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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/1956 - Regular MeetingThe City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting the necessity Authorization to of purchasing a new runner for the booster pump at Bushard Station at a p_urchase_new cost of approximately $1,2CO.00. The City Manager stated that the runner for the installation of said runner would be made by the Water Department. On booster �pump at motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Bushard Station. authorization was given for the purchase of-said runner at the cost of approximately $19200.00, by the following roll call vote, to wit: Hearing AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, annexation to the City of Newport Beach of "Helipot Annex" had been Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill ' received from William Cagney on behalf of James and Frances Cagney, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None continued ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder until A On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Adjournment. and carried, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City le k IApril 9, 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session 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: Roll call. Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hilly Councilman MacKay being absent. Ong motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and Regular order of carried, the regular order of business was waived. business waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett R -4476. "17th and carried, Resolution No. 4476, being a resolution authorizing the ,street Annex" Mayor and City Clerk to execute a proposal to be submitted to the County rp oposal. Boundary Commission of Orange County, for determining the definiteness and certainty of the boundaries of the "17th Street Annex," was adopted at 7:30 P.M. by.the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The City Attorney requested that inasmuch as a protest to the Hearing for pro- annexation to the City of Newport Beach of "Helipot Annex" had been tests re "Helipot ' received from William Cagney on behalf of James and Frances Cagney, Annex" continued the hearing set for 7:30 P.M., April 9, 1956, be continued until the until A ril 2 next regular meeting of the Council. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, 1 seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said hearing for protests was continued until 7:30 P.M., on April 23, 1956. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and Return to regular carried, the meeting was returned to the regular order of business. order. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and Approval_ _of carried, the reading of the minutes of March 26, 1956, was waived, and minutes. they were approved as corrected, and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the reading of the minutes of March 299 1956, was waived, and they were approved as written and ordered filed. Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place set for the R -4477. Weed hearing of protests in connection with the intention of the City to Abatement. Bids abate noxious weeds. No protests were made, and the hearing was to be submitted ordered closed. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by on May 1 . 1 . Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4477, being a resolution authorizing the City Engineer to call for bids and the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the removal of said weeds, to be submitted on May 14, 19569 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Time for oaenin of The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for i s for resurfacing the opening of bids for the resurfacing of Bay Avenue and Balboa Bay Avenue, Boulevard. OORening of bids. The Clerk announced that she had received two bids. Whereupon, in rates. all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared from the following bidders, to wits Two bidders. Sully- Miller Contracting Company $4,084.28 R. J. Noble Company 4007.12 R -4478. Awarding The City Engineer stated that it was his recommendation that contract for resur- we accept the low bid of Sully - Miller Contracting Company. On Avenue motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and j�aciaBa y nd Balboa carried, Resolution No. 4478, awarding the contract for the resur- Boulevard to Sully- facing of Bay Avenue and Balboa Boulevard to Sully - Miller Miller Contracting Contracting Company, in the amount of $4,084.28, was adopted by Company. the following roll call vote, to wits Bachelors and Paul AYES, COUNCILMEN* Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, R. Moss. Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Letter from Controller ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay of the State in re COMMUNICATIONS "Monrovia An excerpt from the Minutes of the Boundary Commission of Annexation." Orange County, stating that the boundaries of "Monrovia Annexation" are reasonably definite and certain, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, ordered filed. The City Engineer recommended that this matter be held up pending determination of whether or not other property proposed for annexation may be included in the "Monrovia Annexation." "Mesa No. 1 An excerpt from the Minutes of the Boundary Commission of Annexation." Orange County, stating that the boundaries of a proposed annexation to the City of Costa Mesa, "Mesa No. 1 Annexation," are reasonably definite and certain, was presented, and ordered filed on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. Notice of Hearing re A Notice of Hearing regarding the _application of Metropolitan App ication of Coach Lines, before the Public Utilities Commission of the State Metropolitan Coach of California, to be held May 9, 1956, at 145 South Spring Street, Lines for increase Los Angeles, was presented, and a letter from the Bureau of Franchises in rates. and Public Utilities, Long Beach, California, regarding said application of Metropolitan Coach Lines for an increase in the rates of fare on their "interurban" lines, stating that the City of Long Beach has filed a Notice of Intention to intervene in the proceedings, was presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said communications were referred to the City Attorney. �ADDlications for Three copies of Application for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: A.c1 oholic Beverage Paul J. Burnside, Mobile Marine Dock, 227 East 2Cth Street, Newport Licensess Paul J. Beach; Robert W. Bachelor, The Arches, 3334 West Coast Highway, Burnside, Robert W. Newport Beach; and Paul R. Moss, 109 Palm Street, Balboa, were Bachelors and Paul presented, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by R. Moss. Councilman Bennett and carried, said communications were ordered filed. Letter from Controller A letter from the Controller of the State of California, of the State in re regarding the estimate of apportionments to be made from the Motor Vehicle License Motor Vehicle License Fee Fund during the 1955 -1956, and 1956 -1957, Fee Fund. fiscal years, was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said letter was ordered filed and the Clerk was directed to give a copy of this communication to the Director of Finance. California Sewage and A letter from the California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Industrial Wastes Association regarding conference to be held April 25, 265 279 28, Association Con 1956, in Santa Rosa, California, was presented, and on motion of fe_re_nce o7y,_3Hi 225, Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, 26. 27. 228. 1956. said letter was ordered filed. Letters from State The Clerk presented two letters from State of California, Water Pollution State Water Pollution Control Board, dated March 28, 1956, one Control Board letter regarding General Features of Algal Growth in Sewage referred to City Oxidation Ponds, enclosing a booklet on said subject, and the RUineer. second letter regarding Efficacy of Submarine Outfall Disposal of Sewage and Sludge, enclosing a booklet on said subject. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said communications were referred to the City Engineer. Letter from Arthur A letter from Arthur Powell Williams, dated April 3s 19565 Powell Williams re- requesting that his property, Lots 805 and 806 of Newport -Mesa auesting his Lots Tract, be annexed to the City of Newport Beach, and zoned M -1, 0 and 06 be was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - annexed to the City. man Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the City Engineer. A letter from Leighton D. Jaeger, 444 Cabrillo, Corona del Mar, as owner of Parcel 9149 "First Addition Newport -Mesa Tract,°' re- questing annexation of said property to Newport Beach, to be zoned M -1, was read, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, was referred to the City Engineer. ' A letter from Babcock Radio Engineering, Inc., 7942 Woodley, Van Nuys, as owner of a three acre parcel of real property described as "the north 3/5 of Lot 911, Newport -Mesa Tract," requesting annexation of said property to Newport Beach, was read, and on motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, was referred to the City Engineer. A letter from Leo Rovin, requesting annexation of his property described as "the southerly 2/5 of Lot 911 of the Newport -Mesa Tract," was read, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, was referred to the City Engineer. The Clerk read a letter from Hahn,Wise and Associates, Planning Consultants, proposing to: Revise Street and Highway Plan . . . . $4,700.00 Revise Land Use Plan . . . . . . . . . . 39750.00 Revise Recreation Plan . . . . . . . . 2,650.00 . Printing of Report (100 copies) . . . . 00.00 U119600.00 r On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was instructed to contact Hahn, Wise and Associates and request that they draw up a contract, at the earliest possible date, encompassing the proposal as set forth in their letter of April 2, 1956, to the City Council, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The Clerk presented a list of forty -two records given to the Newport Beach Public Library by Ken. Niles. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said gift of records was accepted with appreciation and the Clerk was directed to write Mr. Niles a letter expressing the appreciation of the City of Newport Beach for the gift of records. The Clerk presented a letter from the Board of Supervisors, addressed to the City Clerk, requesting that the Orange County Progress Report, Supplement No. 5, be brought to the attention of the Council. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter and report were received and ordered filed. The Clerk read a letter from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce recommending the following: 11(1) That the Tustin Avenue Freeway should be completed from the Santa Ana Canyon Freeway at Olive to MacArthur Boulevard and Highway 101 - Alternate at Corona del Mar, the route to be on Newport Boulevard to the Bristol Street - Palisades Road intersection and then swing on Palisades Road to MacArthur Boulevard and continue to the intersection with Highway 101 - Alternate. (2) That Newport Boulevard be continued from the Bristol Street - Palisades Road intersection as a six -lane divided highway with service roads on each side and tie in with the present construction at about 19th Street in Costa Mesa. (3) The Planning Committee would also recommend the approval of the Master Plan of Highways as prepared by the Orange County Planning Commission, as amended by the first two recommendations herewith." A discussion was had, and on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4479, being a resolution making recommendations, as to the Master Plan of Highways as related to the Newport Harbor area, encompassing the recommendations of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof carried, the Clerk was instructed to send copies of said resolution to the City Council of Costa Mesa, the Division of Highways, the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, and the Orange County Planning Commission. Letter from Leighton D_ Jaeger re annex- ation to City of P PParcel 9 Letter from Babcock Radio Engineeringo Inc. re annexation of "north 1/5 of Lot 911.1' Letter from Leo Rovin re annex- ation to City of southerly 2 of Lot 911." ProRRsal from Hahn, Wise and Associates. Citv Manager to contact Hahn,_Wis- an'd-Associates re ouesting they dra- I a contract. Gift of records from Ken Niles to Newport Beach Public Library. Orate County Progress Report Supplement Noe 5� brought to atten- tion of Council. and Clerk to send out copies of said resolution. The Clerk read a letter from J. C. Fountain, 4125 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, regarding his suggestions for the development of the Upper Bay. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said communication was ordered filed and the City Manager was requested to write a letter thanking Mr. Fountain for his letter. Letter from J. C. Fountain as to hi, suggestions for development of the Upper Bay. 01M, Mrs. Tod A letter addressed to Mayor Hill and the City Council by Letter from Oviatt re Easter Mrs. Tod Oviatt, 127 East Bay Front, Balboa Island, expressing Week was managed and Week. appreciation for the way in which Easter done by the Police Officers' was read. On the excellent work motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof having and carried oattention the oPolice Department been brought tol the of�� Letter from Aage The City Clerk read a letter from Aage Ramussen of the Goods, addressed to Mayor Hill, Ramussen re Easter Balboa Island Sporting the City of Newport Beach and the Police Department meek, commending for the splendid manner in which Easter Week was conducted. sent out. Audience On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman filed asked to support this Ridderhof and carried, said communication was ordered brought to the attention of the Police proposal. after having been Department. Certificate for A letter from the Controller of the State of California, to be completed by the County Registrar completion by County enclosing a certificate Voters for population credit for the inhabited annexation of Applications for pier, Registrar of Voters re population credit of "Harbor Highlands Annex" "in Motor Vehicle License Fee," was by Councilman of "Harbor Highlands read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded Ridderhof and carried, said communication was ordered filed approved by the Joint Harbor Committee; action taken by the Annex." after forwarding the certificate to the County Registrar of H. F. Ahmanson. Voters for completion. Authorization to hire A letter from the City Manager requesting authorization to the step of Salary Earl Doane as Civil hire Earl Doane as Civil Engineer I on second 14 ($364), was read. On motion of Councilman Wilder, Engineer I. Range seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said request was granted by the following roll call vote, to wits Vernon H. Lee. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENTS COUNCILMENs MacKay A letter from the City Manager recommending that the City enter into an appropriate agreement with a cabana manufacturer for the placing of a trailer, and the construction of a cabana, in Newport Marinapark to serve as a model to demonstrate how the sites may be developed. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said recommendation was approved. Recommendation of City The Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer recommending Engineer to accept that the work done by L. Castillo and Russell L. Thibodo work on sanitary sewer Construction Company, being the installation of a sanitary sewer main between "B" and main on Balboa Boulevard, between "B" and "G" Streets, which has "G" Streets. been completed, be accepted. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommendation of the City Engineer was approved. Requests for assistance A letter from Edward T. Healy, President, Central Newport of City Council in Community Association, and Mark Engleke, President, West Newport proving need for a sub- Improvement Assocation, requesting that the City Council lend station Post Office. assistance in proving the need for a substation Post Office in the center of Newport Beach, after the Main Post Office is moved to its new location on Avon Street, was read. A discussion was had, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, it was: Minute Resolution re RESOLVED, that the City of Newport Beach, Post Office substation. California, desires and requests a Post Office substation in the vicinity of the City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, and the Lido Shopping area, when the present Main Post Office is removed from 428 - 32nd Street, to the new Avon Street location. Copies of Minute It was requested that copies of the above minute resolution Resolutions to be be sent to the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Congressman sent out. Audience James Utt, and the Postmaster General, with the request that asked to support this support be given the City of Newport Beach in its request for a proposal. new Post Office substation. It was also suggested to the audience that the citizens send requests, supporting this proposal, to the Post Office officials in Washington, D. C. Mr. Edward T. Healy spoke from the floor. Applications for pier, The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer listing bulkhead permits the applications for pier and bulkhead permits, which had been approved by the Joint approved by the Joint Harbor Committee; action taken by the Harbor Committee. Council is indicated respectively: H. F. Ahmanson. The Application of H. F. Ahmanson, No. 18 Harbor Isle, Newport Beach, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward of Lots 17, 189 19, Tract 802, was approved subject to County approval, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Vernon H. Lee. The Application of Vernon H. Lee, 402 - 38th Street, Newport Beach, to construct a pleasure ramp and float, bay-ward of Lot 2, Block 437, Canal Section, was approved subject to War Department approval, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Leon Poudrier for food concession at 1000 Shore Avenue, soft drinks, candy, et cetera, "Edgewater Cafe," being a change of ownership, was presented. In connection with the concession involved, the City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4480, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a consent to the assignment of the service concession agreement of M. Judson and Marion I. Palmer to Leon and Mary J. Poudrier. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4480 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMENs Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the Application for License of Leon Poudrier for food concession at LOCO Shore Avenue, was approved, subject to Health Department Approval. ' The Application for License of E. A. Petersen for Associated Service Station, 510 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, sale of gasoline, automotive supplies, et cetera, being a change of ownership, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Tad Hankey, California Rent Car, 507 South Flower, Los Angeles, for a U -Drive Car rental at 301 East Coast Highway, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Paul R. Moss to conduct the business of beer bar at 109 Palm Street, Balboa, for on- sale -beer and package sandwiches, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Douglas Goodall for Harbor Shipyard at 2633 West Coast Highway, for slip rentals and ship repairs, being a change of ownership, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Edwin L. Munsey and Harry M. Kelso, to conduct the business of slip rentals at 3432 Via Oporto, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. ' The Clerk presented the report of John L. Upson in connection with the request of J. M. Fuller, 502 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, to determine whether or not he would be able to obtain licenses for a proposed quiz game at various locations, which had been brought to the attention of the Council on March 26, 1956. Chief Upson's report states that the game appears to be entirely dependent on the player's knowledge and ability to act quickly and that there is no element of chance that he can see. The City Attorney stated that he had conferred with Chief Upson regarding Application for License of Leon Poou rier. Food concession. Application for License of E. A. Petersen for sale of gasoline, et' cetera. Application for License of Tad Hanker_ for a U- Drive Car Rental. Application for Paul R. Moss for beer bar. Application for License of Douglas Goodall for slip rentals. Application for License of E. L. Munsey and H. H. Kelso. J. L. Upson's re- wort re J. M. Fuller °s request for li_cense_sf_or Quiz dame. The Application of Mr. Gray, E. J. Whitmer and Burton Tilden Mr. Gray. E. J. (Joint Ownership), No. 9, and No. 10, Bay Island, to construct pleasure Whitmer. Burton pier and slips, bayward of Lots 9, and 10, of Bay Island, was approved Tilden. on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. The Application of Mrs. W. P. Merickel and Mrs. John Osburn Mrs. W. P. ' (Joint Ownership), No. 18 and No. 19, Bay Island, to construct pleasure Merickel and Mrs. pier and slips, bayward of Bay Island, was approved on motion of John Osburn_ Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. The Application of Ward E. Jewel, 900 West Bay Avenue, Newport Ward E- Jewel. Beach, to add a pleasure slip easterly 65' of Block between 9th and 10th Streets, bayward of Bay Avenue, was approved on motion of.Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application of Nick Wagner, 3711 Channel Place, Newport Beach, Nick Wagner. to construct a pleasure ramp and float, bayward of Lot 2, Block 637, Canal Section, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, subject to War Department approval. The Application of Mr. Ralph N. Baker, No. 3, Harbor Island, to Ralph N. Baker. construct a concrete bulkhead, bayward of Lot 3, of Record of Survey 13, Page 42, was approved subject to County approval on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. LICENSES The Application for License of Kathy L. Kelley to conduct a dance Kathly L. Kelley. studio, 3440 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, doing business as Lido Studios, Dance studio. being a change of ownership, was presented and approved, subject to the approval of the Police Department, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. ' The Application for License of J. Nicholas, to conduct the business J. Nicholas. of a restaurant at 2633 West Coast Highway, preparing and serving food, Restaurant. dba Seasport Cafe, being a change of ownership, was presented and approved, subject to the approval of the Health Department, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Leon Poudrier for food concession at 1000 Shore Avenue, soft drinks, candy, et cetera, "Edgewater Cafe," being a change of ownership, was presented. In connection with the concession involved, the City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4480, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a consent to the assignment of the service concession agreement of M. Judson and Marion I. Palmer to Leon and Mary J. Poudrier. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4480 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMENs Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the Application for License of Leon Poudrier for food concession at LOCO Shore Avenue, was approved, subject to Health Department Approval. ' The Application for License of E. A. Petersen for Associated Service Station, 510 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, sale of gasoline, automotive supplies, et cetera, being a change of ownership, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Tad Hankey, California Rent Car, 507 South Flower, Los Angeles, for a U -Drive Car rental at 301 East Coast Highway, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Paul R. Moss to conduct the business of beer bar at 109 Palm Street, Balboa, for on- sale -beer and package sandwiches, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Douglas Goodall for Harbor Shipyard at 2633 West Coast Highway, for slip rentals and ship repairs, being a change of ownership, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Edwin L. Munsey and Harry M. Kelso, to conduct the business of slip rentals at 3432 Via Oporto, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. ' The Clerk presented the report of John L. Upson in connection with the request of J. M. Fuller, 502 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, to determine whether or not he would be able to obtain licenses for a proposed quiz game at various locations, which had been brought to the attention of the Council on March 26, 1956. Chief Upson's report states that the game appears to be entirely dependent on the player's knowledge and ability to act quickly and that there is no element of chance that he can see. The City Attorney stated that he had conferred with Chief Upson regarding Application for License of Leon Poou rier. Food concession. Application for License of E. A. Petersen for sale of gasoline, et' cetera. Application for License of Tad Hanker_ for a U- Drive Car Rental. Application for Paul R. Moss for beer bar. Application for License of Douglas Goodall for slip rentals. Application for License of E. L. Munsey and H. H. Kelso. J. L. Upson's re- wort re J. M. Fuller °s request for li_cense_sf_or Quiz dame. The City Engineer presented a communication from the Orange County Flood Control District re a proposed permit to be granted to the City of Newport Beach for the construction of a bridge over the District's East Costa Mesa 17th Channel. The City Engineer recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 4481, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said permit on behalf of the permittee. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4481 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: this matter. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the report was referred to the License Department with instructions to so advise Mr. Fuller. ZONING Public hearing_On Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place set Planning Commission for the public hearing on Planning Commission Amendment No. 199 Amendment No. 19. to amend zoning from a U District to a R -1 -B District as to mitted on Mav 14. Lots 164, and 165, Block 53, Irvine Subdivision, Newport Beach. 1 6. No one desiring to speak from the audience, the hearing was Authorization for declared closed. ORDINANCE N0._977 Ordinance No. 777, being ZoninK. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN architectural REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ordinance_ No. 777 regarding the above described lots, was presented for second adopted. reading. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of Ordinance No. 777 was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 777 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT,.COUNCILMENz MacKay Application for The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. 282 Variance No. 202 of of Ethel H. Adams, having been held over for discussion until Ethel H. Adams held April 9, 1956, at the request of Attorney Vernon Hunt. Said over until April 9, application was denied by the Planning Commission. A discussion 1256, Denied. was had and Mr. Vernon Hunt spoke from the floor, stating that no hardship would be sustained by anyone if the variance requested was granted. Mr. Ray Copelin also spoke from the floor and stated that the building is already non - conforming to zoning regulations. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said variance was denied in concurrence with the Planning Commission's recommendation. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The City Engineer presented a communication from the Orange County Flood Control District re a proposed permit to be granted to the City of Newport Beach for the construction of a bridge over the District's East Costa Mesa 17th Channel. The City Engineer recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 4481, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said permit on behalf of the permittee. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4481 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: The City Manager presented the statement of Iran N. Frisbie and Company, for their survey and analysis of the City's accounting and auditing procedure, in the amount of $300.00, On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, payment of said statement was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN-. Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Authorization to con- The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting, the tact architects re need for additional facilities for the Police Department. A discussion additional facilities was had and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman for Police Department. Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was authorized to contact architects for estimates on the additional facilities for the Police Department. AYES, COUNCILMENs Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Bids for comfort The City Engineer presented the plans and specifications for station at Balboa the construction of a comfort station at the Balboa Pier. On motion Pier to be sub- of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, mitted on Mav 14. said plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk was 1 6. instructed to advertise for bids to be submitted on May 14, 1956. Authorization for The City Engineer presented, for approval, the statement, in payment to Dick the amount of $1,079.82, for Dick Pleger for architectural services Pleger for rendered in connection with the facilities building for the trailer architectural park. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman services re Ridderhof and carried, said statement was approved and the payment Trailer Park. authorized by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMENz Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN-. MacKay The City Manager presented the statement of Iran N. Frisbie and Company, for their survey and analysis of the City's accounting and auditing procedure, in the amount of $300.00, On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, payment of said statement was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN-. Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Authorization to con- The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting, the tact architects re need for additional facilities for the Police Department. A discussion additional facilities was had and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman for Police Department. Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was authorized to contact architects for estimates on the additional facilities for the Police Department. The City Manager stated that informal bids had been received for the yearly contract for lamp bulbs. Three bidders submitted the same low bid, Since two of the low bidders were local bidders, it was the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent to accept the low bid of Lido Electric at 32% off standard Westinghouse list price, plus 2% cash discount, since the other local bidder, Less NottRR'' had the contract ' last year. The amount involved is approximately 41,200.00 to $19500.00. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent was authorized, effective April 139 1956, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The Purchasing Agent stated that he had received four informal bids for the printing of 25,000 copies of the City Map. The only local bidder was Hendricks Printing, who submitted the bid of $1,275.00. The low bid was submitted by Green's Printing of Long Beach, in the amount of 1686.00. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent was accepted and the contract was awarded to Green's Printing, in the amount of $686.00, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The City Manager requested authorization to purchase eight ornamental light standards for the Trailer Park, at a cost of approxi- mately $200.00 each. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by ' Councilman Bennett and carried, the City Manager was authorized to call for informal bids and purchase said light standards, the money to be appropriated from the Trailer Park funds, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: - Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMENs None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4482, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute,a lease of the portion of City -owned real property situated in West Newport Beach, just off Highway 1C1, to Lido Shops Association, for the sum of $1.00 per year, for a term of three years, commencing April 9, 1956, and ending April 8, 1959. Said resolution and lease were drawn up in accordance with previous discussion. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4482 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The City Attorney stated that an investigation of the request of Bob Dalton, for permission to operate a free water taxi service, had been ' made by the Harbor Master, and by the City Attorney's office, in compliance with the instructions of the City Council on March 26, 1956. The Harbor Master, and the City Attorney, agree that there is no objection to said service, providing Mr. Dalton's vessel meets all U. S. Coast Guard requirements for carrying passengers, and, at all times, is operated by a licensed operator. Bob Dalton's, Inc., should also be required to furnish public liability insurance(in the amount of $1005000.00 to $300,000.00), and property damage insurance(in the amount of $50,000.000. in favor of the City of Newport Beach, as required in Section 10159 of the Municipal Code. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said application of Bob Dalton to operate a water taxi service in connection with his restaurant, was approved, subject to the conditions stated by the City Attorney. The City Attorney stated that the request for the abatement of the nuisance, caused by the oil well located at 213 - 43rd Street, Newport Beach) which had been referred to him by the Council on March 26, 19569 had been investigated. He recommended that the condition be determined a nuisance and the City Attorney be instructed to take such steps as are available to him to abate said nuisance. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, it was RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and is hereby, authorized to take such steps as are available to abate the nuisance caused by the oil well located at 213 - 43rd Street, Newport Beach. The City Attorney stated that an investigation had been made regarding the Application for License of Dick Lubbert, for a Tel -A -(quiz game at Vaux Cafe, 610 East Balboa Avenue. He stated that it was his opinion that this ' game falls within the definition of a skill game. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application for license was approved. 7 A Authorization to accept bid of Lido Electric for yearly contract for lamp bulbs. City Manaser authorized to cal for informal bids and purchase lig_ii_' standards for Trailer Park, R -4482. Lease authorization. Lido hops Association. Re Bob Dalton's request to operate free water taxi service. We Application for License The City Attorney presented the Application for License of of Harry F. S. Lawrence Harry F. S. Lawrence to make investigations and to act as security to make investigations consultants at 3345 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. Said business and act as security is to be a branch office of "Harry F. S. Lawrence & Associates, & consultants. International Detective Agency, Inc." The City Attorney stated that the applicants had been interviewed and the references investigated. It was his opinion that the application should be approved. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said license was approved. The City Attorney stated that in connection with the action taken by the Council on March 26, 1956, the Planning Commission desired to have the matter of the Application for Resubdivision No. 29, of L. J. Smith, Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, referred back to the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said application was referred back to the Planning Commission for clarification. Permission granted Councilman Ridderhof requested permission to be absent from Councilman Ridderhof the City and State for a period of five weeks, commencing April 18, to be absent from 1956, as he has been ordered to Washington, D. C. On motion of he City and State Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said for five weeks. permission was granted. Pacific Electric The City Attorney stated that a further meeting with repre- meetin April 11 sentatives of the Pacific Electric, Mr. Steiger and Mr. Squires, 1 for further discussion, has been set up for April 119 1959. Mr. Engelke from floor Mr. Mark Engelke, 6801 Seashore Drive, spoke from the floor re Pacific Electric concerning the Public Utilities hearing regarding the Pacific property. Electric property. Meeting adjourned On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman until April 17, Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned until 4:00 P.M., 19 6. April 17, 1956, for the purpose of canvassing the votes cast in ineligible for counting. the General Municipal Election, to be held on April 10, 1956. X, . Mayor ATTESTS k�- S� �- City C erk April 17, 1956 Adjourned regular The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned session. regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 4 :00 P.M. Roll call. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilman Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hill. Canvass of returns The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the and absentee voters canvass of returns and absentee voters ballots for the General ballots. Municipal Election held April 10, 1956. Consolidated Precinct Election Officers who had served on Consolidated Precinct Boards dismissed Boards 5, 89 1C9 115 12, and 17, were present in the audience to except anti d 10. correct omissions on reports and ambiguous reports on "Result of Votes Cast." The Mayor dismissed all the boards present, except the boards for Consolidated Precincts 8 and 1C, as the Council agreed to accept the intent of the voters on the ambiguous reports. Canvass of votes. The Council canvassed the votes cast in the General Municipal Election and during the canvass, Consolidated Precinct Boards 8 and 10 were authorized to correct their reports. Absentee voters The absentee voters ballots were then canvassed. The Clerk ballots canvassed. announced that there were 46 absent voters ballots issued, and that 46 were returned and accounted for, one of which was ineligible for counting. Results of canvass The results of the canvass of the absentee votes is as followsS of absentee votes. Gerald C. Bennett ........................ 17 Charles E. Hart .......................... 28 Clarence A. Higbie ....................... 15 Hans Broering ............................ 19 Iris E. Higbie ........................... 2 E. Ralph Schisler ........................ 3 Leland L. Wilder ......................... 27 Helene Csenar ............................ 6 A. K. Phelps ............................. 13 YES NO Proposition No. 1 33 1100 Proposition No. 2 7 37