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Home My WebLink About07/08/1974 - Regular MeetingCOUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES \Ir-ill REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Place: Council Chambers Timp- 7.10 P. M ROLL CALL \0 0P'r\Zm \12\a \A0\ Date: July .8, 1974 Pent xxxxxxx Roll Call. The reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meetin Motion x June 24, 1974 was waived, and said Minutes wer( Ayes x x x x x x x as written and ordered filed. The reading in full of all ordinances and resolutie Motion x consideration was waived, and the City Clerk wai Ayes xxxxxxx to read by titles only. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor McInnis opened the public hearing in with Ordinance No. 1574, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BEACH REZONING PROPERTY AND Al DISTRICTING MAP NO. 5, Planning Commission Amendment 433, rezoi strip of land approximately 100 feet in depth, parallel to and north of Avon Street, easterl, Ana Avenue, adjacent to Newport Heights, fi R -3 District to the R -1 District. • A report was presented from the Community ment Department. A letter from Viola Munsey opposing the pro zone change was presented. A letter was received after the agenda was p from Curtis Herberts in support of the prop( change. The following people addressed the Council the proposed zone change: Goldie Joseph; T Seymour, attorney representing Robert J. B Viola Munsey; and Gilbert Ferguson. The following people addressed the Council i of the R -1 zoning: Don Williams, member c Home Owners Association in the area, and Herberts, representing Curtis Herberts. Motion x The hearing was closed. Ayes xxxxxxx Motion x Ordinance No. 1574 was adopted as an interi x x x x x x x measure, and with the proviso that the origi of the Planning Commission to consider an a Volume 28 - Page 169 INDEX of :approve )ns under directed :onnection Dist Map 5 PORT RENDING ling a lying r of Santa om the Develop- posed rinted sed zone opposing illy randt; n favor f the ;u rt m zoning zal intent mendment COUNCILMEN \\01S F1 \1-\OA\o �� Y IS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES INDEX ve- ts Le e on- ntal y of to the General Plan to rezone this property to an R -2 zone and /or a commercial zone be implemented as soon as possible. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: 1. Ordinance No. 1575, being, Police Dept. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 1. 12. 020 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PER- TAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF PARKING CONTROL OFFICERS AND POLICE CADETS TO ENFORCE TITLE 12 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, was presented for second reading. Motion x Ordinance No. 1575 was adopted. Ayes xxxxxxx CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. A letter was presented from the Parks, Beaches and Ocean Recreation Commission regarding alleys terminating Front at the ocean front and reaffirming its approval of Alley proposed Council Policy I -15, "Ocean Front Alley Impro Improvements. " men Motion x The policy was referred to staff to include specifi- Ayes x x x x x x x cations for beautification of the alleys, and to include 6 -foot pathways and public access. 2. A report was presented from the Public Works Bicyc Director regarding the Newport Island Channel Trails pedestrian and bicycle bridge (Arches overpass). Bridg John Petry, representing the Don Koll Company, addressed the Council. Motion x The plans for subject bridge, including lighting and Ayes x x x x x x x signing, were approved in concept; the staff was directed to negotiate an agreement providing for City participation in the cost of the proposed bridge; and the staff was directed to obtain the necessary permits for the construction of the bridge. x 3. Councilman Kuehn's appointment of Joseph E. Brown as a member of the Environmental Quality Control Envir me A*n y, s x x x x x x x Citizens Advisory Committee was confirmed. Qualil Cont r Cmte Volume 28 - Page 170 ve- ts Le e on- ntal y of ROL n n 7 1 COUNCILMEN \-\ x\\C. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES .L CALL �OMVPNWI 00\ July 8, 1974 [NOE lotion x 4. Councilman Store's appointment of an alternate to Bicycl( ,s xxxxxx x Gerard Van Hoven on the Bicycle Trails Citizens Trails Advisory Committee was postponed to July 22. Crate Councilman Ryckoff's appointment of Robert W. Adams lotion x as the alternate to Col. Herring Franklin on the .yes xxxxxxx Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee was confirmed. Councilman Barrett's appointment of Ray Rosso as lotion x the alternate to Betsy Carpenter on the Bicycle Trails .yes x x x x x x Citizens Advisory Committee was confirmed. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. A letter from Attorney Donald E. Smallwood, Encroz representing Bob Anderson, requesting permission men to retain pots and flowers encroaching on the beach at 103 Ed 103 East Edgewater Avenue, Balboa, was presented. wate A report was presented from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director to the City Manager. Donald Smallwood, attorney for Bob Anderson, . addressed the Council. Councilman Rogers left the Council table due to a personal conflict of interest. Councilman Dostal made a motion to grant subject request. Robert Physioc addressed the Council opposing the encroachment. Motion x Councilman Dostal amended his motion to allow the eyes x x x x x x flower pots on the beach at 103 E. Edgewater Avenue, ibsent x Balboa, subject to the conditions that there be no more than three pots and that the ice plant be kept trimmed to within three feet of the pots; and also subject to further review by the Council if these conditions are not met, which motion carried. 2. A report was presented from the Community Develop- Generi ment Department regarding proposed Amendments Plan Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Newport Beach Amenc General Plan. Larry Miller, representing the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in connection with General Plan Amendment No. 8. Volume 28 - Page 171 X .ch- t/ ge- :r Ll .mts COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL N *yr Ny2 a4in July 8, 1974 Councilman Rogers resumed his seat at the Council table. ion x The following actions were taken as indicated: yes xxxxxxx General Plan Amendment No. 4, being an amendment A to the Circulation Element to change the classification of Irvine Avenue between 16th Street and Cliff Drive N from a primary road to a local street, and to delete the intersection at Irvine and Pacific Coast Highway, was set for public hearing on July 22, 1974. General Plan Amendment No. 5, being an amendment A to the Circulation Element to change the classification of 15th Street between Superior Avenue and Balboa N Boulevard from a primary road to a secondary road, was set for public hearing on July 22, 1974. General Plan Amendment No. 6, being an amendment A to the Residential Growth Element and Land Use Element to change the designated use of the property N commonly known as the "Fun Zone, " at the inter- section of Palm Street and Bay Avenue on the Balboa Peninsula, from multi - family residential to retail and service commercial, was set for public hearing on July 22, 1974. General Plan Amendment No. 8, being an amendment A to the Land Use Element to change the designated use of the property at the southeast corner of Jamboree N Road and Santa Barbara Drive from recreational and environmental open space to either governmental and environmental open space or administrative, pro- fessional, and financial commercial, was set for public hearing on July 22, 1974. General Plan Amendment No. 3, being a proposed A amendment to the Circulation Element to change the classification of Bison Avenue between Jamboree and N MacArthur Boulevard from a primary road to a secondary road and /or a relocation of the intersection of Bison Avenue and Jamboree Road, and /or other realignment of the street system in this area, was referred to the Planning Commission with the direc- tion that it be reconsidered at the October General Plan Amendment Session. The Planning Commission decision to take no action A on General Plan Amendment No. 7, being a proposed amendment to the Residential Growth and Land Use N Elements to change the designated use of the property adjacent to Irvine Avenue between 15th Street and • Laurel Place from low - density residential to two - family residential, was upheld. Volume 28 - Page 172 INDEX nend- ment :). 4 nend- ment :). 5 mend - ment :). 6 mend - ment o. 8 mend - ment o. 3 mend - ment o. 7 COUNCILMEN \cam o � ;Z cif p No CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL �N� *�yr�a�y2�apin July S 1974 CONSENT CALENDAR: potion x The following items were approved by one motion affirming Ayes x x x x x x x the actions on the Consent Calendar: 1. The following ordinances were introduced and passed to second reading on July 22, 1974: Proposed Ordinance No. 1576, being, AN ORDINANCE 01 OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING St SECTION 12. 52. 060 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH O MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ONE -WAY DIRECTION OF TRAVEL ON PORTIONS OF 46TH AND 47TH STREETS, changing the northeast bound traffic on 46th Street between Seashore Drive and Balboa Boulevard to southwest bound traffic only, and changing the southwest bound traffic on 47th Street between Seashore Drive and River Avenue to northeast bound traffic only. (A report from the Public Works Department was presented. ) Proposed Ordinance No. 1577, being, AN ORDINANCE R OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING W SECTIONS 17. 20.010 AND 17. 28. 010 OF THE NEW- P PORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR O INCREASED MOORING TIME LIMITS AND RAFTING • AT RHINE WHARF PARK, allowing a four -hour mooring time limit and allowing rafting at the Rhine Wharf Park only with the Harbor Master's authori- zation under certain conditions. (A report from the Marine Department was presented. ) 2. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution No. 8308 approving the application for 1974 C State Grant funds for the Cliff Drive Park Project. V (A report from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation R Director was presented.) Resolution No. 8309 authorizing execution of an agree- R ment between the City of Newport Beach and Raub, VJ Bein, Frost &.Associates for engineering services in P connection with Rhine Wharf Park design and Lido R Park Drive improvements. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) Resolution No. 8310 prohibiting the parking of vehicles P on a portion of Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar, P (luring summer months; on the northerly side of Ocean Boulevard between Jasminle and Larkspur R Avenues on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from June 15 to the Monday after Labor Day. (A report from the Public Works Department was presented. ) Volume 28 - Page 173 INDEX ie -way rests -1576 nine harf ark -1577 Liff Dr iew Park -8308 hine harf ark -8309 arking rohibi - tions -8310 COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL 1g11 9r1i1MQ101 July 8, 1974 Resolution No. 8311 authorizing execution of an • agreement between the City of Newport Beach, Viejo Paper Fibers, and Garden State Paper Company for the purchase of waste newspaper within the City. (A report from the City Attorney was presented. ) Resolution No. 8312 requesting the creation of a United States District Courtroom facility in Santa Ana, California. (A letter and resolution from the City of Santa Ana were presented.) 3. The following communications were referred as indicated: Referred to staff for reply, letter from Renee Andresen regarding the lack of street lights and side- walks in the Newport Heights area. Referred to staff for reply, a letter from Mary Allyn Dexter asking for a traffic sigxNal at 47th Street and Balboa Boulevard. Referred to staff for appropriate action, resolution of Board of Supervisors in connection with Arterial Highway Financing Program projects which will up- grade arterial intersections which have poor riding • qualities. Referred to staff, a letter from Mrs. Frank H. Brock regarding an incident involving the Police Department. Referred to staff, a letter from the Bluffs Home Owners Association expressing appreciation for the excellent service the "Harbor Hopper" is now pro- viding on Vista del Oro. Referred to Planning Commission for inclusion in study, letter from R. W. Beyer to Vice Mayor Dostal asking that the bay bridge be replaced by a tunnel or a 30' foot high bridge. Referred to Planning Commission for recommendation, a letter from Allan Beek requesting that the name of Harbor Island Drive (old Bayside Drive) be changed as it conflicts with Harbor Island Road. 4. The following communications were referred to the City Clerk for filing and inclusion in the records: Letter from Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce Women's Division inviting Council to a Champagne Brunch on Sunday, July 14 in the Sherman Foundation Gardens in Corona del Mar. Volume 28 - Page 174 INDEX News- paper Salvage R -8311 U. S. Dist Court R -8312 Traffic Signal Police Dept Harbor Hopper Coast Hwy Bridge Street Name Change WO COUNCILMEN P m P� 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES _L CALL pio T O a o NS2 a o _ ROLL CALL L 11 0 0 } NCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 8, 1974 MINUTES One Building Maintenance Man I in the General Ser- vices Department to fill a position now vacant. One Laborer in the General Services Department to fill a position now vacant. One Police Officer in the Police Department to fill a position now vacant. 7. The following staff report was received and ordered filed: Memorandum from the Parks, Beaches and Recreati Director regarding notification from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) that a grant for development of bicycle trails by the City of Newport Beach in the amount of $9, 884 had been approved. 8. The plans and specifications for the West Newport Oil Well Abandonment and Recompletion Program, Contract No. 1587, were approved; and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:30 A. M. on August 1, 1974. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) 9. The Street Resurfacing - Ford Road and Bayside Drive, 1973 -74, Contract No. 1614, was accepted; and the City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion and to release the bonds 35 days after Notice of Completion has been filed. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) 10. The public improvements constructed by Los Angeles Federal Savings and Loan Association in conjunction with Resubdivision No. 397, located at the north- westerly side of 32nd Street between Newport Boule- vard and Marcus Avenue, were accepted; and the City Clerk was authorized to release the Faithful Per- formance Bond and to release the Labor and Materials Bond in six months provided that no claims have been filed. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) 11. The expense account of Vice Mayor Dostal for atten- dance at the NOISE Board of Directors' meeting in Richfield, Minnesota June 21 -23, 1974 was approved. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. A letter from Byron Leeper requesting a disabled veterans' business license exemption was presented with a copy of the Business License Supervisor's reply granting Mr. Leeper's request. Volume 28 - Page 176 INDEX Bicycle Trails W. Npt Oil Well Abandon- ment Ford Rd & Bayside D Resurfac - ing Resub 397 Business License Exempt ROL IV 4 M A N 4 N A IN n P COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES L CALL _ \pin\ * \9� \m \12��\pF\ July 8, 1974 IN lotion x The Business License Department was commended for �s xxxxxxx its action; and subject letter was ordered filed. Z. A report was presented from the Marine Safety BA -1 Division regarding Budget Amendment BA -1, being a $1, 000 transfer of Budget Appropriations for additions funds for purchase of 17' jet - propelled boat from Unappropriated Contingency Reserve to Marine Safety - Rolling Equipment, General Fund. otion x Councilman Ryckoff made a motion to table the matter yes x until such time as the staff could report back with Des x x x x x x data as to why a jet boat was needed, which motion failed to carry. Mayor McInnis made a motion to approve Budget Amendment BA -1. . otion x Councilman Rogers made a substitute motion to post - yes xxxxxxx pone the matter to July 22 and to direct the staff to report back with substantiating data, which motion carried. 3. A letter from Mrs. Phyllis Halferty suggesting that Firei the City produce some sort of fireworks display on the 4th of July was presented. Phyllis Halferty addressed the Council. lotion x Subject letter was ordered filed with the understanding yes xxxxxxx that the Bicentennial Committee would be requested to study the matter. 4. Due to several people in the audience who wished to Surfi speak regarding the surfing boundaries at the Santa lotion x Ana River mouth, the Consent Calendar was reopened .yes Xxxxxxx and a letter from Wm. Lance Collins and Steve Stewart asking for a change in the existing boundary for the surfing area at the Santa Ana River mouth was removed from the Consent Calendar. Steve Stewart addressed the Council. lotion x. Subject letter was referred to staff for study. .yes xxxxxxx ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: 1. The Lido Isle Beach Lease Renewal Opinion of Lido Nossaman, Waters, Scott, Krueger & Riordan, the Leaf Dion x City's legal consultants, was received and referred .s xxxxxxx to the Lido Isle Lease Committee. Volume 28 - Page 177 )EX vorks ng Isle e COUNCILMEN a e ; m OF�O Z1��9pp �O ROLL CALL Motion 0- s Motion Ayes Motion Ayes do Motion Ayes Motion Ayes • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES N T9( Ns2��pi� Jul 8, 1974 2. Discount bus tickets for the Harbor Hopper in x quantities of ten, subject to a 20% discount, were xxxxxxx authorized; and it was directed that they be made available to the Chamber of Commerce for distri- bution to merchants. 3. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding purchase of two cabs and chassis in lieu of one packloader. The purchase of two cabs and chassis in lieu of one x complete unit in the General Services Refuse Division xxxxxxx Budget was approved. x 4. The staff was authorized to negotiate a possible lease X x x x x x x for the State -owned parking lot adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway in West Newport, which was formerly improved and used by Hoag Hospital. 5. The following people addressed the Council and re- quested that the contracts for professional and engineering services for preparation of an Environ- mental Impact Statement in connection with the pro- posed extension of University Drive be held in abeyance until the Back Bay wilderness area is designated and until the Corona del Mar Freeway is completed: Harry Rinker, Darrell Bath, John Dail, Jack Mullen, Gerald Silsbee and Alvin Cox. Robert Shelton addressed the Council and stated that the Back Bay Field Committee had agreed that University Drive should be extended. x The Council reaffirmed its previous action, with the xxxxxxx proviso that the above individuals would be given notice where they could give information to the firms preparing the EIS. 6. Eileen Anderson, a Los Angeles resident, addressed the Council regarding a citation she had received for sleeping in her camper while parked on a street in Newport Beach. 7. Al Auer, Vice President of Commercial Development for The Irvine Company, addressed the Council re- garding a commercial center on the southeast corner of University Drive and Irvine Avenue, and stated that if it were rezoned, The Irvine Company would start constructing a shopping center immediately. X The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M xxxxxxx Mayor ATTEST: ity C lerk Volume 28 - Page 178