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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/1929 - Adjourned Regular Meeting139 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried., the request of Mrs. Teresa Long for trars fer of her lunch room license to Harry Wright, was granted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the request of J. A. Gant for leave of absence for two weeks beginning the 17th, was granted with permission to leave the State. NEW BUSINESS. ' Councilman Paul B.. Ellsworth asked for leave of absence of 30 days with permission to leave the State, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the request was granted. City Engineer Patterson presented a Map of Tract No. 884 being a resubdivision.of Block 6, East Newport for approval, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Map was approved and streets accepted. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, September 23, 1929. E Approved September 23, 1929 ity Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach, September 23, 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 the full Council present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The report of the appraisal Committee giving a valuation on the Marine Avenue lot of $1,400.00 and on the Agate Avenue lot of $1,675.00 was read and discussed for some time, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, it was ordered that the City purchase Lot 25, Block 13, Section 4, Balboa Island in the sum of $1,500.00 and. sell Lot 26, Block 9, Section ,1, Balboa Island in the sum of $1,500.00, and the purchaser of said city property to nay any commissions which may be due to the agent consumat- ing the deal, together with all escrow charges, certificates and policies of insurance on both pieces of property. On motion of.Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report of the appraisal Committee was accepted and filed. ' The conununicat ions were read and acted upon as follows: The communication from Jackson W. Kendall asking that some old rusty dredge pipe be removed from the bay along the peninsula was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for action. ' The report of City Engineer Patterson stating that. tYp, new ?� at the pumping plant had been completed and there was now due the Contractor $1,636.95 being 75% of the contract price, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the report was accepted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the three communications from the League of California Municipalities and City of Oakland in regard to the Convention, were filed for reference by anyone wishing to attend the Convention. 140 On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication from C. J. Rambo & Co. in regard to auditing the city books was filed. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the communication from F. A. Anderson in regard to the contemplated road along the Pacific Electric right -of -way in West Newport was filed. The communication from the Boulder Dam Association in regard to power rights and other benefits from the Colorado River was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was referred to the ' City Attorney for action and to draw up the proper papers for all water or power which will be needed by the City. A resolution by the Balboa Island Improvement Association expressing a willingness to become a part of a mosquito abatement district was read, and considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the resolution was referred to the City Attorney to report on at the next meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. ORDINANCE NO. 366, entitled: AN ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1929, AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A CERTAIN PROPOSITION FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH IN THE AMOUNT AND FOR THE PURPOSES IN SAID ORDINANCE STATED, AND FIXING THE PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID ELECTION, AND APPOINTING THE OFFICERS OF SAID ELECTION ARID FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION, came up for final passage, was read, considered, and on call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnscn. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Engineer Patterson stated that it would be necessary to make another application to the War Department for permission to construct the two groins which were contemplated in the bond election, and Councilman Hilmer introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION (IF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ENGINEER FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT GROINS WEST OF THE WEST JETTY AND flHE DREDGING.OF THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL. The Resolution vas read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 527 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilman Hilmer., Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Attorney Thompson stated he found the agreement from Wm. C. Crittenden which was referred to him at the last meeting satis- factory and Councilman Lloyd Claire introduced a Resolution accepting the agreement and releasing the bondsmen of Wm. C. Crittenden and the , Underground Construction Company. The Resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 52S, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilman Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman None. City Attorney Thompson stated he had investigated the request of the Security Title Insurance and Guarantee Company for a qdt -claim deed to Lot 11, Block 12, Section 1, Balboa Island deeded to the City for delinquent taxes add would recommend granting it. Councilman Harry H. Williamson introduced a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to issue a quit -claim deed to Hugh Proctor, and Grace 141 Proctor, husband and wife. The Resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 529, and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson,Johnson NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman ' Hilmer and carried, the two demands for drilling the new well at the pumping plant having been approved by the Finance Committee, were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same, on recommendation of City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, City Engineer Patterson was given permission to attend the Convention of the League of Califorais Municipalities from October 7th to the 11th, and his demand for $65.00 expenses allowed and warrant to be drawn for same. A Grant Deed from the Newport Bay Investment Company granting to the City of Newport Beach 15 parcels of ocean frontage, was presented and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, it was resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, that the Deed from the Newport Bay Investment Company, a corporation, to the City of Newport Beach, dated September 14, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted and ordered recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, California. A Grant Deed by the City of Newport Beach conveying three parcels of land in Blocks B and C of Balboa Tract, to the Balboa Beach amusement Company, and accompanied by a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH was considered and descriptions amended by the City Engineer. The Resolution was read, designated RESOLUTION NO. 530 and upon call of the roll the Resolution as amended was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. A Lease with the Balboa Beach Amusement Company for tidelands in front of Blocks B and C of Balboa Tract was presented and discussed, and Councilman Harry H. Williamson introduced a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION FOR LEASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO. 531, and upon call of'the roll the Resolution was adopted subject to the City Engineer checking and making any chmges necessary, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Williamson. NOES, Councilman Johnson. ABSENT, Councilmen None. The matter of the offer made by Lem H. Wallace of $1,500.00 for the ocean frontage owned by him in Newport Beach was considered, and on motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the offer previously made by Mr. Wallace covering the 175 feet ' of Ocean frontage was accepted, and Mr. Wallace to be instructed to place the deed with the-Orange County Title Company at the price at which he offered to sell it. A bronze tablet for the new library building was presented by the Street Department, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire, and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to place same wherever the Library Board desired it. Councilman Ellsworth stated he had not been able to get away as soon as he expected and asked for an extension of time for his leave of absence to November 1st, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Williamson and carried, the extension was granted. 142 On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the annual report of H. W. Crenshaw and Co., Auditors, was referred to the Chairman of the Finance Committee for checking and report. -" There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Hilmer, seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Mayor, City 0f 4oLrtBeach Corrected and approved October 7, 1929 City Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach,.Oct.7,1929 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 all members present.except Councilman Ellsworth. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and approved. The reports of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Clerk was instructed to have the annual report of finances orinted. City Attorney Thompson reported that the description of the mosquito abatement District covered the territory as stated at the last meeting, and the City could join with the other communities of the district. A Resolution was thereupon presented consenting to join the District which was read,designated RESOLUTION NO. 532 and upon call of the roll passed contingent upon all other communities within the proposed Distirct joining in same, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Williamson, 4iohnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilman Ellsworth. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the communication from the Secretary of the Interior, Ray Lyman Wilbur, acknowledging the electrical energy desired by the City from the Boulder Dam, was accepted ad filed. H. M. Ferguson reported that the best he could do was an even exchange on the two lots on Balboa Island. The matter was con- sidered and on motion of Councilman Claire.seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the necessary papers for the exchange of the lots. Councilman Lloyd Claire, Chairman of the Police Committee, recommended that Ordinance No. 216 be amended to exclude all tents and sun shades on the beach except beach umbrellas. The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance of amendment, ti