HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/1941 - Regular MeetingNewport Beach, December 1, 1941.
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After the reading of said protests and after due consideration of the
same, on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
carried, said protests were ordered filed. Mayor Gordon then asked if there were
any persons present who desired to protest orally to the work of improvement
mentioned in Ordinance of Intention No. 503. There were no verbal protests.
Thereupon, R. L. Patterson, Street Superintedent. and City Engineer of the City
of Newport Beach, was duly sworn by the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach,
and being interrogated by the City Attorney did other members of the City Council,
testified that all property in the Assessment District described in Ordinance of
Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach, would be benefited by the proposed
improvement. Thereupon, Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No.
2491, of the City of Newport Beach, being a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS, said motion
being duly seconded by Councilman Allen, and upon roll call, passed by the
following vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Thereupon, Roland Thompson, City Attorney of the City of Newport Beach,
read to the City Council in full Ordinance No. 506 of.the City of Newport Beach,
which reading was thereupon considered as the first reading of said Ordinance
No. 506 and on motion of Councilman Claire, said ordinance was passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
the regular order of business was resumed.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Committees appointed to investigate and report on the question of
piers on Balboa Island, presented their respective reports, the major report made by
a Committee consisting of Leslie S. Bowden, Chairman, H. L. Johnson, Ben Blee,
George C. Woods, R. S. Pridham and Wm. N. Sutherland, was read by the Clerk, follow-
ing which the Minority report was also read being presented by a Committee consist-
ing of Geo. C. Woods, R. S. Pridham.and Wm. N. Sutherland.
Both reports offered various suggestions as a solution to the pier situation
on Balboa Island, which were considered and discussed by the Council, and at the
suggestion of Councilman Reed it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Council-
man Reed and carried, that the matter be laid.on the table until the next meeting
of the Council.
At this juncture the report of the City Engineer regarding certain mooring
piles and bait tanks around Balboa Island which were not authorized by the City
Council and recommending the removal of same, was read. On motion of Councilman
Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried., the City Engineer was authorized
to cause to be removed all objectional piling and bait tanks.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
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Roll Call
Hearing on
widening of
Central Ave.
Res. 2491
passing upon
objections
First reaoi. %g
of Ord. 506
Piers on
Balboa Island
Piling and
bait tanks
Balboa Island
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session
in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall in the City of Newport Beach at
the hour of 7:30 p. m. on Qbove date with Mayor Gordon presiding.
The roll was called, the following Councilmen answering present: Reed,
Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon. Absent, Councilmen, None.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried,
the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with.
AEPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
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The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the report was approved, the
reading of the rest of the reports dispensed with'and all the reports ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
the regular order of business was suspended in order to take up the matter of the
hearing in connection with the proceedings pertaining to the widening of Central
Avenue.
Mayor Gordon announced in open meeting that this isthe day, hour and
place for thehearing of protests, where any anr9 all persons having any objections
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to the proposed work ofimprovement might appear and show cause why said proposed
work of improvement should not be carried out in accordance with the terms and
conditions of Ordinance of Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach. The
Mayor then asked the Clerk of the City Council if any protests had been filed and
on receiving an affirmative reply from said City Clerk, Mayor Gordon ordered said
City Clerk to read said protests. Whereupon said City Clerk read protests from
the following named property owners in the City of Newport Beach and within the
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Assessment District defined by Ordinance of Intention No. 503, and as follows:
NAMES OF PROTESTANTS PROPERTY OWNED BY PROTESTANTS WITHIN
THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
Mrs. Sadie Meyers Lot 30, Block K, Tract 518
Mrs. Hortense Goodman Lot 9, Block 9 and Lot 11, Block 10,
Tract 626.
Mrs. Hannah Goodman Lot 11,. Block 1, Tract 626
F. A. Karls Lots 5 and 6, Block 112, Tract 234.
Z. H. Jarman Lot 1, Block 3, Newport Bay Tract
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After the reading of said protests and after due consideration of the
same, on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
carried, said protests were ordered filed. Mayor Gordon then asked if there were
any persons present who desired to protest orally to the work of improvement
mentioned in Ordinance of Intention No. 503. There were no verbal protests.
Thereupon, R. L. Patterson, Street Superintedent. and City Engineer of the City
of Newport Beach, was duly sworn by the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach,
and being interrogated by the City Attorney did other members of the City Council,
testified that all property in the Assessment District described in Ordinance of
Intention No. 503 of the City of Newport Beach, would be benefited by the proposed
improvement. Thereupon, Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No.
2491, of the City of Newport Beach, being a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PASSING UPON OBJECTIONS, said motion
being duly seconded by Councilman Allen, and upon roll call, passed by the
following vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Thereupon, Roland Thompson, City Attorney of the City of Newport Beach,
read to the City Council in full Ordinance No. 506 of.the City of Newport Beach,
which reading was thereupon considered as the first reading of said Ordinance
No. 506 and on motion of Councilman Claire, said ordinance was passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown and Mayor Gordon
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
the regular order of business was resumed.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Committees appointed to investigate and report on the question of
piers on Balboa Island, presented their respective reports, the major report made by
a Committee consisting of Leslie S. Bowden, Chairman, H. L. Johnson, Ben Blee,
George C. Woods, R. S. Pridham and Wm. N. Sutherland, was read by the Clerk, follow-
ing which the Minority report was also read being presented by a Committee consist-
ing of Geo. C. Woods, R. S. Pridham.and Wm. N. Sutherland.
Both reports offered various suggestions as a solution to the pier situation
on Balboa Island, which were considered and discussed by the Council, and at the
suggestion of Councilman Reed it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded by Council-
man Reed and carried, that the matter be laid.on the table until the next meeting
of the Council.
At this juncture the report of the City Engineer regarding certain mooring
piles and bait tanks around Balboa Island which were not authorized by the City
Council and recommending the removal of same, was read. On motion of Councilman
Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried., the City Engineer was authorized
to cause to be removed all objectional piling and bait tanks.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES None.
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Roll Call
Hearing on
widening of
Central Ave.
Res. 2491
passing upon
objections
First reaoi. %g
of Ord. 506
Piers on
Balboa Island
Piling and
bait tanks
Balboa Island
The report of the City Engineer with an estimate of the cost of signs
between 21st and 26th Streets on Central Avenue for one hour parking as requested
Res. 2491 -a by the Chief of Police, was presented, the estimated cost of-the signs& being
amending traffic $24.00. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen
Ord. 345. that the same be authorized, and Resolution No. 2491- A,•amending Traffic Ordinance '
No. 345 accordingly, was presented and adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Alley in The matter of the vacation of a portion of an alley in Block 731,
Corona del Mar Corona del Mar, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up, no action
being taken at this time. •
Lido Isle The request of Paul A. Palmer for certain improvements to be made in
bridge the vicinity of the Lido Isle bridge, laid over from a previous meeting, was
improvements brought up, said improvements to be done over a period of three years. On motion
of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, improvements to the
extent of $954.00 as estimated by the City Engineer, and consisting of sidewalk,
fence and beautification, were granted.
COMMUNICATIONS
Union Oil Co.
The application of the Union Oil Company to install underground storage
storage tanks
for the handling of petroleum products at their Arches Station, was on motion of
Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted subject to
the approval of the Fire Chief and Zoning restrictions.
Boat builders
Various boat builders of the City presented a petition requesting the
petition for
Council to take the necessary steps towards securing-the allocation of contracts
boat contracts
for small boat and launch construction for Newport Harbor. On motion of Council-
man Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the petition was referred to
the City Clerk with instructions to place same before the proper authorities.
Columbia Const.
The request of the Columbia Construction Company for permission to
Co. explosive
handle explosive materials over the County Dock for shipment to Catalina Island,
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materials
was presented and read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council-
man Allen and carried, the request was denied.
Mr.s.Wenkantz
The request of Mrs. Sarah Wenkantz to have the alley in Block 14,
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Section B, between Central Avenue and the Ocean Front extended through to 15th
alley,
14, Sec.B
Street due to an alleged hazardous corner in the rear of the Catholic Church,
was presented and read and on the suggestion of Mayor Gordon that crossing
streets would be provided at 13th and 14th Streets upon the acquisition of-the
Pacific Electric right of way, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by
Councilman Allen and carried, that the letter be filed and the writer thereof
notified accordingly.
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W.B.Dunbar
The letter of Win. B. Dunbar expressing his appreciation for the
thanks for
reasonable taxes levied on his property in Newport Beach and congratulating those
taxes
responsible for same, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried, the letter was ordered filed.
Pacific N.etals Cc The letter of the Pacific Metals Company advising that aluminum supplies
aluminum
were plentiful was read, and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Reed and carried, same was ordered filed.
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Sea Scout
The letter of C. L. Appling, Chairman of the Sea Scout Rendezvous,
thanks
expressing the thanks of that organization for the cooperation of the City in
connection with the recent Sea Scout Rendezvous held in Newport Beach, was
presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen
and carried, the letter was ordered filed.
Earl Stanley
The request of Earl Stanley concerning dredging to be done by the
dredging
City for a distance of 218 feet on the Easterly side of the Rhine, widening the
same to 150 feet, was presented. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by
Councilman Reed and carried, the request was granted subject to funds for same
being available, the City Engineer being instructed to check on the matter.
C of C
The request of Harry Welch, Secretary ofthe Chamber of Commerce for
appropriation
an appropriation of $175 to defray the cost of erecting a neon sign in the
signs
vicinity of the City Yacht anchorage and repaint the sign at the westerly
entrance and change same to a new location, was presented and read, and on
motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the request
was granted.
George C.Hiner
The request of George C. Hiner for permission to close the bait stand
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bait'.stand
concession on the Newport pier until February 1, 1942, was presented, Councilman
Reed advising on the matter. Councilman Claire advised that he was not in favor
of closing the place, in which Mayor Gordon concurred. Whereupon it was moved
by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, that Mr. Hiner
meex with the Coundil in an effort to work out some plan whereby the stand
can b- kept open.
South Coast Co
The letter of Hubbard's South Coast Company quoting the price for a
on boat
new boat proposed for the Harbor Department was presented, over which there was
price
for Harbor Dept.
considerable discussion, some of the Council being opposed to the purchase of a
boat at this time, and it was suggested that the County of Orange should pay a
portion of the cost of the boat. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
Councilman Claire and carried, the question of-buying the boat was laid on the
table for two weeks and a Committee appointed by Mayor Gordon consisting of
Councilmen Allen, Reed and Gordon to wait on the County Supervisors as to
their attitude in the matter.
Isabella Granz
The claim of Isabella Granz for $50,000 for an injury said to have
claim for
been sustained in front of 711 E. Central Avenue due to an alleged defective
Injury
sidewalk, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by
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Councilman Allen and carried, same was denied and referred to the City's
Insurance carrier.
Roy Heinz et al
The claim of Roy Heinz and Dixie Heinz and Missie Dixie Heinz for
claim for
$2,667.75 for an injury said to have been sustained by diving from a gang
injury
plank of a public pier and alleged to not have been property protected, was
presented, and on ,notion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen
and carried, the same was denied and referred to the City's Insurance carrier.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The report of the City Engineer with an estimate of the cost of signs
between 21st and 26th Streets on Central Avenue for one hour parking as requested
Res. 2491 -a by the Chief of Police, was presented, the estimated cost of-the signs& being
amending traffic $24.00. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen
Ord. 345. that the same be authorized, and Resolution No. 2491- A,•amending Traffic Ordinance '
No. 345 accordingly, was presented and adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Alley in The matter of the vacation of a portion of an alley in Block 731,
Corona del Mar Corona del Mar, laid over from a previous meeting, was brought up, no action
being taken at this time. •
Lido Isle The request of Paul A. Palmer for certain improvements to be made in
bridge the vicinity of the Lido Isle bridge, laid over from a previous meeting, was
improvements brought up, said improvements to be done over a period of three years. On motion
of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, improvements to the
extent of $954.00 as estimated by the City Engineer, and consisting of sidewalk,
fence and beautification, were granted.
NEW BUSINESS
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried,
the expenses of two police officers to attend the FBI School in riverside, was
granted.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
• the salary of Lyle Ellis in the Harbor Department was set at $135.00 per month,
commencing January 1, 1942.
The monthly demands, having been audited by the Finance Committee, were
on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same.
The report of the City Engineer certifying to the completion of the
construction of boat slips at the City Yacht Anchorage, was read, whereupon it was
' moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, that the
demand in favor of Croft and Neville be allowed and warrant ordered. drawn for same.
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried,
the demand in favor of C. R. Eriecson for the construction of the garage and
storage space in connection with yacht anchorage facilities was allowed and warrant
ordered drawn for same.
Councilman Clairepresented and moved the adoption of a resolution, being
a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of:the-C�ty
of Newport Beach, a contract with the General.Electric Company for the purchase of
incandescent lamps, -The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Brown and the
resolution adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: REED, CLAIRE, ALLEN, BROWN., GORDON.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of.Newport Beach, hereby
certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
• City Council of the City of Newport Beac r u a reg meeting thereof held on
the let day of December, 1941, .
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The application of William Martin for permission to construct a pier
and ramp fronting on Lot 7, Block 637, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, granted.
The application of Henry M. Olson for permission to construct a pier
and ramp fronting on Lot 1, Block 338, Canal Section, was on motion of Councilman
Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted.
The application of E. H. Day for permission to construct a boat slip
at 9th Street and the Bay Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded
by Councilman Reed and carried, laid on the table until the next meeting.
Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport
Beach a quitclaim deed in favor of R. A. Ormiston and Lillian E. Ormiston,
husband and wife, and covering Lot 1, Block 22, Newport Beach. The motion was
duly seconded by Councilman Reed and the resolution adopted by the following
vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
I, Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, hereby
certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach a.t a regular ting thereof held on
the 1st day of December,.1941. //j
FBI
School
Lyle Ellis
salary
Demands
Croft &
Neville
demand
C.R.Ericeso.
dema rid
Minute Res.
cont. with
Gen.Elec.Co
W. yiartin
pier permit
H.H.Olson
pier permit
E.H.Day
application
coat slip
Minute Res.
quitclaim
to R. A.
Orminston
et ux
Res. 2492
accepting
errant deed
iv,rs. Davidso,
Res. 2493 to
2503 Inc.
sale of
City owned
property
Uity U1erx or the
Uity of Newport Beach
Resolution No. 2492 was presented, being a, resolution accepting a Grant
Deed from Mrs.
H. B. Davidson et al and covering Lot 18,
Block B, Tract No. 673.
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On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Reed, the resolution was
adopted by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES,
COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown,
Gordon.
NOES,
COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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Resolutions No. 2493 to 2503 inclusive, were
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant
presented, being resolutions
deeds to the following people
and covering the following described property sold to
them by the City of Newport
Beach.
Res. 2493
Gerald W. Ritchie Lot 22,
Block 541, Corona del Mar
Price
$200.00
Res. 2494
HaroldR. Pitts et ux Lot 2,
Block 742, Corona del Mar.
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Res. 2495
Price
Marion H. Bainbridge et al Lot 22
$200.00
Block 643, Corona del Mar
Price
4200.00
Res. 2496
Bryant Lew Marston Lot 9,
Block 743, Corona del Mar
Price
$200.00
Res. 2497
Pearls Whetstone Lots 7
and 8, Tract No. 682
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Price
$600.00
Res. 2498
Nelson M. Valley Lot 13
Block 43, River Section
Price
i1 25.00
FBI
School
Lyle Ellis
salary
Demands
Croft &
Neville
demand
C.R.Ericeso.
dema rid
Minute Res.
cont. with
Gen.Elec.Co
W. yiartin
pier permit
H.H.Olson
pier permit
E.H.Day
application
coat slip
Minute Res.
quitclaim
to R. A.
Orminston
et ux
Res. 2492
accepting
errant deed
iv,rs. Davidso,
Res. 2493 to
2503 Inc.
sale of
City owned
property
Res. 25o4
sale of City owned
property to
J.A.Siegel et ux
Fars. Maxwell
Improvements in
'Tract 919.
Res. 2499 Harold. P. Pitts at ux Lot 17, Block 532, Corona del Mar
Price $200.00
Res. 2500 Wayne Brookshire et ux Portion of Block "D ", Corona
del Mar.
Price $500.00
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Res. 2501 Lloyd H. Cramer et ux Lot 9, Block 530, Lancaster Add.
Price $150.00
Res. 2502 Amber L. Curlett All of Block 243, Canal Section
Price $200.00
Res. 2503 Ray Y. Copelin et ux Lot 11 Block 141, Canal Section
Price 4175.00
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Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Allen that the resolutions be
adopted, the motion was duly seconded by Councilman Reed -and carried by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Reed, Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolution No. 2504 was presented, being a'resolution authorizing the
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Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Newport Beach a grant
deed to John A. Siegel and Catherine H. Siegel, husband end wife, and covering
the sale of Lot 8 and the Nally 8 1/3 feet of Lot 7, Block 136, River Section,
at a. price of $600.00. On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Reed, the resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Claire, Allen, Brown, Gordon.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Reed.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Due to there being two similar bids submitted for a portion of Lot 7
and all of Lot 8, Block 136, River Section, considerable discussion ensued over
the matter, the Council being addressed by City Auditor Gant and John Siegel,
one of the bidders for the property and who offered to withdraw his bid or make
any other adjustment of the matter which the Council might suggest. The fact
was brought out that the bid of Mr. Siegel's was presented some time ahead of
the bid of Mr. Marshall, the other bidder for the property, and it was decided
to accept the bid of the former.
Mrs. Georgette Maxwell addressed the Council with a complaint as to
the type of structure being erected on 7th Street in East Newport, stating it
resembled a two story privy.
The question of certain improvements consisting of sidewalk and
paving on San Bernardino Avenuein Tract 919, carne up for discussion again,
the work proposed to be done by W. T. Jefferson owner of the abutting property.
Lew H. Wallace addressed the Council in connection with the matter, requesting
that the same be approved at the earliest possible time. After going into
various phases of the question it was finally decided at the suggestion of the
City Engineer to lay the matter over until the next meeting of the Council,
at which time plans and specifications can be- presented for approval by the
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried, an adjournment was taken to 7:30 o'clock -p. m. Monday, December 15, 1941.
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