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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/1958 - Regular MeetingAN 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, 1958s, 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. i 1 a� Ordering election to Be Te ci Apra 9 Councilman Wilder left meeting. Ordinance No. 841 secon reading.— Report of City ttorne re aldron, Case o- 214.�_ On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Report of City and carried, a report was ordered filed from the City Attorney Attorney re county or regarding Orange County Superior Court Case No. 70717, County of range tease A7o: Orange vs. the State of California. iU957 -� 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: icy clerk I • 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 1 to Pu be to sties Commission as to valuation of certain Pacific Electric property. meeting adjourned. Regular session. Roll call. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Minutes of Februar Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of February 10,.1958, 0, , 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, Corona 7T del Mar, to conduct a private patrol for residence and business. The TIF City Attorney requested Detective Sergeant William H. Blue of the 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 bus ir: n R. incurred in the City in connection with the operation of his business, had failed to pay his employees their wages when due, and that some of the wages from 1957 remain unpaid. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Council found that the license issuedf to Mr. John R. Buesing for security patrol was being used in contravention of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and the laws of the State, that the licensee has been conducting his business in an'.improper manner, that the purpose for which the license was issued has been abused to the detriment of the public; and the license of John R. Buesing was revoked. COMMUNICATIONS Report of City Attorney The Clerk presented a memorandum from the City Attorney regarding re Count o Oran a vs.County of Orange versus State of California Superior Court Case No. State or California 70717, stating that the Court sustained the Demurrer of the City.of Su error Court Case No.Newport Beach, which was heard on January 23, 1958. On motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to reply to the Demurrer, and the communication was ordered filed. Letter from R. B. Van On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and Pe t re structures carried, a letter was referred to the City Manager from Roger B. Van Pelt located at 9U5_a_nF requesting an extension of nine months' time to repair, rehabilitate,. East Bay Front demolish or remove the structures located at 905 and 907 East Bay Front Balboa. in Balboa. Conditioned offer of The Clerk presented the conditioned offer of Helipot Corporation to Helipot Corporation donate to the City the building which was constructed -for a temporary to donate a ui ding office, which building has been relocated on the Corporation Yard and is to e City. being used by Helipot Science Explorer Post #201. On motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, consideration of this matter was held over for discussion at the next Council meeting. Discussion re bulkhead A letter was presented from Richard T. McCulloch and Minna F. at end of t Street McCulloch opposing the building of a bulkhead at the end of 35th Street at Finley, aFid clean- at Finley. The Public Works Director stated that he had no information ing up or the beaches that a bulkhead was.proposed at said location. Councilman Hart stated at these street ends. that he had examined the area and that it was his recommendation that barriers be placed at the street ends of 34th, 35th and 36th Streets so that cars could not park and prohibit easy access to the beach. He also recommended that the beaches at said street ends be cleaned up. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hart,.seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was instructed to proceed with the cleaning up of these beaches at the street ends mentioned. Mr. Robert Schlum spoke from the audience in regard to the matter. Letters re request for e On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard recognition o range and carried, letters were ordered filed from United States Senator William County as a F. Knowland and United States Congressman James B. Utt, stating that the etropo itan Area. request of the City of Newport Beach for recognition of Orange County as a Metropolitan Area is receiving further consideration. Re application of On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by-Councilman-Hart'and carried, metropolitan-C-5--ac-h and a copy of the Application of Metroplitan Coach.Lines and Asbury Rapid Asbury Transit to Transit System, for authority to adjust rates, before the Public Utilities adjust rates. Commission of the State of California, was ordered filed. Letter from Mrs. R. L. The letter protest of Mrs. Ray L. Chesebro., 913 West Bay Avenue, CFiesebro, o op opposing a fence in front of the public beach between 9th and 10th Streets, enccee in troNst ba was ordered.filed with other communications on this subject after referral beach between Vtft and to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, on motion of Councilman 10tH Streets. MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. Letters o osing Parking On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and of propose to a carried, letters from the following people, opposing the parking lot constructed easterly proposed to be constructed easterly.of Newport Pier, were ordered filed of Newport Pier. with other communications on the subject: Helen Maillies, Rex Cook, E. L. Hoyt, P. L. Wyatt, Mary W. Johnston, H. S. and Bonnie M. Rawlings, Mrs. M. A. Portier, W. J. Hoskin, Mr. and Mrs. Phil C. Norton, Howard S. and Irene J. Ware, A. H. Stahlheber. Letter regarding progress On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and on construction o t Boy carried, a letter was ordered filed from John T. Boyd, Jr., Chairman, Scout house on Troup Committee, Boy Scout Troup No. 182, stating that construction on Riverside venue. establishment of the Boy Scout house on Riverside Avenue is underway, and thanking the Council, Mr. Robert Shelton, and Mr. Bert Webb for their cooperation in the project. Alcoholic Beverage On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and License. carried, the following communications were ordered filed: Karam's. 1. Copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License, person to person transfer . of on -sale general, James and Lucille Karam, " Karam's," 114 Main Street, Balboa.. Devaney's #3. 2. Copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License, person to person transfer of off -sale general, J. William Devaney, Devaney's #3, 3711 East Coast Highway, Corona del .Mar. ri 1 7— ME a 3. Copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic The Coffee Haven. Beverage License, person to person transfer of on -sale beer, Eunice A. and Marion Hartley, The Coffee Haven, 102 McFadden Place, Newport Beach. 4. Copy of Application for Alcoholic Beverage Mobil Marine License, new off -sale beer and wine, Louis V. Station. McKenney and Thomas J. O'Connor, Mobil Marine Station, 503 East Edgewater, Balboa. LICENSES Licenses. The Application for License was presented of 1026 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, for one ferris Zone, 600 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, being a change motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilm carried, said Application was approved subject to satisfactory to the City Manager. Robert F. Speth, R. F Speth, for wheel, Balboa Fun eeris w��- of ownership. On a. oa Fun Zone. ,an Ridderhof and safety inspection The Application for Exempt License was presented of Hilda Exem_2t License,_ Taubkin, Regional Director, City of Hope, 208 West 8th Street, Los Cbty o— f Hope. Angeles, for house to house solicitation of funds on Sunday; June 8, 1958, "Hope Sunday,1° and approved, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. The City Manager requested that additional publicity be given to the fact that identification cards for all solicitors are being provided through the office of the Director of Finance. The Application for License of Mr. and Mrs. Albin Trabert, to Mr. and Mrs. Albin sell on -sale beer at 6204 West Coast Highway, Martha and Al's, (a Tra ert on-sale cafe license having been obtained previously) was presented. On eer Martha � motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and AP s carried, said Application was approved. ' ADDITIONAL BUSINESS In connection with the Council's action on February 10, 1958, Letters of protest instructing the City Manager to increase the parking meter rates re increasing par% - from 5p to 10C throughout the City, the following letters were ing meter rate_s_._ presented by the Clerk: 1. A letter from Mary Naegeli, Secretary of the Lido Sho s Lido Shops Association, protesting installation ssociation. of 10c meters in the Lido shopping area; 2. A letter from Robert Jayred, President, and Balboa Ym�rovement Monte Grimes, Secretary, of the Balboa Improvement s�iation. Association, stating that the Board of Directors rescinded. of said Association met on February 17, 1958, Councilman Hart and unanimously protested the action of the Council authorized to and the Finance Director in changing and increasing negotiate with parking meter fees in the City of Newport Beach; owner ot Lots 4, 3. Petitions bearing 458 signatures protesting "the Petitions bearing action of the City Council and the Finance Officer 458 signatures. in increasing the parking meter fees." Statement of intent _. The City Manager stated that a public hearing had been held on Statements of City February 10, 1958, to consider the matter of increasing the parking Mana'er re increas- meter fees and that publicity had been given to the fact that the ing2aar_ ing meter hearing would be held and that no protests were expressed at the ee ' hearing. He stated that the increase in rates had been recommended as a means of charging the visitors, who use beach facilities, a portion of the expense of maintaining and protecting the beaches, and that an additional aspect was that it would be a means of obtaining revenue to alleviate parking problems. The City Manager stated that to establish the increased rates an ordinance would have to be adopted. Mr. Lee Bolin, representing the Newport Harbor Chamber of Statements of Lee Commerce, spoke from the audience and presented letters from the golln. Letters following, opposing the increased parking meter rates: Greater pr�esen_te� opposing All American Markets, Inc., Bay Hardware Co., House and Garden, the x�"ncreased -- Matthews & Wood, Newport Furniture, The Flag Shop, Boatswain's parking meter rates Locker, Inc., George J. Meachem, R. A. Lindsay of Foote & Lindsay. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce had received one letter which was submitted by Theodore Robins, stating that he was not opposed to the increased rates. Mr. Bolin read a letter from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, signed by Urban Beh, President, wherein said Chamber recommends that no increase in parking meter rates be made. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman The 10(, per hour Stoddard and unanimously carried, the 10t, per hour parking rate pari ng rate authorized at the last Council meeting, was rescinded. rescinded. Consideration was given to the acquisition of property in Councilman Hart the vicinity of the Newport Pier for parking. Councilman Stoddard authorized to ' stated that the lots on which the old City Hall had been located negotiate with had been offered for purchase by the owner and that it seemed wise owner ot Lots 4, to acquire these lots at this time as a part of an over -all plan _5, 6 an oc , to acquire the entire block. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, Newport Beach. seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Councilman Hart was Statement of intent _. authorized to negotiate with the owner of Lots 4, 5, 6 and 8, of the Councz a Discussion as to distribution of Block 20, Newport Beach, for purchase of said lots by the City; it was established that it was the intent of this City Council that the entire block be ultimately purchased and that if this cannot be accomplished within a reasonable time, future City Councils may feel free to dispose of these lots. A further discussion ensued as to the distribution of revenue obtained from parking lots. The following people in the audience participated in the discussion: Mr. Al Forgit, Mr. Monte Grimes, Mr. Coy Watts, Mr. C. A. Westfall, Colonel Andrew W. Smith, Mr. Ben Reddick, Mr. W. Stuart Foote. It was brought out in the discussion that revenue received from parking can legally be spent only for traffic control, which includes acquisition of land for off street parking, payment for parking meters and their maintenance, acquisition of lots for parking, et cetera, not for the construction of restrooms and parks. Councilman Stoddard was of the opinion that expert advice should be sought regarding the formation of assessment districts for parking and their proper location in the City. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was instructed to locate someone who could come to the City, survey the needs, and give expert advice on the forming of parking districts, his fee to be paid from the Parking Meter. Fund. Mr. Bolin offered the services of the Chamber of Commerce working in conjunction.with the City in analyzing the problems. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was instructed to submit a report outlining the participation agreements between the City, and the Balboa Improvement Association, and any understanding which was reached by the Parking Committee .for the City. Mr. Bolin requested an excerpt of the minutes in connection with this matter. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the letters from the Lido Shops Association, Balboa.Improvement Association, and the petitions protesting the increased parking meter fees, were ordered filed. R -4756 ado ted, re Councilman Stoddard stated that Sanitation District No. 5 needed execut on Grant an easement to place a new line from the Lido Pump Station under the Deed of Easement, Channel and down Coast Highway to the Sanitation District Plant. The Sanitation District No.District has three alternatives, to wit: They may try to get a permit to have un ivi a from the State, they may be able to share in the City s easement received one= Falf interest in from Balboa Coves, Inc., or the District will have to condemn an area for City's easement an easement. Councilman Stoddard was of the opinion that the State would granted a Balboa grant the permit when it was fully informed that the line being put in by Coves, Inc. the Sanitation District was a steel line. It was Councilman Stoddard's behalf of the Navy League of the United States, that the Council of the recommendation that the Council adopt Resolution No. 4756, authorizing City of Newport Beach invite the U. S. Missile Ship Norton Sound to anchor the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Grant Deed of Easement for the off the jetty on April 11, 12 and 13, 1958, for a program of activities District to have an undivided one- half,interest in the City's easement which had been approved by Kenneth Sampson, Harbor Manager. On motion granted by Balboa Coves, Inc., with the proviso that the Mayor and City of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Mayor Clerk not execute said easement unless and until the City Attorney can Hill was authorized to send the invitation suggested. agree that this is a legal step to take. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4756 was adopted, conditioned as mentioned above, 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 W. L. Mr. William L. Kennedy spoke from the audience protesting the use of enne y protesting the Balboa Coves easement by the Sanitation District. Councilman Stoddard use ofBa oa Coves explained that the Sanitation District preferred to obtain the permit easement. from the State and that every effort would be made to put the line in in that manner. Precise Plan No. 1 to A recommendation was presented from the Planning Commission regarding the Master P an set Precise Plan No. 1 to the Master Plan on the Streets and Highways Unit, or public hearing. for the purpose of establishing building setback lines on 32d Street between Newport and Balboa Boulevards. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the matter was set for public hearing on March 10, 1958. A lication for Build- The City Manager stated that the owner of Lot 28, Block A -35, Corona ng ermit b t e del Mar, has filed an Application for a. Building Permit. He stated that owner of Lot -2 Block the Application is for Lot 28; however, the plans have been drawn for Lot , A-75—,corona del Mar. 26. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. Recess. Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess at this time. Invitation extended re Mayor Hill stated that Admiral Thurston H. James had requested, on U. S. Missile Ship behalf of the Navy League of the United States, that the Council of the Norton Sound. City of Newport Beach invite the U. S. Missile Ship Norton Sound to anchor off the jetty on April 11, 12 and 13, 1958, for a program of activities which had been approved by Kenneth Sampson, Harbor Manager. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Mayor Hill was authorized to send the invitation suggested. R -4757 ado ted, order- Mayor Hill declared the meeting open for a public hearing regarding ing vacation o Resolution No. 4726, being a Resolution of Intention to order the closing portions of certain up, vacation and abandonment of portions of certain streets known as streets in Corona del Shore Avenue, Wave Street, Heliotrope Avenue, Iris Avenue, Jasmine Avenue, ar. Larkspur Avenue, and Narcissus Avenue, and certain alleys. The Clerk announced that notice of hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no protests from the audience, and on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the hearing was closed. I On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the Council found that the only protest to the vacation proceedings was filed by the Southern Counties Gas Company and that the rights of the gas company have been saved in the resolution ordering the vacation, and that no other protests, oral or written, have been filed. On motion of Councilman ' Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4757, ordering the vacation of said property, 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 opened the meeting for a public hearing regarding Resolution No. 4741, being a Resolution of Intention to order the closing up, vacation and abandonment of a portion of Bay Avenue lying westerly of the westerly line of B Street and easterly of the northerly prolongation of the westerly line of Lot 4, Block 13, of Balboa Tract. The Clerk announced that notice of hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no protests from the audience. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4751, ordering the vacation of said property, 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 ' Consideration was given to the proposed agreement between Trautwein Brothers, Newport Harbor Post No. 291 of the American Legion, and the City of Newport Beach. The City Attorney stated that he had prepared a resolution for adoption by the Council approving an agreement for the construction of slips,.docks and a small boat ramp on City -owned property now under lease to Post No. 291 of the American Legion. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized by said resolution to execute said agreement providing that said contract is amended to clearly require that the priority set out in Exhibit D to said contract for the construction of additional capital improvements be followed and said improvements indicated in the priority are required to be built prior to any additional capital improvements. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4758 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance No. 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, was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 841 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 Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4748, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, authoriz certain of its members to file written arguments for City measures, to wit: Proposition A - Police Building Bonds; Proposition B - Fire Fighting Bonds; and Proposition C - Street Improvement Bonds; 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 .z R -4751 adopted, order - in vacation ota portion of ay venue. R -4758 acted, anDrovine agreement between Trautwein rot ers, Newport Har or ost No. 291 of tfie er can egion Ordinance No. 841. Ordering election to be held April Ordinance No. 841 a opte . R -4148 adopted_ _re certain ovncp it ingmem ers T i in g writer arguments Cit measures (bonds . R -4752 ads ing lease between Orange �an, su— tet at April—, election. )pted, order - agreement ie County of_ C ii type to the voters Resolution No. 4752, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordering that a lease agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Newport Beach be submitted to the voters for approval at the April, 1958, General Municipal Election, was presented by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4752 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder Re 99C claim of The claim of O'Melveny & Myers for 994 for an expense incurred in Me veny & Myers. October, 1957, was approved, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Contract awarded to The City Manager stated that ten informal bids had been received Tidewater Oil Com�an for the bulk purchase of gasoline and recommended awarding the contract to or gasoline pure ase. Tidewater Oil Company, the low bidder.. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said contract was awarded to Tidewater Oil Company for the purchase of gasoline needs of the City for the period ending February 15, 1959, at.the contract price of .1949 per gallon. Public hearing set for The Clerk presented a petition signed by 32 property owners and Marc re residents on 36th Street between Finley and Clubhouse, protesting the par ing restrictions and contemplated parking changes recommended by Mr. Webb, and requesting one -way streets. that the Council leave the curbings red on the west side of 36th Street. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, _ a public hearing was set for March 10, 1958, to consider the proposed changes in parking restrictions and proposed one -way streets as recommended by the Public Works Director on January 27, 1958. Re "Jamboree Road The Clerk announced that "Jamboree Road Annex" became effective on nex. February 17, 1958. R -4759 adopted, re The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4759, being a Resolution approvirg ar- EFItectura na artist an agreement for architectural and artist services between the City of services tor Precise Newport Beach and Pleger, Blurock, Hougan & Ellerbroek, and Rex Brandt, Master Plan for Corona for a Precise Master Plan for Corona del Mar State Beach Park. On motion ael Mar State Beach of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Park. Resolution No. 4759 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 -4753 adopted, authorizing The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4753, being a Resolution of certain Council mem ersstthe City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, authorizing to file written certain of its members to file written arguments for City measures, to arggr uments or City wit: Proposed Charter Amendment Number Two; Proposed Charter Amendment measures Carter Number Three; and Proposition E - Lease Agreement County of Orange - en ments an ease City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Agreement). Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4753 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill City Attorne 's re ort NOES, COUNCILMEN: None R! App icatiOH or ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Patent. Councilman Wilder left the meeting at this time. R -4754 ado ted ..re The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4754, establishing a policy for 'o is .or deposit and the deposit and investment of City funds and designating City officers investment ot City authorized to deposit and withdraw City funds and make investments un s, et cetera. thereof. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4754 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder Re 99C claim of The claim of O'Melveny & Myers for 994 for an expense incurred in Me veny & Myers. October, 1957, was approved, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Contract awarded to The City Manager stated that ten informal bids had been received Tidewater Oil Com�an for the bulk purchase of gasoline and recommended awarding the contract to or gasoline pure ase. Tidewater Oil Company, the low bidder.. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said contract was awarded to Tidewater Oil Company for the purchase of gasoline needs of the City for the period ending February 15, 1959, at.the contract price of .1949 per gallon. Public hearing set for The Clerk presented a petition signed by 32 property owners and Marc re residents on 36th Street between Finley and Clubhouse, protesting the par ing restrictions and contemplated parking changes recommended by Mr. Webb, and requesting one -way streets. that the Council leave the curbings red on the west side of 36th Street. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, _ a public hearing was set for March 10, 1958, to consider the proposed changes in parking restrictions and proposed one -way streets as recommended by the Public Works Director on January 27, 1958. Re "Jamboree Road The Clerk announced that "Jamboree Road Annex" became effective on nex. February 17, 1958. R -4759 adopted, re The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4759, being a Resolution approvirg ar- EFItectura na artist an agreement for architectural and artist services between the City of services tor Precise Newport Beach and Pleger, Blurock, Hougan & Ellerbroek, and Rex Brandt, Master Plan for Corona for a Precise Master Plan for Corona del Mar State Beach Park. On motion ael Mar State Beach of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Park. Resolution No. 4759 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: A I AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder R -474q ado ted re The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4749, amending Resolution No. annual pass 4682, to establish for the.remainder of the calendar year 1958 the use or entry to the Corona of an annual automobile pass for entry to the Corona del Mar State Beach del Mar State Beach. and free parking when available at a cost of $7.50. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4749 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder City Attorne 's re ort On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and R! App icatiOH or carried, a memorandum was ordered filed from the City Attorney regarding Patent. an Application for Patent which has been filed with the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of Interior on approximately 476 acres of the filled beach property of the City. A I C ;t V A copy of the Application of Dal Grettenberg for a Certificate, Re f under the Provisions of Sections 1007 to 1009 of the.Public Utilities a Gretten erg. Code before the Public Utilities Commission, was order filed, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. On.motion of Councilman Stoddard seconded by Councilman R -4750 adopted re Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. x+750, adopting Budget and Agreement or approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure e�n itu" re of Gas of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was adopted by the ax A ocatan. following roll call vote, to wit: AXES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4755, being a Resolution accepting a Grant Deed from The Irvine Company for an easement for street, highway and utility purposes of a portion of Block 94, Irvine Subdivision (right -of -way for Marine Avenue). On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4755 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AXES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill None Wilder On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the following Budget Amendments were approved: 1. 796, in the amount of $2336, from Submerged Land Oil Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, to Lifeguard Service, for additional equipment, operating supplies and improvements necessary for operation of new Lifeguard Rescue Boat for remainder of 1957 -58 fiscal year. 2. #97, in the amount of $450, from City Council Expense N.O.C., to Fire, Land Improvements, funds needed for landscaping and installation of sprinkler system at Fire House #6. 3. #98, in the amount of $5500, from City Council Expense N.O.C., to General Services - Sanitation, to provide for purchase of cab and chassis for garbage truck and maintenance of rolling equipment for remainder of fiscal year. 4. #99, in the amount of $1550, from City Council Expense N.O.C., to Police - Professional Services Other, for preliminary architectural services for Police wing expansion prepared by George Lind. R -4755 adopted, accepting Grant Deed rom The rvane Company. Budget Amendments. #96. #97. #98. #99. 5. #100, in the amount of $632, from Park and Recreation #100. Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, to Parks, Beaches and Recreation Parks, Parkways, Street Trees and Restrooms - Professional Services - Engineer, for services of Jack S. Raub for topography for Canyon Area, vicinity of San Bernardino Avenue and Cliff Drive. 6. #101, in the amount of $550, from Park and Recreation #101. Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, to Corona del Mar State Park, Professional Services - Other, for appraisal services of F. C. Wood, Jr., in re Lots 26, 28 and 29, Block A -35, Corona del Mar. 7. #102, in the amount of $1150, from City Council #102. Expense N.O.C., to General Services - Streets, Professional Services - Other, for cost of appraisal services of Goode and Goode and F. C. Wood, Jr., on Pacific Electric property between Newport and Balboa Boulevards, southerly of 23d Street. 8. 4103, in the amount of $4400, from Park and Recreation #103. Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, to Corona del Mar State Park, Professional Services - Other, funds for preliminary work, brochures and proposed contract for Master Plan for development of park. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Authorization for carried, the City Manager, City Attorney, Councilman Hart and Council- 7�urc ase o Pacb is man Stoddard were authorized to complete negotiations and open an nectric property escrow for the purchase of Pacific Electric property for the McFadden or McFadden Place Place channelization. c anne ization. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay Re advertising for and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the =a s tor parking installation of parking meters on the center strip of Balboa Boulevard meter from 13th Street to McFadden Place. an` sallation. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Authorization for and carried, the recommendation of the City Manager to accept the low purc o u bid of Harold P. Johnson, Hancock Oil Company distributor, for the -ase motor purchase of bulk motor oil at .65 pergallon for the City's needs, Meeting adjourned. was accepted and the.City Manager was authorized to sign a contract with said company. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST - City ty er yor March 10, 1958 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: Council- men Hart, Stoddard, Higbie; Ridderhof and Hill; Councilmen Wilder and MacKay being absent. Approval of minutes. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the reading of the minutes of February 24, 1958, was waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS , Re water contract for On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and ro ert at Bus ar carried, a letter was referred to the City Manager for recommendation an Mannign treets. from W. A. Bertuleit stating that he has purchased the property located at Bushard and Manning Streets, and requesting that the water contract for said location be transferred.to him. Re roc�edur_ee relative On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard to a��tion�oreewa and carried, a letter was ordered filed from Chelso A. Maghetti, Secretary, oT ratio" ns 6 tie — California Highway Commission, enclosing a resolution adopted by the Ca i orniH Hig way California Highway Commission on February 26, 1958, restating procedure Commission. relative to adoption of freeway locations by the California Highway Commission. Claim for Damages of The Clerk presented the allegged Claim for Damages of Winton Burne, Winton Burne. which was served on her on March 4, 1958. Said alleged claim, in the amount of $51,500, arises out of an accident which occurred on August 25, 1957, in the Upper Newport Bay area when the claimant was injured while water skiing by striking a submerged sandbar. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said claim was denied, and the City Clerk's action in referring the matter to the insurance carriers on March 4, 1958, was confirmed. Request of W. B. Mellott A letter was presented from Walter B. Mellott requesting permission to c an e name t e me o to change the name of Bonita Lane to Dorothy Lane as it appears on the n Bonita Lae to DorotRy map of Tract No. 3004, Harbor Highlands, agreeing to pay any publishing , Lane Tract No. charges incurred. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Harbor Highlands). Councilman Higbie and carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary ordinance.. Discussion re access On motion of ,Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof road from Ocean Bou evardand carried, a letter was referred to the City Manager from Mrs. Robert and Poi Street to P. Rea, Corresponding Secretary, Woman's Civic. League of Newport Harbor, Little Corona Beac stating "that the access road leading from Ocean Boulevard and Poppy Street to Little Corona Beach, as to that section of it below the level of the pumping station and restrooms,,is in a dangerous and highly hazardous condition." The City Manager stated that he proposed to put a narrow path, blacktopped or asphaltic concrete, down to the sand area which would provide.a safe means of access, as an interim measure until more permanent improvements are agreed upon for - installation. Statement submitted by The "_Administrators Statement Regarding Minit Market," submitted Newport Harbor Union by the'Newport Harbor Union High School District, was presented. On AlSchool District re motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, init market. Also said statement was referred to the Planning Commission, together with memorandum from a memorandum submitted by Councilman Stoddard entitled, "A Summary of Councilman Sto—clUard. the 'Discipline Study' Conducted by the Educational Staff on B. I. E. Day, March 7, 1957." Councilman Stoddard wished to direct the attention of the Planning Commission to pertinent paragraphs relating to, shopping places near schools. Minutes of Oran a Count The Minutes of the 133d Meeting of the,Board of,Trustees of osquito A atement Orange County Mosquito Abatement District, were presented. On motion , District. of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said Minutes were ordered filed, and the City Clerk was directed to file, in the future, all Minutes of the Meetings of said Board of Trustees, to be available at all times for inspection.