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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/1958 - Regular MeetingJanuary 13, 1958 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. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen.Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion.of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the reading of the minutes of December 23, 1957, was waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed. A letter was presented from Donald Harwood, of Harwood, Heffernan & Soden, Attorneys at Law, representing William Cagney, requesting C -1 zoning of all of Mr. Cagney°s property bordering on Highway 101 for a depth of 200 feet (in the vicinity of Hoag Hospital). On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was referred to the Planning Commission for study and action. Regular session. Roll call. AR oval of minutes o; December Z-5, 19-')/* Request for C -1 zoning o� all of Mr. i iam agney s property. The Clerk presented a letter from William L.Dunn, Secretary Re Tentative Tract and Technician of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, requesting Map No. eetit that prior to the Council's approval of Tentative Tract Map No. propo_se�dbetween the 1396, a joint meeting be held with the Newport Beach and Costa Newport eacF- an Mes3Planning Commissions. A letter, pertaining to said Tentative Cos— ta�7esa Planning Tract Map, from D. I. Huddleston protesting "the proposed re- Commissions. alignment of East 17th Street into a right angle corner instead of the present curve," was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the letters were referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and to set up the time and place for the proposed meeting. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart Re Opinion in Case No and carried, an Opinion was'referred to the City Attorney which 5994, investigation o� had been rendered in Case No. 5994, before the Public Utilities railroad grade cross - Commission of the State of California, regarding the investigation ings. State Public of establishing a list of railroad grade crossing of city streets Utilities Commission. or county roads most urgently in need of separation. A letter from Earl W. Stanley urging that the proposal to Earl W. Stanley change the name of the City of Newport Beach to the City of letter re c ange of Newport Harbor be placed on the ballot, was presented. The Clerk name ot the City o read the following tally of communications received to date Newport Beach. regarding this matter: Those who want the question on the ballot 383 Tally re name change. Those who do not want the question on the ballot 89 Those who have stated they want the name changed to Newport Harbor 245 Those who have stated they want the name to remain the same 56 Those who have stated they want the name changed to Balboa 3 The Clerk stated that just prior to the opening of the Council meeting Mr. Carl Thomas had submitted petitions, which he said had been signed by more than 550 people, requesting that the electors be given an opportunity to vote on the proposal to change the name of the City. A letter was also presented from William L. 0 °Bryon, President of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, stating that the Board of Directors of said organization had met in regular session on January 13, 1958, with 15 Directors in attendance, and that they had unanimously recommended that said question be placed on the ballot in the April election. Mr. Edward Healy spoke from the audience and stated that he thought a relatively small number of people were interested in the matter and that it should not be on the ballot. The consensus of the Council was that a sufficient number of citizens had shown an interest in placing the question on the ballot. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary proposition, for inclusion on the ballot in April, to permit the voters to indicate whether they approve or disapprove the proposal to change the name of the City of Newport Beach to the City of Newport Harbor. Councilman Stoddard inquired whether or not the proposed Charter amendment prohibiting the City's drilling for oil was in order for the ballot. The City Attorney stated that the wording was being reviewed to see that it accurately expresses the ' restriction applying to the City. Councilman Hart stated that the Council had previously passed a motion and adopted the wording approved by the former City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, it was directed that said wording be reviewed by the City Attorney and that he report his recommendations either agreeing with the previously written proposition for the ballot or recommending changes. Further disucssion re change o name. Cit Attorne to review wor Ong or 2ropose Charter amen ment re of rb ing. Pier permits, A letter was presented from J. B. Webb, Public Works Director, stating On that the following applications had been recommended for approval by the Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and Joint Harbor Committee. H. Cedric Roberts H. Cedric Roberts and Sons, to construct a steel sheet an ons. pile bulkhead bayward of a portion of Block C, Corona Railway del Mar, located at 2915 Ocean Boulevard. W. C. Warmin ton ' W. C. Warmington and Paul Young, to construct slips anT au Young.— and piers bayward of 1038 and 1034 West Bay Avenue, Beach. Balboa, being Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, Tract No. 626, Railway in joint ownership. Fred Kriete. Fred Kriete, to construct a pleasure pier and float agency station bayward of 517 - 36th Street, Newport Beach, being a Class "A" non - agency station, effective January 24, Lot 9, Block 536, Canal Section, subject to the approval of the War Department. K. D.Peach. K. D. Peach, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward of Lot 9, Block 537, Canal Section, being 3711 Channel Place, Newport Island. Western Auto Salvage, Western Auto Salvage, Inc., to construct a pleasure Inc. pier and float bayward of 603 North Bay Front, Balboa Island, being Lot 12, of Block 12, Section 3, Balboa Island. B. it Tarnutzer and B. W. Tarnutzer and A. Sturtevant, to construct a T. Sturtevant. pleasure pier and slip bayward of 2101 and 2039 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, being Lots 2 and 3, Tract No. 2984, in joint ownership. Col. T. P Atkinson. Col. T. P. Atkinson, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward of Lot 28, Tract No. 884, being ' 822 West Bay Avenue, Balboa. Mrs. T. W. Taylor. Mrs. T. W. Taylor, to construct a concrete bulkhead bayward of 3300 Via Lido, being Lots 1095 and 1096, Tract No. 907, Newport Beach. Approval of above On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and permits. carried, said applications were approved as recommended and conditioned by the Joint Harbor Committee. Re Motor Vehicle On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and License Fees, June carried, a Summary of Apportionments of Motor Vehicle License Fees was t rouges ordered filed, for the period June 1, 1957, through November 30, 1957, Novem er 957. compiled by the State Controller as provided in the Revenue and Taxation Code, indicating the share of Newport Beach to be $9,223.94. Letter from H. E. A letter was presented from Herbert E. Riley protesting the Ri a re rezoning decision of the Planning Commission denying rezoning permit of Edward J. permit o wart. Babson. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder Ba so PI a—nning and carried, said letter was ordered held over for consideration on Commission Amy= January 27th in connection with a public hearing on Planning Commission ment No. 43. Amendment No. 43. Variance No 431, The Clerk presented a letter from Stroller White appealing from the . ro er W ite. decision of the Planning Commission denying Variance No. 431, for waiver Set for public of covered car space on residential property at 217 Abalone Avenue; Lot eaFi —rig on January 20, Block 7, Section 5, Balboa Island, Zone R -2. On motion of Councilman ' 27 195d.. Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the matter was set for public hearing on January 27, 1958. Re change of status On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and 01 MY& Electric carried, a letter was ordered filed from the Public Utilities Commission Railway station in stating that a notice of intention had been received from the Pacific Newport Beach. Electric Railway Company to change the status of Newport Beach from an agency station to a Class "A" non - agency station, effective January 24, 1958. Re minutes of Orange Count Mos uito A atement District. Commendation to Mr. Sandy Steiner. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded and carried, the minutes of the 131st meeting of Orange County Mosquito Abatement District special commendation to Mr. Sandy Steiner who of Newport Beach on said Board for many years faithful and valuable service. by Councilman Ridderhof of the Board of Trustees were ordered filed, with has represented the City and who has rendered Public Notice re The Clerk presented a Public Notice that an application has been app ication o Rae, filed by Rae, Gill and Associates for a Use Variance Permit to permit Gil awn =s o fates the drilling for one oil and /or gas well and the production therefrom or Use Variance in the M -1, Light Industrial District; hearing thereon to be held by Permit. the Orange County Planning Commission on January 22, 1958. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Notice was ordered filed. The City Manager stated that the matter would be discussed at the City's Planning Commission meeting on January 16, 1958. LICENSES ' Applications for On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and icense. carried, the following Applications for License were approved: 9 � 1. Application for License of Louis McKenney McKenney -0 °Conner, and Thomas O'Conner, dba McKenney- O'Conner, Water Cra t or it Water Craft for Hire, 503 East Edgewater, -- Balboa, for rental of water craft, row boats, motor boats, sail boats; being a change of ownership. ' 2. Application for License of Dick Luebbert, dba Dick Luebbert, dba Golden West Amusement, 1968 Raymond, Santa Go en West Ana, for a skill game, miniature bowler, at Amusement. the Drift Room, 3344 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. 3. Application for License of Anthony Sigalos, Anthony Sigalos, d' dba Orange County Food Service, 7951 Whittaker Orange County Food Avenue, Buena Park, to service the City Yard Service. at the 11 o'clock lunch period; letter request of L. W. Covert for said service. 4. Application for License of Edward H. and Helen Edward H. and Helen G. Loeffler, 1318 Trenton Drive, Anaheim, The G. Loe er The Mermaid, 3436 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mermaid. Mar, to sell on -sale beer and packaged foods. 5. Application for Exempt License of A. R. A� l�ica_t 4� for McKenzie., Chairman of Orange County Committee arA[ c-h 01 Imes. of the March of Dimes for house to house soliciting of funds for the Twentieth Annual March of Dimes during the month of January, 1958. 6. Application for Exempt License of Verne Oran e Count Wilkinson, President of Orange County Heart Heart Association. ' Association, P. 0. Box 1704, Santa Ana, for house to house soliciting of funds during the month of February, 1958, for the Orange County Heart Association. The City Manager announced that commencing in February, all Identification card- licensed solicitors would be furnished printed identification cards f6- urnis e a and that only those persons possessing such cards would be entitled licensed to solicit. solicitors. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay Minute Resolution and carried, the following Minute Resolution was adopted: re bond turn'isF—ea Montgomery Ross WHEREAS, a contract for the construction of the Fis er, Inc., re reservoir under Schedule I of the Specifications reservoir. for Big Canyon Reservoir and Transmission Mains has been awarded to Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc., as contractor, has furnished bond numbered 51179644, executed by The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, as surety in the amount of $466,180.00 for faithful performance, and $466,180.00 for labor and material; and ' WHEREAS, said bond meets the requirements of the contract specifications and the law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said bond be approved. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart Minute Resolution and carried, the following Minute Resolution was adopted: re bond furni's-h-eU N. P. Van -- WHEREAS, a contract for the construction of the Valera urgh Co. re transmission mains under Schedule II of the reservoiY trans - Specifications for Big Canyon Reservoir and mission mains. Transmission Mains has been awarded to N. P. Van Valkenburgh Co., a co- partnership; and WHEREAS, N. P. Van Valkenburgh Co., as contractor, has furnished bonds executed by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, as surety in the amount of $164,967.50 for faithful performance and $164,967.50 for labor. and material; and WHEREAS, said bonds meet the requirements of the contract specifications and the law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said bonds be approved. ' The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4722, requesting the R -4722 adopted, re construction of a certain service connection upon the Orange County service connection Feeder Extension of the Metropolitan Water District, by means of upon Orange County which service connection water may be supplied by the Metropolitan Feeder Extension of Water District to Coastal Municipal Water District, for use within Metropolitan Water the City of Newport Beach area, directing that the sum of $60,000 District. be deposited with Coastal Municipal Water District to pay the cost of construction of said service connection, and agreeing to pay any additional cost of construction of said service connection. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4722 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: R -4723, requesting Resolution No. 4723, being a resolution requesting the California State Par Commission ommission State Park Commission to authorize return to the City of unexpended funds to return to C�ityy for the acquisition of private property adjacent to the Corona del Mar une ?en e un�s for State and City Beach Park, was presented. The funds involved are the acquisitions private unexpended City funds previously contributed for additions to the Corona Prope- rty adjacent to del Mar State and City Beach Park in the acquisition of privately owned Corona del Mar State land in Blocks A -34 and A -35, Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman and City Beach Park. Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4723 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill , Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Budget Amendment On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and No. carried, Budget Amendment #84 was approved, in the amount of $10,000, from Water Bonds 1957 Construction Fund Surplus to Water Bonds ' Projects; balance of funds needed for deposit with Coastal Municipal Mr. Max Walter was in the audience and stated that he had no new Water District for meter installation for Big Canyon Reservoir. Statments of Jack Mr. Jack Lindsey, 721 Larkspur, Corona del Mar, spoke from the Lin sey. audience questioning the advisability of approving said Budget The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4724, being a resolution finding Amendment. He was informed that a great deal of thought and study pu Ic interest and had been given to the matter. Ord. No. 840. Ordinance No. 840, being Approving "Jamboree AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RO�nex." APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED Corona del Mar, is necessary therefor; and directing the City Attorney TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND KNOWN AS "JAMBOREE ROAD ANNEX," Ord. No. 840 was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Wilder, a opt—e -- . seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 840 was adopted by the adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Statements of Jack Mr. Jack Lindsey spoke from the audience inquiring whether or not Lin sey. the expenses incurred by the City in servicing the annexed area would R -4725, adopt__i_�nn��_m_�ap warrant the annexation. It was explained by Council members that the area annexed would soon provide large sums in taxes since the Ford a map showing portions of certain streets known as Shore Avenue, Wave Aeronutronics plant will soon be in operation in the annexed area. R -4723, requesting Resolution No. 4723, being a resolution requesting the California State Par Commission ommission State Park Commission to authorize return to the City of unexpended funds to return to C�ityy for the acquisition of private property adjacent to the Corona del Mar une ?en e un�s for State and City Beach Park, was presented. The funds involved are the acquisitions private unexpended City funds previously contributed for additions to the Corona Prope- rty adjacent to del Mar State and City Beach Park in the acquisition of privately owned Corona del Mar State land in Blocks A -34 and A -35, Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman and City Beach Park. Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4723 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 ' Statements of Max Mr. Max Walter was in the audience and stated that he had no new Wa ter. thought regarding the matters involved R -4724, finding The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4724, being a resolution finding pu Ic interest and and determining that the public interest and necessity require the necessity require acquisition, construction and completion by the City of a public park, acquisition et cetera the acquisition of the real property described as Lot 26, Block A -35, OF a pu iic park. Corona del Mar, is necessary therefor; and directing the City Attorney to file and prosecute an action in eminent domain in the Superior Court to accomplish the acquisition. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4724 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 R -4725, adopt__i_�nn��_m_�ap The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4725, being a resolution adopting sh is Pv , 9 E 4727 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 to the students that; although the Statements of 'For adoption of resolutions and the approval of Budget Amendments Hz to stu enLt seemed to be proceeding with little discussion, the action taken at this time was the result of a great deal of preparation and study of the matters. Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place for a Res. of Intention The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4726, being a resolution R-4726 a opte_, order of intention of the Council declaring its intention to order the in vacation or closing up, vacation and abandonment of portions of certain streets portions 01 certain known as Shore Avenue, Wave Street, Heliotrope Avenue, Iris Avenue, streets in Corona del Jasmine Avenue, Larkspur Avenue and Narcissus Avenue, and certain Mar, an setting alleys, and setting the hearing thereon for the 24th day of February, heearingfor Feruar 1958. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman , ' Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4726 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 Resolution No. 4727 was presented, authorizing the Mayor and R -4727 adopted, re City Clerk to execute a contract between the City and O'Melveny & contract with Myers, for the services of said firm as bond counsel in 0'Melveny & Myers connection with the April 8th election. On motion of Councilman for services as bona Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and.carried, Resolution No. counsel. 4727 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 to the students that; although the Statements of 'For adoption of resolutions and the approval of Budget Amendments Hz to stu enLt seemed to be proceeding with little discussion, the action taken at this time was the result of a great deal of preparation and study of the matters. Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place for a Public hearin re the ' public hearing in connection with the Master Plan which had been Master PT an. R- recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission. Mr. Walter adoptea adopting t e Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning Commission, introduced Mr. Master Plan. Lawrence Wise of Hahn, Wise & Associates, Planning Consultants, who were employed to prepare the Master Plan. Mr. Wise explained that the Master Plan consists of three units of planning, to wit: 1. Land Use; 2. Streets and Highways; 3. Parks and Recreation. Maps illustrating the planning for each of the units were displayed. Mr. Wise explained to the many students in the audience that the Master Plan was a guide for the future planning of the City and was not regulatory in nature. The following students spoke from the audience asking pertinent questions: Claremont Sherman, Chip Fitzwater, Sven Pretorius, Dave Pettit, John Cook and Stewart Betz. Mr. Jack Lindsey participated in the discussion. Since no one else desired to comment on the plan, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the hearing was closed. Mr. Longmoor stated that he urgently recommended the adoption of the Master Plan as submitted. Mayor Hill expressed the gratitude of the Council to Mr. Longmoor and to the Planning Commission for their diligence in working out the details of the Master Plan and for excellent services rendered the City. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4728, being a resolution adopting the Master Plan, 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 On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Letter from The MacKay and carried, the letter from The Irvine Company, dated Irvine Company re the December 20, 1957, recommending modifications of the Master — astn�er Plan. Plan, was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. The report of the City Mans.er to the Council, numbered 57- 58 -17, Report of City dated January 8, 1958, entitled 'Removal of Trees in Divider Strip, Manager re removal of Balboa Boulevard,1° was presented. Councilman Hart stated that the trees a oa recommendations of the City Manager had met with the enthusiastic Boulevard. approval of members of the Central Newport Beach Community Association. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the report was ordered received. The report of the City Attorney regarding the acquisition of property for Channel Place Park was presented, copy of which had been previously given to members of the Council. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to obtain an up -to -date appraisal on Lots 1 and 2 in Block 145, Channel Place. tto�VR ort of Cit re acquisition or property for Channel Place Park . The City Manager presented the request of the Planning Commission Mayor requested to for the Council's advices regarding subdivision fees for park a�poant` a committee purposes. A discussion was had. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, �re study o ' seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the Mayor was requested to su i�" vision fees for appoint a liaison committee to work with The Irvine Company to offer par purposes. the City's services in establishing a plan, and it was suggested that the committee include representatives from the Council; Planning Commission, and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and the V R -4729 ado ted re etropoo 'tan rea recogn t on o range ounty. Statements from the audlince. administrative office of .the City. Mr. Walter Longmoor spoke from the audience and stated that the negotiation of a plan of this nature with The Irvine Company seemed to be the best solution of the problem involved since most of the area to be subdivided is Irvine property, already annexed or which will be annexed. Resolution No. 4729., requesting Metropolitan Area recognition of Orange County by the Federal Government, was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4729 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 Mr. Lee Bolin spoke from the audience in favor of the adoption of the resolution, and Mr.. Leslie Petersen also spoke from the audience. Report from City Manager The City Manager had previously presented to members of the on- ca capital improvements Council a report on capital improvements, dated January 13, 1958. On ate anuary 13, 1 motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said report was ordered received and filed. Mayor Hill stated that the matter would be discussed at the study session to be held January 20th. Re Ground Observer Cor s. Since the Ground Observer Corps will no longer need the facilities Lease wit t e 1 o s e at the Lido Isle Community Association for a post, on motion of Council- Community ssoclati5n man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, it was directed canceled. that the lease.with the Lido Isle Community Association be canceled and that notification of said cancellation be sent to said Association in accordance with the terms of the lease. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Hill expressed appreciation to members of the Ground Observer Corps who have given unselfishly of time and effort in rendering services to the City of Newport Beach. It was stated that facilities at the Newport 'stand Pier would be made available for the Ground Observer Corps on a -by" basis. Authorization given to On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder uac�se Lots 8, 10, 12 and carried, the City Attorney and the City Manager were authorized to and L4. Block 44U. Corona complete the purchase of Lots 8, 10, 12 and 14, Block 440, Corona del del Mar, Mar, for branch library purposes. Budget Amendment #88. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Budget Amendment #88, transferring $30,250 from Library Fund Surplus to Library Budget, was approved. Recess. Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess at this time. Budget Amendment 489. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by, Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Budget Amendment #89 was approved, in the amount of $450.00, from Council Contingencies to Civil Service Budget, for miscellaneous office supplies and examination services. R -4730 ado ted amendin Resolution No. 4730, amending Schedule B of the Classification c e u e o t e and Compensation Plan by deleting the classification of Park Foreman, Compensation Plan. Range 32, and adding classification of Park Superintendent, Range 32, andRecreation Superintendent, Range 32, was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4730 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 R -4731 ado ted amendin On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart USE o ey personne . and carried, Resolution No. 4731, amending the list of key personnel to include the Park Superintendent and the Recreation Superintendent, 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 Authorization given for On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder temporary salary advances and carried, authorization was given to make the position changes in to Reci Parks, Beaches and Recreation budget necessitated by the n�d�%qg�j�Lon andPa ksuperintendent. of Resolutions No. 4730 and 4731. Mr. Thomas Childs, Assistan`tnLity Manager, stated that the persons occupying the positions of Recreation Superintendent and Park Superintendent were performing additional duties in the absence of a Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. On motion of Councilman Hart; seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, temporary salary advances to the Recreation Superintendent and the Park Superintendent,.in.the amount of $50 per month for each, were authorized. Colonel Andrew Smith spoke from the audience stating that he was of the opinion.that the services now being rendered by the Park Department were not as efficient as had been formerly rendered. The City Manager commented that in his opinion the.services being rendered are considered a good operation. 1 C C The report of the City Manager,.numbered 57- 58 -18, dated January Report of City 10, 1958, regarding parking meter location and rate recommendations, Manager re parking was presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- meter Location and man MacKay and carried, the report was ordered received and filed rate recommen at ons. and the City Manager was requested to have a ma p y g q p prepared to indicate earn seg. g geographically the proposals set forth in the memorandum; it was On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman further directed that a public hearing be set for'February 10, 1958. Budget amendment #90. ' Councilman Ridderhof stated that he was opposed to the recommendation $5,000, for parking meters on Riverside Avenue, since there was adequate from General Fund Surplus to General Services. Streets-,.Land parking available. Impiovements,'additional funds for construction of concrete The Clerk presented a report regarding the opening of bids for a Report of Clerk re concrete bulkhead, ramp, pier and float at 19th Street, which were n n - t opened in heir office on January 9, 1958. The Council was informed Street bu e7c�ad— that the following three bids had been received: Minute Resolution.. Croft & Neville, Inc. $4,913.65 Bidders. Trautwein Bros. 5,679.12 WHEREAS, a contract for the construction of the Gillis & Derby 5,737.32 bonds of It was the recommendation of the City Manager and the Public Works Director that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Croft & Neville, Inc., in the amount of $4,913.65. Resolution No. 4732, awarding the contract as recommended, authorizing. the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said contract, was adopted, and the slight irregularity in the bid presented by Croft & Neville, ,Inc. was waived, by the following roll call vote, to wit: R -4732 adopted, away nag contract to Cro t & Neville. IFF. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart', Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and Budget amendment #90. ' carried, Budget Amendment #90 was approved in the amount of $5,000, from General Fund Surplus to General Services. Streets-,.Land Impiovements,'additional funds for construction of concrete bulkhead, ramp, pier and float at 19th Street. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and Minute Resolution.. carried, the following Minute Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, a contract for the construction of the bonds of water and sewer lines in North Speedway and amen G— allac eaFerr e other streets on Balboa Island has been awarded water and sewer lines to'James I. Gallacher; and on Balboa s an . WHEREAS, James I. Gallacher, as contractor, has furnished bonds numbered S1159287 (Labor and Material) and S1159287 (Performance), executed by The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, as surety in the amounts of $19,306.25 and $19,306.25; and WHEREAS, said bonds meet the requirements of the contract specifications and the law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said bonds be approved. A copy of an excerpt from an article in the "Building Contractor," Co of excerpt from entitled Urban Redevelopment, having been sent to each of the members an art c e re from of the Council at the request of Councilman Hart, was, on motion of Redevelopment Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, received and filed. ordered received and filed. The Clerk presented Planning Commission Amendment No. 43, the Application for rezoning permit of Edward J. Babson, 487 Morning Canyon Road, Corona del Mar; Lot 3, Tract 1'237, Zone R -3 -B, to cause this property to fall within an R -4 -B District, which had been denied by the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said matter was set for public hearing on January 27, 1958. The Clerk presented Planning Commission Amendment No. 44, the Application for rezoning permit of Robert H: Karstens and other property owners, (between Seaview and Ocean Boulevard, Dahlia and Fernleaf); Lots 1 to 18 inclusive, Block 132, - Resubdivision of Corona del Mar, Zone R -2; to cause this property to fall within an'R -3 District; which had been - recommended for denial by the Planning Commission. Councilman Stoddard read a letter from Robert A. Schwamb, Attorney at Law, which had been received on January 13, 1958, requesting that Planning Commission Amendment No. 44 be referred back to the Planning Commission for a new hearing and a re-hearing-since property owners in Block 132 were desirous of the zoning request and that Block 132 be included therein. The applicants are of the opinion that the Planning.Commission would now find in favor of the applicants as the zoning request would no longer be "spot.zoning." On motion of Councilman Stoddard,.seconded by Councilman. MacKay and carried, said letter was received and the matter was referred to the Planning Commission. Hearing set on ow lcati oar rezoning permit of E. J. Babson, Planning Commission e Re Planning, omm ss on No. 44 Ro ert arstens. Approval of Resubdivision Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, on motion of No. 3 ot Donald S. K bn Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, and irg n a L. Kling. the action taken by the Council on February 27, 1956, in denying the application of Donald S. Kling and Virginia L. Kling for Resubdivision No. 30, was rescinded. On motion of Councilman. Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the Application for Resubdivision of Donald S. Kling and Virginia L. Kling, No. 30, was approved, subject to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and set forth in their minutes of February 16, 1956. �proval of means of It was the recommendation of the City Manager and the Public access or Imo€ ro ert Works Director that the Council approve the means of access shown O ut ma over the on the plot plan for the bluff property of Ruth Small over the t ar way at City parkway at 2721 Ocean Boulevard being a portion of Block c5cea Boulevard. 0 -33, Corona del Mar; that the Clerkts certification of Council's action be placed on the plan; and,that the plan be filed witty the Building Department. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the recommendation was approved with the stipulation that the elevation shown on the plot plan filed be the maximum elevation. R -4733 adopted, approving It was the recommendation of the Public Works Director that mmaap seFow n port on o a portion of Marine Avenue be relocated so that Marine Avenue and Mar ne venue proposed to Jamboree Road will line up on opposite sides of Coast Highway to be vacated. form a proper intersection. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4733, approving the map for the proposed vacation of a portion of Marine Avenue 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 R -4734 adopted, re Resolution No. 4734, being a resolution of intention to vacate Intention to vacate a a portion of Marine Avenue for the purpose of re- alignment of said portion of arine Avenue Marine Avenue, setting a hearing thereon for February 10; 1958, was nearing set for 2-10-58. adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN:. Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Budget Amendments. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the following Budget Amendments were approved: #83. #83, in the amount of $1,600 from City Council expense to Police - Rolling Equipment; additional funds needed for the costs of frequency change -over of police radios and the purchase of a remote unit to replace present unit now borrowed from the County Radio Division. #85. #85, in the amount of $86,039.30 from Water Bond 1957 Construction Fund Surplus to Water Bond Projects - Professional Services - Engineering; to provide additional funds for contract payments to .Games Montgomery. #86. #86, in the amount of $329,935 from Water Bond 1957 Construction Fund Surplus to Water Bond Projects; to provide funds for installation of transmission lines for Big Canyon Reservoir in accordance with bid of N. P. Van Valkenburgh Co. #87. #87, in the amount of $932,360, from Water Bond 1957 Construction Fund Surplus to Water Bond Projects - Land Improvements - Water Reservoir; to provide funds for construction of Big Canyon Reservoir in accordance with bid of Montgomery Ross Fisher, Inc. #81. #81, in the amount of $1,703.20 from Retirement Fund Surplus to Retirement Prior Years Service; additional appropriation needed for arrears earnings of Russell E. Craig. Employer share 6/082% x Compensation $28,004.00.- $1,703.20 - 7 -1 -45 through 6- 30 -57. t Re Dr. Forbes Farms Inc.,. Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by autfiorization given to Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and unanimously issue check a a e to carried, that the Finance Director be authorized and directed to county Clerk. issue a check in the amount of $7,000.00 payable to L. B. Wallace, County Clerk, and transmit the same to the City Attorney for deposit with the County Clerk when Dr. Forbes Farms, Inc., Plaintiffs, and the Linda Isle Company, Defendant, have stipulated that they will dismiss the City of Newport Beach from the action in Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 74,616. The City Manager.presented a notice that on February 7, 1958, the''State'Board of Public Health will,-.consider in public.hearing, proposed regulations pertaining to.sanitation; healthfulness and safety of ocean water - contact sports areas. The City Manager stated -that State regulations regarding beach safety had been deleted from the proposed regulations. ' The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting that Police Officers Gordon Tornberg and Bob Staats had performed exceptionally fine services in the rescue of a woman who drove her car into a swimming pool in Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager was instructed to.commend Gordon Tornberg and Robert Staats for their excellent performance of duty. Mr. A. B. Cubbage spoke from the audience and stated that thought had been given as to whether or not the leases of water front property should be extended or renewed. He wanted to know the.number of signatures which would be necessary to place a Charter amendment on the ballot.to require said leases to be voted on by the citizens. The Clerk responded that it would be necessary to have the signatures of 15% of the electors who voted in the last General Election which was held in November, 1956, a total of 1,687 signatures. Colonel Andrew Smith.spoke from the audience.inquiring whether or not the Council would place on the ballot the question proposed by Mr. Cubbage if informal petitions were.submitted to.the Council with 1,000 signatures. Councilman Wilder commented that the matter was too involved to consider for the, ballot at this time. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the meeting was adjourned. HOOT ATTEST: My ClerrR I January 27, 1958 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. The roll was called,the following members being present: Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of January 13, 1958, was ' waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed. Mayor Hill declared the meeting open for a public hearing in connection with Planning Commission Amendment, No. 43, regarding the Application of Edward J. Babson, 487 Morning Canyon Road, Corona del Mar, to amend the zoning of the property described as Lot 3, Tract 1237, Zone R -3 -B, to cause said property to fall within an R -4 -B District. The Clerk announced.that notice of hearing had been duly published and posted. The Clerk read a memorandum from Walter Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning Commission, setting forth the findings of the Commission and recommending that said Application be denied. -The Clerk read a letter from Herbert E. Riley; written on behalf of Edward J. Babson, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. Mr. Allen Lorenz spoke from'the audience and stated that,he; -,was the owner of property adjoining the subject property and - vehemently opposing the proposed rezoning, for the reasons set forth by the Planning Commission in its findings. Mr. Del Brown spoke from the audience and stated that he was a land developer and he had proposed the location of a medical center on the subject property. He contended that the.use of the property as requested would provide the community with a needed medical center and that the proposed building would be an.asset to the area. He presented two pictures purporting to show that the view of adjoining property owners would be less obstructed by the proposed one -story structure than by a 35 foot building now permitted under the Code. Mr. Lorenz countered that the trend in the United States is to upgrade 'property, not downgrade it, and he implied that the use-of this property would be considered commercial if the requested zoning were allowed. The Clerk read a letter from the Corona Highlands Property Owners'Association wherein it was stated that at a business meeting held by the.Corona Highlands Property Owners Notice of hearing re re uulat ons on safety. Commendation to Police Officers Gordon orn erg and-9—o and-9—ob Staats Discussion re leases of water front property. Meeting adjourned. Regular session. Roll call. A royal of minutes of anuary Public hearing re PLanning Commission Fn ment o43 E a son.