HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1958 - Regular Meeting"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
for and on behalf of its citizens and themselves
do hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Brown
and express appreciation for his unselfish and
valued service to the City;
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution
be entered in the minutes of the City Council
meeting this date and that a copy be delivered
to Mrs. James Brown."
' A roll call vote was taken and Resolution. No. 4744 was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay
Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
parking meter locations and rate recommendations. The Clerk stated
that a letter from Mr. W. Stuart Foote had been received suggesting
that parking meters in the Newport Beach Ocean Pier section of town
be put in full operation commencing around June 10 and continuing
until the end of September.
R -4744 adopted.
Public hearing on
ar ang meter
ocations an rate
recommen ffa Hons.
The City Manager reviewed his report dated January 10, 1958, City Manager rev9evpea
setting forth eight recommendations for parking meter locations, rc ort dated
rates, and a proposed parking lot. The Council considered the first anuary Lu,
seven points which were in regard to parking meter location and rates.
Councilman MacKay joined the meeting at this time.
A discussion was had. Mr. E. L. Hoyt, 1718 West Ocean Front,
requested the City Manager to estimate the anticipated annual yield
from the 93 meters on McFadden Place. The City Manager replied
that it would be difficult to estimate the yield with a change of
' rate, but that the yield in 1957 had been $3,121.49. No further
comments were made from the audience, and on motion of Councilman
Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the hearing
was closed as to the first seven items of the report.
C. MacKay present.
General discussion
annuaa yleLa. Hear-
n c ose on l
seven items 01 the
report.
February 10, 1958
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular
Regular session.
session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of
7:30 P.M.
The roll was called, the following members being present:
Roll call.
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Councilmen Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilman
MacKay being absent.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof
A royal of minutes o
and carried, the reading of the minutes of January 27, 1958, was
January 27, n.
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waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.
At the request of Mayor Hill, the Clerk read Resolution No.
R--4"-4 adopted,
4743, being a resolution appointing Leland L. Wilder to the City
appoa�a�g�1.ar�d L.
Council from the Sixth District for a term ending Tuesday, April
Wa er to t e �Ca�C2�r
15, 1958, which is the Tuesday following the next General Municipal
Counca rom the
Election, and until a successor from the Sixth District qualifies.
Sixth District for a
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie
terse ending April ,
and carried, Resolution No. 4743 was adopted by the following roll
T938.
call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay
The Clerk administered the oath of office to Leland L. Wilder
Oath of office
in accordance with the requirement of Article XX, Section 3, of the
a ministere to
Constitution of the State of California.
Leland L. Wilder.
On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman
Resolution to the
Ridderhof and carried, the following resolution was adopted:
memory of m brown.
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"WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Newport
Beach has been saddened to learn of the death
of Mr. James Brown, known among his countless
friends in the City as Jim Brown; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. James Brown served the City of
Newport Beach as Councilman from July 1, 1937,
to April 21, 1942; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. James Brown has served the City
of Newport Beach as Building Inspector since
September 8, 1947, until his death on February
8, 1958;
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
for and on behalf of its citizens and themselves
do hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Brown
and express appreciation for his unselfish and
valued service to the City;
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution
be entered in the minutes of the City Council
meeting this date and that a copy be delivered
to Mrs. James Brown."
' A roll call vote was taken and Resolution. No. 4744 was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay
Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
parking meter locations and rate recommendations. The Clerk stated
that a letter from Mr. W. Stuart Foote had been received suggesting
that parking meters in the Newport Beach Ocean Pier section of town
be put in full operation commencing around June 10 and continuing
until the end of September.
R -4744 adopted.
Public hearing on
ar ang meter
ocations an rate
recommen ffa Hons.
The City Manager reviewed his report dated January 10, 1958, City Manager rev9evpea
setting forth eight recommendations for parking meter locations, rc ort dated
rates, and a proposed parking lot. The Council considered the first anuary Lu,
seven points which were in regard to parking meter location and rates.
Councilman MacKay joined the meeting at this time.
A discussion was had. Mr. E. L. Hoyt, 1718 West Ocean Front,
requested the City Manager to estimate the anticipated annual yield
from the 93 meters on McFadden Place. The City Manager replied
that it would be difficult to estimate the yield with a change of
' rate, but that the yield in 1957 had been $3,121.49. No further
comments were made from the audience, and on motion of Councilman
Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the hearing
was closed as to the first seven items of the report.
C. MacKay present.
General discussion
annuaa yleLa. Hear-
n c ose on l
seven items 01 the
report.
Recommendation No. 7
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and
e m nate an
carried, recommendation No. 7, that parking meters be placed on Riverside
disapproved.
Avenue between U. S. Highway 101 and Avon Street, was eliminated and
disapproved.
Recommendation No. 5
On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and
approved re 12-hour
carried, recommendation No. 5 was approved and it was directed that the
meters - 31st Street.
26 meters on 31st Street, Lido Peninsula, be converted to 12 -hour meters.
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Basic rate increased.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and
Items Z, 3, 4 and 6
carried, the basic rate on all parking meters was increased from 5e, to
approved.
10t per hour, and the provisions set forth below, included in Items 2,
3, 4 and 6, were adopted and approved as follows:
Item 1. Convert 24
Item 2. Convert all 24 minute meters to 30
minute meters to
minute meters to coincide with new
m nute meters.
hourly rate. (6 minutes for 1�; 30
minutes for 5(�.)
Item 3.
Item 3. All proposed 12 hour meters to be
activated as at present, only by
pickles (30 minutes) and quarters
(2 -1/2 hours).
Item 4.
Item 4.. McFadden Place parking lot and
adjacent curb parking.
Present Proposed
24 minute meters T -
30 minute meters - 13
2 hour 21 45
5 hour 65 -
12 hours - 35
3 T
Item 6.
Item 6. Balboa Boulevard between 13th and
21st Streets. Meter approximately
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160 spaces with two hour limit on
both sides of center strip.
Re effective date for
The City Manager stated that the effective date for the new
new rates.
rates would depend upon the time it takes to convert the meters.
Public hearing regarding
Mayor Hill declared the meeting open for a public hearing
proposed Ne ort cean
regarding the proposed Newport Ocean Front Parking Lot No. 2, which
Front ?arcing Lot No. Z.
is point 8 in the City Manager's memorandum. The City Manager
explained that among the reasons for proposing a parking lot at the
subject location were the following facts: The lack of parking
facilities in the area causes part of the traffic problem; parking
facilities are needed for the great number of people who wish to use
the beach in the subject area; providing a parking lot would make
it easier for the City to perform safety services; revenue from
parking meters in the subject area could be spent in paying for the
proposed lot.
Letters protesting the
The Clerk stated that letters from the following persons had
proposed parking Wt.
been received protesting the proposed parking lot:
Bertrum C. Coffy, Jr., 1921 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar
Carol R. Pumphrey, property owner at 1606 West Ocean Front
R. P. Mitchell, 2408 West Ocean Front
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gosline, 2408 West Ocean Front '
Ernest W. Pitney, attorney representing owners and
residents of Ocean Front property
Joseph H. Boyland, 1918k West Ocean Front
Herman I. Ranney, 2000 West Ocean Front
Phyllis L. Ranney, daughter of owners of property
at 2000 West Ocean Front
Mrs. Louise Plou
Mrs. Frank E. Ranney, property owner at 2000 West
Ocean Front
Nancy Ranney Wolcott, daughter of owner of property
at 2000 West Ocean Front
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ketchum, 1600 West Ocean Front
Mrs. Mary A. Thomas, 1914 West Ocean Front
David W. Holtby, 1518 West Ocean Front
Brooke Hukill, 1912 West Ocean Front
Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Genung, Guy A. Genung,
Charlotte R. Genung, members of the family who
own property at 2000 West Ocean Front
Dorothy C. McKenna, 1924 Ocean Front
Carrie E. Collins, 1924 Ocean Front
Mabel E. Dimsen, 1924 Ocean Front
Louise Ranney, part owner of property at 2000 Ocean Front
Mrs. Julia Mae Eggert, 1608 West Ocean Front
John G. Spangler, 1526 West Ocean Front
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Files, 1916 Ocean Front
R. G. Mitchell, 1824 Ocean Front
Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Barnes, 107 - 19th Street
J. R. Thompson and W. S. Thompson, 1804 West Ocean Front '
Mr. Hoyt presented two additional letters protesting the
Additional letters pre -
construction of the parking lot, one from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin,
sented by __r. Hoyt
—tom—
1721 West Balboa Boulevard, and one from Marie and Bert I. Sr
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1723 West Balboa Boulevard.
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The Clerk Clerk stated that the foll ®wing letters had been presented
Letters previously
at the Council meeting held January 27, 1958:
present.
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Letter from Guy LeValley opposing increased parking
Letter from _Guy LeValley
meter rates.
Letter fr ®m K. D. Farnsworth in favor of the parking
Letter from K. D.
lot.
Farnsworth.
Letter from George W. Bush, Jr., stating that the
Lette�rom George W.
Newport Businessmen's Association had held a
-Bu-s , Jr.
meeting on January 14, 1958, with twenty -six
a Use Permit in this area.
members in attendance and that they had voted
unanimously in favor of the proposed parking
Statements of Council -
lot.
reasons propounded by the protestants were valid. Councilman Hart
Letter from the same Association stating that the
Letter from Ne port
members are in favor of increasing the number
usinessmen s
of parking meters but not increasing the rates.
Association.
The Clerk stated that a brief summary of the reasons the Summary of reasons gi =-
protestants gave for opposing the parking lot is as follows: Tor opposing t e park9-p
Parking on the beach would be hazardous to children; property ot.
values would decline; blacktopping will stop the building of fine
apartments; view will be destroyed; and the broad expanse of sand
from sidewalk to water, a safe place for children to play, will be
destroyed.
The following people spoke from the floor opposing the parking Discussion from the
lot: Mr. R. G. Mitchell, Mrs. Phyllis L. Ranney, Mr. Robert V. au Bence. Statements of
Brose, Mr. Brooke Hukill, Mr. Herman Ranney, Mrs.Arthur Stahlheber,. Attorney Phelps.
' Mrs. R. G. Mitchell, Mrs. J. W. Ketchum, Mr. Ernest W. Pitney, Mr.
Joseph Boyland, and Mr. Frank Jordan. Mr. A. K. Phelps, Attorney,
stated that he had been requested by the Newport Businessmen's
Association to appear on behalf of said Association and to present
petitions which had been circulated bearing approximately 125
signatures of residents and property owners in Newport Beach urging
the Council to build and create the proposed parking lot. Said
petitions were presented to the Clerk and members of the Council
examined them. Mr. Phelps stated that there was a desperate need
for parking in the subject area; that the best use for the property
involved would be use as a parking area; that the most appropriate
method of having visitors pay for their use of a recreational
facility would be by paying for parking in a parking area; and that
the parking facility would pay for itself through the revenue
obtained. He further stated that the area could be beautified in
the development of a parking lot.
Councilman Hart explained a possible compromise solution to Statements of Council -
the parking problem, with the use of the proposed parking lot as a man Hart regar ing a
temporary expedient. Councilman Hart's plan advocated moving the posse a compromise.
present beach houses towards the ocean front and putting a parking
facility back of them; merely exchanging city -owned property for
privately owned property, rezoning the property more accurately,
creating a street, and providing a parking area behind the beach
front homes.
A further discussion ensued.
Further discussion.
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On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman
Hearing closed.
MacKay and carried, the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman MacKay, seconded by Council-
Motion to withdraw
man Hart, that the City Manager be instructed to withdraw the
cation or se
Application for Use Permit for the subject parking lot.
P ermit.
Councilman Stoddard stated that the zoning of the adjoining
Statements of Council-
property is C °1 which would make a parking lot acceptable with
man Stoddard re zoning.
a Use Permit in this area.
Councilman Ridderhof stated that he did not believe that the
Statements of Council -
reasons propounded by the protestants were valid. Councilman Hart
men Ridde—r-ho—f and Hart.
stated that he did not agree with Councilman Ridderhof and he
thought the reasons set forth were valid.
A roll call vote was taken on Councilman MacKay's motion that
Roll call vote on
the.City Manager be instructed to withdraw the Application for
motion to wit-ha—raw
Use Permit for the subject parking lot, which carried by the
ication or Use
following roll call vote, to wit:
ermit.
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and
City Manager instructed
carried, the City Manager was instructed to make a study of the
to make a study o
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factors which are involved in the plan to bring about an exchange of
actors involved re
property, exchanging the beach property along the ocean front, for
exchange —o —property.
the property which lies behind to be used for a parking lot, and
putting the land owners out on the beach property. The City Manager
Recess.
Letters ordered filed.
stated that providing adequate parking was one of the biggest
problems the City had to face and•that perhaps the matter should
be studied by a representative group of citizens. Councilman
Wilder stated that preparatory to giving committee study to this
problem, the City Manager should make a preliminary study and
report. Councilman Stoddard inquired, "If the beach property
is so valuable, how can the City afford to cover" any of it up
with houses being moved on it," and also would the City be
justified in trading lot for lot when the City's property might
have much greater value, which profit should be retained for the
entire City rather than just the property owners who would benefit.
thereby.
Mayor Hill declared a three minute recess at this time.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay
and carried, all the letters received regarding the parking lot
were ordered filed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Re allocation of gas tax On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and
u�nds og r eriod ena n carried, a letter was ordered filed from the state of California,
December 31, 1957. Department of Public Works, stating that the City's quarterly allocation
of gas tax funds for the period ending December 31, 1957, is
$16,297.75.
Estimatin as tax funds A letter was presented from the State of California, Department
or - sca year. of Public Works estimating gas tax funds for the City of Newport
Beach to be $62,, 710 for the 1958 -59 fiscal year. On motion of Council -
man Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried., it was directed
that the Director of Finance be informed of said letter and that the
letter be filed.
Letters acknowled in
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay
receipt o Reso ution No.
and carried, the following letters were ordered filed which were
re etro o itan ea
received acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 4729, requesting
Recognition o Orange
Metropolitan Area Recognition of Orange County:
County.
Communications from,
1. Governor Goodwin J. Knight
2. U. S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel
3. Minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County
4. Executive office of the President of the United .
States, Bureau of the Budget, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Southern
The Clerk presented a letter from the Southern Counties Gas
Counties Gas Company re
Company requesting that the City reserve and except from the
vacation proposed in
abandonment of certain streets in Corona del Mar, pursuant to any
Reso ution No.
existing franchise or renewal thereof, the permanent easement and
right to construct, maintain, operate and renew gas pipeline and
appurtenant structures and the right to protect same from all
hazards in, upon and over the streets or parts thereof proposed to
be abandoned. The abandonment referred to is proposed in Resolution
of Intention No. 4726, and a hearing thereon has been set for February
24, 1958. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman
Hart and carried, the letter was referred to the City Attorney for
consideration at the time of the hearing on the proposed abandonment.
Letter from Parks Beaches
The Clerk presented a letter from the Parks, Beaches and
an Recreation Commass on
Recreation Commission stating: "George Buccola, who is constructing
an of a to
a large building adjacent to city -owned property next to the Elks
fBBucco
eautb— i£y city -off.
Club, requested his architect to draw up a plan for beautification
property.
of the city -owned property. After viewing this plan, a motion was
made by Commissioner vandervort, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and
unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to City Council
that the Commission finds this plan acceptable; provided no funds
be put into this project which would otherwise be used elsewhere."
The Public Works Director stated that the estimated cost of the
project as set forth in the proposed plan would be approximately
$8,000. Since approvimately $4500 had been set aside for this
improvement in the Parks, Beaches and Recreation budget, consideration
was given as to how the additional money could be obtained, and
whether or not the Elks Club and Mr. Buccola would be' interested in
contributing. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman
Wilder and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager to
take up with the interested parties.
Re Pier Permit - China
A letter was presented from M. S. Bernard, Attorney representing
Cove.
Ward Jewell, a property owner in China Cove, opposing the granting to
Mr. Dudley.Furse, and others, permission to construct a certain seawall
at China Cove, which permission had been granted by the Council on
January 27, 1958. Mr. Bernard was in the audience and addressed the
Council. He stated that Mr. Dudley Furse, representing himself and
the other property owners to whom the permit had been granted, had
agreed in a telephone conversation that the following conditions and
restrictions could be inserted on the subject permit which would be
an acceptable solution to Mr. Bernard's client: That no permanent or
temporary structures may be built on the land side, and that the wall
would be one foot above the mean line of high tide or one and one -half
feet below the adjacent existing structure. Mr. Bernard stated that
Dr. Pursell also had agreed in a telephone conversation that this
restriction could be inserted on the permit. A discussion ensued.
The City Attorney pointed out that no written agreement had been
V 1
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Letters re request
OT E J. Jac an or
use of a oa aer.
Reouest for vacation
og Dortion of alley
running between
Cata ina an a
Yo-11a.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay Minutes of Small
and carried, the minutes were ordered filed of the meeting of the ra is ar or
Small Crafts Harbor Commission of the State of California, Department Commission oF State
of Natural Resources, at Eureka, California, January 6, 1958. of California.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder
and carried, the following telegram from the California Public
Utilities Commission, received by the City Manager, was ordered
filed: "As all protestants have withdrawn their complaints Pacific
Electric Railway Co. has been advised to proceed with the reduction
of agency at Newport Beach."
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay
carried, the City Manager was authorized to send a letter to the
Pacific Electric Railway Company, on behalf of the City Council,
' threatening condemnation of the parcel of property between 23d and
McFadden Place owned by the Pacific Electric, in the eventthat such
letter appears to be called for in the course of negotiations in
the next two weeks.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay
and carried, the text of speech presented by William J. Phillips,
Orange County Supervisor of the Third District, at the meeting of
the Orange County League of Cities held in the City of Orange,
January 23, 1958, was ordered filed. The text of said speech had
been distributed to members of the Council at the request of Mr. J.
Frank Wharton, Field Representative of the Orange Division of the
League of California Cities.
A letter was presented bearing thirty signatures opposing
3 -1/2 ft. chain -link fence between 9th and 10th Streets, and
opposing parking meters as they "would commercialize this
residential area." on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by
Councilman Hart and carried, the matter was referred to the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Telegram received
Ca g ornia Phu gc
Utilities Comm ssion
re Pacific E ectrbc.
and City Manager author-
ize to send eta ter
to Pacific__71ectric.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder
and carried, the following application, recommended for approval by
the Joint Harbor Committee, was approved:
Application of W. A. Kirk, 1208 East Balboa
Boulevard, Balboa, for permission to construct
' a concrete bulkhead bayward of Lot 5, Block
19, Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract, being
1208 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa.
Text of speech given
at Orange Count
League ot Cities
meeting.
Letter opposing
between t an 10th
Streets.
A lication o W. A.
ire to constrf uct
concrete bulkhead.
submitted, only the oral agreement of Mr. Furse that he would approve
the insertion on ihe permit of the conditons mentioned; that it was
not definite as to whether or not Mr. Furse could represent the
property owners; that it was questionable whether or not the City
could insert restrictions on a permit already granted. Mr. Bernard
stated that the procedure was suggested so that he would not be
forced to take necessary action in Declaratory Relief. Mr. Bernard
reiterated the statement in his letter that the action had been
taken by the Council on January 27 and that he had be uninformed
that the matter would be considered by the Council on that date,
although he had previously been advised that he would be informed
and given an opportunity to appear when the subject would be heard.
Councilman Ridderhof pointed out that Mr. Bernard was now requesting
that the Council take action in the absence of the other property
owners involved. Members of the Council were of the opinion that an
agreement could be worked out between Mr. Bernard's client and the
other property owners involved, and that the City would not necessarily
have to be a party to the contract. On motion of Councilman MacKay,
seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the matter was ordered
filed.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman
MacKay and carried, the following letters were ordered filed:
1. A letter from B. W. Rice, Jr., and Douglas
Goodall opposing the request of Mr. Jacklin
for permission to use the Balboa Pier to load
and unload passengers for trips to Catalina
Island.
2. A letter from E. J. Jacklin withdrawing his
request for the use of Balboa Pier for boat
service to Catalina Island.
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The Clerk presented the letter request of Ermon W. Smith and
Lots 10 30 Tract 444,
Jennie B. Polizzi, property owners of and of
Newport Heights, for the vacation of a portion of the alley running
between Catalina and La Jolla. The Public Works Director stated
that similar requests of property owners in subject area had been
granted by the City. He suggested that it would be wise for the
City to retain utility rights if the request were granted. On
motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and
carried, the City Attorney and the City Manager were authorized to
prepare the necessary papers to carry out the request.
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Letters re request
OT E J. Jac an or
use of a oa aer.
Reouest for vacation
og Dortion of alley
running between
Cata ina an a
Yo-11a.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay Minutes of Small
and carried, the minutes were ordered filed of the meeting of the ra is ar or
Small Crafts Harbor Commission of the State of California, Department Commission oF State
of Natural Resources, at Eureka, California, January 6, 1958. of California.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder
and carried, the following telegram from the California Public
Utilities Commission, received by the City Manager, was ordered
filed: "As all protestants have withdrawn their complaints Pacific
Electric Railway Co. has been advised to proceed with the reduction
of agency at Newport Beach."
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay
carried, the City Manager was authorized to send a letter to the
Pacific Electric Railway Company, on behalf of the City Council,
' threatening condemnation of the parcel of property between 23d and
McFadden Place owned by the Pacific Electric, in the eventthat such
letter appears to be called for in the course of negotiations in
the next two weeks.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay
and carried, the text of speech presented by William J. Phillips,
Orange County Supervisor of the Third District, at the meeting of
the Orange County League of Cities held in the City of Orange,
January 23, 1958, was ordered filed. The text of said speech had
been distributed to members of the Council at the request of Mr. J.
Frank Wharton, Field Representative of the Orange Division of the
League of California Cities.
A letter was presented bearing thirty signatures opposing
3 -1/2 ft. chain -link fence between 9th and 10th Streets, and
opposing parking meters as they "would commercialize this
residential area." on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by
Councilman Hart and carried, the matter was referred to the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Telegram received
Ca g ornia Phu gc
Utilities Comm ssion
re Pacific E ectrbc.
and City Manager author-
ize to send eta ter
to Pacific__71ectric.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder
and carried, the following application, recommended for approval by
the Joint Harbor Committee, was approved:
Application of W. A. Kirk, 1208 East Balboa
Boulevard, Balboa, for permission to construct
' a concrete bulkhead bayward of Lot 5, Block
19, Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract, being
1208 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa.
Text of speech given
at Orange Count
League ot Cities
meeting.
Letter opposing
between t an 10th
Streets.
A lication o W. A.
ire to constrf uct
concrete bulkhead.
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LICENSES
�Applications for On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart
License. and carried, the following Applications for License were approved:
Orange Cou_n_t Societ 1. Application for Exempt License of Robert
or C rii��e i ren L. Williams, Executive Director, Orange
and Adults, Inc. County Society for Crippled Children and '
Adults, Inc., 12612 South Tustin Avenue,
Orange; to sell paper lilies on the streets
of Newport Beach on March 21 and 22, 1958.
Mariners Mile Docks 2. Application for License of Irving Jordan and
s ap renta s an oat William Kempton, Mariners Mile Docks, 2607 West
repairs. Coast Highway, slip rentals and boat repairs,
being a change of ownership.
Golden West Amusement 3. Application for License of Dick Luebbert,
skill games at T e Gang Golden West Amusement; for three skill games
Plank. at The Gang Plank, 2210 West Ocean Front,
two miniature pool tables and one shuffle
alley.
Golden West Amusement 4. Application for License of Dick Luebbert,
skill game at c es Cafe. Golden West Amusement; for one skill game
at Arches Cafe, 3334 West Coast Highway,
one bowling game.
Beach Amusement Co. 5. Application for License of Clyde Denlinger,
transfer skill ames to dba Beach Amusement Co., for transfer of
Hilltop Tavern. Business License No. 1102 for one skill
game, shuffle alley, at Norm's Cafe, 611 -
31st Street, to Hilltop Tavern, 471 North
Newport Boulevard. '
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
R -4745 ado ted, orderin Mayor Hill opened the meeting.for a public hearing in connection
vacat ono a portion ot with Resolution No. 4734, being a resolution of intention to vacate
Marine Avenue. a certain portion of Marine Avenue for the purpose of realignment of
said Marine Avenue. The Clerk stated that notice of hearing had been
duly published and posted. No protests were received. On motion of
Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the
hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by
Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4745, ordering the
vacation, closing up and abandonment of a certain 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
Rero�os�ed lease with Consideration of a proposed lease with Trautwein Brothers, the
raua n Brothers American Legion, and the City of Newport Beach was deferred for two
ercan Legion an City. weeks.
i.
Polic Statement ado ted
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and
re on propositions.
carried, a Policy Statement of The City Council Regarding Bond Propositions
To Be Voted Upon at The April 8 Municipal Election, dated February 3,
1958, was adopted and approved.
R -4746 ado ted, announcin
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On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie
ection to e e ri
and carried, Resolution No. 4746, being a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach announcing a General Municipal Election to
be held on the 8th day of April, 1958, setting forth the offices to be
filled, ordering the submission of proposed amendments to the Charter
of the City of Newport Beach to be submitted to the electors of said -City
at said General Municipal Election, appointing election officers and
establishing their compensation; designating polling places and providing
for the opening and closing of the polls for said General Municipal
Election, 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 -4747 ado ted ublic
Resolution No. 4747, being a resolution of the City Council of
nece
interest an ssIt y re
the City of Newport Beach, California, determining that the public interest
certain mun cipa im-
and necessity demand the acquisition and construction of certain municipal
provements.
improvements, and making findings relating thereto, was adopted, on
motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder, by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
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ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Ordinance No. 841.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 841, being
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL,
1958, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
' QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY PROPOSITIONS
TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY
FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND
CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
SAID DATE.
During the reading of said ordinance, Councilman Wilder left the
meeting.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart
and carried, Ordinance No. 841 was passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart
and carried, a report was ordered filed from the City Attorney re-
garding the case of the City of Newport Beach vs. Waldron, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 70214.
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Ordering election to
e e Agri 8,
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Councilman Wilder
e t meeting.
Ordinance No. 841
passea to secon
reading.
Report of City
orne re Waldron,
Case 'o.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Report of City
and carried, a report was ordered filed from the City Attorney ttney re- ounty of
regarding Orange County Superior Court Case No. 70717, County of -range, Case A1o�-
Orange vs. the State of California.
The City Attorney stated that he had received a letter from
the Public Utilities Commission wanting to know whether or not the
City of Newport Beach desired any further action regarding a prior
request for valuation of certain Pacific Electric property, which
request had been taken off calendar. Members of the Council felt
that it would be desirable to contact the Pacific Electric Company
regarding this matter before an answer was sent to the Public
Utilities Commission.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and
carried, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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February 24, 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.
Statements of Cit
Attorne re re ly to
Pu c ti sties
ommissgon as to
valuation of certain
Pacific Electric
property.
Meeting adjourned.
Regular session.
Roll call.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Minutes of Februa
Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of February 10, 1958, 10,, -195 approve .
was waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered
filed.
Mayor Hill declared the hearing open for the consideration of Pul
the suspension or revocation of the business license of John R. su:
Buesing, dba Harbor Security Patrol, 2916 East Coast Highway, Coronae,
del Mar, to conduct a private patrol for residence and business. The i
City Attorney requested Detective Sergeant William H. Blue of the Uua
Newport Beach Police Department to testify. He also asked whether or
not John R. Buesing was in the audience. There was no reply. Sergeant —
Blue presented evidence consisting of a brief summary of exhibits
which were presented to the Council, to wit: A certified copy of Los
Angeles Municipal Court docket No. 68736, indicating the licensee had
plead guilty to charges of violating Sections 2108 and 2110 of the
Unemployment Insurance Code; a certified copy of Los Angeles Municipal
Court docket No. 73629 showing charges of violation of Section 216 of
the Labor Code and a verdict of guilty; a letter from the Santa Ana
Chief of Police showing a refusal to issue a license in Santa Ana; a
copy of the minutes of a hearing held before Board of Police Commissioners
of the City of Los Angeles. In addition, Mr. George Whitney, Mr. Howard
R. Hall, Mr. Ed Cable, Jr., were each sworn and testified concerning their
experiences with the licensee in the conduct of his business in the City
of Newport Beach. This evidence showed that he had failed to pay bills
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