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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-1927 - Special Meeting400 Capt. J. A. Winn reported in regard to the ticket offices on the Newport wharf, that he-would recommend putting up a small building about 44 x 15 feet and dividing it into five booths for the sale of tickets, and no selling of tickets to be allowed outside the booths; the building to cost about $75.00. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the recommendation of the Chief of Police was accepted and he was instructed to carry out the plan, at a cost not exceeding $75.001 and with the understanding that the present•k:incumbent Smith & No Farland., be allowed a booth rent free for -the-term of their present contract. on motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilaan , F. B. Modjeska and carried, the request of the Couthern Beas Club for permission to construct a pier in front of their property at Balboa, was allowed. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the application of Mr. Wells for license to sell soft drinks, sandwiches, etc. on the small barge, was allowed. On motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and-carried, the application of D. W. Humason for license to exhibit trained mice, was allowed. The danger of the ocean cutting a new channel across the peninsula into the bay was discussed at length, and a number of those present-expressed the opinion that something would have.to be done right away. The matter of how far the jetty-could be extended on the shore end was considered, and City Attorney stated just so far as was necessary for the protection of the harbor and no farther. The motion was made by Qouncilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson, that the Engineer be instructed to arrajpge at once with the Hauser Construction Company to construct the shore end of the jetty approximately 700 feet westward, the Council to take steps immediately to find ways and•means to finance same, which motion was lost by the following vote: AYES. mouneilmen L. S. Wilkinson, H. H. Williamson. NOES, Councilmen F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, Mayor Conrad Rishter. ABSENT, Councilmen None. The matter was further considered and on motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Counoilman Fred W. Young, the Hauser Construction Company were instructed to construct the shore end of the west jetty as outlined by the City Engineer and Mr. Kumpe by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen L.S.Wllkinson, F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, H.H.Williamson, Mayor Conrad Richter. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. There being no further business on motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W, Young and oarr the meeting adjourned. Approved Sept. 5, 1,9927. Mayor Newport Beach. O City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, August 26, 1927- ' Pursuant to call thereof by thb Hayor of the City of Newport Beach and notice delivered to each member'at least three hours before the time spedified for the meeting, the City Council met at the place and on the date above mentioned at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conrad Richter. The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman F. B. Modjeska who came in later. The call was read'and the Council proceeded to considei the subjects for which the meeting was called. City Engineer Kressly's letter explaining the conditions at the jetty was read, and he also presented plans for the construction of the shore end of the west jetty approximately 700 feet which was necessary for the proper protection of the harbor. 461 The matter was discussed and Councilman L. S. Wilkinson moved the adoption of Plan No. 348 presented by the City Engineer for the extension of the present west jetty, which provides for the extension of the present west jetty and to be constructed by the Hauser Construction Company, under its contract with the City, and which motion was seconded by Councilman H. H. Williamson and carried by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen L.S.Wilkinson, F•.&.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, H.H.Williamson, Mayor Conrad Richter. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. ' City Engineer Kressly referred to the assessment diagram for the work done by the Griffith Company in Corona Del Mar under Resolution of Intention No. 396, and after due consideration it was moved by Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman F.B.Modjeska that the assessment diagram presented by the City Engineer showing the lots and parcels of land to be assessed for the costs and expenses of the improvements contemplated under Resolution of Intention No. 396 of the Board of Trustees, be adopted and confirmed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen L.S.Wilkinson, F.B.Modjeska, Fred W.Young, H.H.Williamson, Mayor Conrad Richter. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. • The matter of a Life Guard for nerport beach was considered, and on motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman Fred W. Young and carried, one additional Life Guard was authorized for the remainder of the season but, not to.exoeed one month, at a salary of $100.00 per month, he to be located between 19th and 23d Streets. The matter of a Life Guard operating at the Camp Ground which was not authorized by the Council was considered, and on motion of Councilman Fred W. Young seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Chief of Police was authorized to hire a man.for the Camp Ground by the day for such time as he considers necessary but not to exceed one month, and to be paid at the rate of $100.00 per . month. City Engineer Kressly.presented copies of an Average Agreement Contract with the Pacific Electric Railway Co. covering demurrage on rock for the jetty and which were to be signed by the City. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman L. S. Wilkinson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, Mayor Conrad Richter was authorized to sign the Average Agreement Contract No. 3212 with the Pacific Electric Railway-Go. on behalf of the City of Newport Beach. There being no further business on motion of Councilman F. B. Modjeska seconded by Councilman Fred W. Youn nd carried, the meeting adjourned. Approved Sept. 5, 1927- yor it of ewport Beach. City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Sept. 5, 1927- The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on above date.. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conrad Richter. The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman Fred W. Young. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 1st were read and approved. The minutes of the special meetings of August 3d, 22d and 26th were read-and approved as read. On motion of Councilman H. H. Williamson seconded by Councilman F. B. Modjeska and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write the State Compensation Insurance Fund and ask if our insurance