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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1957 - Regular MeetingdJ � Policewoman Elizabeth Tonsing stated that she had observed the Testimony of _Poli_c_e__ unsanitary conditions which have existed in the womens' restrooms of woman E. Ton— sing. the Ballroom. She stated that when the dances commence the restrooms are clean, but as the dances progress, the restrooms become filthy. Each of the police officers stated that the conditions existing Further re police ' at the Rendezvous Ballroom are detrimental to the health, safety, of1laers. peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of the citizens of Newport Beach. miy-or ATTEST: February 11, 1957 The City Council of the City of Newport 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 Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilmen ' Wilder and MacKay being absent. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof �A p�ro�val� of and carried, the reading of the minutes of January 28, 1957, and m nut -i es. February 4, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written and ordered filed. The City Attorney stated that several letters to the Council City Attorney from residents of Newport Beach had been received by the Clerk _pre- sente� etteers regarding this matter. He read a letter from Clarke 0. Noble pro- receive re t is testing the renewal of the business license for the Rendezvous matter. Ballroom. Councilman Ridderhof inquired as to whether or not the letters would have the same status as someone speaking from the audience, and, if so, why should the letters be read if people were not allowed to.speak from the audience. The City Attorney stated that the letters could be read into the record if the Council desired, but the information derived therefrom would be considered "hearsay" evidence. At this time, Captain McManigal returned to the meeting and Testimony o-f -Captdn testified in regard to Newport Beach Police Case No. 56- 04552, Mc -ani a re ase presenting evidence that certain persons who had attended a dance o. a at the Rendezvous Ballroom were involved in a stabbing which occurred at 416 East Balboa Boulevard, on April 28, 1956. A further discussion was had regarding the entry into the Further discussion record of the aforementioned letters requesting the Council to regarding revoke or suspend the business license for the Rendezvous Ballroom. receive . The City Attorney stated that letters had been received from Lorne Huycke, Balboa Island Business Association, Balboa Peninsula Point Association. Mayor Hill requested that said letter be read. The ' City Attorney did so. He then stated that a letter had been received from John H. Parke, Rector, of St. .lames' Church. A further discussion was had, regarding the desires of the Councilmen as to whether or not the City Attorney should continue to read said letters. The City Attorney recommended that the suggestion of Councilman Higbie be accepted and the letters be filed for perusal by the Council during the deliberation of its decision in this matter. The recommendation of the City Attorney was accepted. The City Attorney requested that the letters which he had read be stricken from the record. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman closed. Stoddard and carried, the hearing was closed, and the matter of _Hearing agP� tir taken der the suspension or revocation of the business license of the a visement. Rendezvous Ballroom was taken under advisement, (with the under- standing that a decision would be rendered by the Council at the regular meeting set for February 11, 1957) by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart; Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Wilder commended the Police Department for the Police Department excellent services they are rendering the City. commence. ' On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Adjournment. Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned. miy-or ATTEST: February 11, 1957 The City Council of the City of Newport 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 Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilmen ' Wilder and MacKay being absent. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof �A p�ro�val� of and carried, the reading of the minutes of January 28, 1957, and m nut -i es. February 4, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written and ordered filed. i the Engineering Department to make a study and report back to the Council. Letter from C. Lester The Clerk read a letter from C. Lester Jones regarding subdivision Jones re subdivision requirements and fees which, in his opinion, are increasing to.the extent re u rements and that new property buyers are having to pay for improvements, parks, et lees. cetera, which expense should be borne by the whole community. Councilman Wilder stated that this matter is being studied at the present time, and, on his motion,.seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was referred to the Planning Commission. The Clerk read a letter from Andrew W. Smith requesting that the Council submit to the voters at the next municipal election, general or special, a proposal to amend the Charter to limit the funds of the City which may be spent or appropriated in any fiscal year for advertising or prom6tion purposes, whether direct or indirect, to the sum of $5,000. Colonel Smith spoke from the audience, On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was taken under . advisement for study. Councilman Hart voted no on the motion, since he said that he did not need to take the matter under advisement as he thought the suggestion was a good one and that it should be on the next municipal election ballot. Re traffic rob�lems The Clerk presented a letter from the Little Island Association, Inc on Ba�oa Is Z requesting consideration of suggestions regarding traffic problems on Balboa Island. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report. Letter from Balboa A letter was presented from the Balboa Yacht Club stating that a Yacht Club re oil poll of members of said Club registered an overwhelming vote opposing oil exploration. exploration within the boundaries of the City, offshore and ashore. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Claim for Damages The Clerk presented a Claim for Damages of Donald T. Whyte in the of Dona Whyte. amount of $34.67 for property damage alleged to have been sustained on January 29, 1957, by reason of towage expense, realignment of steering apparatus, damaged tire and tube, caused by an unfilled hole in a public street, 17th Street, near Pacific Coast highway. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Claim was denied, and the City Clerk's action in referring the matter to the insurance carriers was confirmed. A letter from the Fairview County Water District stating that the interests of the people of the coastal area would best be served by a reservoir owned jointly by all the cities and water districts in the area, was presented. A discussion was had in which it was brought out that many months ago the Water Districts and the Orange County coastal cities had been invited to join in plans for a proposed reservoir. There had been no response at that time from the Fairview County Water. District; there is no definite plan at this time, the matter is still under study. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was instructed to reply to said letter along the lines the Council had indicated in its discussion. Discussion re The Clerk presented a letter from Morial C. Thornburg and Wm. G. unaut or ze pipe- Kempton, owners of unimproved property located between Central Avenue and a rallelin Newport Boulevard, between Channel Front and Nickertz Automobile Agency, Ftra venue. requesting disposition of an "unauthorized pipeline" paralleling Central r COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Mrs. The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Josephine Z. Spates of ates re ordinance Pasadena protesting the ordinance prohibiting swimming across the bay. Rrohibiting swimming On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and.. across the bay. carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager for answer and for filing. Councilman Wilder joined the meeting at this time. Letter from F. G. A letter was presented from Frank G. Bonelli, Member of Assembly, Bonelli re comic Fifty - Second District, attaching copies of Assembly Bill AB -64, introduced oo s etc. R-4596 by him in the January, 1957, Session of the State. Legislature, banning adopted. the sale of crime horror conic books to minors under 18 years of age. The Clerk read a proposed resolution for adoption by the City.to concur in urging the Legislature to pass proper legislation to prohibit or control the sale of all literature within the State portraying and sensationalizing horror, sex, depravity, crime, obscenity and licentiousness, particularly where it comes into the hands of children. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said proposed Resolution No. 4596 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of said resolution to Mr. Bonelli. Letter from Shore The Clerk presented a letter from the Shore Cliffs Property Owners' Cliffs Pro ert Association, Inc., requesting that the City put in a cement sidewalk from Nq ers ssoc, a Inc.. Seaward Road along the south side of Coast Highway to Kay Finch.Ceramics, re sidewalk rom approximately 100 feet in length. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, Seaward REM—. seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was referred_to the Engineering Department to make a study and report back to the Council. Letter from C. Lester The Clerk read a letter from C. Lester Jones regarding subdivision Jones re subdivision requirements and fees which, in his opinion, are increasing to.the extent re u rements and that new property buyers are having to pay for improvements, parks, et lees. cetera, which expense should be borne by the whole community. Councilman Wilder stated that this matter is being studied at the present time, and, on his motion,.seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was referred to the Planning Commission. The Clerk read a letter from Andrew W. Smith requesting that the Council submit to the voters at the next municipal election, general or special, a proposal to amend the Charter to limit the funds of the City which may be spent or appropriated in any fiscal year for advertising or prom6tion purposes, whether direct or indirect, to the sum of $5,000. Colonel Smith spoke from the audience, On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was taken under . advisement for study. Councilman Hart voted no on the motion, since he said that he did not need to take the matter under advisement as he thought the suggestion was a good one and that it should be on the next municipal election ballot. Re traffic rob�lems The Clerk presented a letter from the Little Island Association, Inc on Ba�oa Is Z requesting consideration of suggestions regarding traffic problems on Balboa Island. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report. Letter from Balboa A letter was presented from the Balboa Yacht Club stating that a Yacht Club re oil poll of members of said Club registered an overwhelming vote opposing oil exploration. exploration within the boundaries of the City, offshore and ashore. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Claim for Damages The Clerk presented a Claim for Damages of Donald T. Whyte in the of Dona Whyte. amount of $34.67 for property damage alleged to have been sustained on January 29, 1957, by reason of towage expense, realignment of steering apparatus, damaged tire and tube, caused by an unfilled hole in a public street, 17th Street, near Pacific Coast highway. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Claim was denied, and the City Clerk's action in referring the matter to the insurance carriers was confirmed. A letter from the Fairview County Water District stating that the interests of the people of the coastal area would best be served by a reservoir owned jointly by all the cities and water districts in the area, was presented. A discussion was had in which it was brought out that many months ago the Water Districts and the Orange County coastal cities had been invited to join in plans for a proposed reservoir. There had been no response at that time from the Fairview County Water. District; there is no definite plan at this time, the matter is still under study. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was instructed to reply to said letter along the lines the Council had indicated in its discussion. Discussion re The Clerk presented a letter from Morial C. Thornburg and Wm. G. unaut or ze pipe- Kempton, owners of unimproved property located between Central Avenue and a rallelin Newport Boulevard, between Channel Front and Nickertz Automobile Agency, Ftra venue. requesting disposition of an "unauthorized pipeline" paralleling Central r l Avenue, and requesting a meeting with the Council and Mr. George Letter resented from Buccola, purchaser of said property in an escrow. The City eorge ucco a. Manager presented a letter from Mr. George D. Buccola for land use beautification parking matter of thea?unau a thorized pipeline" paralleling Central Avenue. A discussion was had and this matter was, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, referred to the City Manager who in turn is to refer the matter to the Planning Commission, the Engineering Department, the Legal Department and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and is to co- ordinate recommendations in a report. The Clerk presented a letter from the Mayor of the City of Fresno regarding the sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages, suggesting that if Newport Beach concurs with the views of the City of Fresno, that a similar letter as the one Fresno has sent, dated December 12, 1956, be sent to Caspar Weinberger, Assemblyman, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Organization. A dis- cussion was had, and it was the consensus of opinion that the regulations in question should be under local control rather than State. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the letter was ordered filed and the City Manager was instructed to reply, explaining the Council's thinking in this matter. The Clerk presented a letter from the State of California, Department of Public Works, stating that the legislative body of each city shall submit, on or before June 1, a budget of the estimated expenditures of gas tax funds for the ensuing fiscal year; setting forth the 1957 -58 estimates of gas tax funds for Newport Beach as follows: Section 2107 - 5/8 Gas Tax Funds $60,530.00 Section 2107.5 - Engineering Aid Funds 52000.00 On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was referred to the City Manager with instructions to comply with the requirements set forth. A letter was presented from Dr. Irving E. Laby, President of Central Newport Beach Community Association, requesting that action be taken on an unanimously approved plan for street -end planting which had been submitted by the Parks Division, i.e.: "1. A two foot wide planting area on each side of the beach will be bordered by a redwood or concrete strip to protect the sand against contamination and that a vertical growing hedge will be planted. "2. That a two foot high hedge will extend 10 or 15 feet out from each side of the beach at the end of the existing concrete pavement. That similar hedge farther to the north will leave space for city equipment to enter the beach area. "3. That the City will recognize these areas as 'Street End Beaches' under the control of the City Park Department. "4. That members of our Association will do all in our power to assist City Departments to maintain law, order, decorum and neatness of these Street End Beaches." A discussion was had, Dr. Laby speaking from the audience. The City Manager stated that it might be advisable to carry out the plan at one street -end beach first to determine its desirability. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the plan of development was approved in principle, and the staff was authorized to proceed with a pilot experiment. Mayor Hill expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the committees who had worked diligently in this matter to arrive at a solution agreeable to everyone concerned. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the discussion regarding the Application for Street -End Planting of C. S. Brokaw, which had been tabled on February 11, 1957,.was removed from the table. A further dis- cussion was had, and Councilman Hart stated that since the Application was for the maintenance of existing ice plant, he was opposed to the granting of this Application. It was brought out that the situation involved in this particular request was different from the other street -end plantings with which the Council had been concerned. Dr. Laby spoke in regard to this matter, and stated that he was of the opinion that the ice plant in this location would not be objectionable. On motion of Council- man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Application was granted temporarily, with the modification that it would be revocable upon the desire of the Council should the plantings be determined to be undesirable; Councilman Hart voted no. Letter from the City of Fresno re the sa a an regu ation of alcofiolYc averages_. Letter from State of California Department oi—PUS I is orIks re a u et o est mate ex- oen itures o Ras tax unos. Plan for street -end ant n su mgtte Con e ort eac om�nungg ssoc ation. Plan for street -end ant �n�_a_R prove in pr nc p Application for Street- 2nd Planting or-C-. Brokaw. The Clerk read a bulletin from the Associated Chambers of Discussion re expansion Commerce of Orange County, Inc., directed to All Members, regarding of ange County a rport. Air Transportation Committee Report, and Action To Be Taken; copy of which had been sent to the City of Newport Beach. The report contains the recommendations to be voted on at the March 4th sp Alcoholic Bevera e acense or a ey Cate. meeting of the Associated Chambers. A discussion was had, and all persons were requested to read the report. Councilman Hart stated that the Doolittle cone.proposed for.the Orange County Airport would endanger life -and property in the City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said bulletin was ordered received and filed. A letter, in draft form, to be sent to the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the Mayor of the City of Newport Beach, was read by the Clerk, in which it was stated that 1°While the City has received no official advice from the County in this connection, the City Council wishes to be on record with the Board of Supervisors to the effect that the City of Newport Beach is vitally concerned with any action which would change the present character of the airport operation. Accordingly, the City of Newport Beach requests that representatives of this City be permitted to participate in any discussions leading to action by the County on airport development so that the views of the City Council may be known to the Board of Supervisors in advance of any such action.t° On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said letter was ordered to be sent to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and that copies of said letter be sent to the City of Costa Mesa, Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce. -Heinz Kaiser, and the City of Newport Beach Planning Commission. A copy of the Application for the Alcoholic Beverage License of Dale G. and Evelyn M. Deckert, and Edward H. Flach, and Macy M. Walker, dba Galley Cafe, 829 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, for on -sale beer was presented, and ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. LICENSES Application for The Clerk presented the Application for Exempt License of Howard Exem t cense of G. Buswell, Executive Director of Orange County Heart.Association, for owar d G. buswell, coin containers in local stores and house to house canvassing on Pre ran a County Heart Sunday, February 24, and a substantiating letter request from eart ssociat on. the Heart Association; approved by the City. Attorney and the Police Department. Councilman Wilder moved that the Application be denied. There was no second to his motion. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof,, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said Application was approved, with Councilman Wilder voting no since he was of the opinion that the United Fund drive should be supported, not individual campaigns. PH' lication for The Clerk presented the Application for License of Standard ense of Standard Catering Company, 15105 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, for one Catering Company. portable lunch wagon;,sandwiches, coffee, soft drinks and pastries; to serve Schock Bros., at 504 - 29th Street; approved by the Health Department; and a letter request of W. D. Schock, Custom Yacht Builders, to have this service was read by the Clerk. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Application was approved. A lica ntion for The Clerk presented the Application for License of William i.ice° se of umm..— Merrill, Ace Coin & Phonograph Company, 118 East Washington, Orange, Merrill or one skill for one skill game at S. S. Dougout, 3436 East Coast Highway, Corona game at ougout. del Mar, consisting of miniature pool table; approved by the City Attorney and the Police Department. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Application was approved. A cation for The Clerk presented the Application for License of Douglas.H. Licenlise 2t ou las H. Buell, 3436 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, for S. S. Dougout Buell for S at 3436 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, consisting of beer, Dougout. packaged foods only, and beer on -sale; approved by the Building, Health, Police and Fire Departments and the City Attorney. (Use Permit No. 269 was granted by the Council-,on January 28, 1957.) On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said Application was approved. q%ication for The Clerk presented the Application for License of Angelo t Angelo Michael Genco, 526 Aliso, Newport Beach, for C1ub.Michell, 308 - Michael enco or 30th Street, Newport Beach, a correspondence club furnishing a Club ac a mailing list of eligible applicants for social contacts by mail; approved by the Building, Fire and Police Departments, and the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said Application was approved. Ai lication for The City Manager presented the Application for License of License ot Norah P. Norah P. Jordan and Bert L. Jordan, 10082 Emerson Street, Garden and Bert7_._U_o_R_a_n Grove, for Hilltop Tavern at 471 North Newport Boulevard, Newport or i top avern. Beach, for on -sale beer, and packaged foods only, being a change of ownership; approved by the City Attorney, Planning Staff, Police Department, Building Department and Health Department. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof . and carried, said Application was approved. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS R�4595 findings. con- The City Clerk read Resolution No. 4595, being a proposed resolution c uslon and i u ment of the findings, conclusion and judgment regarding the revocation of the re revocation f business license of Al Anderson and Clyde R. Johnson, dba the Rendezvous license o Ren ezvous Ballroom. Councilman Hart made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 4595, a room. which motion was seconded by Councilman Ridderhof. A discussion was had regarding the findings set forth in said resolution, which are as follows: i rij 1. That the hearing was duly and regularly held as required by law; 2. That the premises at the Rendezvous Ballroom are not in a good and sanitary condition; 3. That said business has become dangerous to and adversely affects the public health, safety, welfare, morals and quiet; 4. That said business has been conducted in a disorderly and improper manner; and 5. That the business for which said business license has been issued is being abused to the detriment of the public. Councilman Wilder questioned the advisability of including point 4 in the resolution, as he was of the opinion that it was unfair to the licensees to place a black mark of this nature against their record. A roll call vote was taken on Resolution No. 4595, revoking the license of Al Anderson and Clyde R. Johnson, dba the Rendezvous Ballroom, and said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN Hart, Stoddard, Wilder MacKay Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill '1t) � if Findings as set forth n keso ut on o. 5. R -4595 ado ta t e acens d re vokin e o Anderson an a R. Jenson dba Ren ezvous a room. Councilman Wilder wished the record to show that he voted Councilman Wilder's state against the adoption of Resolution No. 4595, because he did not meats to show in the agree with point 4 of the findings to the effect that this business record. has been conducted in a disorderly and improper manner. The Clerk read the separate findings and conclusions in regard to this matter, of Councilman Sandy F. MacKay, who was unable to be present at the meeting. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the communication from Councilman MacKay, dated February 7, 1957, was directed to be set forth in the minutes, with Councilman Wilder voting no. Said findings and conclusions are set forth in their entirety as follows: 1°With respect to the hearing above mentioned before the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held in the Chambers of the City Council located in the City Hall of said city on the evening of February 4, 1957, commencing at the hour of 7:30 P.M., I do hereby make the following findings and conclusions: FINDINGS "I find as a result of said hearing and the evidence introduced therein, "First: That the hearing was duly and regularly held as required by law; "Second: That the premises at the Rendezvous Ballroom are not in a good and sanitary ' condition; " Third: That said business has become dangerous . to and adversely affects the public health, safety, welfare, morals and quiet; "Fourth: That said business has been conducted in a disorderly and improper manner; and "Fifth: That the business for which said business license has been issued is being abused to the detriment of the public CONCLUSIONS "After listening to all the testimony introduced at said hearing and based upon my findings as above stated, I do hereby declare that said business license should be revoked. "I am making these separate findings and conclusions for the reason that I will be out of the State of California at the time of the next meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach to be held on Monday, February 11, 1957." Separate findings and conclusions re the Rendezvous Ball roo su mitts v Mac'Xagr . ' Councilman Wilder further stated, "I would like to make a brief Statements of Councilman statement for the record just so that I will be clear in that I der for the record. concur wholeheartedly with the Council's thinking on the need for revoking this license, and I certainly am in favor of it. My objection here is purely on a technical ground." The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Recess. • 1 `.` : �I a Discussion re The Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 608 in regard P anna�n�__omission to Orange County Use Variance No. 3495, for a proposed oil well Re 13o�b� drilling site which had been referred to the Orange County Planning 7o re ran a Count Use Commission, Orange County Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Variance o. Commission of the City of Newport Beach for recommendation. Planning �_oorra ro5 of Commission Resolution No. 608 recommends disapproval of Use Variance well -dreiiLin s1te. No. 3495, for an oil well drilling site in a territory adjacent to the City of Newport Beach, and considered to be within the sphere of influence of said City, and was adopted by the Planning Commission on February 11, 1957. A discussion was had, Dr. Thomas P. Reeder and Dr. David I. Nielsen spoke from the audience. Both doctors stated that the sensitive nature of certain instruments used in making diagnoses for patients would be adversely affected if a drill site were allowed at the suggested location. Both doctors stated that the sensitive instruments in Hoag Hospital would be adversely affected. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the Council concurred in Planning Commission Resolution No. 608, with instructions to so advise the Orange County Board of Supervisors. A lications for ier The Clerk presented a letter from L. C. Beebe, Assistant•City an u c ea perm ts. Engineer, setting forth applications approved by the Joint Harbor Committee for pier and bulkhead permits as follows: 1. General Petroleum Corporation for a concrete bulkhead landward in Lot 13, Block 220 of Section A, Newport Beach. 2. George Buccola for a concrete slab bulkhead bayward of Lot 861 of Tract No. 907, Lido Isle, subject to the westerly 20 feet con - sisting of slabs 12 feet or longer in length. 3. Bay Island Club for concrete bridge from Bay Island to Island Avenue, Newport Beach. (Portion of Section 34, T6S, R10W, S.B.B.M.) Subject to War Department approval. 4. Lido Island Community Association to install two finger floats bayward of Easement C, and Lots 20 and 21, Tract 907, Lido Isle. 5. William W. Burris to construct boat slips bayward of Lots 5 and 6, and portion of Lots 7 and 4 of Tract 1622, Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said applications for permits were approved. Fund Transfer No. 96. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the request for Fund Transfer No. 96, from Finance Department, for $300 from Council- Unapplied Appropriations and Reserve to Planning Commission, Contractural Services, for preparation of plates and printing of zoning maps, was approved. Fund Transfer No. 97. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the request for Fund Transfer No. 97, from Finance Department, for $525 from Council- Unapplied Appropriations and Reserve to Council- Citizens Committee Expenses to provide office supplies, folders, and all expenses of the Citizens' Committee, was approved. Ord. No. 809. Ordinance No. 809, being Re "16th Street Annex" AN ORDINANCE ADDING THE TERRITORY aadea to First REFERRED TO AS "16TH STREET ANNEX" District.. TO THE FIRST DISTRICT, Ordinance No. 809 was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Hart, a opt® seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of -said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Ordinance No. 809 was adopted by the followinng roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Ord. No. 810. Ordinance No. 810, being Adding "Tustin Avenue AN ORDINANCE ADDING THE TERRITORY and 22d Street Annex" REFERRED TO AS "TUSTIN AVENUE AND to Fourth District. 22D STREET ANNEX" TO THN.FOURTH DISTRICT, Ordinance No. 810 was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Hart, a opts . seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 810 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: .MacKay V.l Ordinance No. 811, being Ordinance No. 511. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3250.1 Re One -Way Streets. SUBSECTIONS ENTITLED "CORONA DEL MARL/ AND "NEWPORT BEACH" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF ONE - ' WAY STREETS, was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Hart, Ordinance No. 811 seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of a opts . said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Ordinance No. 811 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart Re plumbing ordinance. and carried, the City Manager °s request to have•an additional two weeks for recommendations regarding the plumbing ordinance was granted. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof R44597 authorizin and carried, Resolution No. 4597, being a resolution authorizing and Cgt ttorne to directing the City Attorney to take the necessary steps to intervene intervene in Court in the action of the County of Orange vs. the State of California ct on for declaratory relief, Civil number 70717, on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, at a time determined by the City Attorney to be for the best interests of the City, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Adyournment. and carried, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City S February 25, 1957 The City Council of the City of Newport 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 Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hill; Councilman MacKay being absent. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Approval of minutes. Wilder and carried, the reading of the minutes of February 11, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written and ordered filed. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the Opening of bids for the opening of bids for the installing of a Submarine Water Main from installing of u mar ne "N" Street to Bayside Drive. The Clerk announced that-five bids Water a n rom '1 had been received. Said bids were then publicly opened, examined, treet U aysa e rive. and declared from the following bidders, to wit: Shellmaker, Inc. $34,300 Bidders. Griswold Engineers, Inc. 47,700 Healy Tibbitts Construction Company 829487 Smale &.Robinson, Inc. 69,972 Trautwein Brothers 47,690 On the recommendation of the City Manager and the Public Bids referred to Cit Works Director, said bids were referred to the Director of Public anal --d u c Works Works and the City Manager for recommendation at the next regular erector. Council meeting, on motion of Councilman Wilder; seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. ' The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for persons who wished to be heard to object to the vacation and abandonment of a portion of Bay Avenue in the East Side Addition to Balboa Tract, in the City of Newport Beach, as set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 4591. No protests were made and none had been received by the City Clerk; Mayor Hill closed the Hearing in connection w t a an onment o a orstiorx ok Ba Avenue East Si bt Ba oa Tact.