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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/1957 - Regular Meeting376 anticipates similar service in 1957 -58 as that afforded in the past by the City. The City Attorney suggested that perhaps the words in the contract "furnish ample and sufficient lifeguard service" could be changed to "reasonable lifeguard service," and that he would ascertain whether or not this would be acceptable to the County if the Council so desired. The question of whether or not it would be advisable to purchase a fast patrol boat for the lifeguards to use was discussed and determined to be a question to be decided at a later time. Council- man MacKay stated that he was of the opinion that the terms of the Agreement should be spelled out completely as to the type of service furnished and the area in which it would be furnished, in order that the County would be paying for services received. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution ' No. 4649, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement as submitted, to be transmitted with a letter from the City Attorney and the City Manager setting forth the type.of service the City -in'tends to supply under said Agreement, was adopted by the following roil call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof;.'Hill : NOES, COUNCILMEN MacKay �.�' ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder A reciation to Councilman Hart expressed the appreciation of the Council for the Mr. E wards and excellent services rendered by Mr. James Edwards, Jr., in publicizing is Committee. and promoting the reservoir bond election, and on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, it was, Resolution. Adjournment. RESOLVED, that Mr. James Edwards,.Jr., as Chairman of the Citizens' Committee for Water Reservoir, and his Committee, be, and they hereby are, commended for their excellent services rendered in publicizing and promoting the successful reservoir bond election held May 28, 1957. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman- 'Higbie " and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: City er CV mayor `\ t o June 10, 1957 Regular session. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Roll call. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilman Higbie being absent. Approval of minutes. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of May 27, 1957, and June 4, 1957, was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. Councilman Higbie joined the meeting at this time. Budget hearing. d Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed onntinu to June budget of the City of Newport Beach for the fiscal year 1957 -58, notice of 17, 1957. which had been duly published and posted. Mayor Hill stated that a time limit of one hour had been set for the discussion on the budget for this evening, but that the matter would be continued for discussion on June 17, 1957. The City Manager presented the operating budget estimates for 1957 -58 fiscal year, and gave a comprehensive explanation of the manner.in which the budget had been prepared. He explained that the proposed budget at this time does not include a major capital improvements program, nor does it contain general salary adjustments for City employees. He stated that changes had been made in format and accounting under the budget, many of which changes had been made in accordance with the recommendations of the City's independent auditors. The City Manager invited the public to review the proposed budget, copies of which would be officially available in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Hill requested anyone in the audience to speak who had a question regarding the budget. Mr. Paul Davis spoke from the audience. Mayor Hill closed the hearing and announced that the matter of the proposed budget would be continued for discussion to an adjourned meeting on June 17, 1957, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Hearin re Use Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing in connection with Permit o, , an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission regarding the Application Featureline, Inc, of Featureline, Inc., 4323k West Coast Highway, for Use Permit No. 321,'by which decision Featureline, Inc., was denied permission to construct, operate and maintain a private yacht anchorage at said location, being a portion of Section 28, T6S, R10W, S.B.B.M., Banning Tract, Zone C -1 -H. The Clerk stated that notice of hearing had been duly published and posted. She read a report i 7 from the Planning Commission, summarized as follows: That the proposed installation would cause additional boats to be moored in the narroRz deadend channel caucin„ congestion which would endanger children and residents who swim in the area; that property values would decrease due to a commercial activity on waterfront property; and that the channel waters would be polluted to the detriment of the health and safety of residents in the surrounding area, The Clerk read a letter from John D. Clark, 410 River Avenue, Newport Beach, urging the Council to deny the use of said property for a yacht anchorage, Mr. Allen Campbell, representing Featureline, Inc,, spoke from the audience stating that the plan of operation of the applicant would be advantageous to the.City of.Newport Beach, rather than objection- able, inasmuch as they planned to improve an untidy area, provide sundecks, restaurant facilities, showers, and needed mooring,spaces to accommodate approximately thirty to thirty -five boats. He started that no commercial repair work would be done at the anchor- age and that it was the desire of his company to operate under rules and regulations promulgated by residents in the area and in accordance with City ordinances. A further discussion was had, the following people speaking from the audience opposing the yacht anchorage installation: Mr. J. B. Ruth, Mr.. James Edwards, Jr., Mr. Mark Engelke representing the West Newport Improvement Association, Mr. Oscar Goetz, Mr. Arthur Cubbage, Mr. Jesse Packard, Mr. George Sherrill, and Mr. Lee Rivers. Mr. Earl Stanley spoke on behalf of the applicant, calling attention to the fact that the property involved is located in a C -1 -H Zone and that, in his opinion, a Use Permit would not be required, The City Attorney stated that his office had ruled that a Use Permit would be required in this instance since more than a minor change in the use of the property was involved. After further discussion, Mayor Hill closed the hearing, Councilman Hart stated that he was of the opinion that no evidence had been pre- sented to indicate that the decision of the Planning Commission should be reversed and therefor made a motion which was seconded by Councilman MacKay, to uphold the Planning Commission and deny Use Permit No. 321„ A further discussion ensued, and Councilman Higbie stated that he is a legal adviser for Mr. Earl Stanley, who owns the property at 4323k Fest Coast Highway, but who has said property under a long term lease for a stipulated amount, The City Attorney stated that, under the cir- cumstances involved, Councilman Higbie would not be disqualified to vote on the motion. A roll call vote was taken on the motion, which carried, and Use Permit No. 321 was denied, ire,: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES., COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess at this time, The Clerk presented a petition signed by.a great majority of property owners on Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, requesting that Poppy Avenue be made a one -way street, northbound, The Public Works Director stated that an examination of the area had been made and that it was the recommendation of the,Traffic Committee that Ordinance No. 824, being AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3250.1, SUBSECTION ENTITLED "CORONA DEL MAR" OF THE MUNICIPAL, CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF ONE -WAY STREETS be adopted, by which Ordinance Poppy Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to the first alley southeasterly of East Coast Highway would be one -way, northeast bound traffic only. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance Non 824 was passed to second reading and set for public hearing on June 24, 1957, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mrs. Robert Rea spoke from the audience in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 824. COMMUNICATIONS 4 9'MA ,. ti Recess. Petition re makin Po oy Avenue a one -way street. Ordinance No. 824, Sett for up blic eating on June 24, 1957. A letter was presented from Don Dickerman appealing from the Public hearing set for decision of the .Planning Commission regarding Application for Use u yr- a re se Permit Noe 323, by which decision Mr. Dickerman was denied permission Permit No. 3 Don to operate a cocktail bar with a restaurant at 4323 West Coast High= D c erman. way, being a vortion of Section 28, T6S, R10% S.B.B.M., C -1 -H Zone. Mr. Dickerman s letter states that he desires to open his restaurant, for which he has a license, without the license for cocktails, and requests that the hearing regarding Use Permit No. 323, which, if granted, would enable him to serve cocktails, be set for July Sth or 22d. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said request was granted and the matter was set for public hearing on July 22, 1957. 1 378 Requests of Pacific The Clerk presented a letter from the Pacific Drilling Co. requesting r in Co. an ell permission to submit an offer to lease, for oil drilling, City -owned i ompany re leasl property located in the north one -half of the northwest one - quarter of City-owned ropert Section 8, T6S, Range 10 West, upon which the City has water wells. A or oil drilling. letter from Shell Oil Company regarding the leasing of the same City -owned property for oil drilling, submitting a proposed lease, was also presented. The consensus was that it would not be wise to place in jeopardy, in any manner,. the City's water supply. On motion of Councilman Hart. seconded by> Councilman MacKay and unanimously carried, the requests of the Pacific Drilling Co. and the Shell Oil Company were'denied. and the City Manager was instructed to inform said companies that the City was not leasing said property for oil drilling at this time. Mr'. E. E. Conroy of Shell Oil Company, and Mr.. R. B. Watkins of Pacific Drilling Co., spoke from the audience. Pier Permits. The Clerk read a letter from the Public Works Director submitting Applications for Pier Permits which had been recommended for approval by the Joint Harbor Committee, as follows: Carl T. Long. Mr. Carl T. Long, to extend the existing float bayward of Lot. I -, Block 2., Section 5, Balboa Island, located at 1600 South Bay Front, - subject to U. S. Corps of Engineers approval. George Hoag. Mr-. :George Hoag, to construct a pleasure pier and float bayward of Lots 10 and 11,-- and 30' of Lot 9, Block P. Tract No. 518, located at 2262 Channel Road. Ward Pearce. Mr. Ward Pearce, to construct a concrete slab bulkhead bayward on property line of Lot 8, Block 537, Canal Section, located at 514 - 38th Street. Jack Toon. Mr. Jack Toon, to construct a pleasure -pier and float bayward of Lot 8 and 5' of Lot 9, Block P, Tract No. 518, located at 2270. Channel Road. John P. Pursell. Dr. John P. Pursell .to construct/ a pleasure ramp and float bayward of Lot 7, Block 332, Canal Section, located at 3212 Marcus Avenue, subject to U. S. Corps of Engineers approval. Bradstreet Miller. Mr. Bradstreet Miller, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward on the property line -of-Lot 6, Block 336, Canal Section, located at 3610 Marcus Avenue. R..F. Chittenden. Mr. R. F..Chittenden,:to install -a pleasure ramp and float bayward of Lot 6, Harbor - Island, located at No. 6 Harbor Island. Pacific Telephone & Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, to Telegraph company place two armored submarine telephone cables su marine to ep one across Newport Bay. One cable extends from caFfes. "N" Street, Balboa, to Carnation Avenue, . Corona del Mar. The other extends from Palm Street, Balboa, to Opal Street; Balboa Island. Cable to be laid now but not to be buried until after September 15, 1957. Pacific Estates Inc., The-Public Works Director also presented the Application of G. c-NNamara). Pacific Estates, Inc., (George McNamara), to construct a pleasure pier and-float bayward of Lot 7, Tract No. 1723, Collins Isle, Balboa Island. Approval of above On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and permits. carried, said Applications for piers, seawalls, floats, and cable lines, were approved, subject to :the conditions set forth in said Applications. P 655 re Newport The Clerk read a letter from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Chamber. ot Commerce, submitting a proposed Agreement whereby said Chamber would act Commerce ai a as agent for the City for promotion and advertising in .connection with . adoption. City business in exchange for the payment of $2400 for the fiscal year 1957 -58. The Newport Harbor Chamber submitted its current - budget with said letter. A discussion was had. Mr. Wm. L. O'Bryon, President of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce spoke from the audience and replied to inquiries about the proposed Agreement. Others in the audience who participated in the discussion were: Colonel - Andrew. Smith, Mr. Ben Reddick, Mrs. Duncan Stewart. and Mrs. Philip Burton: Councilman Ridderhof made a motion, which was seconded.by Councilman Higbie, to adopt Resolution No. 4655, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and"City Clerk to execute the proposed Agreement with the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce-and authorizing the payment of $2400 to said Chamber of <- Commerce in accordance with the terms of said Agreement. It was brought out that the City, at this time, needs its funds for necessary improvements, and it -was also brought out that perhaps :the persons most desiring the services of the Chamber of Commerce.in the promotion of the City of Newport Beach, namely, merchants, who would "be the most benefitted, should provide funds for said promotion. After further consideration; a roll call vote was taken on Councilman Ridderhof's motion, and Resolution No. 4655 failed adoption by the following roll call vote, to wit: i AYES, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The Clerk presented a letter from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce suggesting that the City allocate, among other ' suggested fund allocations, funds in the, "current budget" for the following suggested events: "Flight of the Snowbirds $500.00 Treasure maps and publicity folders 2,500.OG Southern California yacht races 250.00 Information brochures covering the City 11500.00 Art show at the high school 300.00 Newport Harbor - Ensenada annual race entertainment of distinguished guests 1,000.00 County Fair exhibit 250.00 Participation in outside, community events 1,000,00 Christmas decoration contest 1,000,00/1 On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded -by Councilman Hart and carried, said letter was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Uilder,.seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the Application of Dal Grettenberg for Permit to operate a Public Address System at 610 Edgewater, Balboa, between the hours of 10:00 A.M.-and 10:30.P.M. for June 1st to September 30th, 1957, was approved. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard ' and carried, a card from Thomas R. Collins protesting the installation of slip installations at the street -ends on Balboa Peninsula, was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman ?wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, a telegram from Chester Calhoun, property owner at 327 Crand Canal, protesting "your proposed plan," was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, a letter from Mrs. Emily MCGavren and Mr. Leo B. McGavren, Corona del Mar, protesting the anchoring of a live bait boat off the shore of Corona del Mar, was. ordered filed. The quarterly letter -report from Ira N. Frisbee & Co. was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. The Clerk presented a letter from the Newport Harbor Board of Realtors stating that said Board is sponsoring an Industrial Brochure to promote industrial growth of the Newport Harbor -Costa Mz s2 area, and regnssting that the City contribute the sum of $300 toward the total cost of the project which is anticipated to be appronimately $2700. ASS. i -lay, Pope, Chairman of the Industrial Com- mittee of the Newport Harbor Board of Realtors, was in the audience and requested that said letter- request be withdrawn. The Clerk handed. Mr. Pope said letter. ' The Clark presented a copy cf an Application.for Tzansfor of Alcoholic Beverage License of Dorothy E. Usedon and Fran'_c R. Usedom, on -sale general, Village•Inn, 127 - 129 Marine Avenue, Dmlboa Island,- a copy of an :Application for Alcoholic Beverage License of l-TZlter E. Dilley, on -sale beer, 507 vast Bay . ^venue, Balboa, and a copy of sn Application for Alcoholic Beverage license of Charles 0. Fink and Margaret M. Fowler, on -sale beer, 6902 !.Test Coast Hi *3hway, (Use Permit denied at said location; :applicants have dropped the matter). On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said cemnranicadions were ordered filed. LICENSES The Clerk presented the Application for Exempt License by reason of Interstate Coni-nerce, of Jacqueline Gillis, 448 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, for house to house soliciting for the sale of Forld Book Encyclopedia, Field Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said Application was approved. The Clerk presented the Application for License of Kathryn Adams, 2557 Westminster, Costa Mesa, house to house sale of Avon Products, which was approved, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ' A letter of resignation from Mrs, Ida D. Deakins as a member of the Library Board was read. The Clerk read Resolution No. 4652, accepting the resignation of Mrs. Deakins and ex ?ressing the appreciation of the Council for her twenty years service on the Library Board, On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No, 4652 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: 379 Newport Harbor Ufiamber of Co` mmer'ce letter re TU—nd-7n ocatfone< Above letter filed Dal Grettenber re Pu is .dss ystem, Letter from T. R. Collins re street- ends. Letter from C. a oun re your )ropose per" Letter protests -ng live it' cGavren Quarterly letter- report rom Ira N. Y"rgi es Co, Letter from New- port arbor Board of tors re n ustria Brocl Pure. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: viiia e Inn W. E. D ey9 and M. Exempt license of Gx Js re !a®�Bo� K, Adams for sale 6Y Avon Pro ucts, R 4652 accecce taming e- signation�o Heirs Deakins. 41 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill, NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -4654, acceptin A letter of resignation from Mr. Edward T. Healy as a member of the resi nat on o Civil Service Board was read. The Clerk read Resolution No. 4654, E. T. Hea y Civil. accepting the resignation of Mr. Healy and expressing the appreciation Service Boar— of the Council for his five years' service on the Civil Service Board. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4.654 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 Mayor Hill .announced that there would be several vacancies on the various Boards .and Commissions of the City of Newport Beach, commencing July 1, 1957. She stated that Mr. Alexander Hamilton and Mr. George Sherrill, whose .terms of office on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission expire July 1, 1957, had requested that they not be reappointed to the Commission, She nominated Mrs. Emory Moore and Mr. Mark Engelke . to fill said vacancies, She stated that the term of office of Mr. 0. R. Feeley to i rary B. Reed and Mr. Ray Copelin on the Planning Commission, would expire on oaB rd July L. 1957, and that they had both consented to be reappointed for another term. She nominated Mr. Roy Holm to serve on the Civil Service Board, and nominated Mrs. Roscine Feeley to serve on the Library Board, On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Mrs. Emory Moore, Yx. Mark Engelke, Mr. Q. B. Reed, Mr.,Ray Copelin, Mr. Roy Holm, and Mrs. Roscine Feeley, were appointed to membership on said Boards and Commissions respectively, to serve in said capacities until July 1, 1961. It was directed that Certificates of Appreciation be sent to each of the persons whose terms of office on said Boards and Commissions terminate on July 1, 1957. R -4653 adopted The Clerk presented a letter from the City of Laguna Beach, enclosing Mutual la-6 lre an executed Mutual Aid Fire Agreement between said City and the City of Agreement. Newport Beach, requesting execution of the Agreement by the City of Newport Beach. Resolution No. 4653, authorizing the execution_of Mutual Aid Fire Protection Agreements between the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, City of Costa Mesa, City of Huntington Beach, City of Laguna Beach and City.of Santa Ana, was.presented. Councilman Stoddard moved that Resolution No. 4653 be adopted, which motion was seconded by Council- man Hart. Fire Chief R. J. Briscoe spoke from the audience and stated that the Agreement was merely a clarification of the mutual agreement between the cities, which now exists, to help one another in case of a disaster at any of the cities involved. Resolution'No.. 4653 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 Report re Water The City Manager presented a "Status Report on Water.Systgm Improvement Rste Im rovement Projects," dated June 10, 1957, copy of which was given to each of the o�ectS. members of the Council. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said report was ordered received and filed. R -4656 adopted, find- Resolution No. 4656, being a resolution finding that the City does not Fi°ri City does not have sufficient excess water.to sell for use outside the corporate limits ave excess water to of the City of Newport Beach, was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, sell outside cor orate seconded by Councilman. Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4656 was imats. adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay,.Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Manager urged everyone to be conservative in the use of water during the present water shortage. _Re tt o�n Sewer�S stem. The Public Works Director submitted a report entitled "Progress Report utA— Fiorizatlon o em= on Reconditioning of Newport Beach Sewer System," dated June, 1957. On .ployment of7. Race motion of Councilman Stoddard, Seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said as consultant. report was ordered received and filed and it was directed that a copy be sent to the General Manager of the County Sanitation District. The City Manager stated that said report recommends that a consultant be retained to prepare a preliminary report and to make recommendations for the proper redesign and remodeling of sewer pumping stations. He further stated he would like authorization to employ Mr. Joseph Rice in said capacity and he requested authorization, not to exceed $1,000, for sad employment of Mr. Rice immediately. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the necessary Transfer of Funds from Council Contingencies was authorized, and said recommendations were granted. I Oath of Office: R. H. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and , 0 son Reserve Po ice carried, the Oath of Office of Ronald H. Olson, Reserve Police Officer, was arr. accepted, i The following Fund Transfers were presented: Fund Transfers. No. 125, $500 from Council - Unapplied No< 125. Appropriations and Reserves to Council- Master Plan Reprints, for reprinting 100 copies of Master Plan by Newport Harbor News - Press. No. 126, $312 from Council - Unapplied No. 126. Appropriations and Reserves to Council- City Seal, cost of preparation of City Seal by Rex Brandt. No. 127, $75 from Council- Unapplied No. 127. Appropriations and Reserves to Council- Citizens' Committee, additional funds for Citizens' Committee material. No. 128, $1,000 from Council - Unapplied. No. 128. Appropriations and Reserves to Council - Gas Company after Reprinting City Charter, for printing re certain easements° 2,000 copies of the City Charter. taa e&d On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Approval of Fund carried, said Fund Transfers numbered 125, 126, 127 and 128, were r`ansfers. approved. Award of contract On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman ililder and Hearing re vacati, carried, the public hearing set for June 10, 1957, was continued to of C u ouse Ave. June 24, 1957, in connection with Resolution No. 4642, being a continue to .tune Resolution of Intention of the City of Newport Beach, declaring its 4, LVD. intention to close up, vacate and abandon a portion of a certain manta water su pY street known as Clubhouse Avenue, Canal Section, Newport Beach. agreement wit x'ne The Clerk presented a letter from the Southern Counties Gas Southern Counties Company of California requesting that the City reserve and except Gas Company after from the above mentioned abandonment a certain permanent easement. re certain easements° On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and taa e&d carried, said letter was tabled, to be taken up at the time of the continued hearing in connection with Resolution No. 4642. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder Award of contract and carried, the recommendation of the Public Works Director for the for Eire natation award of contract for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, was No. 6 continue , continued for presentment and discussion on ,Tune- 17, 1957. The Public idorks Director presented an Agreement with The Irvine R -1-;650 re su?�1, Company for supplemental water supply to Corona Highlands, and manta water su pY Resolution No. 1.-650, authorizing the execution thereof. In order agreement wit x'ne that the Council may have an opportunity to study the proposed. Agree- Yrvine Comp -any, ment, on motion of CounctIm. -an s.,ilder, seconded by Coi,ncilm.an MacKay continued. and carried, the matter was postponed for discussion on Jt.n% 17, 1957. Resolution No, 4651, authorising the eY=n1 -.!.cn of contr.^ca fcr R -4651 re contracts continuance of ex- Tri-ning services by the California State: Personnel. wit C lifornla- Board for the City for the Fiscal year 1957 -58, was pres:e:sted. In Stage Personae order that the Council may have an opportunity to study tVae proposed Board, coatinued. contract, on motion of Councilman ?Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the matter was postponed for discussion on June 17, 1957. U2yor Lill requested permission to be abvent from the State for for Hill granted approximately one month, commencing June 18, 1957. On motion o¢ ermission to be Councilmen ,.acRay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said a lens from t a request was granted. State. ix. James Edwards, Jr., spoke from the audience enpressirg Statements of appreciation for the Co<nncil. °s adoption of a resolution_ commending a »predation him and his Con-nittee for services in.promoting the successful outcome .Tames E war _s, Jr. of the reservoir election, IIe thanked the City officials for their cooperation in the successful. campaign. Councilman Stoddard stated that it would seem wise to close the Corona del Mar State Beach at 10:00 P.M. On motion of-Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code whereby the Corona del liar State Beach would be closed at 10:00 P.M., except with the special permission of the City Council or the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the meeting was adjourned to June 17, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. n ayes ATTEST: City Attorney to pre,Pare amendment to the Code re closing Corona del bear State Beach-,- ae 10.00 P.M. Adjournment.