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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1935 - Adjourned Regular Meeting111 On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, all informal bids submitted in connection with the waterworks project were ordered filed. City Engineer Patterson asked for authority to sell approximately 200 feet of second -hand casing at a price of one dollar per foot, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the authority was granted. 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. The matter of a settlement out of court of the damage suit of Saunders vs the City of Newport Beach was discussed, letters from Doctors Harwood and Johnson representing the City of Newport Beach advising such settlement were read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, a settlement in the amount of One Thousand Dollars was authorized, a demand for such amount being allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same; all communications in connection with the matter being ordered filed. L. G. Swales addressed the Council concerning the entrance to the Harbor, requesting that the U. S. Government be advised regarding the necessity of same due to the International Star Boat Regatta to be h81d here this summer. ADJOURNLENT It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that inasmuch'as all business of an urgent nature had been disposed of, that the Council adjourn to 7:30 p. m. Monday March 11, 1935. ae�� Counc Newport Beach, March 11, 1935• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in the City Council Chambers of the City of Newport Beach in regular adjourned session at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date with hayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF SPECIAL CO'LLITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Gordon, Chairman of the Police Committee reporting on the request of applicants to re -open certain games in the City, advised that the same would meet with the approval of the Committee, provided that notices be conspicuously posted in each place where the games are to be operated and that said notices-should plainly state that no gambling could be allowed, citing the State law regulating such matters. On motion of Councilman Claire,-seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the recommendation of the Police Committee was approved and adopted. 112- C. W. Hutchins addressed the Council and requested that in addition to the notices recommended by the Police Committee to be posted in places where games are played, that the City Council formulate certain rules regulating the games, assuring the Council that the operators of said games would adhere to same. Councilman Gordon advised that the operators of the games also present certain regulations which in their opinion would tend to keep the games from any objectionable features. COMMUNICATIONS The application of Dean M. Jewell of Artesia for an exempt Veteran's license to peddle honey and fruit, was on motion of Councilman ' Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed. The application of James A. Carrell of Balboa Island for an exempt Veteran's license to peddle fruit and vegetables, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed. The communication•of Harbor Master Bouchey regarding moorings for boats in the Harbor was read, and inasmuch as the existing•Ordinance makes the necessary provisions for'saihe it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, that the letter be filed. The communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce regarding an appropriation of One Thousand Dollars to complete the budget expenditures proposed to the end of the present fiscal year, was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was allowed. The communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce togetherwith the report from that body concerning the City water supply was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was ordered filed. The communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce concerning the matter of Speed Boat Racing and in which opposition of that body was expressed in granting permits for racing where unmuffled engines were used, was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the same was ordered filed. The application of the Los Angeles Speed Boat Club for permission to stage an outboard motor boat race on Sunday March 24, 1935 was on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, laid on the table. The report of the Chairman of the Committee on Cities of the Orange County Grand Jury for 1934 -35 approving the manner in which the City offices were being operated was read, and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, was ordered filed. The communication of Clyde H. Ellis regarding the sale to the City of Newport Beach of certain water bearing land was read, and on motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Ellis that the City was not in the market for water bearing land at the present time. L. R. Carpenters communication concerning the operation of a miniature railroad from the Newport pier to the Balboa pier along the ocean front was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advise the applicant that due to the dredging operations now in progress it would not be possible to consider the granting of a permit for same at this time. The communications from the League of California Lunicipalities requesting that the dues for the past and present calendar years be paid by the City for the membership in•the League, was on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, laid on the table. . until the next meeting of the Council. JNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A quitclaim deed dated the 15th day of February, 1935 from Sanford D. Percey and Jessie B. Percey, husband and wife, to the City of Newport Beach, a Municipal corporation of the sixth class of the State of California, remising, releasing and quitclaiming to the City of Newport Beach, all of their right, title and interest in the following described real property, towit: 113 All that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Be inning at the Northwest corner of Lot Three (3) in Block Ten (10 of the Resubdivision of Section One of Balboa Island, as shown on a map recorded in Book 6, page 30 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, and running thence Southeasterly along the Northerly line of said Lot Three (3) to the Northeast corner of said Lot Three (3); thence Northeasterly along the Northeasterly extension of the Southeasterly line of said Lot Three (3) to the United States Government bulkhead line between Stations 151 and 152 as shown on the map of Newport Bay, California, showing harbor lines, approved January 18th, 1917, by Wm. H. Ingraham; thence West along said bulkhead line to an intersection with the Northeasterly extension of the Northwesterly line of said Lot Three (3); thence Southwesterly along said extension to the point of beginning. was presented to the City Council of the City o_f Newport Beach, California. Whereupon, Councilman Garfield made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, that said Quitclaim Deed be accepted by said City of Newport Beach, and the Clerk instructed to record the same forthwith with the County Recorder of Orange County, California. That said motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmar. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the minutes of the City Council of the, ' y of New Beach at a regular adjourned meeting thereof h on theyl�tl.h�da of March, 1935• ark of the city of Newport Beach City Attorney Thompson presented for final passage Ordinance No. 430, being "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMISSION UNDER 'THE PLANTING ACT' ADOPTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STriTE OF CALIFORNIA, 1929 ". The ordinance was read and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmar. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Police Committee were instructed to look into the matter of procurring a suitable boat for the use of the Harbor Master. On motion of Councilman Garfield, seconded by*Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to purchase the necessary second -hand pipe for a temporary sewer line from Balboa Island to the mainland. kr. Carnie addressed the Council concerning the staging of a 'Walkathon' event in Balboa, the matter being held in abeyance pending an investigation by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the City Clerk communicate with the Supervisors of Orange County with a request that some of the numerous !Stops' in the newly opened Newport-Anaheim highway be eliminated. ADJOURNMENT 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 beet�taken.Sine Die. Mayor of the City of Newport Beach 114 PROVED ity Clerk The City Council regular session in the City Beach at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Chair. Newport Beach, April 1, 1935• of the City of Newport Beach met in Council Chambers of the City of Newport on above date, with Mayor Hilmer in the 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 Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was accepted, the reading of the reports of other Heads of Departments dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Gordon, Chairman of the Police Committee, reporting on the employment of extra help in the Police Department during Easter vacation, recommended hiring the necessary help, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the recommendation was approved. COMMUNICATIONS L" !I The water and Street Superintendent presented the list of extra help employed in those departments together with the rate of pay and the time employed, and on motion of-Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried; the same was approved. C. V. Steel's application for a license to operate a shooting gallery in the Stone Building, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, referred to the Police Committee for investigation and report. R. F. Cerf of the Certified Sea Food Corporation of California, presented an application for a license to operate a fish cannery in Block 425, Lancaster Addition, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the same was allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Matilda Macculloch for a license to operate a Roof Garden on the kacculloch Building at Main and Central, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer and the Fire Chief. E. G. Greeley presented an application together with the rental fee for one year for renewal of the contract for the City ' dump ground. Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 876 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a contract with the applicant, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None.