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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1958 - Regular MeetingMarch 19, 1958 The City Council of the City.of Newport Beach met in the Council Special session. Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 1:30 P.M.; at the call of Re intersection Mayor Hill, for the purpose of considering approving plans and channe izatbon. specifications and authorizing.the advertising for-bids for the construction of intersection channelization.facilities at the junction of Newport and Balboa Boulevards between 21st Street and 23d Street. The City.Clerk read the Notice of Special Meeting, Consent and Notice of Special Waiver of Notice having been signed by all Councilmen and now on file deetxng. in the City Clerk's office. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll call. Councilmen Hart, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilmen Wilder and MacKay being absent. The Clerk read a letter from J. B. Webb, Public Works Director, Authorization re recommending that the plans and specifications for the construction of a vertisin or intersection channelization facilities at the function of Newport and bids to be opened Balboa Boulevards between 21st Street and 23d Street be approved, and XprY1 gam' that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:00 A.M. on April 11, 1958. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie Recommendations and carried, the recommendation of the Public Works Director was acce to a accepted, said plans and specifications were approved, and -the City aut or zation . Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:00 A.M. on April 11, 1958, in her office. The City Manager stated that the specifications call for the Completion date completion of the work by June 20, 1958, with a penalty of $250 per June ZU, 1956. day if not completed by that time. The Public Works Director stated that he was of the opinion that the work could be accomplished by ' that date without being a burden upon the contractor.. It was stated that the plans had been reviewed and approved by Plans approved by the Division of Highways for expenditure of Gas Tax Funds. State. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Meeting adjourned. and.carried, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: QA_ - S qty Clerk March 24, 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. Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Approval of Stoddard and carried, the reading of the minutes of March 10, 1958, minutes. and March 19, 1958, was waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered filed. Mayor Hill presented the following Foreign Exchange students Foreign Exchange who are visiting the City of Newport Beach: Mary Antoinette Cicero students presented from France, Fred Weidman from Switzerland, and Klaus Schroeder from Germany. COMMUNICATIONS A letter was presented from the League of Civic Associations, Edward T. Healy, Chairman, requesting that parking meters not be installed in residential sections of the City. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, action on this matter was deferred until the City Manager and Councilman Hart had an opportunity to meet with the Central Newport Community Association on Thursday of this week. Letter from segue o Civic ssociatgons re parking meters. A letter was presented from James Edwards, Jr., regarding the Re problem of ' problem of access of emergency equipment on Newport Island. After access o discussion, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman emergency equip - Ridderhof and carried, the recommendations of the Public Works meat on Newport Director, as set forth in his report of February 28, 1958, for thes an . painting of curbs red on Newport Island, were accepted. p� ry Re enlarging building Councilman Hart made a motion, seconded by Councilman inks ection ro ram to Stoddard and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to enlarge include garages. his building inspection program to include.:the inspection of garages being used for purposes other than car parking, and that those being so used be required to conform with the Uniform Building Code, fire regulations, State Housing Act, and any other applicable Act relating to housing. Mr. Edward Healy and Mrs. Nicholas Wagner spoke from the audience regarding the matter. Petition re aintin The Clerk presented a petition signed by 64 residents of "Area cur s re - Area - 2 - Clubhouse Point" opposing one -way streets and. proposing sufficient Clubhouse Point. space be painted red on the inside curb at the intersection of Clubhouse and 36th Street to keep that portion of the street from being blocked with parked cars. The City Manager explained that apparently there was a misunderstanding by the petitioners, since it was the intention of the Council to have the curbs painted red as proposed, and not install one -way streets at this time. He was instructed to so inform Mrs. Thelma Southworth. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said communication was ordered filed. Central Newport Beach A letter was presented from the Central Newport Beach Community . Community Ass ociatiaon Association, Harold Glass, President Pro -Tem, congratulating the Council letter re ar in rea on the action it took regarding the parking area on the ocean front east or ewport Pier. east of Newport Pier. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. G. D. Buccola Investment A letter was presented from G. D. Buccola Investment Co. regarding o. etter re parking facilities for the building being constructed at 3700 Newport parking. Boulevard under the name of Bay Lido Offices. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said letter was ordered filed with other communications pertaining to the matter until after the April 8th election. Petition re The Clerk presented a petition signed by William G. Perrow, Clifford resurtacin German, Dora S. Kennedy, and Margaret Gibson, resident property owners, e ii�l otrope Avenue. requesting that Heliotrope Avenue, between Ocean Lane and Ocean Boulevard, be resurfaced. The City Manager stated that he proposed to have this work done under the 1958 -59 budget. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was ordered filed, and the City Manager was instructed to include the resurfacing requested in the 1058 -59 budget as a part of the City's continuing Gas Tax street maintenance program. The City Manager was requested to so inform the property owners. Ne ort He i hts Parent The Clerk, presented a resolution and notation from the Newport eac er Association. Heights Parent- Teacher Association, Mrs. Robert Borst, Corresponding Re zoning an nit Secretary, opposing any change in the Intermediate (I) District.zoning Market. of Newport Beach, and endorsing the "Administrators Statement Regarding Minit Market," of the Newport Harbor Union High School District. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the communications were referred to the Planning Commission. Re Pr ress Report of On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and Assem o y Revenue an carried, a letter was ordered filed from S. C. Masterson, Member of Taxation Inters— m Suomi- Assembly, Eleventh District, California Legislature, enclosing a Progress committee on Public Report of the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Interim Subcommittee on Indebtedness. Public Indebtedness. Re contribution to A letter was presented from the Orange County Industrial Development range County Committee, W. Worth Bernard, Temporary Secretary, requesting financial Industrial assistance in defraying the costs of a delegation of representatives from F_ ent Orange County to New York and Washington, for the purpose of, promoting Ittee. the interests of Orange County in having light industrial plants look, favorably upon locating in Orange County. :A discussion was had regarding the legality of contributing to the expense of the delegation, from the Advertising Fund of the City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman. Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, a contribution of $350 was authorized to be made for said project when the expenditure is approved by the City Attorney. Re "Kee OrannggeC__o__u�nty� On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Clean BeautifT?" and carried, a letter was referred to Mayor Hill from the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce, W. K. Hillyard, Chairman of Recreation and Park Committee, and William Montague, Chairman of Agricultural Committee, requesting enthusiastic support in a program to "Keep Orange County Clean and Beautiful." It was suggested that Mayor Hill confer with the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce in this matter, and Mr. Lee Bolin spoke from the audience and stated that the Chamber of Commerce would be happy to cooperate. Licenses. Alcoholic On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Beverages. carried, the following copies of Applications for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License were ordered filed: "Gingham Inn." 1. Person to person transfer of on -sale beer, Roland C. Meyers and Edward J. Lannon, "Gingham Inn," 101 Palm Avenue, Balboa. "Hilltop." 2. Person to person transfer of on -sale beer and wine Joseph J. Porter and Marian M. t`Hilltop," Porter, 471 North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. Angelo L. and Thelma 3. Person to person transfer of off-sale beer Rea—ae-111. and wine, Angelo L. Redaelli and Thelma Redaelli, 6500 Coast Highway, Newport-Beach. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard Alcoholic Beverage - and carried, a copy of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Henry Fredericks. . for new off -sale beer and wine, Henry Fredericks, 2112 West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, was ordered filed. A letter was presented from Austin Sturtevant requesting temporary Re temporary closing ' closing of 17th Street during the construction of improvements. In oT-T7-t-fi Street. order to minimize the disruption of traffic, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager to co- ordinate the installation of the improvements with the improvements on 17th Street contemplated by Costa Mesa. LICENSES On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and Licenses. carried, the following Applications for License were approved: 1. Application for License of Theodore H. Metzger, T. H. Metzger - 217 -1/2 - 35th Street, Newport Beach, for man ature goit miniature golf course, 700 East Ocean Front, 'course. Balboa; being a change of ownership. 2. Application for Exempt License of Mrs. Ralph Exem t License - Tilton, Unit Chairman, for the placing of coin er can Cancer cans in business establishments, no house to ocgety. house soliciting, for funds to be used for American Cancer Society; Headquarters, 415 West 17th Street, Santa Ana. Containers will be used during the month of April, 1958, 1°National Crusade Month." 3. Application for License of Angelo Michael Genco, Michael Genco. 526 Aliso Avenue, Newport Beach, for the sale of T�Gang, nanik. Me—Gang ' on -sale beer and prepackaged foods, packaged in Health Department approved establishment, at the Gang Plank, 2210 Ocean Front, Newport Beach. ADDITIONAL BIISINRSS Ordinance No. 842, being Ordinance No. 842. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Re Penny Arcades. NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 6113.1, 6113.1(c), 6202.4 AND 6202.5 OF, AND ADDING SECTION.6202.51 TO, THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, was presented for second reading. Said ordinance pertains to the Hearin held. licensing of Penny Arcades, amusement businesses, or concession, and Ord dinance lo. 842 games of skill or amusement. Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a a opts public hearing. A written report from the City Attorney regarding the matter was presented. Mr. Lee Bolin read a letter from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Urban Beh, President, commending the Council for its efforts in obtaining an amicable solution to the problem of the licensing of the Fun Zone.and the Penny Arcades. No further comments were made by persons in the audience. On motion of Councilman MacKay,. seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of Ordinance No. 842 was waived. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Council- man Stoddard and carried, Ordinance No. 842 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 H__earrin_$$� r_e Precise Precise Plan No. 1 to the Master Plan on Streets and Highways Unit, Pr_ alloo 1 to tie for the purpose of establishing building setback lines. Councilman Master Plan. Hart commented that he thought that it was a little premature to adopt this plan until it is established by a vote of the people on April 8th that the bond issue for the proposed street improvements has carried; and he further stated that if the bond issue did not carry, rights of property owners on 32d Street might be damaged. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said Precise Plan was tabled until the second meeting of the Council in April, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ' Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing in connection Hearing re R- 47136_, with Resolution No. 4736, being a Resolution of Intention to annex C� ameo C— b7C' "S is Annex. Cameo Cliffs Annex." No protests were made to said annexation, and on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the hearing was closed. g0' Ordinance No. 843. A_ rrov. 1 °Cameo Clffss n Ordinance No. 843, being AN ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND KNOWN AS "CAMEO CLIFFS ANNEX," Passed to second was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart,-seconded by Councilman reaCT31ng. MacKay and carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Ordinance No. 843 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Re faithful The City Manager's recommendation was authorized, on motion of per � rmance and Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, that a binder honesty bond covera a be placed by the low bidder, Anderson, Anich, Parker and Torre, covering or all employees. all employees of the City for faithful performance and honesty bond coverage; the City Manager was authorized to give a report in detail at the next meeting of the amounts of coverage, the :Limits of coverage, and the costs of coverage; and the City Manager was instructed to review the matter to determine that all key employees are adequately covered in sufficient limits. R -4763 adopted re Resolution No. 4763, being a Resolution establishing salary range salary o ostt oa n 39 for the position of Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation, effective o erector ot Parksl_ April 1, 1958, was adopted, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Beaches and Councilman Ridderhof and carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit: ecreat on. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mr. Richard Abernethy Mayor Hill announced that Mr. Richard Abernethy had been selected selected as Director as the new Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. The City Manager of Parks, Beaches and summarized the excellent qualifications of Mr. Abernethy whose employment Recreation. by the City will commence on May 5, 1958. Ordinance No. 844. Ordinance No. 844, being Re icnickin on AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING eac es. SECTION 4204 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PICNICKING ON BEACHES, Passed to second was presented. A memorandum from the City Attorney regarding picnicking rea ing. on the bay beach between 18th and 19th Streets, and the proposed Ordinance No. 844 to enable the Council to designate said area as a permissible place to picnic, were presented. Said ordinance :includes R -4 Districts as Districts in which the Council may designate picnic areas by resolution. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. 844 . was waived. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Ordinance No. 844 was passed. to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: Public hearin re r finance o'. Planning and zoning. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A memorandum was presented from the City Attorney regarding a proposed ordinance amending Article IX of the Municipal Code pertaining to planning and zoning. Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing in connection with said Ordinance No. 845, being AN-ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING, REPEALING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PLANNING AND ZONING. Discussion re chan es Mr. Walter Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained the in plan an zonin proposed revisions of the Municipal Code. Councilman Hart stated that in Hearing closed, studying the proposed amendments, he was of the opinion that paragraph (b) of Section 9130.23, regarding building site area and lot width requirement in an R -2 District, should be 1,000 square feet instead of 1,200 square feet. A discussion ensued, with Mr. P. W. Barrett opposing the requirement of 1,200 square feet in an R -3 District, and with Mr. Joe Kelly opposing zoning changes. without, in his opinion, sufficient publicity. Mr. Bunster Creely spoke from the audience on behalf of the - ordinance. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, it was directed that paragraph (b) of Section 9103.23 be changed to 1,000 square feet. Mr. Longmoor commented that if Ordinance No. 845 is adopted, the City's Marinapark will be non - conforming in an R -4 Zone. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, it- was recommended to the Planning Commission that the City's Marinapark be placed in an Unclassified Zone. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, 1 0 r J i the first reading of Ordinance No. 845 was waived. On motion of Council- man Stoddard and carried, Ordinance No. 845 was passed to second reading 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. 4764, being a resolution changing the name of a street from Bonita Lane to Dorothy Lane, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4764 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 In connection with the abandonment of a portion of Clubhouse Avenue, and in accordance with the Agreement between the City and the agent of William J. Cagney, the Public Works Director recommended the acceptance of an Easement for alley purposes from William J. Cagney, and in exchange therefor, the granting by the City of certain property to William J. Cagney. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4765, being a resolution accepting a Deed granting an Easement to the City for alley purposes from William J. Cagney, 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 505 Ordinance No. 84_ passed to second reading. R -4764 adopted,_ c anging Bonita Lane to Dorothy Lane. R -4765 adopted accepting Deed o granting Ease��,e�,+ to the e City tor Fa ey iT urp oses rpm W iam J. Cagney. Resolution No. 4766, authorizing the execution of a Grant Deed to R -4766 adopted, William J. Cagney for a portion of the easterly 10 feet of Clubhouse re Grant Dee to Avenue was adopted, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman W ba�C m Gagne, Hart and carried 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 MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and Re bids for carried, the plans and specifications were approved for the construction Central Avenue of the Central Avenue Water Front Park, and the Clerk was authorized to Water Front Park. advertise for bids to be opened in her office on May 8, 1958, at 2 :00 P.M. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and Re bids for carried, plans and specifications were approved for the construction of Cent— the Central Avenue Parking Lot, and the Clerk was authorized to advertise Parking Lot. for bids to be opened in her office on May 8, 1958, at 2:00 P.M. The City Manager stated that replacement of the water distribution main in Park Avenue on Little Island was listed as No. 2 on the priority list of water distribution system deficiencies. He and the Public Works Director recommended that the construction work could most economically be done by the City with its own employees. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4767 authorizing the Public Works Director to proceed with the construction work, including connections for mains to be constructed on intersecting streets and alleys, 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 Higbie and carried, Budget Amendment No. 115, in the amount of $3950, was approved, being a budget appropriation from Water Bond 1957 Construction Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, to Water Bond Expense, Water Main Replacement - Section 5, Balboa Island; appropriation for replacing of water main, materials only, work to be done by force account. On motion of Council- man Hart, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, a transfer of funds from the Wager Bond Fund to the Water Fund for force account labor was authorized. Councilman Hart stated that Mr. Bernard Hoffinger and his neighbors had offered to contribute the sum of $100 to purchase plantings for the 19th Street landing, landscape sketch of which had been approved by the Public Works Director and the Park Superintendent. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, authorization was given to accept the offer of Mr. Hoffinger and his neighbors to provide $100 for plantings which are to be planted by the City and watered and maintained by Mr. Hoffinger and his neighbors. Mr. Calvin Stewart, Park Superintendent, spoke from the audience and stated that the $100 would not include walkways to the end of the new bulkhead. The Public Works Director stated this work would be done by the City at a cost not to exceed $100. Mayor Hill requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Hoffinger. R -4767 adopted re water distri- bution main in Park venue on Little Is an . Budget Amendment No . �� Re lantin s at t Street an nag . Re Scri application The Clerk read.a memorandum from the City Attorney, regarding Scrip or City -owne d beacff application for City -owned beach property, wherein it was stated that the property. City Attorney had pointed out to the Bureau: of Land Management that the area involved is within the City, is a public beach area, and the land is owned by the City of Newport Beach. The Bureau of Land Management has rejected said Scrip application and the matter is concluded unless an appeal is taken. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the memorandum was ordered filed.. Budget Amendments. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the following Budget "Amendments were approved: No. 112, No. 112, Budget Transfer, in the amount of $1150, from City Council - Expense N.O.C. to Insurance, Fire and Extended Coverage; to provide for coverage of equipment other than automotive; not provided for in original budget for 1957 -58; policy for. period April 17, 1958, to April 17, 1959. No. 113. No. 113, Budget Appropriation, in the amount of $500, from General Fund, Unappropriated Surplus to General Services - Land Improvements, 17th and Dover; design of intersection of 17th and Dover by D. Jackson Faustman. No. 114, No. 114, Budget Appropriation, in the amount of $1200, from Park and Recreation Fund, Unappropriated Surplus to Corona del Mar State Park, Professional Services; topography of Corona del Mar State Park Beach by Jack Raub, Licensed Surveyor. No. 117. No. 117, Budget Appropriation, in the amount of $2500, from Trailer Park Fund Unappropriated Surplus to Trailer Park, Rolling Equipment; appropriation for purchase of jeep for use in trailer park; estimated revenues for 1957 -58 to be increased by $10,000. No. 118, Budget Appropriation, No. 118, was presented, in the amount of $1673, for insurance coverage.on the new lifeguard rescue boat. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the matter of securing insurance was referred to Councilman Stoddard for investigation and report back to the Council: A memorandum from the City Attorney was presented regarding the Agreement between Trautwein Brothers, Newport Harbor Post No. 291 of the American Legion, and the City of Newport Beach, wherein recommendation is made by the City Attorney that a proposed clarification of the contract by interlineation be made as set forth in Resolution No. 4768. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4768, being a resolution authorizing the amendment to said Agreement, 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 Councilman Wilder to On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and be absent from the carried, Councilman Wilder was granted permission to be absent from the State State. from April 7, through April 15, 1958. Acceptance of The City Manager presented his memorandum to the Council recommending i egl� uarcl rescue that the Council accept as completed the lifeguard rescue boat, under the terms oat. of the contract for its construction. Acceptance was also recommended by Councilman James B. Stoddard and Rescue Boat Operator.Robert Reed as stated in the memorandum. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the lifeguard rescue boat was accepted as recommended. Meeting adjourned. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: K 4sb 0 A&gj U3 tyc