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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1955 - Regular MeetingM I r� ., Adjournment. Regular Session, Roll Call. Reading of minutes of Oct. 10th waived and „they were approved as written. projects. After further discussion, on motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an extension of the present lease for ten years from April 30, 1957. Councilman Stoddard and Councilman 'wilder expressed apprec- iation on behalf of the Council for the fine work the Balboa Angling Club is doing for the City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Milder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ATTEST: M 01. S 4", o- ,� City Clerk Mayor October 24, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular 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: Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of October 10, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS Two letters protesting Two letters protesting street lighting in Corona del street lighting in CDM Mar were presented by the Clerk. One was from Theodore from Theodore and Sylvia Harrington and Sylvia Harrington, dated October 10, and Harrington, and Lloyd E. one was from Lloyd E. Morrison, dated October 11, 1955• Morrison. Ref. to C. Eng. The Harringtons' property is at 404 Dahlia and Mr. Morrison's property is at 218 Heliotrope. A petition was also presented by the Clerk which purports to bear the names of owners of property on Hazel and Poppy, in Corona del Mar, who oppose street lighting in Corona del Mar and assessment therefor. According to the Engineer's Depart - ment,five of the names signed are new opponents to the street lighting. On motion of Councilman Bennett, second- ed by Councilman MacKay and carried, the said communica- tions and petition were referred to the City Engineer to hold with the rest of the communications for future action on this matter. Five letters protesting a Five letters were presented by the Clerk, which let - playground and a bapeball ters contained protests against a playground and a base - diamond on Ocean Front be- ball diamond on Ocean Front between A and B Streets. Said tween A and B Streets. letters were from: Mrs. Charles Warden and C. W. Warden, Said letters ordered filed 918 East Ocean Front; Mrs. John K. Elliott, 90C East Ocean pending investigation by Front, E.'H. Michael, 922 East Ocean Front; Mrs. Jaye D. PB & R. McKalson, 924 East Ocean Front, and Ida Berger, 1000 East Ocean Front; Mrs. Edwin Draper, 81C East Ocean Front. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Rid - derhof and carried, these letters were ordered filed pend- ing investigation by the Park, Beach and Recreation Commis- sion. Letter from Dr. & Mrs. Arnold A letter was presented from Dr. and Mrs. Arnold M. M. Scholz, CDM, protesting Scholz, owners of property at 711 Poinsettia, Corona del plan to locate the Coast Mar, protesting the plan to locate the Coast Highway along Hiway along Fifth Ave. as a Fifth Avenue as a Freeway, and requesting that they be Freeway. Ref. to C. Mgr. kept informed as to the progress made against ruining to discuss with CDM Civic Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded Assoc. by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was refer- red to the City Manager to be discussed with the Corona del Mar Civic Association. Roger W. Hardacre, letter re A letter was presented from Roger W. Hardacre, of 311 lifeguards, CDM beach. Poinsettia, Corona del Mar, dated October 6, 1955, which Filed. states that his understanding is that the lease provisions with Mr. Tate provide that three lifeguards are to be on duty at the Corona del Mar beach. He states that there were numerous occasions this summer when only one lifeguard i was maintained. This letter has been answered, and Mr. Hakdacre was informed that the City furnishes all life- guards, and that Mr. Tate pays for all over one lifeguard, and that the number of guards is determined by the Captain of the Lifeguards according to the season and the size of the crowds. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A copy of a list of twenty -one books, given to the Newport Beach Library by Mrs. Sidney Sanders, 133 Shore - cliff Road, was presented. On motion of Councilman Stod- dard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the City of Newport Beach accepted with gratitude the books donated by Mrs. Sanders and the Clerk was instructed to write her and express the appreciation of the Council. A letter from the Business and Professional Women's Club of Newport Beach, Lydia Southworth Chairman of Christmas Preview, was presented. Said letter contains the request that the City allow the use of the Balboa Park- ing lot for the Club's annual Christmas Preview at the Rendezvous Ballroom, on December 2d and 3d, at no cost. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the request contained in this letter was granted and the Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Southworth. T13 Mrs. Sidney Sanders. Copy of a list of twenty - one books, given to the Npt. Bch. Library. Bus. Professional Women's Club, requesting the use of the Balboa Parking lot for the Club's Christmas Preview, on Dec. 2d & 3d, at no cost. Granted. A letter was read from the Orange County League of M_ay_or J. Frank Wharton of Cities stating that Mayor J. Frank Wharton of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, appointed had been appointed Field Secretary representing this Divi- Field Sec. representing sion of the League. On motion of Councilman. Bennett, sec- Or. Co. League of Cities. onded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic App. for Trans. of Alco- Beverage License was presented for Ida S. Moreman and holic Beverage Lie. Ida Julius G. Moreman, 2944 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. S. Moreman & Julius G. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Moreman. Filed. Bennett and carried, said application was ordered filed. A letter was read by the Clerk which was written by Mrs. Forrest S. Allinder. Said letter expresses apprecia- tion of the Council's action in acquiring the property necessary to the future development of Channel Park. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said letter was ordered filed with appreciatio for this expression from the Womens Civic League. Letter from Mrs. Forrest S. Allinder. 4uomens Civic League expressing apprec. of Council's action in acquiring propt. necessary 1 for future devlp. of Channel Park. A letter was read by the Clerk from the Junior Ebell Letter from Junior Ebell Club of Newport Beach, stating that their "Build A Better Club stating that their Community" project for the year was to accept the under- 'Build A Better Community' taking of "Clean Up The Harbor Area ". They propose to edu- project was "Clean Up The cate the public regarding existing litter laws and to incite Harbor Area ". pride of the citizens in Newport Beach, and requesting any suggestions which would be helpful to this end. Mayor Hill asked if anyone had a suggestion but there was no reply,.and she expressed appreciation for the Ebell Club's interest in this matter. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Mayor Hill and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A letter from the Balboa Island Business Association was read, which requests that the City Council present to the necessary channels for future study the matter of the installation of a public restroom on Balboa Island. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Ridde and carried, this letter was referred to the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission for study and recommendation. Taal. Isl. Bus. Assoc. i?e install. of public restroom on Balboa Isl. Ref. to PB & R Comm. rhof A letter from the Balboa Island Business Association was read, which requests that the crosswalks in the middle of the 30C and 20C blocks on Marine Avenue be removed which would provide eight additional parking spaces. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said letter was referred to the Traffic Committee. A letter from the Balboa Island Business Association, dated October 17, 1955, was read. Said letter requests that the City Sanitation Department establish trash recep- tacles at key points on Marine Avenue which can be chained down to avoid the problem of tipping over or being removed On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this letter was referred to the City Manager and the Street Department for attention. Balboa Isl. Bus. Assoc. Re removal of crosswalks in the middle of the 300 & 200 blocks on Marine Ave. Ref. to Traffic Comm Balboa Isl. Bus. Assoc. Requesting City to es- tablish trash receptacles at key points on Marine Ave. Ref. to C. Mgr. & Street Dept. A letter from the Balboa Island Business Association, Balboa Isl. Bus. Assoc. dated October 22, 1955, was read. Said letter requests Re widening of Marine Ave. ' early consideration by the Council of the widening of Marine to allow angle parking. Avenue to allow angle parking and to allow the existing Ref. to C. Eng. trees to remain, providing a cut -out projecting into the street. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the City Engineer. H C. Mgr. given authority to The Clerk read a letter from the City Manager re- hire one additional Clerk questing authority to hire one additional Clerk Typist II9 Typist II, half to be charged half of the time and salary to be charged against the against Water Dept. & other Water Department budget and the other half against the half against PB & R Dept. Park, Beach and Recreation. Department. On motion of ary budget. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by was presented, Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: Bennett, carried, this request was granted. New job classification of A letter from the City Manager was read requesting Groundsman and Gardener II, a new job classification of Groundsman and Gardener II at Sal. Range 10, created. the Salary Range No. 10, and that the existing classifi- cation of Groundsman and Gardener be changed to Grounds- man and Gardener I, with no change in salary range. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ben- nett and carried, said request was granted. Position of Dectective Cap- The Clerk read a letter from the City Manager re- tain created, Sal. Range 17 questing the position of Dectective Captain be created No. of Dectective Sergeants and assigned Salary Range 17 - $401- 421 - 442 -464 -487 and reduced from two to one. that the number of Dectective Sergeants be reduced from Also, Pol. Dept. increased two to one. The letter also requests that the Police by one additional Patrolman, Department be increased by one additional Patrolman, who and their budget increased will be assigned to duty in the Dectective Bureau. It was by $2,726 from Contingencies. further requested in said letter that $2,726 be appropriated fixtures, one day only, Dec. from Contingencies and added to the Police Department sal- $35.0C having ary budget. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by was presented, Councilman Bennett, and carried, these requests were and approved on motion granted by the following roll call vote, to wit: Bennett, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill and carried. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Charles C. Fipps9 CDM, re- A letter from Charles C. Fipps, dated October 24, 19551 questing a building permit was read by the Clerk. Said letter states that Mr. Fipps for build. a house or houses is the owner of Lot 16 and one half of Lot 15 in Tract 1C26, of two stories, plus a garage Lot 8 in Tract 1OC6, and all of Plot A, all fronting on on top, if said house or Ocean Boulevard and the beach. The letter contains an in- houses, so built, extended quiry as to whether or not the City of Newport Beach would above the curb line of Ocean issue a building permit for building a house or houses, of Blvd. Ref. to C. Mgr. & two stories of living quarters, plus a garage on top, if Building Dept. said house or houses, so built, extended above the curb line of Ocean Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and to have the Building Department answer by letter and confirm whether or not said building permit would be issued. LICENSES D. C. Chapman, to manufacture The Application for License of D. C. Chapman, to life preservers, CDM, (Use manufacture life preservers at 2667 East Coast Highway, Permit No. 192). Approved. Corona del Mar, was presented, and having been approved by the Planning Commission (Use Permit No. 192), was ap- proved by the Council on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Fred T. Fuller & Ann Y. Fuller, The Application for License of Fred T. Fuller and Ann to operate cafe, food and Y. Fuller to operate cafe at 3036 West Coast Highway, food soft drinks. Approved. and soft drinks, being a change of ownership, was presented, and approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Mitchell Co. by B. C. Mitchell, The Application for License of Mitchell Co. by B. C. to conduct an auction of sheet Mitchell to conduct an auction of sheet metal equipment, metal equipment, stock and stock and fixtures, at 4C5 - 30th Street, one day only, fixtures, one day only, Dec. November 3d9 fee of $35.0C having been paid, was presented, 3d. Approved. and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. L. David Martin, for house to The Application for License of Lo David..Martin, 330 house soliciting, cemetery Coral Avenue, Balboa Island, for house to house soliciting, lots. Approved. cemetery lots (the applicant having been investigated and cleared by the Police Department), was presented, and ap- proved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried. Donald E. Martin, Costa Mesa, to conduct the business of service station, gas and oil, and auto parts, 3636 E. Coast Highway, CDM. Approved. Dick Luebbert, to conduct 1- Shuffle Alley skill game at Vaux Cafe. Ref. to City Atty. The Application for License of Donald E. Martin, 1815 Fullerton, Costa Mesa, to conduct the business of service station, gas and oil, and auto parts, 3636 East Coast High- way, Corona del Mar, being a change of ownership, was pre- sented, and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, sec- onded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. The Application for License of Dick Luebbert, 463 Broadway, Costa Mesa, to conduct 1- Shuffle Alley at 81C Balboa, a one shuffle alley skill game at Vaux Cafe (covered by Section 6203), was presented, and referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report back to the Council on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ben- nett and carried. Ll 1 M The Application for License of William R. Hagenbaugh, William R. Hagenbaugh, for business of boat mooring rental at 3326 Via Lido in con- for business of boat nection with Bahia Apartments, having been approved by the mooring rental at 3326 Planning Commission, was presented and approved on motion Via Lido. Approved. of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and ' carried.' UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 760, being AN ORDINANCE NAMING A CERTAIN STREET (Neptune Avenue) was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Ordinance No. 76C was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits Ord. No, 760. Naming a certain street, "Neptune Avenue ", Second reading waived. Adopted. AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT COUNCILMEN. None In accordance with Resolution No. 4389, adopted at the Seaquist Annexation Council Meeting of September 26, 1955, Mayor Hill opened the Meeting open fdr pro - meeting for protests to the Annexation of the territory tests. known as "Seaquist Annexation ". The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4396, being a reso- R -43�E. Seaquist Annex. lution of the City of Newport Beach calling for a Special Calls for a Special Elec. Election to be held on the 20th day of December, 1955, per- on Deco 2Cth, sets the taining to the annexation of Seaquist Annex to the City of polling place, time and Newport Beach. Said resolution includes the time of opening Board of Election. and closing of polls and sets forth the Board of Election Adopted. for said Special Election. On motion of Councilman Ridder- hof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4396 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4397, being a reso- R Charter Amendment lution setting forth the proposed amendment to Section 400 to Sec. CC of Mun. Code. of the Charter of Newport Beach, to be submitted to the Calls for a Spec. Elec. electors of Newport Beach at the Special Municipal Election on Dec. 6th, sets polling to be held in said City on Tuesday, the 6th day of December, places, time, election 1955, appointing the election officers and establishing officers and their com- their compensation, designating polling places and providing pensation, Adopted. for the opening and closing of the polls for said Special Municipal Election. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, sec- onded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4397 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ' ABSENT COUNCILMEN. None NEW BUSINESS Mayor Hill announced that the term of Mr. Wesley Smith Mr. Wesley Smith. Reap - as a Planning Commission member had expired and that she was pointment as a member of suggesting his name for reappointment, at this time, since Plan. Comm. Approved. he had ably served in the past. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the re- appointment of Wesley Smith to the Planning Commission was approved. Mayor Hill brought to the attention of the meeting that Orange County Sandt tion because of the pressure of other business, Councilman Bennett District No, 5. C. Rid - would be unable to continue to serve as the representative of derhof to replace C. Ben - Orange County Sanitation District No. 5. On behalf of the nett as representative on City Council, the Mayor expressed appreciation for Council- said Board. man Bennett's service on the Board. She announced that Councilman Ridderhof had consented to serve on the Board in the position vacated by Councilman Bennett. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Councilman Ridderhof was appointed as representative of the City of Newport Beach on the Board of Directors of the County Sanitation District No. 5, The City Clerk was direct- ed to forward an excerpt from the minutes to the Orange County Sanitation District's office pertaining to the ap- pointment of Councilman Ridderhof. Mayor Hill brought to the attention of the meeting that RR -4398. Establishing a for some time a Technical Oil Advisory Committee had been Technical 0 1 Advi_so,y needed by the City with regard to the leasing of oil land and Comm., with regard to the the drilling of oil. The City Attorney presented Resolution leasing of oil land and No. 43989 being a resolution establishing a Technical Oil the drilling of oil. Comm. Advisory Committee, consisting of three members to be ap- to consist of three membffs pointed by the City Council for a period of one year. On to serve for one year. motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof ZONING AU. for Var. No. 248. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. Mr. A. J. Looney5_415 248 of Mr. A. J. Looney of 419 Westminister Avenue to Westminister Ave., B1. permit side set -backs of five feet and one foot, in place 8, Tr. 27, Lot 24. of the required four foot setback. The property is located Granted. in a block that is partially zoned C -1 and R -2 (Legal, Block 8, Tract 27, Lot 24). This variance, having been approved by the Planning Commission, on motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, was granted. App.-for Var. No. 249, and carried, Resolution No. 4398 was adopted by the fol- R -4398. Adopted. lowing roll call vote, to wit: Narcissus Ave., CDM. The AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, following people spoke Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill from the floor: Mr. Donald NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Dungan, Mrs. B. J. Lowe, ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Technical Oil Advisory Mayor Hill presented the names of John F. Dodge, Paul Comm. John F. Dodge, Paul Paine, and Edward R. Millett, Jr. as appointees for the Paine, and Edward R. Mil- Technical Oil Advisory Committee. She gave a brief des - lett, Jr. appointed as cription of the fine qualifications of each of these members for one year. gentlemen. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by tion, the motion was carried Councilman Bennett and carried, the appointment of Mr. ditions set by Plan. John F. Dodge, Mr. Paul Paine, and Mr. Edward R. Millett, vote, to wit: Jr. to the Technical Oil Advisory Committee was approved. ZONING AU. for Var. No. 248. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. Mr. A. J. Looney5_415 248 of Mr. A. J. Looney of 419 Westminister Avenue to Westminister Ave., B1. permit side set -backs of five feet and one foot, in place 8, Tr. 27, Lot 24. of the required four foot setback. The property is located Granted. in a block that is partially zoned C -1 and R -2 (Legal, Block 8, Tract 27, Lot 24). This variance, having been approved by the Planning Commission, on motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, was granted. App.-for Var. No. 249, The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. Dr. J. R. Longley, 720 249,of Dr. J. R. Longley of 72C Narcissus Avenue and fur - Narcissus Ave., CDM. The ther located at the corner of Driftwood and Morning Canyon following people spoke Roads, Corona del Mar, to permit an exception of ten feet from the floor: Mr. Donald in place of the required setback of Shore Cliffs Tract Dungan, Mrs. B. J. Lowe, restrictions (which is twenty -five feet along Driftwood Mr. B. J. Lowe, Mr. James Road). Said variance had been approved by the Planning C. Manning, Mr. Brennan, Commission subject to conditions set by the Planning Com- Mr. Had Ring, and Mr. Nelson mission. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett and see- Robinson. bnded by`Councilman MacKay that Variance No. 249 be granted was granted subj, to subject to conditions set by the Planning Commission. tion, the motion was carried Mayor Hill opened the meeting for discussion of this mat- ditions set by Plan. ter. The following people spoke from the floor: Mr. vote, to wit: Donald Dungan, Attorney, representing many people in Shore Granted. Cliffs who opposed the granting of this variance, Mrs. B. J. Lowe of 316 Driftwood, Mr. B. J. Lowey 14r. James C. Manning of 307 Driftwood Road, all opposing the granting of the variance; Mr. Had Ring in favor of the variance; and Mr. Nelson Robinson of 43C La Pearl Place who opposed the granting of the variance. Letter from David R. Thomas. During the discussion the City Engineer was called opposing the granting of upon to read the findings of the Planning Commission, and Var. No. 249. After dis- the Clerk was asked to read a letter from David R. Thomas cussion, the motion was originally filed in 195C. Mr. Kenny proposed the use of opposing the granting of the variance, which letter was carried and Var. No. 249 presented during the discussion. After further considera- was granted subj, to con- tion, the motion was carried by the following roll call ditions set by Plan. Comm. vote, to wit: lot from the present established 8' to 5' 6" on Bonnie Doone AAA. for Var. No. 251. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Ridderhof Mr. Frank J. O'Connor, NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard, Higbie, Hill 170C Kings Rd. Permission ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None App. for _Var, No. 250. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. Mr. H. F. Kenny, b07 East 250 of Mr. H. F. Kenny of 807 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, Lot Bay Ave., Lot 39 B1. 11. 3, Block 11, and located in a C -1 Zone to approve plans as Granted. originally filed in 195C. Mr. Kenny proposed the use of Granted subj. to conditions this site for residential purposes only. Three units were set by Plan. Comm. designated for this development. The application, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on App. for Var. No. 252. motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ben- Macco Corporation, 729 nett and carried. AAA. for Var. No. 251. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. Mr. Frank J. O'Connor, 251 of Mr. Frank J. O'Connor, of 17CC Kings Road for per - 170C Kings Rd. Permission mission to waive certain off - street parking requirements to waive certain parking for his proposed "Post Office Building" at 1CO to 191 requirements for "Post Riverside Avenue, Newport Beach, in Tract 919, on a por- Office Building" at 1CO to tion of Lot "F ". Said variance, having been approved by 191 Riverside Ave., Tr. 919. the Planning Commission subject to conditions set by the Granted subj. to conditions Planning Commission, was granted subject to conditions set set by Plan. Comm. by the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. App. for Var. No. 252. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. Macco Corporation, 729 252 of the Macco Corporation, P. 0. Box 442, Balboa Island, Santa Ana Dr., Lot 86 of to permit a change in the front yard setbacks of a corner Tr. 1700, Irvine Terrace. lot from the present established 8' to 5' 6" on Bonnie Doone Granted. Terrace, and from the present established 18' 0" to 15' C" on Santana Drive, all on the Irvine Terrace Tract develop - ment and located at 729 Santa Ana Drive, Lot 86 of Tract 17CO. Said variance having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. i 1 The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. 247 of Kelso - Munsey Corporation for the waiver of certain "off street" parking requirements for a proposed office and store building, said building to be located in Lido Isle Shopping Center, at 3424 Via Oporto, on Lots 229 239 24, in Tract 1522, and on C -1H, Parcel. Said application, having been approved by the Planning Commission,was granted on mo- tion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. App. for Var. No. 247. Kelso- Munsey Corporation. 3424 Via Oporto, Lots 229 239 249 Tract 1622. Granted. The Clerk presented the Application for Resubdivision App. for Resubdivision No, No. 20 of Ruth K. Davis to resubdivide a parcel of land con-2C. Ruth K. Davis, Lots 7 sisting of Lots 7 and 8, and Tidelands adjoining, of Block and 8 and Tidelands adjoin - 49, in the River Section. Said application, having been ap -ing, of Block 49, River Sec. proved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion of Granted. Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. CITY ENGINEER The City Engineer stated, that in connection with the water furnished by the City of Newport Beach to property outside the city, it was proper at this time to extend cer- tain water agreements. The City Engineer also stated that the City Attorney had prepared resolutions regarding the Renewal of Extension Agreements. He presented the follow- ing resolutions Resolution Np. 4399, being a resolution approving the water agreement for the Federal Oil Company. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and car- ried, Resolution No. 4399 was adopted, which authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Renewal of Exten- sion Agreement, by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Higbie, NOES, COUNCILNiENg None ABSENT COUNCILMENs None Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill Resolution No. 4400, being a resolution approving the water agreement with Geneva H. Deeble and Dorothy C. Smith. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder 'and carried, Resolution No. 4400 was adopted, which authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Renewal of Extension Agreement, by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN- None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4401, being a resolution approving the water agreement with the Hedges Oil Company. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and car- ried, Resolution No. 4401 was adopted, which authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Renewal of ex- tension Agreement9'by'the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None Resolution No. 4402, being a resolution approving the water agreement with The Irvine Company. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4402 was adopted, which authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Renewal of Extension Agreement, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMENg Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None CITY MANAGER The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting that Mr. Dick Richard had inquired as to whether or not he could lease from the City the land off Highway 1C1 in the West part of Newport Beach, so that he could maintain the sign,should he be able to purchase the old Chamber of Commerce sign. After discussion as to the amount which should be charged for such a lease and whether or not other bidders should be sought, it was agreed that a rental of $20 would be equitable. Mr. Harvey spoke from the floor stating that he might be in- terested in purchasing the sign and leasing the land. After further discussion, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Mana- ger was authorized to lease that property at the rate of $20 a month for a three year period, said lease to be drawn by the City Attorney. C. Atty. he lutions re agreements. s prepared reso- certain water R -4399 Federal Oil Company. Renewal of Extension Agree- ment. Adopted. R -4400. Geneva H. Deeble & Dorothy C. Smith. Renewal of Extension Agreement. Adopted. R -4401. Hedges Oil Company. Renewal of Extension Agree- ment. Adopted. R -4402. The Irvine Company. Renewal of Extension Agree- ment. Adopted, Old Chamber of Commerce sign off Highway 101, West part of Npt. Bch. Mr. Dick Richard re lease of lend. Mr. Harvey spoke from the floor expressing interest. C. Mgr. auth. to lease propt. at rate of $2C per month for a three year period, ATTEST. City C1 rk i CITY ATTORNEY Municipal Trailer Park The City Attorney stated that in regard to the pro - Rr 03 re the operation of posed Trailer Park he had completed his research and that the Trailer Fark. Mrs. it was his opinion that the City could lawfully develop Burton spoke from the floor this park and operate it on the plan which had been ap- re this matter. Adopted. proved by the City Council in recent months. In connec- tion with this matter, the City Attorney suggested the adoption of Resolution No. 4403 to the effect that in the opinion of the City Council the operation of the Trailer Park as proposed and the leasing of trailer space is for the best interests of the City of Newport Beach and its residents. Mrs. Burton spoke from the floor re- garding this matter. After further discussion, on mo- tion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4403 was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT COUNCILMEN. None R -4404 to Balboa Angling The City Attorney brought to the attention of the Club lease. Lease extended meeting that, in accordance with previous instructions, for ten years. Adopted. he had investigated the proposed extension of the Balboa Angling Club lease, and that it was his opinion that it would be in order to execute an Extension of Lease Agree- ment in this matter which he had prepared, and suggested the adoption of Resolution No. 4404, authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute such extension of lease for ten years commencing the first day of May, 1957 and ending the 3Cth day of April, 1967. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Re- solution No. 4404 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 -440 reinstating Russell. The City Attorney stated that Russell Craig, the E. Craig, Harbor Master, on Harbor Master, had discussed his difficulties in connec- the_retirement schedule of tion with retirement funds with him. The City Attorney Newport Beach. Adopted. had received affidavits and has investigated this matter, and in accordance with conclusions reached by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 4405 was presented. Said reso- lution states that Russell Craig was first employeed by the Police Department in the City in May, 1932, and had served continuously as such Police Officer until, August, 1942, and subsequent to that date has served continuously as Harbor Master of the City of Newport Beach. Through some apparent error, Mr. Craig was removed from the City's retirement rolls and placed on the County of Orange Re- tirement Fund rolls. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 44C5oreinstating Russell E. Craig on the retirement schedule of Newport Beach,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 On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Adjournment. Councilman MacKay and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ATTEST. City C1 rk i