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Home My WebLink About06/23/1952 - Regular MeetingI' `' June 23, 1952. • The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular ses- sion in the council chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P. M. The roll was called, the following members answering present: Finch, Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was waived. Certain demands, having been approved by the Finance Committee and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and the following roll call vote: The West Newport Beach Improvement Association asked that the Same - request to check Council check the revenue due the City from Jergins 011 Co., Monterey Oil oil revenue. Co. and Kadane and Sons. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Miller and carried, the request was referred to the 011 Committee. A protest bearing 11 signatures against the sawdust being blown Ward- Harrington from the Ward Harbington Co. incinerator was read. On motion of Councilman sawdust nuisance Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the protest was referred Petition to the City Manager for checking and report. The Newport Harbor Board of Realtors, protesting the recommendation of the Little Hoover Committee that City taxes be collected by the County Protest by N.H.Bd. cited excessive cost to taxpayers that would result, loss of home rule, and of Realtors against unanimous protest by members of the Board. On motion of Councilman Isbell Co. col. of taxes. seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the protest was ordered filed for consideration with the forthcoming reports of the Little Hoover Committee. Virgil and Neva Oakden, owners of Lots 1 and 3, Tract 337, Corona del Mar, stating they would like to buy 14.2 feet of City property adjacent Oakden, request to to Lot 1, requested an estimate of the cost. On motion of Councilman Finch, ' buy City ppty. seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the request was referred to the City Engineer on the feasibility of selling the property in question. The Coastal Municinal Water District acknowledged receipt of the City's request for installation of a larger feeder line from the Metropo- Feeder line from litan Reservoir and stated that a decision should be soon forthcoming. Met. Reservoir. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Earl 11. Bosworth of 701 N. Bay Front, Balboa Island, requested additional Supervision of the bathing beach area at Ruby Ave. and'North , Bosworth, Bathing Beach Bay front, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Hor- trouble at Ruby & N.Bay vath and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager. Ba1.Ie. A petition carrying 23 signatures requesting the removal of an unused house at Bayside Drive and Fernleaf Ave., Corona del Mar, on the Petition, empty house grounds that it constituted a nuisance, was referred to the City Manager removal on Bayside Dr. on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, for investigation and a report on the feasibility of abating the alleged nuisance. LICENSE APPLICATIONS. The application of Walter T. Roney for a license to operate a Roney, cafe lic.grtd. restaurant and bar at 3452 Via Oporto was granted, subject to Health De- partment approvel, on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. , The application of W H. Hoagland for a license to operate the Hoagland, Lic.granted Desert Sweet Shop at 813 E. Balboa Blvd., having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by • Councilman Horvath and carried. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ' COMMUNICATIONS. Letters and post cards regarding restriction of clogs from Balboa Dog letters,cards. Island beaches were presented, and on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded Put off to later in by Councilman Miller and carried, discussion of this matter was deferred • meeting. until later in the meeting. The West Newport Improvement Association requested council action on weed abatement, unsightly conditions on Seashore Drive, and the removal W.Npt. Impr.Assn. of a trailer parked on private property at 48th and Seashore Drive. On motion requests of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the request was referred to the City Manager. , The West Newport Beach Improvement Association asked that the Coun- Same - request to cil improve the park between 36th and 38th Streets on Balboa Blvd., and on improve park 36 -38sts motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the letter was ordered filed. The West Newport Beach Improvement Association asked that the Same - request to check Council check the revenue due the City from Jergins 011 Co., Monterey Oil oil revenue. Co. and Kadane and Sons. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Coun- cilman Miller and carried, the request was referred to the 011 Committee. A protest bearing 11 signatures against the sawdust being blown Ward- Harrington from the Ward Harbington Co. incinerator was read. On motion of Councilman sawdust nuisance Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the protest was referred Petition to the City Manager for checking and report. The Newport Harbor Board of Realtors, protesting the recommendation of the Little Hoover Committee that City taxes be collected by the County Protest by N.H.Bd. cited excessive cost to taxpayers that would result, loss of home rule, and of Realtors against unanimous protest by members of the Board. On motion of Councilman Isbell Co. col. of taxes. seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the protest was ordered filed for consideration with the forthcoming reports of the Little Hoover Committee. Virgil and Neva Oakden, owners of Lots 1 and 3, Tract 337, Corona del Mar, stating they would like to buy 14.2 feet of City property adjacent Oakden, request to to Lot 1, requested an estimate of the cost. On motion of Councilman Finch, ' buy City ppty. seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, the request was referred to the City Engineer on the feasibility of selling the property in question. The Coastal Municinal Water District acknowledged receipt of the City's request for installation of a larger feeder line from the Metropo- Feeder line from litan Reservoir and stated that a decision should be soon forthcoming. Met. Reservoir. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, the letter was ordered filed. Earl 11. Bosworth of 701 N. Bay Front, Balboa Island, requested additional Supervision of the bathing beach area at Ruby Ave. and'North , Bosworth, Bathing Beach Bay front, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Hor- trouble at Ruby & N.Bay vath and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager. Ba1.Ie. A petition carrying 23 signatures requesting the removal of an unused house at Bayside Drive and Fernleaf Ave., Corona del Mar, on the Petition, empty house grounds that it constituted a nuisance, was referred to the City Manager removal on Bayside Dr. on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, for investigation and a report on the feasibility of abating the alleged nuisance. LICENSE APPLICATIONS. The application of Walter T. Roney for a license to operate a Roney, cafe lic.grtd. restaurant and bar at 3452 Via Oporto was granted, subject to Health De- partment approvel, on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. , The application of W H. Hoagland for a license to operate the Hoagland, Lic.granted Desert Sweet Shop at 813 E. Balboa Blvd., having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by • Councilman Horvath and carried. 10 The application of Mrs. Carl D. Hodge for a license to sell • watermelons at 7204 Coast Highway,-Newport Beach, having been approved Hodge - aopl. to sell- by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman Horvath, watermelons, -ranted seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. The application of Flora A. Brewer and Margaret E. Smallwood for a license to operate the Coastline Cafe at 6604 Coast Highway, Brewer - Smallwood, appl. having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Coastline CFfe, granted. Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and placed fixed for the continued hearing in the matter of construc- tion of sanitary sewers in certain easements lying southwesterly of Continued Hearing, Ocean Blvd. in Corona del Mar, as per Resolution of Intention No. 3966. CDM Bluff Sewer The City Council vas informed that the protest signed by Leroy E. Fay had been mailed to the City Manager prior to the date of the original hearing of June 9, 1952, and that such protest had not been delivered ' to the City Clerk prior to the time of the original hearing. Mr. Mon- roe suggested that this protest be considered at this time. Whereupon the Clerk read the protest of Leroy E. Fay into the record. The City Engineer, having heretofore on the 9th day of June, 1952, reported that written protests on file represented 23.94% of the • total area of the assessment district, also reported at this continued hearing that the protest of Mr. Fay would increase such percentage to 26.75 %. Discussion followed between Attorney George Penney, repres- enting the protestants, and the Engineer and various members of the City Council with reference to the project as a whole and. particularly with reference to the amount of aid the City should contribute to the project in lieu of the joint use of the pumping station and pressure line between individual property owners within the district and the facilities on the beach operated by the City. It was moved by Councilman Isbell that the hearing be further continued until the hour of 7:30 P.M. of July 28, 1952, and in the mean- To be continued to time the City Engineer meet with a committee of property owners to July 29 1952 determine some- feasible solution to the question of the joint use of a portion of the sanitary facilities as proposed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, by unanimous vote. The Newport Harbor Lodge of Elks' request for the use of a portion of the balboa Parking Lot for a fish fry over the Labor Day Elks to use part of week end, on which action had been deferred at the last meeting of Balboa Fkg Lot for Fish the Council, was again presented. On motion of Councilman Finch, Fry, Labor Lay wk end.. seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the permission was granted. Ordinance No. 664, being AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY was presented for second reading, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, reading was waived. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath, Ordinance No. 664 was adopted by the following roll call ' vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Finch, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None • Ordinance No. 665, being AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE SETBACK LINE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY was presented for second reading, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, reading was waived. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, Ordinance No. 665 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Finch, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS. The Cith Engineer presented the final map of a proposed subdivision of Tract 1235, being a resubdivision of a portion of Tract 907 at Via Lido and Via Oporto. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Miller, the map was approved by the ' following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Ord. 664, zoning change Adopted. Ord. 665 Changing setback lines on Lido Isle, Adopted Subdivision of Tr.1235 Map alooroved. An estimated cost of $12,400.00 for dredging of the Grand Canal, • Grand. Canal dredging Balboa Island, was presented by the City Engineer, and. on motion of Coun- ref. to J.Har.Com. cilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the matter was ' referred to the Joint Harbor Committee to determine as to whether Orange County would share in the cost. Cagney, Grant Deed Resolution No. 3971, being a resolution accepting a grant deed ept, of easement from James F. Cagney and Frances Cagney, covering the follow- accepted. ing described property: Res, A strip of land, twenty (20) feet in width, being ten (10) feet each side of and adjacent to the following described center line: Beginning at a point, said point being in the Northeasterly line of and 121.34 feet distant from the most Easterly corner of the land grant- ed to the City of Newport Beach, by Deed dated February 14, 1921, and recorded in Book 403, ' Page 137 of Deeds, records of Orange County, California; thence North 120 091 20" West, to and intersection with the Southerly line of the West Ramp of the California State Highe,ay, des- cribed as second in the Deed recorded June 12, 1921, in Book 489, Page 67, of Official Records • of said Orange County, was adopted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The application of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a Fireworks by Ch.Com. permit to present a Class A pyrotechnic display on the Balboa Pier on O.K. the night of July 4th, covered by liability and property damage insurance, was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. 0 Resolution No. 3972, being a resolution fixing the salaries of Res. 3972, Fixing all appointive officials and employees of the City of Newport Beach for Salaries of employees the fiscal year 1952 -53 was adopted on motion of Councilman Isbell, se- conded by Councilman Finch and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith , NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The claim of Gretha C. Tubbs for damages incurred in a fall on the sidewalk on April 29th, 1952, in the 400 block on Orchid Avenue was G. Tubbs, Claim presented, and on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, was referred to the City's insurance carrier. The Harbor Master reported that he had received a request from Ralph Larrabee for permission to re -moor the 161 foot schooner "Goodwill" Larra�yee - "Goodwillt0 in the turning basin at the westerly end of Newport Harbor. After some permit - conditional. discussion, Councilman Finch moved that a conditional permit be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried by the following ' roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, NOES, COUNCILMEN: Smith ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None • Further discussion brought out the fact that the issuance of a conditional permit would be in violation of an existing City ordinance, Same and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the pre- vious motion to grant a conditional permit was rescinded by the following roll call vote: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Miller then moved that action be deferred until the Defer action until boat could be inspected by General Healy, chairman of the Health and San - inspection. itation Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Finch and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The Mayor declared a five minute recess at 9:30 P.M. The Council reconvened at 9:40 P.M. , 0 109 . An agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Newport Beach, whereby the County agreed to contribute the sum of ' wl2,000.00 for the fiscal year 1952 -53, As their share of the cost County agreement toward of providing lifeguard protection, was read, and on motion of Coun- lifeguard cost share. cilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor and City $12,000 for 1952 -53 were authorized to execute the agreement by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The application of Hoag Memorial Hospital for a permit to install a 100 gallon underground gasoline tank, for an emergency gener- Hoag Hosp. Undergr.Stg. ator, having been approved by-the Fire Chief, was granted on motion Tank O.K.for gasoline of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried. The claim of Mary Knight in the amount of 9'50,000 for per - sonal injuries sustained in an automobile accident April 22nd 1952, involving a city owned vehicle, was presented. On motion of 6oun- Mary Knight claim for cilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and. carried, the claim damages. was referred to the City's insurance adjuster. ZONING The application of Price T. Mc Cuistion, 503 Coast Hiway, Corona del Mar, for a variance to permit a change from 20 feet to 10 feet in front yard setback on Iris Ave., and a change from 10 feet McCuistion, variance to 3 feet in the back yard setback on the northerly 72.8' of Lot 8, granted Block 136, Re- subdivision of Corona. del Mar, having been approved ' by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Gouncilman Isbell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES„ COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None A letter from Robert B. Lynn urging dissolution of the present Planning Commission and the discontinuance of a commis- sion in the City, was referred to the Planning Commission on motion Lynn - urging discontinue of Councilman Finch, "seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried by Plan. Com. the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution 523 of the Planning Commission, being a resolution granting the application of C. C. Fipps for a. variance to permit erec- tion of a single family residence.on the front portion of Lots 1 and 3, Plan.Cem.Res.523,Fipps Block 239, Corona del Mar, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Variance granted Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath, the variance was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ' ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution 524 of the Planning Commission, being a resolution approving the application of George Hoag II for a variance at Lots 1 and 2, Block M, Tract for a change in rear yard setback from 10 feet Plan. Com. Res. 524, Hoag to 3 feet, was concurred in by the Council and the variance granted Variance granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried. u Planning Commissim Resolution 525, being a resolution grant- ing the request of John Maitlen for relief from the zoning requirement of a maximum setback of 35 feet at 608 Iris Ave., Corona del Mar, t.ras Plan.Com.Res.525, Maitlen presented, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Variance Granted Isbell and carried., the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in granting the variance. Planning Commission Resolution 526, being a resolution grant- ing the application of Henry J. Du Bois for a three foot side yard set- back and a seven foot rear yard setback at 307 Jasmine Ave., Corona del Mar, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the Council concurred with the Plan- ning Commission in granting the variance. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for a hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lots 1 to 12 inclusive, Block 12, Tract 27, be re -zoned from R -1 to R -2 classification, subject to certain deed restrictions executed by the property owners in the block in accordance with the recommendation of the Commission. The Mayor called for comment from the floor and no one responded. The hearing was declared closed, and on motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Miller, the proposed change Plan.Com.Res.526 Du Bois Variance granted Hearing, re-zoning B1.12, Tr. 27 from R -1 to R -2, approved 110 in the zoning law was referred to the City Attorney for drafting of an amendment incorporating the proposed changes, by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for the opening of bids for the publishing of legal notices during the fiscal Legal Notice bids year starting July 1, 1952 and ending June 30, 1953. The following bids for 1952 -53 were opened and read: Newport - Balboa Press. 1st insertion - - - - - $1.25 per square Subsequent insertions - .85 Delinquent Tax List: 1st insertion - - - - - - .90 Contract awd. to Subsequent insertions - - .60 N.H. Ensign Newport Harbor Ensign: Same as above. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch, the • contract for publishing legal notices was awarded to the Newport Harbor Ensign by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ' The Clerk announced that this was the time and place for the open- ing of bids for transits pipe to complete the Hoag Memorial Hospit '-1 *rater line, and that no bids had been received. The City Engineer then requested authority to purchase the pipe on the open market, and on motion of Council - No bids rec. for man Finch, seconded by Councilman Miller, the engineer was instructed to Transite pipe for secure estimates and present them at an adjourned meeting on Monday, June Hoag Hosp.pipeline. 30th, at 10:00 A.M., in the Council chambers of the City Hall. Engr. to secure estimates. An offer of $25.00 for the old Dodge fire truck owned by the City of Newport Beach was made by Nelson Holmwood. On motion of Councilman Is- N.Holmwood wants to bell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the letter was ordered filed. buy old fire truck Byron Klaneke of Pasadena formally commended a City employee for courteous and friendly assistance in the pickup of a dog at 204 39th St., Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Mil - Klancke, letter of ler and carried, the City Manager was instructed to write a letter of com- commendation -for mendation to the employee, George Myers. humane officer The Griffith Company asked that exchange agreements with the City covering a bay front lot between Lot 1120, Tract 907 and the former Central Avenue be cancelled, and that the company's former lease from the City Griffith Co. re L. covering this property be reinstated. On motion of Councilman Horvath, 1126, Tr. 907; seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the request was referred to the City Attorney. The application of Roland Hammond. of 1411 N. Bay Tront, Balboa Island, for a curb approach at 227 Sapphire, from Balboa Ave., having been , approved by the various City departments concerned, was granted on motion Hammond, curb out of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. granted. A petition bearing 93 signatures asking the Police Department to allow free parking in Balboa on Sundays and holidays was referred to the Re free pkg. in Bal.. traffic committee on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded? by Councilman • on Sundays etc. Miller and carried. The Balboa Island Improvement Association submitted requests and recommendations to the Police Department and the City Attorney for the im- B.I.Impr.Asen. re provement of traffic conditions on Balboa Island, and on motion of Coun- traffic problems. cilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried, the suggestions were referred to the traffic committee. A letter from Louis L.Haillier urging the installation of more benches at the jetty end of -the Peninsula and a rest room at this location, and that the sign prohibiting vehicles and. dogs etc., on the Balboa Pier Hullier, Peninsula- be posted at a lower level for greater legibility, was referred to the Jetty requests for Park_, Beach end. Recreation commission on motion of Councilman Isbell, benches, R.Rm.etc. seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. Resolution No. 8 of the Park, Beach and. Recreation Commission, asking that 310,000 be included in the 1972 -53 budget for certain itemized park projects was presented. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by P.B.Rec.Com. req. Councilman Miller, the $10,000 was added to the Departmentes budget sub - $10,000 for certain ject to the stipulation that the itemization be stricken out .and the sum projects. distributed at the discretion of the Council. The motion was carried by ' the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith • NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None • On motion of Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Finch, the expenditure of $700.00 for beautification of the strips between the bells along Balboa Blvd. to be included in the Park, Beach and Recreation ' budget was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The Park, Beach and Recreation Commission recommended that ' On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller, Ordinance No. 660 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ill $700 appropriated for Balboa Blvd. strips. 15th St. rest room recommended by PBR Budget 1952 -53 Adopted. Restricting Dogs on Balboa Island Beaches. City Atty. to draft such ordinance. Ord. #,666 Estab. Water Rates. Introduced and passed to 2nd read. Ord. ##667. License fees for construction workre Introduced and to 2nd reading. Ord. #660 Posting Pub. Notices. Adopted. a public rest room be constructed in the 15th Street area, and on 1 motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and car- ried, the recommendation was taken under advisement. The budget of the City of Newport Beach, for-the fiscal year 1952 -53, having been prepared by the City Manager and reviewed in detail by the City Council, was presented for approval. Mayor Smith objected to the inclusion in the budget of an item of $700.00 for the maintenance of the lawn bowling green at 15th Street. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the bud- ' get was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell NOES, COUNCILMEN: Smith ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None • Councilman Isbell asked that the subject restricting dogs on Balboa Island beaches be taken up at this time, and the Mayor declared the hearing open. The Clerk reported that 740 cards had been received urging that dogs be barred from the beaches, and that ' 267 cards stated opposition to the restriction. After len thy dis- cussion from the floor, Councilman xorvath moved that the ity At- torney be instructed to draft an ordinance prohibiting dogs from Balboa Island beaches, whether on or off leash. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and carried by the following vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: Finch ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 666, being AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7211 ESTABLISHING WATER RATES On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried, reading of the ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Isbell, Ordinance No. 666 was passed to second reading by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 667, being AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 6224, 6224 -a THROUGH ' 6224 -F, 6225 and 6225 -a, AND ADDING SECTIONS 6224.1 THROUGH 6224.35 PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL LICENSE�FEES FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION WORK On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman •• Horvath and carried, reading of the ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller, Ordinance No. 667 was passed to second reading by the fol- lowing roll call vote: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance No. 660, being AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PLACES FOR POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES having been passed to second reading at a previous meeting, was pre- by the City Attorney, Councilman Miller, sented and on motion of se- conded by Councilman Horvath and carried, reading of the ordinance was waived. ' On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Miller, Ordinance No. 660 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None ill $700 appropriated for Balboa Blvd. strips. 15th St. rest room recommended by PBR Budget 1952 -53 Adopted. Restricting Dogs on Balboa Island Beaches. City Atty. to draft such ordinance. Ord. #,666 Estab. Water Rates. Introduced and passed to 2nd read. Ord. ##667. License fees for construction workre Introduced and to 2nd reading. Ord. #660 Posting Pub. Notices. Adopted. 112 The City Manager recommended the appointment of J. Herbert Brownell as architect for the proposed new fire hall, under an agreement J.H. Brownell, appt. as similar to that used in the recent construction of certain schools in new Fire Hall architect Santa Ana. The appointment was confirmed on motion of Councilman Isbell, ' seconded by Councilman Miller, and the following roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Miller, Horvath, Finch, Isbell, Smith NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Walter Longmoor and Wesley Smith, members of the Planning Longmoore & W.Smith Commission whose terms e 3p ire in July, were re- appointed on motion of re -appt. to P1an.Com. Councilman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried. as of July 1952. Councilman Miller requested permission to leave the State, C.Miller to leave State and the request was granted on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the meeting was adjourned to 10 A.M. June 30th, 1952, for Adjourned to 6/30/52 the purpose of authorizing the purchase of transits pipe for the Hoag Memorial Hospital water lines. Mayor — • =, City Clerk C 0 1 u 0