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Newport Beach, California, December 2, 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 the full Council present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
as read.
The reports of the heads of departments were read and on
motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and '
carried the reports were accepted and filed.
The communications were read and acted upon as follows:
The communication from Wm. C. Crittenden asking that we do
not readvertise for bids until advised by him to do so, and if not so
advised by December 28th, the $20,000.00 to be forfeited, was con-
sidered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried, the communication was filed.
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman
Williamson and - carried, the reauest of the City Clerk for two. weeks
leave of absence was :ranted.
The communication from the. Prudential Insurance Company of
Huntington Beach in regard to group insurance on City employees was
considered, and on motion of Councilrrn n Ellsworth seconded by Councilman
Hilmer and carried, the communication was filed.
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman
Ellsworth and carried, the communication from S. H. Park protesting
on the dredging of West Newport canals was filed.
The copy of a telegram of President Hoover and a communication
from Governor Young asking that a questionaire be filled out giving the
proposed construction work contemplated by the City for six months and
one year, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded
by Councilman Williamson and carried, the communication was referred
to the City Engineer to fill out the questionaire and return to the
Governor.
The communication from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Cor..:)erce '
asking that $100.00 be taken from the advertising fund for industrial
expansion, and also appropriations for advertising from December 15th
to January 15th amounting to $$425.00 were considered, and on motion of
Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the
appropriations were allowed.
On motion of Councilman Hilmar seconded by Councilman Claire
and carried, the request of Fire Chief Crocker for two weeks vacation
was granted.
On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman William-
son and carried, the request of Mrs. W. A. Osgood for transfer of her
dancehall license to A.C. Allen was allowed.
On motion of Councilman Williamson seconded by Councilman
Hilmar and carried, the communication from the War Department in regard
to the application of J. A. Beek to do some dredging north of Balboa
Island, was filed.
The petition signed by twenty -four property owners in Balboa
asking that ornamental lights be installed on the Pacific Electric
trolley poles from Alvarado to "B" Streets, was considered, and on motion
of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the same
was approved and the matter referred to theCity Engineer to prepare the
plans and specifications and also to draw a plat of the district.
On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire
and carried, it was decided that the district be composed of the abutting
property only. '
A petition signed by twelve property owners asking that the old
sidewalk be abandoned between Bay View Street and Palm Street on the bay
f m nt and a new 9z foot sidewalk be constructed north on a line with the
present sidewalk lights, was considered, and on motion of Councilman
Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the Chair was instructed
to appoint a committee to investigate the matter. Mayor Johnson appointed
the full Council on the Committee.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
ORDINANCE NO. 374, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
SUBDIVISION "B" OF SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 241
OF SAID CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND ALSO AMENDING
SECTIONS 4 AND 5 THEREOF,
came up for final passage, was read, considered, 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.
Councilman Lloyd Claire introduced a Resolution entitled as
follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH DETERMINITiG THAT JOHN LOTH HAS
WHOLLY FAILED TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS OF THAT
CERTAIN LICENSE GIVEN BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH TO SAID JOHN LOTH, THE 16TH DAY OF JULY,
1929.
The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO.
546 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, Councilman Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnso n.
NOES, Councilmem None.
ABSENT, Councilmen None.
NEI'! BUSINESS.
This being the time set for opening bids for an electric motor
and pump head for the pumping plant, the Council in open session publicly
opened, examined and declared all sealed bids received, which bids were
as follows:
' Byron Jackson Co. Motor, starter & pump head complete, $1652.80
Westinghouse Elec.& Mfg.Co. Motor and starter only, - 878.40
U. S. Electrical Mfg. Co. Motor & hand starter, solid shaft, 878.40
" Motor & hand starter, hollow shaft, 914.40
it Motor & auto starter, solid shaft, 919.80
Motor & auto starter, hollow shaft, 955.80
The bids were thereupon referred to the City Engineer for
checking and report as soon as possible.
This being the time and place appointed and noticed when and
where interested persons might appear before the City Council and show
cause why bonds should not be issued upon the security of unpaid assess-
ments shown on the 1st thereof for the work done under Resolution of
Intention No. 477 passed the 5th day of November, 1928.
No persons objecting or appearing to object or did object the
City Council proceeded to pass upon the question, and thereupon detPrmi..-
that the assessments shown upon the list thereof were and are unpaid,
and the aggregate amount in the sum of $43,335.73, and thereupon pre-
scribed the denomination of the bonds and provided for the issuance of l
same in annual series and directed the same to be issued to The Pacific
Company, formerly The Elliott -Horne Company, the assignee of the Contract
or.
Thereupon Councilman Hilmer introduced a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCLL OF THE CITY OF
' NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE
OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO. 477, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF UNPAID
ASSESSMENTS, PRESCRIBING THE DENOMINATIONS OF SUCH
BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE.
The resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO.
547 and upon call of the ro 11 passed by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnson.
NOES, Councilmen None.
ABSENT, Councilmen None.
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City Engineer Patterson presented a letter from the Universal
Pictures Corporation asking the City to sell them water for taking
pictures outside the city limits, which was considered, and Water Supt.
Patterson stated at this time of the year we had water in excess of
our requirements; Thereupon Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolu-
tion authorizing the sale of water to the Universal Pictures Corporation.
The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION NO.
548 and upon call of the roll passed by the following vote, to -'bit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,W'iliiamson,Johnson.
NOES, Councilmen None.
ABSENT, Councilmen None.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF
P,y TRACT NO. 948.
This being the time
passed and adopted on thefl8t
protests in the matter of the
written protests having been
and no persons desiring to be
whereupon Councilman Paul B.
ing the work. The Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 549 and upon c
vote, to -wit:
fixed by Resolution of Intention No. 543
h day of November, 1929, for hearing
improvement therein described, and no
filed with the City Clerk in said matter,
heard in the matter of said protests,
Ellsworth introduced a Resolution order-
was read, considered, designated
all of the roll passed by the following
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer,
NOES, Councilmen None.
ABSENT, Councilmen None.
Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnson.
Councilman Williamson introduced a Resolution entitled as
follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH DIRECTING CERTAIN WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE DONE
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE SAID
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH.
The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION N0.
550 and upon call of the roll passed by the following w te, to -wit:
AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire ,Ellsworth,Williamson,Johnson.
NOES, Councilmen None.
ABSENT. Councilmen None.
Councilmen Claire introduced a Resolution entitled as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF TIE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND
ESTABLISIiINIG THE RATE OF INTEREST ON THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH HARBOR IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1929, ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ORDINANCE NO. 369 OF SAID CITY, ADOPTED the 4th DAY
OF NOVEMBER, 1929.
The Resolution was read, considered, designated RESOLUTION? NO.
551 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.
On motion of Councilmen Hilmer, seconded by Councilman
Williamson and carried, the demands having been signed and approved
by the Finance Committee were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same.
City Engineer Patterson presented a communication from S. V.
Cortelyou, State Engineer, for the Southern District, asking for two'
deeds from the city for widening the State Highway 10 feet on each
side. The matter was discussed, and as our septic tank is located on
one of the strips desired, on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by
Councilman Williamson and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to
confer with Mr. Cortelyou in regard to the matter, and to state to him
that the city looks with favor'on their request, and to take the best
steps necessary to bring about a satisfactory adjustment.
City Engineer Patterson reported on the check of the bids for
the electric motor, that Byron Jackson Company were the lowest bidders
for the electric motor and pump head complete, and recommended that
their bid be accepted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by
Councilman Hilmer and carried, the report and recommendation of the
City Engineer was accepted and all bids except the one from Byron
Jackson Company are hereby rejected,and any checks accompanying same
to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
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City Engineer Patterson submitted an offer from the Southern
California Edison Company of ;1550.00 for the Diesel engine and equip-
ment for same at the pumping plant, and he would recommend that same
be accepted; thereupon Councilman Ellsworth introduced a Resolution
accepting same. The resolution was read, considered, designated
RESOLUTION NO. 552 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.
The City Engineer also brought up the matter of signing up a
contract with the Southern California Edison Company for power for the
new electric motor, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by
Councilman Williamson and carried, the Water Superintendent was author-
ized to enter into a contract with the Southern California Edison
Company for the power needed for the new motor.
A Deed from the Title Guarantee and Trust Company for a
permanent easement and right -of -way for alley, sewer and public utility
purposes over certain lots in Blocks 534, 535 and 635 of Cana,. Section
was discussed and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Council -
man Claire and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer
and City Attorney to make out the necessary papers of acceptance.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman
Claire seconded by Councilman Kilmer and carried, the meeting adjourned.
to 7.30 o'clock P. M_ on AAnndav_ December 9. 1929_
Approved December 9, 1929
City Clerk
City Hall, Newport Beach, December 9, 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 W.ayor Johnson.
The roll was called showing the full Council present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
as read.
Councilman Hilmer brought up the .tatter of the trees on
Corona Del 11ar being in a very unsatisfactory condition, and suggested
that a Committee be appointed to investigate same. The matter was cons�d
ered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire
and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a committee to
investigate the condition of the trees and report. The Committee appoint
ed is Councilman Hilmer, Stuart Lucas and Gus Wurdinger.
Councilman 'Williamson reported for the Committee of the Whole
appointed to investigate the condition of the sidewalk on the bay front
at East Newport, and they thought the change as suggested would be
beneficial. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman
Williamson and carried, the Chair was instructed to appoint a Committee
to draw up the necessary papers in regard to same. The Committee
appointed is City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer Patterson and R. H.
Summers.
City Engineer Patterson had no report as yet on the deeds for
the State Highway.
The communications were read and acted upon as follows: