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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1934 - Regular Meeting74 ADJOURNG:ENT There being no further a motion to adjourn Sine Die was seconded by Councilman Garfield L r.„ business to come before the Council made by Councilman Ellsworth, and carried. Y o Councilma ' Councilma Councilman Counc i n Newport Beach, October 1, 1934. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on abcve date, with Mayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ' The report of the City Treasurer was read and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report, was accepted, the reading of reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Gordon, Chairman of the Police Committee submitted a report of the extra help employed in that Department during the month of September and also a report dealing with the dog situation showing the amount of revenue received.from dog licenses and pound fees and the expense incurred in administering the same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. Street Superintendent Patterson advised that, the extra help report for that Department was not made up for submission at this meeting. The City Clerk by instructions given at a former meeting reported on the petitions filed respecting,certain games, as to the number of property - owners, voters, non - property - owners and non - voters contained in the various petitions, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report was accepted and ordered filed.. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the report of the City Clerk and the petitions in connection therewith were ordered filed for future information. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Dr. S. 0. Chambers for permission to construct a pleasure pier fronting on Lot 297, Lido Isle Tract, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for report. 75 The application of Wm. J. Brown for a permit to install underground tanks for hazardous fluids, at Brown's Boat Works via Oporto and Central Avenue, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Claude A. Pullen, Chairman of the Parks and Beautification Committee presented a letter to the Council in which was outlined certain suggestions as to the manner in which the Committee should function, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carrie&, the letter was ordered filed. ors. W. `A: v4illiams'�; .President and Secretary of The Garden ' and Improvement.Club and the Corona del Mar Property Owners Association presented a letter to -the Council asking that a survey be made of the dead trees needing replacing in that district; the matter of weeds on the curbs and lots in the Corona del Mar section and also mentioned that some money was due the Garden and Improvement Club. Mr. Noonan a resident of> Corona del Mar addressed the Council regarding the matters. Councilman Claire suggested that the matter of removing the weeds might be accomplished through the SERA organization; reference was made to Ordinance No. 191 known as the Weed Ordinance. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the various matters contai.ned'in the communication of Mrs. Williams, were referred to the Street Committee for report. E. J. Louis of the Newport Bay Investment Company, in a communication to the Council suggested that a four day celebration be planned commencing on September 25, 1935 in commemoration of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and . carried, the matter was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. George C. Hiner's application for a renewal of his lease for the Live Bait concession on the Newport pier and the application of Andrew J. Lenox for permission to bid on same, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, laid on the Table until the next meeting of the Council. A petition presented by Harry E. Rider and bearing in excess of 250 names asked that the City Council not publish in ' any newspaper the delinquent tax list for the current year. The matter was discussed at length and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the question was referred to the Finance Committee with the suggestion that.the action of the State Legislature on the subject be awaited. J. S. Brown, Chairman of the Fireworks Committee of the Balboa Island Water Carnival Association, in a letter to the Council asked that the bill for fireworks amounting to $147.21 due Pensick & Gordon Inc., and authorized by the City Council on May 21, 1934 be allowed. A letter from Pensick & Gordon Inc., regarding the same was also read, and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Mayor Hilmer and carried, the matter was referred to the Advertising Committee for report at the next meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The petition and request of Valdemar Sorensen for permission to sell both Live and Salted Bait on the Balboa pier was brought up for re- consideration and after considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to amend the existing agreement between the City and Mr. Sorensen to permit the latter to sell both Live and Salted bait, with the exception of clams, crabs or other shell fish bait. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Sorensen petition was ordered filed. C. W. Hutchins addressed the Council regarding certain games heretofore played in the City and objected to the same being referred to as gambling games. NEW BUSINESS The monthly demands having been duly audited by the Finance Committee, were on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. City Attorney Thompson presented a communication concerning the crop of Lima beans produced by the tenants on City owned land stating that a renewal of the lease on same was desired by the tenants, 76 and on motion by Councilman Claire that Resolution No. 855 be adopted authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a lease in favor of D. A. Bear and Harvey Bear for the above mentioned land of approximately 34 acres, was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Water Superintendent Patterson advised the Council that some action should be taken in connection with the future water supply for the City, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Water Cogmittee and the Water Superintendent were instructed to make a report on the same for presentation to the City Council later. Councilman Ellsworth introduced and moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 359, known as the "Dog Ordinance" Whereby the present license charge on dogs be reduced to One- Dollar each for all dogs and that a similar license fee be charged for all cats. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and the amended Ordinance passed to the second reading. The renewal of the Public Liability and Property Damage automobile insurance was presented by Lew H. Wallace in a communication to the Council. The matter was discussed and the Council addressed by L. W. Briggs who asked that the granting of the insurance be held in abeyance pending the presenting of rates from companies represented by him. On motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the policies written by Mr. Wallace were accepted, the premium on same being withheld for thirty days, awaiting other bids on same. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to investigate charges for insurance made by the various insurance companies and report on same at the next meeting of the Council. An insurance policy on the Neon signs operated by the City was presented by Harry H. Williamson, and on motion of Councilman. Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the policy was accepted, the demand for the premium allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for same. City Engineer Patterson presented the matter of acquiring by the City of Newport Beach certain parcels of land owned by the Title Insurance and Trust Company for the purpose of providing the necessary rights of way-for the dredging and improvement of Newport Harbor in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the United States of America; the description of said lands and the price to be paid together with,the method of payment, all as described in Resolution No. 856. Considerable discussion was had concerning the matter, whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of said Resolution No. 856 which was duly seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield. NOES: Councilmen Gordon, Hilmer. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ADJOURNkENT There being no f urther business to come before the Council a motion to adjourn to 7:30 P. M. October 22, 1934 was made by Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire, and carried.* 77 Ap ro ed: Councilman t y Clerk. . Councilma 1 Newport Beach, October 22, 1934. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned session in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 P. M. on above date with Mayor Hilmer presiding. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF STANDING COMbkITTEES Councilman Ellsworth of the Street Committee advised that no report was ready on the various matters concerning Corona del Bear which were referred to that Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COLLITTEES Councilman Garfield of the Advertising Committee advised that the report relating to the payment for fireworks in connection with the Balboa.Island dater Carnival Association would be postponed for one.week. City Attorney Thompson to whom the.matter of automobile insurance rates was referred at a previous meeting, reported on same. Mrs. Anna Hawkins Lane presented a bid for the insurance covering the City owned automobiles, Lew H. Wallace addressing the Council in behalf of his bid for the same. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the matter of the automobile ' insurance was referred to the City Attorney and the City Engineer for. report at the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the regular order of business was suspended in order to allow Mr. Monroe to take up the matter of the proceedings pertaining to the construction of a bulkhead in Tract 515. The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work, the district or the grades described in Resolution of Intention No. 554.in the matter of the construction of a wooden bulkhead and appurtenances and appurtenant work adjacent to the easterly line of Block P of Tract No. 515, adopted by the City Council of said City on the 24th day of S6.ptember, 1934• The Clerk also reported that the affidavits in proof of the publication of the Resolution of Intention and of the posting of the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, have been made and are on 'file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor, being the presiding officer of the City Council, then announced that pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act Of 1931 ", the first order of the hearing would be the reading of the Engineer's written report on the said project, presented to the City Council August 13, 1934 under the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", (except as to the map, plat or diagram and the assessed valuations and true valuations and the assessments and estimated assessments upon individual parcels of land), before protests or objections would be considered. Whereupon the Clerk read the said written report so defined by the Mayor. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk whether any written protests or objections against the work or the assessment district had been filed with h'im'in said mentioned matter. The Clerk reported that one written protest had been filed with him prior to the time set for the hearing, by James E. Harvey, protesting against the proposed improvement and against the assessment district.