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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/1955 - Regular Meeting1 C W August 22, 1955 The City Council of the City of hewport Beach met in regular Regular Session session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M- The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll Call Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay Reading of minutes and carried, the reading of the minutes of August 8, 1955 was waived waived. and they were approved as written. The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M. having. Hearing of Protests on arrived, this was the time and place fixed by the City Council for Res. of Intention 4355 the hearing of protests or objections to the proposed work, the ex- re: assessment dirt. tent of the assessment district, or any and all other objections to the contemplated improvement set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 4355, passed and adopted by the City Council on the 25th day of July, 1955. The Clerk announced that the Resolution of Intention was duly Res. of Int. was pub. and regularly published and that due notice of this hearing and of and notice of hearing the adoption of said Resolution of Intention was duly made and given, given. Affidavits on all as prescribed by law, and that affidavits of such compliance were file. on file in her office. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or 1 written protest on objections against the work or district had been filed with her in file said matter. The Clerk reported that one written protest had been filed with her prior to the time set for hearing. The City Engineer then read to the Council said protest. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set Protests from floor. for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the Mr. Kenneth Sands assessment district, each as set forth in the-Resolution of IntentionMrs. Gertrude McCall herinbefore mentioned, and asked if any one present desired to be heard in said matter. The following addressed the Council: Mr. Kenneth Sands and Mrs. Gertrude McCall. All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and report as to the percentage of the area represented thereby. The Engineer reported that protests represented less than 1% of the total area of the assessment district. After a full, fair and impartial hearing and an opportunity having Protests overruled been given to all persons desiring to be heard, it was moved by Council- and denied. man MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and unanimously carried that all protests be overruled and denied. On motion of Councilman Riddor4o£5;;seconded by;Councilman.Higbie R -4365 adopted. and carried, Resolution No. 4365,,being a-- Zesolution'ordcring the work Ordering work descri described in Resolution of Intention No. 4355, was unanimously adopted in Res. Of Int. 4355 by the following roll call vote, to wit: to be done. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Bennett R-1+3 ascertaining and carried, Resolution No. 4366 ascertaining and determining the pre- and determining the vailing rate of wages to be paid for the work ddscribed in Resolution prevailin; rate of of Intention No. 4355, was unanimously adopted by the following roll wages. Adopted. call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 43679directing that the work set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 4355 be done under the direction of the City Engineer, and that the materials used shall be to the satisfac- tion of the City Engineer instead of the Superintendent of Streets, and that the assessment to be made in said proceedings shall be made and signed by the City Engineer instead of the Superintendent of Streets, was unamimously adopted by the folloAtng roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -4367 authorizing C. Ehg. to direct work. Adopted. , R - C. Atty. auth. to In connection with the same matter, the City Attorney presented institute proceedings Resolution No. 43689 being a Resolution whereby the City of Newport for City for condemna- Beach is authorized to bring actions in eminent domain to obtain tion on Cliff Haven necessary easements and the City Attorney is authorized to institute Sewer matter. proceedings. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4368 was adopted by the following , roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R eturm to regular A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman order of business Ridderhof and carried for the meeting to return to the regular order of business. COMMUNICATIONS Lillian Graves letter re: A letter from Lillian Graves regarding parking on the main parking on main beach, beach, Corona del Mar, was read and referred to the City Manager on CDM. motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and car- ried. Joseph A. Beek dba A copy of an amendment to application of Joseph A. Beek doing Balo Islo Ferry. Copy business as Balboa Island Ferry to adjust rates for pedestrian ferry, of amendment.: to apple before the Public Utilities Commission, was read. Oh motion of to adjust rates for Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this pedestrian ferry. amendment was ordered filed. bay, requesting more strict policing and gegulation, was read. On mo- Oro Co. League of Cities A letter from the Orange County League of Cities regarding the basis last the I re: distribution of distribution of gasoline tax on same as yeas, this letter was referred to the Harbor Master for reply and the City tax. share of Newport Beach being $13,251., was read. On motion of Council- Clerk was instructed to send a copy of same to the Bay Sanitation gas man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and-carried, this letter Committee. was ordered filed. A letter from Clarence A. Higbie, Councilman, requesting permis- sion to leave the State from approximately September 3 -23, 1955, was ' La una Beach -Santa Ana A copy of an application of Laguna Beach -Santa Ana Stage Line Stage Line. copy of to increase rates, directed to the Public Utilities Commission was appl. to increase rates.brought to the attention of the Council. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the above applica- tion was ordered filed. Mr. Claire Burke letter A letter from Mrs. Claire Burke regarding the absence of Good re: absence of Good Humor trucks, was read. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Humor trucks. Councilman MacKay and carried, this letter was referred to the City Manager. Harold De Arthur request A letter from Harold D. Arthur requesting the naming of a street naming of a street in between 46th Street and 5+th Street in West Newport River Section, West Npt. River Sec. was rdad. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was referred to the Planning Com- mission. A Claim for Damages of A Claim for Damages of Richard H. Browning regarding walking into Richard H. Browning re: glass door at library, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, walking into glass door seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this Claim for Damages at library. Denied. was ddnied and was referred to the insurance carrier of Newport Beach. ' City valuations for The Newport Beach City valuations, 1955 -56, furnished by the 1955 -56. County Auditor, were brought to the attention of the Council. Robert W. Bachelor The application of Robert W. Bachelor for transfer of Alcoholic ap`nsfer of Beverage License at The Arches was read and was ordered filed on Alcbholic Bev. Lic. at motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. the Arches. Shoreline Plano Assn. A notice of convention of Shoreline Planning Association in Long notice of convention. Beach, October 6,7, and 8, 1955, was read. On motion of Councilman ref. to Ro L. Patterson Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this notice was delegate for City. referred to Mr. R. L. Patterson who is the Newport Beach delegate. Charles &.-Westphal A letter from Charles A. Westphal commending W. C. MacDonald, commending W. C. Municipal Park Foreman for work done at Balboa 's new park, East Ocean MacDonald for work done Boulevard and Main Street, also commending his staff, was read. On at Balls new park, motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by. Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was ordered filed after Mr. MacDonald and his staff have had an opportunity to read it. James K. Ingham letter A letter from James K. Ingham regarding garbage and refuse in the re: garbage and refuse bay, requesting more strict policing and gegulation, was read. On mo- in bay, tion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this letter was referred to the Harbor Master for reply and the City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of same to the Bay Sanitation Committee. Clarence A, Higbie requesting permission A letter from Clarence A. Higbie, Councilman, requesting permis- sion to leave the State from approximately September 3 -23, 1955, was ' to leave state. Granted.read. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this request was granted. A letter from the Citizens Committee for Parks and Recreation regarding the plans drawn up relating to the water front property be- tween 16th and 18th streets and g-pprgving:Plan Not.$ with the provi- sion of pedestrian access at' the East end and also safe access for emergency vehicles, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, sec- onded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was ordered filed. An excerpt from the minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County of a meeting held on August 16, 1955, regarding Newport Beach Resolution No. 4347, accepting $13,251.00 Tax Fund moneys , was read and ordered filed on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. A letter from John J. Sailors, City Manager, recommending compen- sation for the extra duties of Mae L. Hoit as Acting City Clerk in the amount of $231.66, and Edith Seely, Acting City Treasurer in the amount of $50.07, was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, this recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None T1 Citizens Comrittee for Parks and Recreation re: the plans drawn up relating to the water front prpt. Or. Co. Bd. of Sup. excerpt from minutes accepting Tax Fund in re: to R -4347. Mae L. Hoit & Edith Seely compensation for extra duties as acting City Clerk & City Tren.: A letter from the City Manager regarding the acquisition of Block Acquisition of B1. A -34 A -34 and Lot 23, Block A -35, Corona del Mar, financed through the Sub- Lot 239 B1. A -359 CDM. merged Land Oil Fund and requesting authorization for the City Attorney Auth. for C. Atty. & and the City Manager to appear on behalf of the City of Newport Beach C. Mgr. to appear be- before the State Park Commission on August 26 at Eureka, was read. Op fore St..Park Comm.at motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Mayor Hill and carried, the ELu-reka,. Appropriation appropriation of the sum of $57,000.00 from the Submerged Land Oil Fund Of $579000.GC auth. to be used as matching money with the State for this acquisition, and authorization for the City Manager and City Attorney to go to Eureka, were approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The above acquisition is dependent upon certain restrictions which the City Attorney will require. A discussion was had concerning the fact that an attempt is being made to save the City $10,000 through the proposed trip. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- man Bennett and carried, the former appropriation of $67,000.CG, made during the Council meeting of July 25, 1955, was rescinded by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Former appropriatioh o% �679CCG. made at, meeting of July 25th was rescinded. A letter from John Van Valkenburgh requesting permission to use the John Van Valkenburgh 16th Street and Monrovia Reservoir site for storage of valves etc. at a request permission to rental of $50; per month beginning July 1, 1955 until October 1, 1955, use 16th St. & Monrivv was read. On the recommendation of the City Manager, on motion of Resevoir for Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the storage of valves, eta use of this property was approved. A letter from the City Manager requesting that a new position, Ureation of New Posi- entitled "Mechanic's Helper", Class Grade 9 - Salary Range, $275 -331, tion entitled be created in the City's Position Classification and Compensation Plan, "Mechanic's Helper" was read. On motion of Councilmen Bennett, seconded by Councilman Class Grade g. Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4369 creating said position in R -4369 creating said said salary range, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: position. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A letter from Gerald E. Sparks regarding his desire to purchase Gerald E. Sparks re- Lot 10, Block 227 of Lancaster's Addition, City of Newport Beach, was his desire to purchase read. It was the City Manager's recommendation that this request be Lot 1C B1.227 Lancaste disapproved. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Add. A6quest Denied MacKay and carried, the said request was denied. A letter from the Park,9each & Recreation Commission regarding the acquisition of Lots 1 -7, Block 244 plus adjacent abandoned street and Lots 1 and 2, Block 145, was read. This Channel Park Project was recommended by the Park,Beach & Recreation Commission in said letter, as laid out by the City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager was directed to negotiate terms for the purchase of the lots with the owner and to make improvements thereon next year by the following roll call vote, to wit: PB & R re: acquisition Lots 1 -7, B1.244 plus adjacent abandoned sts & Lots 1 & 29B1.145. C. Mgr. directed to negotiate terms for purchase of lots. 1,61 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None LICENSES ' Henry T. Garrett lic. to The application of Henry T. Garrett for license to sell food and sell food and soft soft drinks at Lloyd's Drive Inn, 350 Newport(being a change of owner - drinks at Lloyd's ship) was granted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - Drive Inn Granted. man Stoddard and carried. Oroha F.,Hogan lie. The application of Orpha F. Hogan, 321 Poppy Avenue, Corona del to solicit for Avon Mar, for license to solicit for Avon Products, Inc., was approved on Products. Granted. motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Roy Carver Fontiac The application of Roy Carver Pontiac by Roy Carver to conduct automobile sales & automobile sales and service at 1400 West Coast Highway 4ras-ap� robed service. Granted. on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Robert "vv. Bachelor The application of Robert W. Bachelor, 3334 West Coast Highway, conduct restaurant at to conduct restaurant at the Arches Cafe (being a change of ownership) The Arches Cafe. was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Granted. Ridderhof and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS R -4362 boundaries of An excerpt from the minutes of the Boundary Commission of Orange ' Ist Add. to Irv. Tert. County, dated August 8, 1955, indibating that the Boundary Commission are reasonably definite finds that the boundaries of the proposed annexation of the First and certain. Into to Addition to Irvine Terrace are reasonably definite and certain, was annex and setting date read. Resolution No. 4362, being a Resolution of Intention to Annex of public hearing. and giving notice thereof, regarding the First Addition to Irvine Terrace, also giving notice that on September 26, 1955 a hearing will be had in connection with this matter, was adopted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None RR� Seaouist Annex. Resolution No. 4364, being a Resolution acknowledging the - receipt ack. receipt of copy of of a copy of notice of Intention to circulate petition for the annexa- notice of Int. to circu -tion of territory designated as Seaquist Annex and an Affidavit of late pet. Publication thereof and approving the circulation of the petition, was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - man Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4364 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, ' Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None NEW BUSINESS Oath of office of Lee C. The oath of office of Lee C. Smith as Reserve Officer, Police Smith as Res. Offices, Department, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded Police Dept. by Councilman Wilder and carried. Oath of office of Paula The oath of office of Paula Phoenix as Reserve Policewoman, was Phoenix as Res. Police- approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman woman. Wilder and carried. R -? +366 Harbor Highlands Resolution No. 4363,being a Resolution consenting to the com- Annex. consenting to mencement of annexation proceedings for the Annexation to the City com..encement of annex. of Newport Beach certain inhabited territory known as the "Harbor proceedings. Highlands Annex" under the provisions of the Annexation Act of 19139 was presented. Op motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - man Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4363 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to *it: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 5- minute recess Mayor Hill called for a five minute recess at this time. ZONING The application of Ruth V. and Victor H. Gunderson was presented for Variance No. 335 to allow an existing garage to be converted to a third apartment unit building. It is non - conforming as to side set- ' backs and lack of garage facilities. It is located at 124 Agate, Balboa Island. In concurrence with the Planning Commission, this application was denied on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. T14.411 Ruth V. & Victor H. uunderson, Appl. for Var. #335= Ir. concurane= with Plano Comm. said apil. was denied. The application of Donald W. Ayres for variance (#241) to allow Donald W. Ayres for a proposed addition to an existing garage at 609 West Balboa Boulevard, Va -' T, #2T1 to allow having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion addition to an exist of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. garage. Approved. The application of Tom W. Henderson for Variance ( #242) to permit Tom W. Henderson for an increased overhang on the roof of a garage opening of a proposed Var. #242 to permit dwelling in Irvine Terrace Tract 1429, Dolphin Terrace, having been inc. overhang on roof approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion of Council- of garage. Granted. man Wilder, seconded by Zouncilman MacKay and carried., The application of J. W. Goode for variance ( #244) to permit a J. W. Goode for Var. rear yard variance for a 4 foot overhang, 1305 Way Lane, having been 2 to permit a reaa approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion of Council- yard var. 4' overhanK_ man Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. GERanted. The application of Stevechris Homes Inc. for resubdivision ( #16-) Stevechris Homes Inc. of a parcel of land consisting of Lot 8, Block 47 of the River Section Resub. #16. Lot. 8, into two building sites, having been approved by the Planning Commis- Bl. 47,Rv. Sec. sion, was granted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Granted. Councilman Ridderhof and carried. The application of George E. Regan to permit resubdivision ( #17) George E. Regan I of formerly established Lots 1 and 2 of Block 12, Tract 27, having Resub. 17. Lots 1 & been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion of 29 B1. 12, Tr.27o Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Granted. The Planning Commission Amendment No. 13 (and their Resolution No. 594) amending zoning from an R -2 District to an R -3 District, Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, East Newport Tract, was presented. Amendment No. 13, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was approved and referred to the City Attorney to draw up an appropriate ordinance on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. The Planning Commission Amendment No. 14 (and their Resolution No. 595) amending section of Newport Beach Code defining garage space as "Any such garage spaces to be located on the front half of a lot shall have side walls, roof, and an operating garage door for access of automobiles ", was presented. Amendment No. 14, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was approved and referred to the City Attorney to draw up an appropriate ordinance on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. ENGINEERING Plan. Comm. Amend Noe 13 (their res. No. 594) amending zoning from R -2 to R -3 Dist. Ref, to C. Atty. to draw up appropriate ordinance Plan. Comm. Amend. No. 14 (their Res.NQ. 595) defining.garage space. Ref. to C. At% to draw up appropriat ordinance. The City Engineer read a letter from Ralph E. Larrabee requesting Ralph E. Larrabee a mooring permit for the AGoodwillO. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, re quest permit for seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the installation was granted mooring for the subject to the War Department's approval. 'Goodwill' The application of E. L. Reitz to construct bulkhead and groins was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the said application for permit was approved with the following provisions set forth by the City Engineer: The receipt of a letter from the adjacent property owners giving consent to the said Installation; also that in the event that the groins should in the future cause any erosion problems, it is understood that they will be removed at the expense of the property owners. In connection with the same matter, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the applica- tion of E. L. Reitz for pier permit was approved. Mr. Webb announced that the City of Newport Bdach had been of- fered a gift of 2 ornamental light standards by Beni Reddick and others which would cost the City $150. for the installation of neces- sary lights. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried that the City Council accept the said gift with thanks and appropriate $150. for the installation of the lights by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof. Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None App. of E. Lo Reitz to coast. bulkhead and groins. Approved with provisions. Pier Permit was approved. 2 ornamental light standards offered as gift from Ben Reddick & others. City to appropriate $15G for installation of lights 6® CITY MANAGER C° Mar. auth. to call for The City Manager brought to the attention of the Council the informal 'bids for one need for one fire truck.. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded fire truck. by Councdlman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was authorized to call fdr informal bids to be submitted in three weeks at the September 12th meeting of the Council. Chamber of Commerce The offer of the Chamber of Commerce to sell the billboard offer to sell 1 bill- which is located on City property in West Newport just off Coast board. Highway 101, was presented by the City Manager. After a discussion it was suggested that the City Manager get more facts as to the price of this sign and the cost of its maintenance. C. Mgr, requested an The City Manager then requested an adjourned meeting for one adjourned meeting for week from this date at 4:CO P.M. to take up the Trailer Park matter. 1 week from this date. CITY ATTORNEY R-1+37()_ auth. and dir. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4370, being a City to execute an agree Resolution authorizing and directing the City to execute an agree- ment with John Charles ment with concessionaire John Charles Kirk. Said agreement grants Kirk granting him right to Kirk a right to conduct his business for a period of 5 years to conduct his business commencing September 1, 1955 at a rental of $500: per year, or a for 5 yrs. sum equal to 5% of.all gross revenue, whichever of said sums shall be the greater. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4370 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None RAM cancellation of In connection with this matter, Resolution No. 4371 was pre - former agreement with sented, being a Resolution covering the cancellation of a former John Charles Kirk. agreement with John Charles Kirk for the operation of a concession off the Balboa Pier. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the said Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -4372 auth. execution Resolution No. 4372, being a Resolution authorizing and directing of contract between City the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract dated July 15, 1955 and Union Oil Co. reg between the City and the Union Oil Company covering the sale of crude sale of crude petroleum petroleum oil by the City to said Union Oil Co., was presented. After oil. discussion, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4372 was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote, to wit: R -4373 auth. execution of agreement between the City.and Npt. Bch. Elem- and entary School Dist. re: bil billing of water. man No:: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4373, being a Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City The Newport Beach Elementary District, covering the furnishing and Ling of water to said District, was presented, On motion of Council - Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution 4373 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance No. 755, being Ord. No. Z 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING SECTIONS 6101 prohibiting the pos- 6138,6138A THROUGH 6138E; 6203A THROUGH 6203G7 AND ADDING SECTIONS session of maintaining 61447, 6147A, 6147B and 6147C PROHIBITING THE POSSeSSION OR MAINTAIN of Pin Ball Machines. ING OF ANY PIN BALL MACHINE bR MARBLE MACHINE OR SIMILAR CONTRIVANCE lst reading. WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONFISCATION OF SUCH CONTRIVANCE. 1 I Was presented. A discussion was had. Mr. Robert Hurwitz, attorney, representing Clyde Denlinger, who has paid a license fee of $2,00C. for the year ending July, 1956 to lease pinball machines, spoke from the floor advocating the - enforcement of ordinances we now have regu- lating the use of pinball machines. A further discussion was had as to the necessity of protecting the public interests at this time. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and car- ried, the reading of Ordinance No. 755 was waived until the Council Meeting of September 12, 1955. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Mayor Hill and carried, Ordinance No. 755 was adopted subject to reading and final adoption on September 129 1955 by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Higbie, Ridderhof ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mr. Webb read a letter from the Associated Chambers of Commerce to. Mr. Paul G. Brown, Executive Secretary of Santa Ana Regional Water Poll.ution'Control Board. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, it was recommended that the City Manager write Mr. Brown and inform him that the effluent water from the plant discharged into the Santa Ana River be of a f h S t An River ater and no Diieussion. Robert Hurwitz spoke from the floor, A letter from the Assoc. Chambers of Commerce to, Mr. Paul G. Brown rea Santa Ana River water. C. Mgr. to write Mr. qualit that is similar to that o t e an a a w Brown. worse �han the raw Metropolitan water. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof, Adjournment. and carried, the meeting was adjourned to August 29, 1955 at the hour of 4:00 P.M. ATTEST: � City Clerk Mayor August 29, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned Adjourned regular regular session at the hour of 4:C0 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the session. City Hall. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll Call Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Council- man Stoddard being absent. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Alan G. Orsborn commending the Harbor Department and Alan G. Orsborn the Harbor Patrol officers on their supervision of the recreational commending Harbor activities in the upper bay area, was read. On motion of Councilman Patrol officers on Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the letter was their supv. of uppeb ordered filed with appreciation. bay. A letter from the City Manager was read requesting a Resolution R -43 tr creating po- creating the new position in the Classified Plan "Deputy Director of sition of "Deputy Finance" be upgraded from Salary Range 18 to Salary Range 24, upon the Dir. of Finance" employment of an individual to fill this vacancy. On motion of Council - Salary Range 24. man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the said suggestion was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard Resolution No. 4374, incorporating this suggestion, was adopted R -4374 described on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by C. Ridderhof and carried above. Adopted, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard.