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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1928 - Regular Meeting48 City Hall, Newport Beach, Sept. 3, 1925. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock P. Y. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing all members present except Councilman Williamson who came in later. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of August 13th and of the special meeting of August 20th were read and approved as read. The regular order of business was changed to allow Mr. J. E. Harvey and Milo D. Eames to address the Council at this time. Ir. Harvey stated it was very urgent that steps be taken at once towards constructing a wall around Balboa Island, or perhaps repairing the old wall in places, and especially building a wall and sidewalk around Section 5 and along the Grand Canal, excepting perhaps the Masonic Homes property who recently put in a wall. The matter was discussed at some length and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to draw up plans and specifications for the wall and sidewalk as 'suggested, with an estimate of the cost and outlining the assessment district to pay for same. The regular order of business was resumed, and the reports of the heads of the departments were read. On inotion of'Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. Councilman Hilmer reported on the 160 acres of water bearing land which the Aldrich Land Co. desired to sell the City for $88,000.00; that the land was located between our present pumping plant and the 90 acre piece owned by the City, and which was as yet undeveloped for water, and he did not think the City would be justified in purchasing it at this time. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman blaire and carried, the communication from the Aldrich Land Co. was filed. The communications were read. and acted upon as follows: The communication from Dr. G. H. Riddle asking for some plan of filling in Tract 772 of Seashore Colony Tract was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, The Clerk was instructed to notify him that it was reported to us that the subdividers of the property were contemplating filling it, and the City could not do so without forming an assessment district. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the official call to the 30th Annual Convention of the League of California Municipalities was filed. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Boulder Da.. Assn. asking the City to pledge x$15.00 per month towards their expenses, was filed for future reference. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from the Golden State Holain6 Co. frith a minute resolution attached, was to be acknowledged and filed. The com.unication from Col. H. B. Hersey in regard. to weather station instruments and*a man to display storm warnings was considered, and on motion. of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the matter was laid on the table until H. L. Sherman could take the matter up with Antar Deraga and make a report on same. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from 'U. i.. Dickie, Director of public Health, stating that the resolution sent them against the Santa Ana outfall sewer would be taken up at their next meeting October 6th, was be acknowledged and filed. The matter of the odor from the drainage ditch of the Santa Ana Sugar Plant each year was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of one to see the Health Officer and the Sugar Company and see if the offensive odor cannot be stopped. The Committee appointed is Councilman Hilmer. The communications from the Nei:port Beach Exchange Club and the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce endorsing the resolution of the Harbor. Committee to call a harbor bond election to vote $150,JJJ. for harbor work, was considered thoroughly and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee of two members of the Council to meet with a like number to be appointed by the Exchange Club, the i1ewport Harbor Chamber r� J Ci 49 of Commerce and the Harbor Committee, to consider the :matter from all angles and make a recommendation to this Board. The Committee appointed is Councilmen Ellsworth and Williamson. A petition with 29 signatures and a number of communications from residents of Corona Del mar expressing different ideas in regard to the parking and sidewalk on the south side of Ocean Boulevard were considered, and as it is impossible to satisfy them all on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the petition and all communications were filed until such time as the property owners get together and settle on the improvements desired. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer ' and carried, the request of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce for appropriations for advertising from Sept. 15th to October 15th amounting to $700.00 were granted. NE'! BUSINESS. Harold W. Thorne of Redfield, Van Evera & Co. was present and made an offer for the $36,000 I:Iunicipal Improvement District No. 6 of 521 % coupon bonds at par and offering the services of their attorneys to assist in drawing resolutions, notices, etc. for the work. The matter was considered but action on same was postponed to one week from tonight. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the demands which were signed and approved.by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. Councilman Harry H. Williamson.introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NE'dPORT BEACH FIXING THE RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY '.IITHIN THE CITY OF M.IPORT BEACH .1HICH IS TAXABLE, T�MREIN FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 470 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ' ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 247, being an ordinance creating a Planning Commission and which did not comform to the 1927 statutes. The same was considered and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the 0 dinance was designated Ordinance No. 349 and passed to the second reading. Councilman Paul B. Ellsworth introduced a Resolution entitled: A RE80LUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE, CLOSE -UP AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, A CERTAIN PORTION OF FIRST STREET AND A CERTAIN ALLEY i7ITHIN THE SAID CITY. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLU'1IOW N0. 471 and upon call of the roll passed by the.following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Villiamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilman None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Lloyd Claire introduced an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 148 of the City of Newport Beach in regard to the numbering of houses in the said City. The same was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, Ordinance No. 350 was passed to the second reading and referred, to the City Attorney. Councilman Hermann Hilmer introduced an Ordinance renaming some of the streets iri the City of Newport Beach. The same was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, Ordinance no. 351 was passed to the second reading and referred to the city Attorney. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. L. on Friday, Sept. 7, 1928. Mayor, C" y of Newport Beach. Approved Sept. 7, 1928. City Clerk. O �-