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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1957 - Regular MeetingJ On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: LTEY r. ( v (5, "/�4 yor March 11, 1957 Adjournment, VW s 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: Council - men Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the reading of the minutes of February 25, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written and ordered filed. Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing in connection with the appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission granting Use Permit No. 293, enabling Samuel H. Downing to construct five units on Lot 11, Tract No. 1220, 1300 Coral Place, Newport Beach. The Clerk read the report from Walter M. Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning Commission, substantiating the reasons for the granting of said Use Permit on February 21, 1957. A letter from Mrs. Arthur J. Roy was read by the Clerk, and the following persons spoke from the audience protesting the granting of said Use Permit: Dr. David 1. Nielsen, Mr. McNabb, Mr, W. Stuart Foote, Mrs. William K. McLain, Mr. Frederic J. Singer, Mr. John L. Cresson, Mr. R. C. Petty, Mrs. Arthur Roy, and Mrs. Earl Lewis. The protestants alleged that by allowing multiple dwellings in this area, the traffic hazards and danger to.children attending the nearby schools would be tremendously increased. They further stated that they believed that the parking situation would become deplorable since there would not be sufficient off - street parking. Mr. Samuel H. Downing spoke from the audience, defending his right to build the units desired, stating that under the Zoning Code, he actually would be entitled to build B units with a Use Permit rather than the 5 requested, because of the square footage he owns. Mr. Earl W. Stanley also spoke on behalf of the applicant. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the hearing was closed. Chief of Police John L. Upson was asked to discuss the traffic situation in the area involved, and Chief Upson stated that traffic was fairly well under control at this time. Mr. Clinton Eastman spoke from the audience, expressing opinions contradictory to those of Chief Upson. A further discussion was held. Councilman Ridderhof made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hart, that Use Permit No. 293 be denied, reversing the action of the Planning Commission. Said motion lost by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Ridderhof NOES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the decision of the Planning Commission granting Use Permit No. 293, was upheld, and the construction of five units on Lot 11, Tract No. 1220, 1300 Coral Place, Newport Beach, was deemed reasonable and not detrimental to the health,-welfare and safety of the residents in the vicinity, by the following roll.call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: [Milder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES,_COUNCILMEN: Hart, Ridderhof ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mr. Stuart Foote spoke from the audience and inquired about the procedure for changing the zoning in the entire Newport Heights area from R -3 to R -1. He was requested,to call upon the City Attorney to discuss this matter. Roll call, Approval of minutes. Public hearing re Use Permit No, 2ri3 Samuel owning, Traffic hazards and an to c i ren rou9 t out. Statements of Mr. Downie and Mr. Stanley. Hearbn closed. Statements of Chief Upson- Notion to demon Use Permit o, 293 lost. Decision of Plannin, Commission upN l Inquiry re zoning change. COMMUNICATIONS Communications re The Clerk presented a letter from the City of Costa Mesa Master P an o attaching copy of its resolution numbered 336, endorsing and approving, Arterial ig ways. in principle, the Master Plan of Arterial Highways as adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She presented a letter from the City of Laguna Beach, enclosing a copy of its resolution numbered 1557, approving the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways, and recommending study by the.State highway authorities of a proposed routing of a coastal highway serving the City of Laguna and other coastal communities and located to by -pass and not bisect the City. of Laguna Beach, She presented the resolution of the Newport - Balboa. Rotary Club recommending study by State hi hway authorities of a proposed routing of a coastal highway serving the City of Newport Beach and other coastal communities in Orange County. The Clerk also pre - sented a letter from the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board enclosing a copy of a resolution directed to the California Highway Commission regarding a freeway location study of an alternate route for Pacific Coast Highway between Dana Point and Orange County and the northerly Los Angeles County line, On motion of Councilman MacKay,.seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said communications were ordered filed. Re State Senate The Clerk presented a letter from the California Roadside Council Bi as to enclosing a copy of State Senate Bill 666, proposing to prohibit, outdoor a vertising. outdoor advertising intended primarily to be viewed from freeways and scenic highways, which letter was ordered filed, on motion of Council- man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. Re Senate Bill 666. A letter from the Southern California Council of Outdoor Advertising opposing Senate Bill 666, was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Re fees for vaccination On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and of animals. carried, a letter from the Orange County Veterinary Medical Association regarding fees to be charged for the vaccination of animals, was referred to the City. Manager for investigation. Welcome to Orange Mayor Hill welcomed.Professor William Turner of Orange Coast College V-o—as-t-7-ollege and the twenty -three college students-attending the Council meeting with vas tors. him. Alcoholic Beverage The Clerk presented the Applications for Alcoholic Beverage License License: S_,9 oug- of William T. Merrill, S. S. Doug -Out, 3436 East Coast Highway, Corona oat Service del Mar, for on -sale beer; Boat Service, Inc., 814 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, F.; T e Doll mouse. Peter B. Hill, President, for off -sale beer and wine; and the Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License of Katherine S. Dent and Richard A. Dent, The Doll House, 415 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, approved by the Building Department conditioned upon successful application for a Use Permit. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said communications were ordered filed.. Discussion regarding The Clerk.presented two letters and ten cards, bearing a.total of voting on a ro- twenty signatures, requesting an opportunity to vote at the first special osit-on to imit or regular election on a proposition to limit to $5,000 annually the t e A vertising_Fund. expenditure of City funds for publicity, promotion, advertising and entertainment purposes for the benefit of Newport Beach. She also presented a letter from Andrew W. Smith requesting that the City Attorney obtain from the California League of Cities, a definition of the special fund known as the Advertising Fund. Councilman Ridderhof commented that the number of letters and cards received does not indicate that the majority of people desire to vote on this question, and that he is committed to continuing the Advertising Fund in the amount of $5 000 or $6,000 as is being done now, which accomplishes the same end as Is suggested by the communications. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communications were ordered filed. A lications for The Clerk presented a letter from J. B. Webb, Public Works Director, u kheads and vier stating that the following applications for bulkheads and pier permits had permits. been approved by the Joint Harbor Committee and that he recommended approval of said applications: Byron H. Farwell. 1. Mr. Byron H. Farwell to construct a concrete bulkhead and groins at 1120 East Balboa Boulevard, being Lot 11 and one -half of Lot 12, Block 17, East Side Addition to Balboa Tract. Clark H. Kountz. 2. Mr. Clark H. Kountz to construct a boat slip bayward of property located at 23 Harbor Island, being Lot 23, Tract No. 802, Harbor Island. Newport Harbor 3. Newport Harbor Yacht Club to construct floats Yac th C -tub. — bayward of property located at 720 West Bay Avenue, Balboa, being Lot 170, Subdivision of Block A., Balboa Beach. Harry Mann. 4. .Mr. Harry Mann to construct a boat slip bayward of property located at 336 Buena Vista Boulevard, being Lot 150 and 20° of Lot 149 of Subdivision of Block 11A7. East Newport. Subject to War Department approval. Approval of permits. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Applications were approved, subject to War Department approval, if required. The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Lavina Hunt Williamsen stating that her son, Dr. Raymond D. Hunt, had drowned in the Ocean on July 25th, 1956; further stating that she believed that the City of Newport Beach had been negligent in regard to providing adequate signs indicating dangerous swimming areas, that lifeguards do not have adequate equipment; and re- questing an opportunity to address the Council in regard to this matter. ' Lifeguard Captain Robert Moore spoke from the audience, explaining that Dr. Hunt and his swimming companion had been warned the day before the drowning of the dangerous area in which they were swimming and that they had disregarded the warning. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager for reply and to invite Mrs. Williamsen to address the Council at a study session. The Clerk presented a letter from James Edwards, Jr., Commander, Balboa Power Squadron, offering to survey and lay out a Measured Nautical Mile to be located on the beach between Balboa and Newport piers, at no cost to the City, and to have the work done by a licensed survey crew, with a registered Civil Engineer's certification as to accuracy, if the City will erect the ranges. A discussion ensued and it was determined that the present Measured Nautical Mile was unsatis- factory due to its location. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the offer of the Balboa Power Squadron was accepted and the matter was referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works for approval as to the location of the proposed Measured Nautical Mile. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and authorized, regarding the proposed refund of $25 to Mrs. Barbara E. Gartler, representing 50% of a filing fee paid by her for a zoning petition application, Amendment No. 31, which was withdrawn. ' On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, a contribution of $100 was authorized to be donated to the Newport Harbor Union High School District in connection with the Twelfth Annual Art Exhibit to be held during Public Schools Week, April 8th through April 14th, 1957, and the necessary transfer of funds was also authorized. The Clerk presented a letter from the State of California, Depart- ment of Public Works, submitting instructions for estimating needs of various road systems, for use in investigation required under Highway Revenue Act of 1956, and submitting forms for the reports in connection with the Highway Needs Study, period of July 1, 1956, to July 1, 1971. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager and the Public Works Director. The resolution of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce opposing expansion of Orange County Airport as proposed in the Friedland Report, and approving the maintaining and keeping of present Orange County Airport facilities with the minor improvements on record, was presented, and ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Clerk's action was confirmed in referring to the insurance carriers the Summons and Complaint for Wrongful Death in the case of Webber versus the City of Newport Beach, being Case Number ' 71400, Superior Court Orange County, which had been served on the City Clerk on February 26, 1957. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, a letter was ordered filed from M. H. Jennings, President of Lakewood Pan - American Parade Association, announcing the eleventh annual Pan - American Festival Parade on April 13, 1957. The Mayor declared a five minute recess at this time. Councilman Wilder left the meeting at this time. LICENSES On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Application for Exempt License of Martha T. Taylor, Executive Secretary, Orange County Branch, American Cancer Society, 415 West Seventeenth Street, Santa Ana, to conduct house to house fund raising campaign and distribution of educational pamphlets, was approved. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seco ded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Application was granted for License of Peter J. O'Loughlin, Newport - Balboa Music Company, Balboa, for one skill game consisting of miniature pool table, at Hilltop Tavern, 471 North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. ' On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the Application was granted for License of Barbara E. Gartler, 2919 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, for yacht landing and slip rentals at 3129 West Coast Highway, consisting of one float extending into the baggy with boats tied up on both sides, number of boats depends on size, being a change of ownership. r� Letter from Mrs. Lavina Hunt Vamsen re protection or swimmers. Offer of Balboa Power �Sq ,uaadron lav outsurvey — a Naas Nautical m1 e. Refund of $25 to Mrs. Barbara E. Gartler, re T_in: tee tor zoning p tion. 5100 donation to ew +i�ort ar or Union Hi h ScHool or t Ex ibit. Instructions for estimat ig n needs of variou— s roan systems. Resolution of N. H. C am er o Commerce re orLor `— Summons and om aint or Wrong uu�Deaat eP bber vs. City. Notice re 11th pan - American Festival Parade. Recess. Councilman Wilder eft meeting. Exem t License eri Cancer S c ety. Application of P. J. O ou gin �o� ss game. Barbara E. ark ear yacht ate. '1I A� lication for On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and L cease ot S. S. carried, the Application was granted. for License of William T. Merrill, Doug-out.. 811 North Olive :,-Santa'Ana; for on -sale beer and packaged.foods,only" at S ": S. Doug - Out, 3436'East Coast Highway, - Corona del Mar, being a change of ownership. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Ord. No. 816. Ordinance No 816, being ' Providing AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT . swimming areas BEACH AMENDING SECTION 10157 OF Trailer Parc Beach CHAPTER 1 OF.ARTICLE X OF THE . and Rocky Point. MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING SUB- SECTIONS H AND I. PROVIDING FOR TWO ADDITIONAL.PROTECTED`.SWIMMING AREAS, Passed to second was presented. (Areas:. Trailer Park Beach,.Rocky Point.) On motion of rea ant. Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the firs reading of said ordinancd -was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Counciliinan.' 'Higgbie and.carried, Ordinance No: 816 "was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie; Ridderhof, Hill - NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder Councilman Wilder returned to.the meeting at- this.time.- ,rd. No. 812. Ordinance No. 812, being Campfire areas. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 3107, 3108p- 3110$ AND 3112 OF CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, Passed to second was presented. (Designating-campfire areas and relating to the burning of rea ng. refuse.). On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Council- man-- Wilder „ seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Ordinance No. 812 was passed,--to second reading by the following roll call.vote, to wit:' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder,.MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ord. No. 813. Ordinance No. 813, being Zonin 16th Street AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING Onnex M- - OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF,NEWPORT BEACH, Hearing held. was presented. (Zoning 166 Street Annex, "M- 1 -A. ") Mayor Hill opened. the Ord. No. 813 meeting for public hearing, notice of which had been duly published and adopted. — posted, and anyone wishing;to protest the proposed zoning was invited to address the Council. There were no protests and Mayor Hill`closed: the. hearing.: On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman'Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. ' 813 was adopted by.the following roll call.vote,.to wit:' AYES-, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wiider,'MacKay,.Stoddard,' Higbie, Ridderhof,'Hill NOES., COUNCILMEN: None, ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None - R -4607 re hazard Resolution No. 4607,'being.a resolution :amending Resolution No. 4535, to a or olice provide extra compensation for police personnel assigned to the operation of personnel. motorcycles, was presented. " On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4607 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Hart,-Wilder, -MacKay, Stoddard-, Higbi.e,,Ridderhof, Hill. -NOES, COUNCILMEN::•. None .ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:.: None, .. Plumbing ordinance. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was granted an extension of two weeks. for preparation of the e ,: plumbing ordinance befor presentation. A royal of plans On.motion of Councilman Wilder ,.seconded by Councilman MacKay 'and Fire tat on No. 6. carried, the.preliminary plans:`£or Fire- Station No. 6, submitted by-J.--Herbert Brownell, Architect A.I.A., were approved. Ex ense.claim of On motion of Councilman Stoddard „ seconded by'-Councilman-MacKay-and ' ity a n ager> carried,•an expense claim submitted-by the City Manager "in the amount- .of _$44 in connection.with his attendarice'at a.meeting of:the Revenue and Taxation Committee;:. League: of. California- JCities;. :Berkeley,; March 7;.1957•, was approved. y� G � The Clerk presented a letter from J... Leslie S.teffensen, Chairman, Citizens' Advisory Citizens' Advisory Committee on Capital Improvements, submitting a oern'ttee re resolution urging the State highway authorities to speed engineering reewf airs in Orange surveys and the early adoption of a route for the proposed coastal county. freeways in Orange County, requesting that the Council forward copies of said resolution to the agencies and individuals named in the text. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and ' carried, said letter was received and the Clerk was directed to carry out said request. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay Fund Transfer No. and carried, Fund Transfer No. 102 was approved, being a transfer of re Ren ezvous $105 from Council - Unapplied Appropriations and Reserves, to City earn transcript Attorney - Contractural Services, for the services.of a reporter -- and the transcript of the Rendezvous hearing. In regard to the request of the Shore Cliffs Property Owners' Association, Inc., for the installation of a concrete sidewalk along the south side of State highway, Shore Cliffs area, the Public Works. Director stated that investigation had revealed that a 4' wide side- walk of approximately 165' could be installed for an estimated cost of $300. The City Manager stated that he recommended that the City contribute 407. of said cost, and that the Shore Cliffs Property Owners' Association, Inc., pay 60 %. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager and the Public Works Director were authorized to proceed with the installation of approximately 165' of 4' wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, with the understanding that the City will; pay 40% and Shore Cliffs Property Owners' Association, Inc., will pay 60% of the costs involved. Ordinance No. 815, being ' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3250.1, SUBSECTION ENTITLED "LIDO .ISLE" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF ONE -WAY STREETS, was presented. (Adding one -way street Via Oporto, between Via Lido and 32d Street, south bound traffic only.) :On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Ordinance No. 815 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Shore Cliffs Property censers' Association, Ync re concrete �1 Wal a on sour• si e o Coast �[a way. Ord. No. 815. Re one-way streets Passed to second rea ing. The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4606, authorizing the execution R -4606 re contract', by the Mayor and City Clerk of a contract with Tidewater Oil Company wit �idewater Oil for gasoline. Resolution No. 4606 was adopted on motion of Councilman Company for Ridderhof,: seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, by the following gas ®Cane: roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof; Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4608, declaring weeds noxious R -4608 declarin and a public,nuisance in certain areas, directing the Street Superin- wee s nox ous an tendent to post notices to destroy, and setting a hearing to be held setting ear ng COL April 8, 1957, for objections to the abatement of said weeds. On sane on pr motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4608 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof,. Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT,_COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Stoddard left the meeting at this time. 160q The Clerk read a letter from the Public Works.Director, submitting R - "re improve- Resolution No. 4608, and an Agreement with Westcliff Company with ments n Tract No. accompanying Subdivision Bond in the amount of $75,000, guaranteeing 3 estc the construction of all improvements in Tract.No. 3031, recommending Companyr. the approval of said Agreement and the Final Map as conditioned by the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4609 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard The Clerk read a report of the Planning Commission, setting forth Report of Planning the conditions, subject to which the Final Map was approved, i.e.: Commission re Tract o. JOE. 3 .1. That the Subdivider be instructed to pay the City of Newport Beach $15 per lot for park purposes. 2. That.all utilities be installed below ground. 3. That trees be planted in accordance , with the Subdivision Code of the City of Newport Beach. Final Ma On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and app- r� carried, Final Map of Tract No. 3031 was approved as conditioned by the Planning Commission. Fund Transfer No. Fund Transfer No. 103, in the amount of $3,200, from Water Surplus to Estimated Expenditure - Capital Outlays, to provide funds for purchase of pipe for the underbay crossing from Newport Island. to Balboa Coves, was approved,. on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resubdivision No. The Clerk presented Resubdivision Application No. 45, regarding Lots Ranchers Oil 4, 5, 6, Block-35, Re-Sub. of Corona del Mar Tract, Zone R -1, 2908.Ocean Company. Boulevard, Corona del Mar, submitted by Ranchers Oil Company, which had been approved by the Planning Commission, conditioned that a 15' parcel of land fronting on Ocean Boulevard be made a part of Parcel No. 1,•filing of a Final Map waived. On motion of•Councilman MacKay, seconded by Council - man Ridderhof and carried, said Resubdivision Application was approved. R -4610 re regiment The Clerk presented a letter from the Public Works Director.recommending- watti S e ma er nc. that the low bid submitted to the Council on February 25, 1957, of Shellmaker, or un er ay water Inc., in the amount of $34,300, for the installation of the.underbay water . main n the amount main between Balboa Boulevard and Bayside Drive, be accepted. Said recommend - ot ation was accepted and on.motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman ' Wilder and carried,-Resolution No. 4610, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between Shellmaker, Inc., and the City of Newport Beach for said work, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard Report from City A written.report from the City Attorney regarding "City -owned property ttorney re C ty- (2 lots) fronting on Bayside Drive between 18th:and 19th Streets" was pre - UZ property. sented. The City Manager read pertinent statements from said memorandum one of which was the statement that in the opinion of the City Attorney A'the above property is not water front or beach property and that said property is available for sale by the City to private purchasers.:" On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart:and carried, said memorandum was ordered filed. Fireworks discussion On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and continued. carried, a discussion re arding the desire of the Council -to discontinue the custom of appropriating 11,000 each year for fireworks on the 4th of July, was continued for discussion at the next regular Council meeting on March 25, 1957. Report of Cit The City Manager.stated that he had received information that the State Manager rem ock Division of Beaches and Parks now has title to the portion of Block A -34 formerly owned by the Citizens National Trust & Savings .Bank, and that the ' remaining portion, owned by Mr. H. Taylor, is under condemnation proceedings but the date of trial has not been set. Re ste s to abandon A discussion was had regarding the streets on the Corona del Mar State certain streets In Beach. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and vicinity of CDM carried, the City Manager was instructed to,proceed with the necessary steps State eac . to abandon certain streets in the vicinity of Corona del -Mar State Beach. Re ort of City The City Attorney stated that the State of California has received an ttorney re tidelands. extension of time to April 15, 1957, in which to answer in the case of the County of Orange versus the State of California, tidelands action. Adjournment. . On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the meeting was adjourned to March 18, 1957, 7:30 P.M., at which time the Council will consider the'advisabili.ty of calling a special bond election to be held May 14, 1957, for the proposed reservoir. Mayor ATTEST: y@ QIMt �CMAw� -!mil/ lI ty er '