue, applied for permission to install underground storage tanks for hazardous fluids and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the application was allowed subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Letters from Smith Brothers and others relative to Harbor Maintenance were read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried the letters were ordered filed. A letter from Ralph Turnbull of the Outboard Motor Boat Racing Association showing available dates for the City in their racing schedule was read, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire, 4nd tarried, the letter was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. A letter from F. Halsey Denman applying for a permit to hold motorboat races in the North County Channel, was read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the letter was ordered filed. i James B. Utt in a letter to the Council quoted prices on certain kinds of ornamental trees and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and carried, the letter was ordered filed. The Veterans' Welfare Board asked for exemption on certain property in the City of Newport Beach, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application was referred to the City Attorney for report at the next meeting, A petition bearing 59 signatures of the Citizens of Newport Beach was presented asking that peddling wagons be prohibited from passing through the City Camp Grounds, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried the Street Superintendent was instructed to barr all peddlers from entering the Camp Grounds. The Planning Commission presented their approval to the application of A. D. Strayer and others for re- zoning Block 218, Section B of this City for business purposes, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication was ordered filed and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amends j9t to the zoning ordinance in accordance with the petitioners request. 471 A petition signed by 29 merchants requesting the Council to pass an emergency amendment to Ordinance No. 414 which would permit the delivery of beverages by distributors into this City was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the petition was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS The adoption of Ordinance No. 416 amending Section 92 -A of -, Ordinance No. 393 was moved by Councilman Ellsworth and final passage was affected by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. A resolution relating to the contract with the City and J. A. Beek and Louis W. Briggs for sewer service for Harbor Island was considered, designated Resolution No. 793 and its adoption was moved by Councilman Claire and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. The City Attorney presented quit claim deeds for certain street ends on Lido Isle and a resolution authorizing the City Engineer to secure.signatures to the deeds was deisgnated Resolution No. 794 and the adoption of same was moved by Councilman Gordon and was passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. The City Attorney presented letters from the American LaFrance and Foamite Corporation accepting the offer of the City for retiring an indebtedness to the Corporation, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried the demand covering same was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for the amount. The City Attorney called the Council's attention to the,Water Suit now pending and the extraordinary legal services required in prosecuting same, and on motion of Councilman Claire,.seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, an amount in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars was allowed for the purpose. The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried that the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. The annual budget was presented and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried the budget was adopted. There being two vacancies on the Library Board, Mayor Hilmer appointed A. J. Garfield to succeed H. L. Sherman resigned, and Forest A. Gayden to succeed. Gilbert M. Wright resigned. City Engineer Patterson addressed the Council relative to insurance on water works equipment, recommending that same be discontinued and employing instead an inspection service at a cost of Fifty -One Dollars per year effecting a considerable saving to the City thereby, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the Engineer's recommendation was adopted. ADJOJRNI-ENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Ellsworth,.seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, that an adjournment be taken Sine Die. eo�g;�a . "� Mayor of theCity of Newport Beach prove ' City Clerk