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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/1957 - Regular Meeting011,1 Statements of Mr. Mr. Donald Harwood, representing Mr. William Donald Harwood. Cagney, commended the Council for the time and effort spent in the consideration of the parking problem. He stated that Mr. Cagney would now proceed to go before the Planning Commission to obtain a Use Permit for the proposed market on the "Y" property. Ph__otoggra:ihs presented There was a difference of opinion as to whether yy both Attorneys. or not the parking situation in the Lido shopping area is a realland acute problem. Attorney Harwood and Attorney Penney presented to the Council photographs taken at different times, depicting the use of the parking facilities in said area. Mrl. Harwood's pictures purported to show lack of an "acute" situation, and Mr. Penney's purported to show an "acute" situation. Statement of Councilman Councilman Ridlerhof stated that at present Ridderhof re use of the City is nod "going overboard" with the use public tundS. of public funds to acquire the "Y" property, even though a precedent has been set by other cities that municipalities may properly assist in financing off- street parking, and which is a procedure recommended by the California League of Cities. Statements of Councilman During the discussion, it was stated that the Wi er. major problem seemed to be making provision for long -time parkers. Councilman Wilder made the suggestion that the Lido shopping area merchantslprovide a parking lot, perhaps in the vicinity of Hoag Hospital, for long - time parkers, faith bus transportation to their places olf business. Discussion re Bo The City Manager requested that discussion of the problem regarding e Scout Ous a erred. the location of the Boy Scout house in "Cliff Drive Park" be deferred until the regular Council meeting on December 9, 1957. Directed that a cost Councilman Ridderhof requested that the City Manager and the Director estimate be made re of Finance study and submit to the Council an estimate of the cost to the change of name of City which would be entailed through the changing of the name of Newport city. Beach to Newport Harbor.) Re Kling Resubdivision. The Council receiv Court of Appeal, Fourth S. Kling, et al., Petit City of Newport Beach, Civil 5566, wherein dec Orange County Superior Council denying the Kli Attorney stated that th December 28, 1957; that desired, and grant the Wilder requested that t that he view the proper restrictions, and that Council.acquiesced in t copies of the opinion rendered in the District. ppellate District, State of California, Donald ners and Appellants, vs. City Council of the al., Defendants and Respondents, Case No. 4 ion is rendered reversing the judgment of the urt which had upheld the decision of the s' application for resubdivision. The City judgment in this action would become final on he Council could act at this time if it so subdivision permit for the Klingsi. Councilman City Attorney review the case in its entirety, that.he study the Shore Cliffs subdivision make a recommendation to.the Council. The s request. Meeting adjourned. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the meetinglwas adjourned. mayor V ATTEST: City C er December 9, 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, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilman Wilder being absent. Approval of On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay ' minutes. and carried, the readinj of the minutes of November 25, 1957, and December 2, 1957, was waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed, i anina of bids re reservoir. Addendum No. 1 to spec% �a rc—a aged --ate ram Twenty-one bids received. Bidders. Bids referred to r.1 ty Manager, et cetera. Tall 7L re changing, name o -�. ty. Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place for the opening of bids for the construction of the Big Canyon Reservoir and Transmission Mains. Mr. Russell Kenmir of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, stated that Addendum No. 1 to the Specifications (Second Edition) had been furnished to all prospective bidders. He explained the contents of said Addendum. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Addendum No. 1 ' to Specifications for the construction of the Big Canyon Reservoir and Transmission Mains, Second Edition, was approved and ratified. Mayor Hill announced that, if the members of the Council concurred and if there were no objections from those present in the audience, the Clerk would read only the total bid for each of the three Schedules set forth in the Specifications. She Mated that the bids would be available for inspection by the public during business hours in the Clerk's office. No one from the audience objected, and the Council concurred in the suggestion. The Clerk announced that twenty-one bids had been received. The following bids were then publicly opened, examined, and declared to be. Bidders Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III R, R, Hensler, Inc. 121112120 No bid No bid Griffith Company 122610710 No bid No bid Fred J. Early, Jr., Co., Inc., and John Delphia 944,930 No bid No bid Charles J. Dorfman No bid 357,350 No bid S. A. Cummings- 1,1202322 No bid No bid ' Stecker & Scottm Ray V. Anderson 9829657 No bid No bid Graven & Company No bid 3822699 No bid Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc. 9329360 No bid No bid Macco Corporation 928,402 376,443 All Schedules or none E. C. Young and Young & Arrieta 1,114,041040 No bid No bid Bovee & Crail Construction Company No bid. 3642000 No bid A. H. Famularo No bid 3390080 No bid N. P. Van Valkenburgh Co. No bid 3292935 No bid Cox Bros. Construction Co. 1,208,836 No bid No bid Manco Construction ' Company 1,134,000 No bid No bid ]Long, Marker & Howley Construction Company No bid 3719988 No bid J. S. Barrett No bid 3649300 No bid Robert W. Hongola No bid ,333,540 No 'bid Alwood Corporation 1,147,165 No bid No bid .T. M. Page & R C R Total Deduction Corporation 1,1182078 362,400 $3,000 George Dakovich No bid 4052910.85 No bid On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said bids were referred to the City Manager, the Public Works Director and James M. Montgomery for recommendation. CONICATIONS The Clerk presented the following complete tally of letters, cards and straw ballots received to date regarding the proposal to change the name of the City of Newport Beach to the City of Newport Harbor (The tally includes the estimates furnished by organizations of the number of people who expressed an opinion or voted at a meeting regarding the ' question.): (1) Those who want the question on the ballot 329 (2) Those who do not want the question on the ballot 83 anina of bids re reservoir. Addendum No. 1 to spec% �a rc—a aged --ate ram Twenty-one bids received. Bidders. Bids referred to r.1 ty Manager, et cetera. Tall 7L re changing, name o -�. ty. Re Orange County Board On motion of Councilman MacKay,,seconded by Councilman.Ridderhof o Supervisors and carried, a letter wap ordered filed from the County Clerk of Orange resolution — all for County, L. B. Wallace, transmitting a resolution adopted by the Orange Orange o�unty County Board of Supervis6rs on November 19, 1957, calling for Metropolitan recognition, area recognition of Orange County by,the,Federal Government . Mayor requested to The Clerk presente �proc- December 9- Chairman -of Conchita,Pa 119 as ""Bill of West, requesting that t is ee . "Bill of Rights Week." Councilman Higbie and c December-9-15, 1957, as Re amendinRa ort�ion The Clerk presente o Cf I Service Rules of the Civil Service Bo ana Regura—tions. portion of the Civil Se to qualify for promotio full year of service, s On motion of Councilman carried, the recommenda and the proposed amendm Transfer of Alcoholic On motion of Counc Beverage acense -o and carried, a copy of and D s rcet. Beverage License was or sale eneral, Clarence and D's Market, 2000 We Letter from Lido Isle Wdman s Club re Annual ean- p ay. Commendine Carl oo mansee =an his ass states or t a.s ears rzstmas ecorataons. Ex�empp�t License P—M, o Jewel C. Wade. The Clerk read a 1 -- Sawyer of the Lido Isle Hill for her help, and in the successful "2d A Hart, seconded by Counc ordered filed. Councilman Hart.st commendation for their City Manager stated tha the credit due. On mot MacKayy and carried, Car for:this year ®s beautif The Clerk presente by reason of 307. disabi Boulevard, Long Beach, from house to house and that in order to grant necessary to make a det unable to obtain a live on motion of Councilman carried, said applicati determination that in a and Professions Code, t'. manual. labor. a letter from Jerry. L: Rickman,.Americanism or No. 294, Native Daughters of the Golden Council proclaim December 9 -15, 1957, as n motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by , ried, the Mayor was requested to proclaim Bill of Rights Week." a letter from T. Weston Jay, Acting Chairman d, recommending that the Council: amend a ice Rules and Regulations, to enable personnel 1 examinations upon the completion of one d service to include probationary service. art, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and on of the Civil Service Board was accepted t authorized. - man Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard Application for Transfer of Alcoholic. red filed, person to person transfer of off - Rustenbach and-Virginia E...Rustenbach, B: Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach ter addressed to Mayor Hill from Mrs. Earl oman's Club, expressing appreciation to Mrs. mmending the City employees for assistance ual Clean -Up Day.1° On motion of Councilman man MacKay and carried, said letter was ed that the City employees deserved- special ristmas decorations -at the City:Hall. The Carl Woodmansee had earned a great deal of n of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Woodmansee and his assistants were commended Christmas decorations. LICENSES- an Application for Exempt-Peddlers License:, ty rating, of Jewel C. Wade 2882 Long Beach r peddling of produce and citrus fruits n public streets. The City Attorney 'stated . Wade a license without fee, it would be mination that the applicant is physically hood by manual labor. After consideration, AcKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and was approved subject to the City Manager's ordance with Section 16001 of the Business applicant is unable to earn a livelihood by rI (3) Those who have specifically stated they want the name changed to Newport Harbor 240 (4) Those who have specifically stated they want the name to remain the same 14 (5) Those who have specifically stated they want the name ch nged to Balboa 3. Letters re name On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded byy Councilman Ridderhof and c ang_e or ere -filed. .carried, all= communications received on or subsequent to December 2, 1957, were ordered filed with the other communications on this matter (54 being-included in Item (1) above; 83 in Item (2); 5 in Item (3); 4 in Item (4).; and 3 in Item.(5))< Report of City Manager The City Manager presented report regarding the estimate of-the re estimate of the cost of changing the name of the City. Said report states that it appears cost o , an cc an t e that the cost would depend.upon the length -n f time.allowed-for: the name of the City. conversion. If the conversion were to take place tomorrow,,the cost would be approximately $ 5,000. If the conversion were to take place effective January., 1959., through a gradual process of changing City stationery, City seal, reprinting the Charter, et cetera, the cost would be approximately $10,000'. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager's report was ordered .' / received-,and filed. Mayor Hill stated that the estimate of costs.would be valuable to the citizens in further consideration of the matter of whether or not to place the question on the ballot.•--. ort from Newport The-Clerk presented a letter addressed to the City Manager from MRtte o CLIaMber Ot William O'Bryon, President of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, •ommerce .omm ttee submitting a report from a Chamber Committee appointed•to attempt to re name change. ascertain the opinion of residents regarding the proposed City name change. -The report contains the following statements:. "A very.very small minority of those pproached expressed itself as opposed. The main objection seemed to�be the expense to the city - -and consequently to the objectors as taxpayers. The large majority, not opposed to the change, was divided about evenly into two groups; those definitely in favor of the change,,and those to whom it seemed to be a matter of- -no particular importance." lOn motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was ordered-filed with the other correspondence on the subject;: Re Orange County Board On motion of Councilman MacKay,,seconded by Councilman.Ridderhof o Supervisors and carried, a letter wap ordered filed from the County Clerk of Orange resolution — all for County, L. B. Wallace, transmitting a resolution adopted by the Orange Orange o�unty County Board of Supervis6rs on November 19, 1957, calling for Metropolitan recognition, area recognition of Orange County by,the,Federal Government . Mayor requested to The Clerk presente �proc- December 9- Chairman -of Conchita,Pa 119 as ""Bill of West, requesting that t is ee . "Bill of Rights Week." Councilman Higbie and c December-9-15, 1957, as Re amendinRa ort�ion The Clerk presente o Cf I Service Rules of the Civil Service Bo ana Regura—tions. portion of the Civil Se to qualify for promotio full year of service, s On motion of Councilman carried, the recommenda and the proposed amendm Transfer of Alcoholic On motion of Counc Beverage acense -o and carried, a copy of and D s rcet. Beverage License was or sale eneral, Clarence and D's Market, 2000 We Letter from Lido Isle Wdman s Club re Annual ean- p ay. Commendine Carl oo mansee =an his ass states or t a.s ears rzstmas ecorataons. Ex�empp�t License P—M, o Jewel C. Wade. The Clerk read a 1 -- Sawyer of the Lido Isle Hill for her help, and in the successful "2d A Hart, seconded by Counc ordered filed. Councilman Hart.st commendation for their City Manager stated tha the credit due. On mot MacKayy and carried, Car for:this year ®s beautif The Clerk presente by reason of 307. disabi Boulevard, Long Beach, from house to house and that in order to grant necessary to make a det unable to obtain a live on motion of Councilman carried, said applicati determination that in a and Professions Code, t'. manual. labor. a letter from Jerry. L: Rickman,.Americanism or No. 294, Native Daughters of the Golden Council proclaim December 9 -15, 1957, as n motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by , ried, the Mayor was requested to proclaim Bill of Rights Week." a letter from T. Weston Jay, Acting Chairman d, recommending that the Council: amend a ice Rules and Regulations, to enable personnel 1 examinations upon the completion of one d service to include probationary service. art, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and on of the Civil Service Board was accepted t authorized. - man Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard Application for Transfer of Alcoholic. red filed, person to person transfer of off - Rustenbach and-Virginia E...Rustenbach, B: Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach ter addressed to Mayor Hill from Mrs. Earl oman's Club, expressing appreciation to Mrs. mmending the City employees for assistance ual Clean -Up Day.1° On motion of Councilman man MacKay and carried, said letter was ed that the City employees deserved- special ristmas decorations -at the City:Hall. The Carl Woodmansee had earned a great deal of n of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Woodmansee and his assistants were commended Christmas decorations. LICENSES- an Application for Exempt-Peddlers License:, ty rating, of Jewel C. Wade 2882 Long Beach r peddling of produce and citrus fruits n public streets. The City Attorney 'stated . Wade a license without fee, it would be mination that the applicant is physically hood by manual labor. After consideration, AcKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and was approved subject to the City Manager's ordance with Section 16001 of the Business applicant is unable to earn a livelihood by rI Resolution No. 4714, being a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for the County to construct and improve Marine Avenue from Coast Highway southwesterly approximately 300 feet, and the City to bear the cost thereof, was presented. Since the property involved lies wholly within the City, it is necessary -to execute an additional agreement with the County to be included under the terms of the previous agreement for tine construction of Bayside Drive, except that the County will not participate in the cost of this section of the road. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4714 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder The report of the City Manager entitled "Suggested ' Procedure for the Acceptance, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Proposed Scout House in Cliff Drive Park," dated December 5, 1957, was presented. In order to accomplish the recommendations, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Appropriation Request No. 73, transferring $2,000 from Park and Recreation Fund Surplus to Park Division Budget, for drainge improvements in Cliff Drive Park, was authorized. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the placing of the Scout House building in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the Public Works Director, was authorized. . On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by_Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Council approved in principle the conditions set forth in the aforementioned report for the use of the property. Said report has been filed in the file entitled "Council Action and Policy Adopted in the Fiscal Year 1957-58." A letter was presented from the Public Works Director submitting the following Applications for Permits, which had been recommended for approval by the .joint Harbor Committee: Mr. Olivier M. Hill to construct a ramp and float bayward of Lot 2 Block 433, Canal Section, located at 405 Clubhouse Avenue. Lyman H. Farwell, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward of 1124 East Balboa Boulevard, being Lot 13, and portions of 12 and 14, Block 17, East Side Addition to Balboa Tract. m r'£j ti 3 Nlsnations for cemmseo An' kit on S f ga os -or por axle ® ® Inds. Sttate an city . sac Clerk directed to CoDway a SNHI on of Founc:C to Messrs. l' e-B urCff —and Brandt. R -4714 adopted. re agreemant for county fi= const%Tuct ana Improve Maine ftvanue trom Coast 'ig way approxi= ma g Z TLA � �e�e 1tv to ear t t tthereot. F aropriation Re guest j7zor arainage -a �rovements in c likf �r e Per . e ort of ty Nana ger presente0 o Re placing of the Scout House ua n,ng. Report of CitV Manager ,app -@ avved in prIncapple. ications for Pier pereitts, et ce e'— Olivier M. Hill. Lyman H. Farwsell. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, two Applications for License were approved for Anthony Sigalos, dba Orange County Food Service, Inc., 7951 Whittaker Avenue, Buena Park, for a portable food stand at: (1) 3700 Central Avenue, Newport Beach, (letter from Walter L. Worthen, Vice President, Lido Construction Corp., requesting said service on file); (2) Ford Electronic Plant site, Newport Beach (letter from Evert S. Wells, Business Manager, Post Bros. Construction Co., file).. requesting said service on ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Councilman Stoddard stated that in September, 1957, the Council, with the endorsement of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, had requested Mr. Richard Pleger, Mr. William Blurock, and Mr. Rexford Brandt to serve as a Technical Advisory Committee on master planning for the Corona del.Mar State and City Beach Park. Councilman Stoddard stated that the plan requested had been presented informally to the members of the Council and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on the morning of December 9, 1957, and said plan appeared to have received general approval. He stated that it is now appropriate that precise and final plans be prepared and that this work be paid for by the City. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was directed to negotiate a proposed agreement with Messrs. Richard Pleger, William Blurock, and Rexford Brandt for the preparation of a detailed Master Plan for the future development of the Corona del Mar State and City Beach Park in accordance with general plans reviewed by the City Council and -the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission this date, and directed to present a proposed agreement for Council consideration and action at the Council meeting December 23, 1957. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Messrs. Pleger, Blurock and Brandt were commended for their unselfish devotion of time and effort in making the preliminary sketches of a master plan for the development of the Corona del Mar State Beach. The City Clerk was directed to convey the appreciation of the Council to said gentlemen. Resolution No. 4714, being a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for the County to construct and improve Marine Avenue from Coast Highway southwesterly approximately 300 feet, and the City to bear the cost thereof, was presented. Since the property involved lies wholly within the City, it is necessary -to execute an additional agreement with the County to be included under the terms of the previous agreement for tine construction of Bayside Drive, except that the County will not participate in the cost of this section of the road. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4714 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder The report of the City Manager entitled "Suggested ' Procedure for the Acceptance, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Proposed Scout House in Cliff Drive Park," dated December 5, 1957, was presented. In order to accomplish the recommendations, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Appropriation Request No. 73, transferring $2,000 from Park and Recreation Fund Surplus to Park Division Budget, for drainge improvements in Cliff Drive Park, was authorized. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the placing of the Scout House building in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the Public Works Director, was authorized. . On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by_Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Council approved in principle the conditions set forth in the aforementioned report for the use of the property. Said report has been filed in the file entitled "Council Action and Policy Adopted in the Fiscal Year 1957-58." A letter was presented from the Public Works Director submitting the following Applications for Permits, which had been recommended for approval by the .joint Harbor Committee: Mr. Olivier M. Hill to construct a ramp and float bayward of Lot 2 Block 433, Canal Section, located at 405 Clubhouse Avenue. Lyman H. Farwell, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward of 1124 East Balboa Boulevard, being Lot 13, and portions of 12 and 14, Block 17, East Side Addition to Balboa Tract. m r'£j ti 3 Nlsnations for cemmseo An' kit on S f ga os -or por axle ® ® Inds. Sttate an city . sac Clerk directed to CoDway a SNHI on of Founc:C to Messrs. l' e-B urCff —and Brandt. R -4714 adopted. re agreemant for county fi= const%Tuct ana Improve Maine ftvanue trom Coast 'ig way approxi= ma g Z TLA � �e�e 1tv to ear t t tthereot. F aropriation Re guest j7zor arainage -a �rovements in c likf �r e Per . e ort of ty Nana ger presente0 o Re placing of the Scout House ua n,ng. Report of CitV Manager ,app -@ avved in prIncapple. ications for Pier pereitts, et ce e'— Olivier M. Hill. Lyman H. Farwsell. 1r Lyman H. Farwell. Lyman H. Farwel, to construct a pleasure ramp. and float bayward' of Lot 13,.' and - portions. -bf 12 and 14, Block 17, East Side Addition to Balboa Tract, located at 1124 East Balboa Boulevard. Harold E. Bender. Harold E. Bender, to construct-a pleasure pier and slip bayward.of 140 South Bay Front, being L t ll, .'Block 1, Section 1, Balboa Island.P W. A. Hadley. W. A. Hadley, to construct a concrete seawall baywaro of Lot 10, Block 537, Canal Section, being located at 3709- - Channel Place. J. B. Shamel. " J.. B. Shamel, slip bayward.o -.Section 1, Bal _ 303..North Bay condition.that installation w northeasterly southwesterly Above ermits On motion of Counci approv� and carried,..said six ap conditioned by the Joint Approval of Mans and On motion of Counc: s ecifications off— Ridderhof and carried, i construction of a for the construction of bulkhead at of the Resolution author treet. so ease lease agreement between wit a oa en nsu a Peninsula Point Associal o nt ASsoclation. report from the City Ati of an indenture Plans and s ecifications On motion of Counc: a rove or bulkhead and carried-,- the plans ramp and t1oat at t construction;of.a bulkho trees t. City.Clerk was authorize an pipe ine easements.the before January 9,-.1958, Dewelo2ment of offs - Consideration of a4 street Parking lot. off - street parking lot, cons erat on property, was continued continue . will-have additional.in. City Mana ei author- The Clerk read a L ize to ascuss an Library-Board o£ Truste4 agreement wit the employment.of archil arcTi�tec�tts 'i$e and preliminary plans, sket evens to 2 library in Corona del M —eve- r��i innaF_j� et by Councilman Hart and ce era tor proposed discuss an agreement wi ranch- rar in Council. Councilman Sti Corona a ar. informed that there are the matter may be depen there are other factors taking the preliminary put before the people i man Stoddard:stated.tha Messrs. Pleger, Blurock of the use of -the Coron be a suitable location extremely valuable asse A ro riation On motion of Counc eguests approved. and carried, the follow .No. 68. No. 689-$6626 Attorney Budg, Attorney °s bu No. 71. No: 71, $4682 to ..Parks, Bea Budget, for o No. 72. - -.No. 72, $1609 to Park Divis R -4716 adopted, Resolution No. 471 auto- zan execution execute:an indenture be of an indenture the conveyance of the B e weep e y and was presented. On moti T e Irvine Company. Hart and carried, Resol re reservoir sites that the Mayor and the an pipe ine easements.the contract for the cc Transmission Mains has to wit: AYES, NOES, C ABSENT, :o construct a pier; and Lots 1 and 2" Block 6, ioa Island, being 301 and 'ront, subject to a; no craft moored in this .11 extend beyond the Prolongation of the. .ine of Garnet Avenue. , .man Ridderhof, seconded by.- Councilman.Hart ilications were approved as recommended and Harbor Committee.. - .man MacKay, seconded by Councilman. ie approval of the..prans: -and specifications r bulkhead at .10Nt1 Street, -and consideration .zing the execution of an amendment to'-.the, :he City of Newport Beach and the Balboa .on, were held over. for ahe.receipt of a krney regarding this matter. - :man- Stoddard seconded by Councilman Hart id specifications were approved for -the id, ramp and float at 19th- ,Street; and the -., l to call for bids to be submitted on or it-10:00 A.M., in the Clerk 's office. :ion "to undertake the development.of an. !asterly of the Newport Pier on City -owned 'or discussion at the time - the -City Manager >rmation available for the Council.: :ter from Robert.Hurwitz, Secretary of the - of the City 'of Newport Beach, recommending acts Herbert Rileyand -Ray Lavenas to develop tes, et cetera, for; the proposed- branch. •. r. On motion of Councilman; Stoddard';:seconded erried, the City Manager was authorized to r said architects to be submitted to the lilard stated that the architects should be io•funds available at the present time, that !nt upon a successful bond issue, and that involved. Councilman Hart'stated that by :eps:, we would have an estimate of cost to .the matter is placed on the - ballot. Council - it might be well to bear :in mind -that ind Brandt had implied- during -the discussion del Mar Beach that Inspiration Point might )r• -a library, and said property is.an of the City. .man Stoddard, seconded by.Councilman Hart - ig Appropriation Requests were approved: from'Council Contingencies to city to.effect amendments to :the City ,et. from Park and Recreation Surplus Fund zes:and Recreation Administration Tice -equipment. from Park and-Recreation Fund Surplus.. Dn Budget, for street -end planting. authorizing the Mayor -and the City -Clerk to aeen -the City and The Irvine Company;- .effecting Y. Canyon Reservoir site and pipeline easements, a of-Councilman- Stoddard, seconded by Councilman tion No. 4716 was adopted, with'the stipulation ity Clerk are not.to execute.the indenture until struction of the Big Canyon Reservoir and een awarded, by the following roll call vote, EN: Hart, MacKay,.Stoddard Higbie, Ridderhof, -Hilt EN: None -.MEN: Wilder 1 The Clerk read a letter from Roland A. Wright, Assistant vice President of the Bank of America, addressed to the City Treasurer, recommending that the Council appoint as fiscal agent for the Water Bonds, 1957, in New York, one of the following: Chemical Corn Exchange Bank, Empire Trust Company, First National City Bank, or Manufacturers Trust Company; in Chicago, one of the following: Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, City National Bank and Trust Company, or Harris Trust and Savings Bank. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Empire Trust Company in New York, and the Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago, were designated as the fiscal agents for the•City of Newport Beach Water Bonds, 1957. ,' The recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Award of contract re award of the contract for the construction of the Big Canyon reservo3L r contt nue < Reservoir and Transmission Mains be continued to an adjourned meeting on December 16, 1957, was accepted. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman AdyouramanC.� Stoddard and carried, the meeting was adjourned to 2:30 P.M., Monday, December 16, 1957. ATTEST: '" �'. .U✓�! p/t/✓! S vJ Vl -:'mil � ✓� Uity e:q December 16, 1957 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned Adjourned regular regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the session. hour of 2:30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll call. Councilmen Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilmen Wilder and MacKay being absent. In connection with the award of contract for the construction Report of .tames H, of Big Canyon Reservoir and Transmission Mains, the City Manager Montgomery re award of presented and read excerpts from a report furnished by James M. conEFact fog t� Montgomery, Consulting Engineer. Said report describes construction or ig irregularities in the low bids - previously submitted and contains canyyon 13eservo:ssd the recommendation that the contract for Schedule I be awarded ransm Mon Mains. to Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc., -at the contract price of $932,360, unless there is some legal objection to the irregular manner in which the bid was made out, and ..contains the further recommendation that the contract for Schedule II be awarded to N. P. van Valkenburgh Co., at the contract price of $329,935, and that the minor irregularities in said bid be waived. The Clerk read the report addressed to the Council by the City Report by the City ' Attorney, dated December 16, 1957, entitled "Bids on Construction Attorney re 1bids for -57 of Big Canyon Reservoir and Transmission Mains." The report states constiructlo HF that the bid submitted by Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc., meets the reservo r an minimum requirements of a bid and may be considered by the transmission mains. Council. The irregularities in the bid are not of such a nature that they may not be waived by the Council and the contract awarded if the Council decides that the bid and bidder are acceptable in all other respects.1° Said report further states that the bid submitted by Macco Corporation does not qualify as a bid on either Schedule alone and should be considered as a bid only on both Schedules combined, since the bidder attached a condition by which he retains the power to decide whether or not he should be awarded the contract. The City Manager stated that Mr. Gene Rheault, Mr, Russell Persons present in the Kenmir, Mr. Montgomery Ross Fisher, Attorney ,Tack Penney audience. representing Montgomery Ross•Fisher, Inc., and ,Attorney Donald Harwood representing Macco Corporation, were present in the audience, The Clerk read the letter from Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc., Letter.from Hontgomer signed bar Montgomery Ross Fisher, President, Herbert A. Lewis, oss 1ci�s lere�nC,_ re Vice - president and William J. Schlidge, Secretary, clarifying znteng o g ezr the intent of the bid which was submitted by said corporation. The Clerk read the letter from Kenneth Leventhal & Company, Letter from Kenneth Certified Public Accountants, signed by Leonard bevy, regarding events a :o an ' the financial status of Montgomery Ross Fisher, stating that re - ,s'�anancia status of the annual audit of Mr. Fisher's accounts has not been completed, on�gomer3r oss zs er but from a cursory examination it would appear that Mr. Fisher's net worth has increased during the past year by approximately $250,000.