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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1929 - Adjourned Regular Meeting132 v On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the demands having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allo;ned andwarrants to be drawn fox same. The demand of E. :'. Burris for grading alleys and for which a few owners would not pay was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman,Ellsworth and carried, the matter -as referred to Councilmen Hilmer and Claire for investigation and report at the next meeting. A ..ao of Tract No. 948 which is the Fricke property on the Peninsula, was )resented for approval, sane having been tentatively , approved at a previous meeting, and ,n motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the Man was approved. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, August 12, 1929. Mayor, C o Ne Dort Beach Approved August 12, 1929 (� City Clerk. City Hall, Newport Beach, August 12,1929 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 all members present except Council- man Paul B. Ellsworth. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and ann_roved. Councilman Hilmer reported on the demand of E. L. Burris for shaling alleys, that the Committee would recommend in this case the demand be allowed, but in future to have the matter brought bef se the Council before the work is done. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the report of the Committee was accepted and filed. The City Clerk reported that Huntington Beach and Long Beach each had a license for oil derricks of .50.00 a year and Redondo Beach =x500.00 a year. The matter was discussed and it was decided to leave our license ordinance as written. On motion of Councilman Tilliamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the report of the Fire Chief on fires at the refinery a- mounting to $1229.00 for the past year and a half was filed. The insurance policies of Lew H. Wallace and IIr. Cartwright for non - ownership automobile endorsement were presented for consideration. The two policies were discussed and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the policy as written by Mr. Wallace was accepted, and the other policy to be returned with thanks of the Board for their consideration in submitting same. ' The communications were read and acted upon as follows: On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from the Bay Island Club addressed to Tom 0. Jay, De nuty harbor truster in regard to enforcing the speed la:•r ordinance on the bay was referred to the Harbor llaster. The coiiunication from Ii. D. Roth in regard to Cisposition of Llie water tan': and tower on Agate Street, Balboa Island, belonging to oiie City, was considered, and on motion of Councilman 'Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Water Superintendent was instructed o either take same down or get some one to take it down for the lumber it contains. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded -;y Councilman 'Williamson :'. carried, the com:..unication from i. ?I; Dickie, State Health Officer in o ru to the Health Officers Convent on was filed. UFFINISHED BTJSIIESS. City Engineer Patterson reported that Charles Wilson was the lowest regular responsible bidder for drilling the 18" :.ell and recommended that-the contract be awarded to him. On motion of Council- man Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the recommen- dation of the City Engineer was accented and the contract c%mxded to Charles 7ilson. The contract was thereupon presented for consideration and on motion of Councilman Williamson eeconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the contract was approved and the Mayor authorized to sign the same on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, subject to Pur. Wilson putting up the bond as called for. NE. "! BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the four demands having been signed and approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warranted to be drawn for same. Councilman Lloyd Claire introduced an ordinance vacating a portion of Bay Avenue adjoining Block 6, East Newport. The Ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 365 and on motion of Councilman vlilliamaDn seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Ordinance was "passed to the second reading and referred to the City Attorney. City Engineer Patterson stated he had been to the Supervisors meeting and they expressed a willingness to appropriate $500.00 for additional expense in regard to the overhead crossing at the Arches, if the City of Newport Beach and the State would donate $500.00 each. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, $500.00 was appropriated providing the State and the Board of Supervisors appropriate a like amount each. City Engineer Patterson referred to a dangerous turn in Lindo Avenue near Edgewater, being the point of Lot 145, Block A, and thought the point should be taken off. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint Councilmen Claire and I3ilmer to investigate the matter and report Nothing having been heard from the owner of the lot at the corner of Cypress and BEy Avenue since making him the offer some time ago of $250.00 for the corner to be taken off, the ratter was considere d carefully and on motion of Councilman Williammsnn seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to start condemnation _proceedings on descriptions furnished by the City Engineer. Mr. R. C. Mize presented a request for the Orange County Improvement Association for )ermission to fill the Rivo Alto and the Rialto waterways in West Ne:.-roort, and make streets out of them for the improvement of that section of the City. The matter was considered very carefully, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the matter was referred to the Planning- Commission to report on. 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. DI. on Monday, August 26, 1929. Approved August 26, 1929 City Clerk.