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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/1957 - Regular MeetingApril 8, 1957 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular 2egular 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: Council® Roll call. ' men Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. m On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and A-0?0 oval of carried, the reading of the minutes of March 21, 1957, March 25, 1957, instes. and Magch'29, 1957,-was waived; and they'were approved as written and ordered filed. Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place set by law for the canvass of the votes cast in the special annexation election held in the "Superior Avenue Annex" annexation on March 26, 1957. The measure submitted to the voters was as follows: SHALL SUPERIOR AVENUE ANNEX BE ANNEXED TO, INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND THE PROPERTY IN SAID TERRITORY BE, AFTER SUCH ANNEXATION, SUBJECT TO TAXATION EQUALLY WITH THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, TO PAY THE ENTIRE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OUTSTANDING OR AUTHORIZED AT THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION, FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION OR COMPLETION OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS? The Council canvassed the vote and it was announced that eleven votes had been cast, nine of which were for annexation, and two of ' which were against annexation. No absentee ballots had been issued, therefore, none to be canvassed. The Council thereupon canvassed the returns of the election and found the results to be as follows: For annexation 9 Against annexation 2 Total vote cast 11 Canvass of votes in "Superior venu7� e Annex" election. Measure submitted to t e voters. Canvass of votes anal canvass o returns of the efection. Resolution No. 4626, being a resolution declaring the results of R -4626 adopted, the "Superior Avenue Annex" election held March 26, 1957, was presented. d`'arin�; results On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and ®f elm tbon. carried, Resolution No. 4626 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 Ordinance No. 820, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "SUPERIOR AVENUE ANNEX," WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, UPON THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THE QUESTION SUBMITTED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID TERRITORY ON THE 26TH DAY OF MARCH, 1957, was introduced. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. 820 was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Ordinance No. 820 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 Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests in connection with the intention of the City to abate noxious weeds. No protests were made, and the Clerk announced that no written protests had been received. Mayor Hill closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4632, being a resolution authorizing the City Engineer to call for bids and the City Clerk to advertise for bids, for the removal of noxious weeds, to be submitted on the 13th day of May, 1957, 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 Ordinance No. 820. roving the annexation. Ordinance No. 820 pas-s—eU to second' rya xn� °° HnarinR re weed as atement. R­-_6632. authorizing s on Flay 13. 1957, AP�� 1960L0713 DNI Letter from Globe- The Clerk presented a letter from the Globe- Herald requesting that it Hera re noti ication be notified of any.-special meetings, calling attention to sections in the of special meetings. Government Code requiring that notification of special meetings be given to newspapers, and calling attention to provisions of the Brown Act stipulating that such notice must be delivered twenty -four hours before the time of such meeting. The Clerk stated that since the Charter does not require twenty -four hours' advance notice, when a Waiver and Consent to hold a meeting is executed by all Councilmen, the City Attorney had been requested to advise whether or not the Brown Act supersedes the provisions of the Charter. The City Attorney stated that there was no case law on this matter but that he had been informed that a Superior Court decision had been rendered in Santa Monica last week on a similar question. He requested that the matter be referred to him so that all the information available could be studied before he rendered a decision in the matter. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said request was granted. Re me_rer of New ort A letter from the California Bank announcing that it is anticipated T__ r o6 r Banc wit that the Newport Harbor Bank will be merged with the California Bank, a i ornia Ban . effective'April 15, 1957, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Use Permit No. 311 The Clerk presented a letter from Mr, and Mrs. Fred H. Jones desiring re _ r La o Mt. to appeal from the decision which the Planning Commission rendered in Carmel Parish, set granting Use Permit No. 311 to Our Lady of.Mt. Carmel Parish, 1441 West or hearing. Balboa Boulevard, for the construction of school building and convent, Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22, Block 14, Tract No. 234, C -1 and R -3 Zones. A petition signed by seventy -one persons calling attention to the lack of adequate parking, in regard to the same matter, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the matter was set for public hearing on April 22, 1957, and the Clerk was instructed to publish and post notice thereof. Letter from Road On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and omm ssioner re Route carried, a letter from A. S. Koch, Orange County Surveyor and Road to Oran a Coast Commissioner, enclosing a copy of the Petition for Route Study Orange Freeway. Coast Freeway, which he presented to the State Highway Commission in Sacramento on March 27, was ordered filed. Improvements in Tract The Clerk presented a letter from the Public Works Director stating No. 308Z accepted. that the improvements as specified in the agreement between the Pasadena Land Company and the City of Newport Beach, regarding Tract No. 3082 known as Bay Crest Subdivision, had been completed in accordance with plans and specifications. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said improvements were accepted and the Public Works Director was directed to release the surety bond guaranteeing said improvements. Letter from D. E. A card from D. E. Nelson requesting an opportunity to vote on a Ne son re a vertising proposition to limit to $5,000 annually the expenditure of City funds un . for publicity, advertising, et cetera, was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said card was ordered filed with the other communications on this subject. Letter from State A letter was presented from the Controller of the State of California, Controller re estimating apportionments to be made from the Motor Vehicle License Fee License Fee Fund. Fund during the 1957 -58 fiscal year, indicating the share of Newport Beach is estimated to be $111,500. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried,.said letter was ordered filed. Alcoholic beverage On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and incenses. carried, the following communications were ordered filed: Richard J. Thorman• Copies of Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Fre eric N. COs License of Richard J. Thorman, for on -sale an Ric ar Lease beer, concession on charter boat "Santa r. an Andrew H. Pan Barbara Special," 611 - 31st Street, Newport an Mi in evich. Beach; Frederick N. Cosby and Richard M. Lease, Jr., for on -sale beer, The Sea Shanty, 630 East 31st Street, Newport Beach; and copy of the Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License (person to person transfer of on -sale general, license surrendered under Rule 65 on December 6, 1956,) of Andrew H. and Bonnie Milink.evich, The Blue Room, 206 -08 Palm Street, Balboa. Letter from Mrs. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Rowena Evans Drake expressing Rowena Evans Drake. appreciation for the tribute in memory of her husband, Dick Drake, stating "He gave his service to your.-lovely city with loyalty and devotion and his On interest in its affairs remained with him to the end of his life. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Letter from Citizens'- The Clerk presented a letter from J. Leslie Steffensen, General Advisory Committee Chairman of the.Citizens° Advisory Committee on Capital Improvements, re construction of stating that it was the unanimous recommendation of said Committee that the lifeguard substation. Council consider the construction of a lifeguard substation readily accessible to the beaches of Corona del Mar, Balboa island, and the Upper Bay as soon as possible in order to provide effective services during the r forthcoming summer season. The City Manager stated that the lifeguard facilities would be made available at the Harbor Department for this area for the coming season and that it was anticipated arrangements could be made -in the future with the County to install the lifeguard station requested at a later date. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said communication was ordered filed. The Clerk presented a letter from the Citizens' Advisory Committee Letter from Citizer.- on Capital Improvements, endorsing the action -of the Council in Committee re- initiating proceedings for a bond election on May 28th for the reservoirand tra=LL construction of the reservoir; and recommending that the Council take interchane at action to urge the State highway authorities to construct a traffic Coast Hag way and interchange at Coast Highway and Marine Avenue at the earliest possible amine Avenue. date. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, a resolution was ordered prepared requesting the State to immediately initiate proceedings for an interchange at Coast Highway and Marine Avenue. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. The Clerk presented a letter from the Civil Service Board Fund Transfer No. recommending the employment of the California State Personnel Board III authorized to for the review and revision of Civil Service laws and regulations, and cover cost ot em- recommending the allocation of $2,000 to cover the costs. On motion p oyment o 5a =3. of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said State Person letter was ordered received and filed. Councilman MacKay made a motion, Boar or rev ew of seconded by Councilman Stoddard, that Fund Transfer No. 111, transferring C -f .erv1ce aws the sum of $2,000 from Council Contingencies to cover the cost of the and regulations. employment of the California State Personnel Board, be approved. A discussion was had. Mr. Edward Healy and Mr. A. K. Phelps spoke from the audience recommending that said Board be employed for the review. A vote was taken on Councilman MacKay's motion, which carried, and Fund Transfer No. 111 was authorized. The Clerk presented a copy of a letter from the Parks, Beaches and Conv of letter from Recreation Commission to the Planning Commission making recommendations Pares, Beaches an regarding parkways and street trees for tentative Tract No. 3097 (Harbor Recreation to Highlands area), and that a reasonable lot fee of $30 be required from Planning Commission the subdivider for each lot for the purpose of acquiring and improving re parwa s an park and recreation land and facilities. On motion of Councilman MacKay, street tries "Tact seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was 1Vo. 3 ordered filed. The Clerk presented a copy of a letter from the Parks, Beaches and Co of letter from Recreation Commission to the PlannN Commission pertaining to arks, Beac es an "disposition of county dock property and recommending that the Recreation to "Council explore the possibilities of trading this land for other county- P anning Commission owned property of equivalent appraised value, preferably on the Bay re county occ front, more suitable for park purposes." On motion of Councilman Hart, property. seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was ordered filed. The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. J. B. Webb, Secretary of the Resolution of Coaatai Joint Harbor Committee, attaching a resolution adopted by the County Boar o uPervisor- Board of Supervisors on March 26, 1957, and recommending that the re declaring cerrai, Council approve said resolution which finds that the public safety �2eyl rrNewport Bay requires that certain designated Lipper Newport Bay area be declared a area Ya closed area. closed area by reason of the construction and improvement work in progress in said area. A discussion was had regarding advisability and necessity of approving the resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The resolution was read except as to the meets and bounds description. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the resolution of the Board of Supervisors was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The Clerk presented a letter from the State of California, Letter from State Department of Public Works, enclosing a copy of Senate Concurrent Department o_ Pu li. Resolution No. 26 which requests the State Department of Public Works wor s re stu for to undertake a study to provide a basis for an over -all plan of man of reewa s freeways and expressways in the State of California, which plan will and expressways. not be limited.to State highways. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said letter was ordered filed. LICENSrS The Clerk presented the Application for License of Al Anderson and Clyde Johnson for the Rendezvous Ballroom, 600 Surf, Balboa, for dancing (special events). Councilman MacKay stated, "Since there has been insufficient evidence of a change, I move that the application be denied." The motion was seconded by Councilman Higbie. The Clerk read the following letter dated April 5, 1957, from Clyde R. Johnson, Co- Owner and Manager of the Rendezvous Ballroom: Application for License of Al- erson an C1 de eo Jo nn or t e Ren ezvous Ba ronm ,z. Letter from Clyde R. Jo ni—I son. "City Council of the City of Newport Beach "Newport Beach, California 1 °Gentlemen: "The present management of the Rendezvous Ballroom intends to conduct its business in ' accordance with the very highest standards. This will be done not only to promote a sound and profitable business but also to continue to make the Rendezvous Ballroom a prominent landmark in the entertainment world and a credit to the community, and do set forth the following policies to help accomplish this. t'1, Any orchestra which has heretofore not provided the very highest type of entertain- ment will not in the future be re- engaged. "2. Any orchestra or type of orchestra, or orchestra specializing in the type of music which has apparently attracted individuals or groups of persons which tend to create public disturbances will not be engaged or re- engaged. "3. No person will be able to gain to the ballroom unless he or she i the conventional dress, and.his or appearance be neat and clean. "4. A law enforcement officer will at the ballroom entrance to screen known trouble makers and admission refused. admission a.wearing her physical be. stationed and identify ' will be "5. The ballroom will employ and pay from its own funds, as it has in the past, police officers and matrons.to supervise and police all events within the ballroom. "6. The Rendezvous Ballroom was leased for the year 1956 by outside agents and all bands were booked by them, with the exception of local events and the Peace Officers Ball. The Rendezvous Ballroom owners will not in the future lease to anyone unless the preceding policies are rigidly adhered to and will be enforced and under the supervision of the ballroom management. Further, that the bands booked by lessee shall first be approved by owners. "7. It will be the policy of the Rendezvous Ballroom to cooperate with and abide by all the codes of the Building, Sanitation, Fire and Police Departments as we have in the past._ "We therefore submit the following letter of policy in good faith to be rigidly enforced, ' and to the Honorable Mayor and City Council do solicit their impartial judgement in allowing a license to be issued to the Rendezvous Ballroom. "Respectfully, /s/ C. R. Johnson . R. Johnson "Co -Owner & Manager "Rendezvous Ballroom" Letter from Stan The Clerk read a letter from Stan Kenton offering to help in any way enton. "with the problems of the Council" in regard to this matter, and expressing his interest in the welfare of the City of Newport Beach. Mlication in the Mr. Clyde Johnson was present in the audience and addressed the Council, on hone orm reiterating the statements made in the letter of April 5, 1957. Mr. Norman en e . Miller spoke from the audience in favor of granting the license to the Rendezvous Ballroom. During the subsequent discussion, it was brought out that several of the Council members were in favor of granting a conditioned business license to Mr. Johnson in order to give him an opportunity to prove good faith with the community. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to' deny the application in the unconditioned form presented, which carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN -: MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Ridderhof ABSENT,. COUNCILMEN: None CJ c' t It was understood at.this time that Mr. Clyde Johnson would have an opportunity during recess to prepare a conditioned application for license. Mayor Bill declared a five minute recess. , Recess. ' Councilman Stoddard requested the reopening of the discussion Rendezvous Ballroom regarding the application for business license for the Rendezvous usgness gcense Ballroom. A further discussion was had. Mr. Clyde Johnson submitted lsc�° assn.® reopened. a copy of his letter of April 5, 1957, with the deletion of the phrase "as we have in the past" from condition numbered 7, and with an additional condition numbered B, as follows: "Condition 8. Terms of the Charter for hearing and revocation are hereby waived and licensee agrees that this application shall be re- submitted for issuance and consideration by the.city.council on its anniversary date." The City Manager was of the opinion that the language of said Further discussion. condition 8 should be clarified, and after questioning Mr. Johnson on Lion agree as to his intent in said condition, the language set forth here- to. inafter was specifically agreed to by Mr. Johnson, and he stated that the condition as read to him was acceptable and could be used as a condition of the issuance of the business license. Condition 9 as set forth hereinafter was specifically,agreed to by Mr. Johnson, and he stated that said condition was acceptable and could be used as a condition of the issuance of the business license. On motion of Councilman wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay lication for and carried unanimously, the application for license for the license approved. Rendezvous Ballroom was approved, conditioned as follows: ' 1. Any orchestra which has heretofore not Conditions of provided the very highest type of enter- An, ovaj _ tainment will not in the future be re- engaged. 2. Any orchestra or type of orchestra, or orchestra specializing in the type of music which has apparently attracted individuals or groups of persons which tend to create public disturbances will not be engaged or re-engaged. 3. No person will be able to gain admission to the Ballroom unless he or she is wearing the conventional dress, and his or her physical appearance be neat and clean. 4. A law enforcement officer will be stationed at the Ballroom entrance to screen and identify known trouble makers and admission will be refused. 5. The Ballroom will employ and pay from its own funds, as it has in the past, police officers and matrons to supervise and police all events within the Ballroom. ' 6. The Rendezvous Ballroom was leased for the year 1956 by outside agents and all bands were booked by them, with the exception of local events and the Peace Officers Ball. The Rendezvous Ballroom, owners will not in the future lease to anyone unless the preceding policies are rigidly adhered to and will be enforced and under the supervision of the Ballroom management. Further, that the bands booked by lease shall first be approved by owners. 7. It will be the policy of the Rendezvous Ballroom to cooperate with and abide by all the Codes of the Building, Sanitation, Fire and Police Departments. S. Terms of the Municipal Code for hearing and revocation are hereby waived and licensee agrees that this application shall be resubmitted for review and approval by the City Council upon its expiration. In the event consideration,is given to-the revocation of the license requested, action to revoke may be taken by the City Council at a regular Council meeting Without regard to hearing procedures ' specified in the Municipal Code. 9. One of the owners of the licensed premises shall be present during the progress of each and every event. Wm. R. Zuetell for The Application for License of William R. Zuetell, 510 South Bay paadleboard rentals. Front, Balboa Island, for paddleboard rentals at 510 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, being a change of ownership, was presented, and approved, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. Mrs. The Application for License of Mrs. Harry Williamson, 1520 Williamson for Miramar Drive, Balboa, for a miniature golf course at 700 East Ocean miniature g31Y Front, Balboa, being a change of ownership, was presented, and. course. approved, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Discussion re Mayor Hill stated that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission acquisition of land had indicated that the acquisition of land for Channel Park was a or Channel Par c. "number -one" priority, and that Mr. Alexander Hamilton was in the audience and desired to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Hamilton pre- sented plans and sketches for a proposed development of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 145, Channel Place area, and the triangular piece of property bordered by the abandoned waterway and the Channel frontage, and reiterated the request of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for the Council to consider this a first priority request in order that a baseball diamond and other facilities could be made accessible to the residents in the.Channel Park area. Mr. Robert Gingrich and Mr. Hal Glass spoke from the audience. On motion of ,Councilman Hart, seconded by. Councilman MacKay and carried, the Council approved the request of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission that the City acquire the.lots as outlined in the plan for the development of Channel Park, and the City Manager was instructed to proceed as. rapidly-as possible for the acquisition of the sites. Corona del Mar main beach ar an a out continue . The Clerk read a memorandum of appreciation from the residents and business men of Balboa Island who had raised a Balboa Island bridge and parkway fund in the amount of $2600 for the beautification of the bridge approach to Balboa Island and the parkway on Park Avenue. The memorandum sets forth the names of the fund raising committee and various City officials who had combined efforts for the success of the project. Mrs. Craig Beech spoke from the audience and stated that the Committee was delighted to present the $2600 to the City for the project. The Public Works Director stated that in conjunction-with the beautification, certain drainage problems could be remedied. He estimated that the total cost of the project, including a drainage system, would be approximately $4113, the labor to be performed by the City. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council- man Higbie and carried, the project was approved and authorization was given for the use therefor of Street Department funds, labor to be performed by City crews. The City Manager submitted plans for the proposed revision of the Corona del Mar main beach parking layout and.a proposed amendment to the Tate lease eliminating the provision for 103 free parking spaces. Since the City desires to hear from anyone interested in this matter before . recommendations are made, the matter was continued for discussion at the next regular Council meeting on April 22; 1957. Re drain � e�ro_blem The Public Works Director gave a brief report on the drainage problem at Par_ venue a� at Park Avenue and Amethyst and recommended that the matter be taken up in Amethyst, the fall of this year. He stated that money would be proposed in the Capital Outlay Budget for 1957 -58 to cover the work required. Fund Transfer No. 1099 On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and purchase ot tire carried, Fund Transfer No. 109 in the amount of $25,530..96, :for the purchase en ane for of a fire engine for Fire Station No. 6, from Capital Outlay — Police tataon No. b. Building Enlargement funds, was approved. R -4627 re Sully- Resolution No. 4627, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a i er contract for contract with Sully - Miller Contracting Company for excavation of base material 21ump site, continued. on the 19th and Whittier disposal site, was presented. A discussion was had regarding the extension of the Sully- Miller lease. It was decided to contact other bidders for the use of the property involved, and the Public Works Director was requested to report back-at the next regular Council meeting. R -4628 re contract The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4628, authorizing the Mayor and City wat James M. Clerk to execute a contract with James M. Montgomery for the design of the ont omer or the reservoir project. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman es gn.o reservoir MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4628 was adopted by the following roll call project. vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R 4629 re boat slips Resolution No. 4629, authorizing the execution of an Agreement between at mer can Legion the City, the American Legion, and Trautwein Bros., relative to the construction property. Matter con- of boat slips at the American Legion property, was presented. The City Manager t nuked. —' requested a continuance of two weeks for study and investigation in the matters involved in the proposed agreement. Plans and report re The Public Works Director requested a continuance of two weeks for the sub- slip insta ation at mission of plans and a report on the proposed slip installation at H Street, Street.- Balboa. L �! Councilman MacKay left the meeting at this time.. The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4630, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Ross Owen for the exchange of real property at the corner of 38th and Lake for street purposes. The Public Works Director stated that this contract calls for a lease for $1.00 for a period of one year for the lot at 38th and Lake to enable the City to improve the property for street purposes in the interim, prior to the exchange of real property. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4630 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard Higbie, Ridderhof, Hilt None MacKay The City Manager recommended that the contract for electric lamps for the City for the period of April 16, 1957, through April 15, 1958, be awarded to Crown Hardware. He explained that all the bids received for said contract were in the same amount and that it was customary to rotate the contract among local bidders. There were three other local bidders, one of which had the contract this year, and the other two are new bidders, and Crown.Hardware had presented a bid in previous years. Mr. Donald Means, Purchasing Agent, spoke from the audience. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said contract was awarded to Crown Hardware. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was authorized to write a letter of appreciation to the State Highway Commission for the action taken regarding the Orange Coast Freeway. The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4631, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Charles R. Clark and Amy L. Clark covering Lot 11, Block 5, Tract No. 772. It was explained that the property involved is property (in Tract No. 772) to which title was taken in error many years ago. On motion of Councilman Hart seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4631 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: M.0; R -4630, re tv-,ree- ment with Ross Owen or exc ange o Property at corner 3 t an La�`� Contract for e ectr c la m s awarded to .rown Har ware. Re Oranges Coast Freeway. R -4631 re execution o u..tc! a� DemC eeed to C arl and Any L. Cla' icl Pier permits. Mrs. Virginia Myers. Dwa ght Anderson. F. E. Hart. P. M. Grant P. Kenneth Wiseman. The Texas Company. The Texas Company. Approval of pier )permits. -- Fund Transfer No. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay The Clerk presented a letter from the Public Works Director recommending approval of the following applications for pier permits which had been approved by the Joint Harbor Committee: 0 Mrs. Virginia Myers to construct a pier and float bayward of Lot 5, Block 1, Section 5, Balboa. Island, located at 1508 South Bay Front. Mr. Dwight Anderson to construct pier and slip bayward of Lot 340, Tract-No. 907, located at 836 Via Lido Nord, Lido Isle. Mr. F. E. Hart to construct a pier and slip ' bayward of Lot 7, Block 13, Balboa Tract, located at 914' East Balboa Boulevard. Mr. P. M. Grant to construct a pier and slip bayward of Lot 9, Block.l, Tract No. 626, located at 1412 West Bay Avenue. Mr. P. Kenneth Wiseman to reconstruct a pier and slip bayward of Lots 853 and 854, Tract No. 907, located at 220 Via Lido Nord, Lido Isle. The Texas Company to construct a boat slip bayward of Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 223, Section A. Newport Beach, located at 2404- 06-08 Newport Boulevard. The Texas Company to construct a concrete bulkhead landward of the U. S. Bulkhead Line on Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 223, Section A, Newport Beach, located at 2404- 06-08 Newport Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the recommendation-of the Public Works Director was accepted and the pier permits were granted. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Fund Transfer No. 108 in the amount of $400, from Sewer Replacement Fund - Surplus to Sewer Replacement Appropriations, to provide funds for construction of sewer extension on 62d Street,, was approved. M.0; R -4630, re tv-,ree- ment with Ross Owen or exc ange o Property at corner 3 t an La�`� Contract for e ectr c la m s awarded to .rown Har ware. Re Oranges Coast Freeway. R -4631 re execution o u..tc! a� DemC eeed to C arl and Any L. Cla' icl Pier permits. Mrs. Virginia Myers. Dwa ght Anderson. F. E. Hart. P. M. Grant P. Kenneth Wiseman. The Texas Company. The Texas Company. Approval of pier )permits. -- Fund Transfer No. �4 ' t ' '' Ord. No. 808. Ordinance No..808, being Re-plumbing.. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REQUIRING PERMITS AND PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF PLUMBIIG.; • PROVIDING PENALTIES_.FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 379 AND 493 OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, Ord. No: 808 was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Wilder,-seconded adopted. by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance.No..808'was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard,` Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Ord. No. 815. Ordinance Nor 815, being Re One -way streets. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3250.1,-• SUBSECTION ENTITLED '.'NEWPORT BEACH, ". OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF-THE,CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, PROVIDING,FOR THE, DESIGNATION OF ONE -WAY STREETS, Ord. No. 815 (Via Oporto between'Via Lido and 32d Street, South bound traffic only), was adopted. presented for second reading.' On motion.of.Councilman Wilder;.seconde.d by Councilman Hart and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance,No. 815 was adopted,by,the following roll-call vote, to-wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder.,.'Stoddard, Higbie,'Ridderhof,,Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: :None _ ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:' MacKay Ord. No. 819. Ordinance No. 819, being Re election to be AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING reservoir project. FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL.MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ON THE 28TH DAY OF MAY, 1957, FOR`THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF .SAID. CITY A PROPOSITION . TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY . FOR A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, Ord. No, 819 was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded a opts ea. by Councilman Wilder and carried, the second rea_ding'of said'ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 819 was adopted by the following.roll -call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard Higbie,.Ridderhof,. Hili , NOES, COUNCILMEN: None • - ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Oath of,Office,of• On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Coupcilman Ridderhof and Crei.g ton A. Wiggins. carried, the Oath of.Office of Creighton A. Wiggins as a Regular-Police Officer was approved. R -4633, re escrow, The Clerk-presented Resolution No.:46339 being a resolution authorizing instructions as ro- the Mayor and City Clerk to execute escrow instructions. as provided for .in the vide or in reg� ement Agreement between The Irvine Company and the City'of Newport.Beach, dated April between T e _rvine 3, 1957. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by,Councilman Wilder and Company ana City. carried, Resolution No. 4633 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to.wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:- Hart, Wilder., Stoddard Higbie, Ridderhof, Hi_11. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay Councilman Ridderhof Councilman Ridderhof requested permission to.,be absent from the next two rante ern ssion regular.Council meetings.since it is'necessary, for him to be'absent from the to a assent rom State. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by,Councilman Hart and carried, t e State. said request was granted. Adjournment. On motion of Councilman:Stoddard, seconded`by Councilman, Wilder and carried,, the meeting. was adjourned, sine die. Mayor ATTEST: City er