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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/1935 - Adjourned Regular Meetingl 119 City Engineer Patterson presented the application of-.the General Petroleum Corporation for renewal of their water contract with the City of Newport Beach, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield, Resolution No. 885 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City was passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Kilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen 1gone. City Engineer Patterson presented a survey of the water situation recommending a temporary increase in the water rates due to the extraordinary expense in developing the new system; cost of water purchased from the Laguna Water Company; estimated cost of changes in mains necessitated by the proposed viaduct and grade changes on the northerly side of Balboa Island, and an additional booster pump. After considerable discussion Councilman Ellsworth moved the adoption of an amendment to the existing water ordinance providing for a reduction in the 'Turn -On' fee and an increase in the water rates. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, Ordinance No. 431 passing to the second reading. Harry Marshall addressed the Council concerning the establish- ment of a Yacht Anchorage around Collins Isle and on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for an opinion as to.whether the existing zoning ordinance would permit such an enterprise in that locality. Mr. Chapman addressed the Council regarding the sand deposited on the beach due to the dredging operations, requesting that some action be taken to level the same sufficiently to afford a view of the ocean, the matter was discussed with no action Ding taken. ADJOURNb.EN T There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried that an adjournment be taken to Friday April 19, 1935 at 10 :30 o'clock a.m. The City Council of the City adjourned session in the City Council Beach at 10:30 o'clock a. m. on above Chair. Newport Beach, April 19. 1935• of Newport Beach met in regular Chambers of the City of,Newport date.with Mayor Hilmer in the The roll was called showing the full Council present. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STkZDING COMMITTEES None. UPITC COL,h,UN I CATIONS The matter of the application of katilda lacculloch for a license to conduct a roof garden on the- Ma.cculloch building in Balboa, was brought up, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, the same was allowed subject to the application being approved and signed by the health Officer, Fire Chief and Bzilding Inspector. Hans Dickman presented an application for permission to construct a pier and marine ways for commercial purposes fronting on Lots 6 and 7, Block 328, Lancaster Addition. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the application was referred to the City Engineer for approval after the customary two weeks. The letter from J. E. Jayne requesting that property owned by him in the vicinity of the removed oil refinery be filled with the sand being dredged, was on motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, referred to the City Engineer for reply. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I ND 7 City Engineer Patterson reporting on the request of the Certified Sea Food Products Corporation for certain dredging to be done by the City, advised that the probable cost of same would be approximately one thousand dollars. The City Attorney to whom the question was referred, advised that legal limitations would not permit an appropriation to exceed three hundred dollars for the work, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Claire that two hundred and ninety -five dollars be contributed toward the dredging of the Channel between 26th and 28th Streets along the Rhine, provided however there shall be contributed to said fund to dredge the channel to an average depth, of twelve feet, and that when sufficient money had been contributed that the work of dredging be done under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried. On motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, the application of Harry I,.arshall for permission to establish a Yacht Basin at Collins Isle was due to.zoning ' restrictions, denied. City Attorney Thompson discussed the matter of certain suits filed against the City of Newport Beach and J. A. Gant, City Treasurer, and alleged attorneys fees claimed by the bonding company for defending said law suits. On motion of Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Council- man Gordon and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to enter into negotiations with the claimants in settlement of the matter. It was moved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, that the City Clerk be directed to write a letter of thanks to the Laguna Beach Water Co. for the furnishing of water to this City during an emergency caused by the failure of the City's water wells. E. N. Whittmore of the Department of Public Works of the State of California presented a written State Highway Right of Way Contract executed by F. M. Strowbridge, and referring to Grant Deed No. 90, Station 733/25.56 to Station 737/30 Slyly side of Highway, approximately Southwest ramp, in District 7, County of Orange, Route 60, Section A., whereupon Councilman Claire moved the adoption of Resolution No. 886 approving said right of way contract, the motion being duly seconded by Councilman Gordon and the resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. ADJOURiQ.ENT There being no further an adjournment Sine Die was taken seconded by Councilman Claire, and business to come before the Council, on motion of Councilman Gordon, carried. kayor'. the City of Newport Beach Councilman. C Councilman I Apprrod: City Clerk 121 Councilm Counc' man Newport Beach, May 6, 1935• The City Council of the City of Newport,Beach met in regular session in the City Council Chambers.of.the City of Newport Beach at 7:30 p. m. on above date with Mayor Hilmer in the Chair. The roll was called showing the,full Council present. REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS The report of the City.Treasurer was read, and on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, the report was accepted and the reading of the rest of the reports dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. COMN:UNICATIONS H. A. Sparling's application for a license to conduct a hamburger stand at 704 East Surf Avenue, Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Ufficer. The application of Vera Vaughan for a license to operate a cafe at 325 East Bay Front, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Health Officer. The application of Sam Brown to operate a Skill Ball game in the Allen Building, Balboa, was on motion of Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Garfield and carried, allowed subject to the approval of the Police Committee. The application of the Terminal Island Packing Company for a license to operate a fish cannery at 3006 -12 LaFayette Street, Newport Beach, was presented following which a petition was presented bearing the names of various residents and property owners protesting the issuing of the license. Mr. Davidson of the Griffith Company, owners of Lido Isle property, addressed the, Council in a protest against the establishing of fish canneries, setting forth that the same would prove detrimental to the value of the Lido Isle district. The Council was addressed by several parties advocating the fish cannery and those opposed to it, however it was brought out that inasmuch as there existed no zoning ordinance prohibiting such enterprises, and that unless it could be proven to be a public nuisance, the Council could not legally prevent the issuing of a license subject to the usual regulations of the State and County Health authorities. It was roved by Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon that the Terminal Island Packing Company be granted a license to operate a cannery as asked for in their application, subject to the approval and regulations of the health authorities. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Claire, Ellsworth, Garfield, Hilmer. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. The petition protesting the granting of a cannery license to the Terminal Island Packing Company, was on motion of Councilman Claire, seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried, ordered filed.