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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1930 - Adjourned Regular Meeting,243 Hilmer seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the Water Supt. was authorized to sell the equipment on the offer received. There being no further business on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the meeting adjourned to 7;30 o'clock P.M. on Monday, Sept. 15, 1930. Ma or, City f N port Beach Approved September 15th, 1930 City Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach, Sept. 15, 1930 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 as read. City Engineer Patterson reported that the contracts for furnishing water outside the City were all signed but the Bay Shore Camp winch he expected in a day or two. City Attorney Thompson reported in regard to the contract with the American Legion that he had asked for their papers of in- corporation but had not received them as yet. The City Clerk reported that the check of the petition for• the overhead crossing showed 2112 lots represented, with was considered and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to notify the Board of Supervisors that the Council is ready to proceed with same, and we would be glad to meet with their Board at any time. The Clerk also reported that there were 64 lots represented on the petition protesting against the sewer plant being located in the west end of town, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the petition was filed until the time for hearing protests on the proceedings.. City Engineer reported that his estimate on the cost of a groin at 36th Street 128 feet long, was $2098.00 which he suggested putting in out of the general fund as it was a test groin. The matter was discussed thoroughly and inasmuch as the property owners mostly benefitted by the groin in Block 36 were protesting on the acquisition of a road along the P.E. track, on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Attorney was in- structed to draw up a petition for the owners of the ocean front lots to sign, that if the groin is constructed at 36th Street they will not protest a -ainst being included in the assessment district on an equal share for the balance of the groins necessary to protect the ' beach, nor for the acquisition proceedings for a road tothe west city limits. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ells- worth and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to furnish the signed petitions to the City Engineer as soon as received so that he can go ahead with the construction of the groin. City Engineer Patterson stated that the Newport Beach Boat Builders thought that t:ro groins would be necessary to hold the fill at "I'll Street;'one world cost about $1178.30 and the other about $537.30. 'The matter was considered and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmar and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to authorize the c•o rk done under the present contract for dredging. 244 The com.runications were read and acted upon as follows: A -)etition asking an assessment district be formed for cutting the corners of four lots in Block 6 East Ne.: ort was consider- ed, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the petition was referred to the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ells - vmrth and carried, the application of A. Ramon for transfer of her real estate license from 415 E. Central to 117 East Central, being outside the business district, was denied. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ells- worth and carried, the application of C. Kromberg for license to oper- ate a shooting gallery at 2104 Ocean Avenue was allowed subject to the a dproval of Chief of Police. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Gar- field and carried, the application of Pat A. Terry for license to sell oictuees at 704 East Central wasallowed. The communication from Mrs. Chas. R. McClain commending Life Guard Allen for his carefullness, etc, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication was referred to F.w.Crocker, head of the Life Guards. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Gar- field and carried, the request of Chief of Police.Hodgkinson for two weeks vacation, commencing October 1st, was granted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hil- mer and carried, the communication from R.H.Peck favoring the accuisi- tion of the road in 'Nest Newport was filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication from �'!.T.Cleverdon soliciting our auto insurance, was referred to the Finance Committee. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Gar- field and carried, the communication from the League of California Municipalities asking if there was any new legislation we desired en- acted on behalf of the City, was filed. The resignation of S.L.Hoke as C,mo Custodian totake effect Sept. 30th was considered, and on motion of Councilman Ellsworth sec- onded by Councilman Claire and carried, the resignation was accepted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hilmer and carried, the request of Rodger Bros. for permission for Universal Pictures Corp. to exceed the speed limit with speed boats at short in- tervals while taking a picture was granted. The communication from the Otto G. Wildey Co, complaining of the odor from two se^!er pines at 14th and Central Avenue was considered, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the communication was referred to the sewer superintend ent for attention. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Hil- mer and carried, the Official Call to the Convention of the LeaEue of California l.unicipalities, was ordered posted on the bulletin board. The communication from the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference asking that our Building Inspector be sent to their annual meeting in Lonp Beach Sept. 29 to October 4 was considered, and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilmer Garfield and car- ried, the Building Inspector was authorized to attend with expenses allowed not to exceed 425.00. The communication from Clifton J. Platt asking if it is pep missable to move in 3 auto camp buildings from Los Angeles, to his lots along the State Highway on Corona del Mar with 2 x 3 studding, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Coun- cilman Garfield and carried, the communication was referred to the Building Inspector to notify him that under the conditions stated the buildings do not comply with our building ordinance. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded. by Councilman Garfield and carried, the two communications from the league of Celif. ::unicipalities asking the amount of money expended with _ate proceed- ings before the Railroad Commission, were filed. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the communication from Jessie ?'!. Collins suggest- ing that more of the advertising money be spent on getting ::•inter tour- ists here, was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. A bill from the Street Supt, amounting to 4240.00 for cleaning ing Lots 4 and 5, Block 219, Section A, belonging to Jack'Moiaesich was presented and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Council- man Ellsworth and carried the bill was aonroved and referred to the City Attorney for collection. IN 12 45 On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the request of the Chamber of Commerce for an appropriation of $500.00 from the advertising fund for boat races and trophies was laid on the table to next meeting: The communication from K.I.Fulton stating the Corona del Mar Bay'Shore Syndicate were planning on buying 8500 cubic yards of dredged material to fill their bay frontage, and hoping the Council would be favorable to it, was considered, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to use his judgment in selling the dredged material to the best advantage of the City. ' On motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Hil-mer and carried, the communication from bars. C.G.White asking per- mission to plant some palm trees at the approach of the Bay Island bridge, was referred to the Street Committee for attention. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. ORDINANCE NO 388, entitled: PRESCRIBING THE ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN, 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, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. NEY: BUSINESS. The Clerk notified the Council that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing in the matter of the list of unpaid assessments filed by the Supt. of 'Streets for the improvement of a portion of Central Avenue in the City of Newport Beach, as per Res- olution of Intention No. 581. The Clerk also notified the Council that Notice of such hearing had been published and posted as required by law. ' The Clerk reported that no written protests had been re- ceived, and the Mayor then inquired if there were any person or per- sons present who wished to make objections why bonds should not be issued upon the security of unpaid assessments. No one' responded. Councilman Lloyd Claire then offered Resolution No. 619e____ fixing the unpaid aggregate, determining that bonds should be issued and fixing the denominations of said bonds, and moved i'ts adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman A.J.Garfield and passed by the following vote to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None ABSENT, Councilmen None. The Clerk notified the Council that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing in the matter of the list of unpaid as- sessment's filed by the Suoerintendent of Streets for the improvement of Main Street and certain other streets an d avenues in the City of Newport Beach, as ner Resolution of Intention No. 583. The Clerk also notified the Council that notice of such hearing had been published and posted as required by law. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been re- ceived, and the mayor then inquired if there were any person or per- sons present who wished to make objections why bonds should not be ' issued upon the security of unpaid assessments. No one responded. Councilman Lloyd Claire then offered Resolution No. 620 fixing the unpaid aggregate, determining that bonds should be issued and fixing denominations of said bonds and moved its- adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Garfield and passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsm rth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None ABSENT, Councilmen None. In the matter of imnrove,nents of River Ave., etc. Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Coun- cil of the City of Newport Beach, California, the City Engineer pre sented Plat No. 382 showing the exterior boundaries of the assessment 246 district for the proposed improvement of River Avenue and certain other streets, avenues, alleys and easements in said City; also Plan No. 380 consisting of 19 sheets numbered 1 to 19 both inclusive, and Standard Plan No. 1002, 1003, 1005, 1010, 1011, 1012,'1013, 1015, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028; 1029 and 1048, together with the specifications for the said improvement, and recommended that the said Plat No. 382 of the assessment district, and the said Plan No. 380, consisting of 19 sheets numbered 1 to 19 both inclusive, and Standard Plan No. 1002, 1003, 1005, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029 and 1048 to- gether with the specifications be approved. WHEREUPON Councilman Lloyd Claire moved that the said Plat No. 382 of the assessment district and the said Plan No. 380, consisting of 19 sheets numbered 1 to 19 both inclusive, and Standard Plans No. 1002, 1003, 1005, 1010,'1011, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, and 1048, together with the specifications be adopted, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman A.J.Garfield and upon roll call carried by the.following vote, to -wit; AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Councilman Claire offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 621, being a Resolution of Intention in the matter of the improve- ment of River Avenue and certain other streets, avenues, alleys and ease- ments in the said City of Newport Beach, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman A.J.Garfield and upon roll call the said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit; AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. City Engineer Patterson stated the waterways in West Newport would be completed in about three weeks, and he presented plans and specifications for dredging between the Railroad bridge and Central Ave- nue bridge'in order to get the full benefit of the dredging in the water- ways. The matter was discussed and on motion of Councilman Claire se- conded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the plans and specifications were adopted. On motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the dredging. Councilman Garfield introduced an Ordinance making it the duty of the Building 'Inspector to inspect all buildings or structures before moving into the City from the outside. The Ordinance was read, considered, designated Ordinance ;'o. 389, and on motion of Councilman Garfield seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, the Ordinance was laid on the table until next meeting. IN TH3 :.TATTER OF 'ACQUISITION AND IYDROVE::ENT DIS- TRICT 0. 1. Before the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 622 of the City of Newport Beach in the matter of Acquisition and Improvement Dis- trict No. 1 of the City of Newport Beach, R.L.Patterson, City Engineer of the City of Newport Beach, was -duly sworn by the Clerk of this Board and thereupon testified as follows, to -wit: That he is the City Engineer of the City of Newport Beach; that as such City Engineer he prepared the specifications for the acquisition of such property in the matter of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 1 of the City of Ne ^,,port Beach; that the acquisition of said property proposed to be acquired is a public necessity and that the acquisition ' of the'particular'lands proposed to be acquired is necessary in order to do the work proposed to be done, to -wit: the extending and widening of Seashore Drive in said City; that the location of the acquisition in the manner proposed is the only method by which said Seashore Drive could be widened or extended in his opinion as such City Engineer; that the die trict known as the assessment district will all be benefitted by the pro- posed acquisition; that all of said district' should constitute but one zone as the benefits to be derived from said acquisition are equal as to all the lands within said assessment district. Councilman Claire offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Xo. 622, being a Resolution of Intention for the acquisition of a por- tion of Seashore Drive lying between 36th Street and the ,westerly boun- 247 dary line of the City of Newport Beach, under proceedings to be had and taken in the matter of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 1 of the City of Newport Beach, which motion was duly seconded by Coun- cilman Ellsworth, and :znon call of the roll the Resolution was passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Johnson. NOES, Councilmen None. ABSENT, Councilmen None. Lew H. Wallace stated there was a represents'ive of the Board of Fire Underwriters down here, and there was a possibility of getting our insurance rates reduced if the City would purchase an- other pumper similar Fo the one we now have. The same was consider- ed and on motion of Councilman Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the matter was referred to the Fire and water Committee for investigation and report. On motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Claire and carried, a number of emergency demands having been signed and ap- proved by the Finance Committee were allowed and warrants to be drawn for same. As there was a vacancy in the office of Camp Custodian , on motion of Councilman Ellsworth seconded by Councilman Garfield, 1 7m. Ulrich was appointed Camp Custodian at a salary of $150.00 per month for the months of May, June, July, August, September and October, and $125.00 per month for the balance of the year; he to put in full time working in the Street Department when not needed at the Camp Ground, which motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, Councilmen Hilmer, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield. NOES, Councilman Johnson. ABSENT, Councilmen None. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman. Claire seconded by Councilman Ellsworth and carried, the meeting adjourned Sine Die. Mayor, City of e ort Beach Approved October 6th, 1930 City Clerk City Hall, Newport Beach, October 6, 1930 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 Coun- cilman Claire. ' The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The rc)orts of the heads of the departments were read and on motion of Councilman Hilmer seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the reports were accepted and filed. The Finance Committee were granted more time to report on the motor vehicle insurance. The communications were read and acted upon as follows: The four petitions signed and returned out of 14 sent out in regard to the construction of a groin at 36th Street, and a letter from E.J.Menard giving his reasons for not signing, were conpidered for some time, Mr. Menard being present and personally addressing the Council on the matter. After considerable discussion on motion of