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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1928 - Regular Meeting53' orders and regulations relative to the public streets or highways are carried into execution, and his sureties shall be liable for any person injured in his person or property in consequence of said official neglect; the premium on said bond to be paid for by the City. City Engineer Patterson presented a slap of the Sparr interests property on Corona Del Yar as they proposed to rededicate it. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the map was referred to the Planning Commission.for a recommendation. E. A. Riissell referred to the unsightly condition of the two approaches to the city and thought something should be done to clean up the west end of the city, as he had some quite extensive improvements awaiting to come in when it was cleaned up. He stated petitions were being circulated, and therefore no action was taken at this time. There being no further business on motion of Councilman_ Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Approved Oct. 1, 1925. Mayor, T o3 'evrport Beach. ,ate City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, Oct. 1, 1925. 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 Johnson. The roll was called showing the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The reports of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. City Engineer Patterson reported on the odors arising from our sewage disposal plant, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a Committee to investigate and report on some means of overcoming it at the next meeting. The Committee appointed is Councilmen Ellsworth and Hilmer and the City Engineer. Councilman Hilmer reported for the Lioht Committee that they thought there should be a change in the office-of City Electrician, and they would recommend that a city electrician be employed to work full time and the fees for electrical permits to go to the City. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the office of City Electrician was declared vacant, he to be allowed two weeks vacation from October•lst. Councilman Ellsworth reported for the Street Committee that they would recommend that the lease entered into with William Howard for the City Dump Ground be rescinded and a new lease be entered into with other parties satisfactory to the Street Superintendent. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the report of the Street Committee was accepted and approved. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Surety 3ond of the Street Superintendent in the sum of $1,000.00 and approved as to form by the City Attorney, was accepted. City Engineer Patterson presented a Surety Bond in the sum of $1,000.00 from William Clark Crittenden to indemnify the City against damages, costs, etc. in the preliminary work for improvements on Lido Isle. The same was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Bond was accepted. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The bill from H. F. n:akosky of $10.00 for storage of the fire truck on Balboa Island for the month of September, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the bill was referred to the Fite Committee for a report. 54 On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the rec.uest of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commelaa for appropriations of $200.00 for Navy Day and $687.25 for advertising expenditures from October 15th to November 15th were allowed. The Dommunication from the Ner:port Harbor Chamber of Commerce reporting.on five different projects which their Transportation Committee recommended, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication was referred to . the Street Committee and Street Superintendent for a report. The communication from the Committee appointed to report on the further development of the entrance to the harbor, recommending the appointment of three expert engineers to make a report, was considered, and on motion of Councilman.Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire ' and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to employ the services of the three engineers mentioned in the report, at not to exceed $70.00 each to make a report to this Board as to what steps they would recommend taking for the further development of the entrance to the harbor. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from W. B. Thomas expressing his appreciation of the treatment accorded him by-the Camp.Custodian, was filed. On motion of Councilman-Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from the Fire Chief of Piedmont asking that our Fire Chief be sent to the convention, was filed. The communication from the Board of Directors of the Christian Science Church asking the abandonment of the alley parallelling their property in East Newport) was considered, and on motion of Councilman 111illiamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication was referred to the Street Committee to report on at the next meeting. On motion of Councilman_ Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from Stephen B. Dexter in regard to Lots 1 and 2 in Tideland Location No. 267, was filed. The communication from the Newport Boat Builders asking permission to do some dredging for T. E. Hammond on Bay Island, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication was referred to the City.Engineer for investigation and report. ' On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from Vt. ;L. Dickie, Director of Public Health asking that the traveling expenses of our Health Officer be allowed to the League of California Municipalities Convention at San Bernardino, was referred to the Health Officer for his information and action. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request of Building Inspector Fenelon to be sent as r. delegate to the Builders Qonvention at Fresno, was allowed providing he pay his own expenses. The application of Geo. Foltz for appointment as City Electrician was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, Mr. Foltz was appointed City Electrician at a salary of $150.00 per month, and all inspection fees to be paid to the City. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the invitation of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce to a harbor meeting in the American Legion Hall, Santa Ara on Oct. 3, was filed. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from the Hotel at Del L:onte in regard to getting the League of Calif. Municipalities Convention in 1929, was filed. The petition of Philip Lutz against the oil derricks and Refinery in West Newport was laid on the table pending other petitions I to come in later. The communication from Fire Chief Crocker in regard to increasing the radius of the curb on Washington and Bay Avenues, and on Cypress and Bay Avenue, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Councilman Claire introduced an Ordinance establiching a City Planning Commission and providing for their powers and duties. The Ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance iio. 353 and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, was passed to the second reading. OttilIAANCE NO. 352, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NE:'„PORT BEACH DECLARING THAT THE SAID CITY OF NEdPOR ^1 BEACH HAS WATER IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT RE'(,UIRED TO SUPPLY THE 47ATER RE(,UIRED BY THE INHABITANTS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH ESCESS WATER MAY BE SOLD OUTSIDE OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ON CONTRACT, FOR A PERIOD YtHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR) AND ALSO PROVIDING FOR THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR ' SUCH WATER, came up for final passage, was read, considered and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. NE.; BUSINESS On. motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the demands which were in proper form and signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. 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. la. on Tuesday, October 2, 1925. Approved Oct. 15, 1928- Mayor, Cit o6/Newport Beach. - -�� City Clerk. ' City Hall, Newport Beach, Oct. 2, 1925. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned-session at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The roll was called showing the full Council present. As the minutes of the previous meeting were not written up, on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded. by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the minutes were dispensed with. Councilman Ellsworth reported that the Committee would recommend a Chlorinating Plant for the sewage tank; and on his motion seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried,-the City Engineer was authorized to install a Chlorinating Plant for the Imhoff Tank at the sewage disposal plant of the City. Counbilma.n Ellsworth asked for more time on other matters referred to the Street Committee which was granted.. ORDINANCE WO. 349, entitled: AN ORDINTANCE OF THE CITY OF NEiFPORT BEACH, AILEiQDING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CREATING A CITY PLANNING 002L4ISSION FOR SAID CITY ", PASSED AND ADOPTED OCTOBER 22, 1923, ' BY AYENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF AND BY ADDING PIE':! SECTIONS, TO BE NUuIBERED "SECTION 1 (A) "; "SECTION 1 (B) "; AND " SECTION 1 having been brought up for final passage at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held on September 17, 1925, and having failed to receive the necessary four - fifths vote of the members of the Board of Trustees, was again taken up for consideration, was reread, and on a vote being taken was passed by the following vote which is four- fifths of all the members of the Board of Trustees: AYES, Councilmen Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilman Hilmer, ABSENT, Councilmen None. The request of ; vayor Johnson for one months leave of absence and for permission to leave the State was considered, and on ,notion of