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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/1975 - Regular MeetingCOUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Place: Council Chamber s \ \ \ S \ \ k\\ Timoe 7-In P_M_ m1�n ROLL CALL N.6 *9�%ms�A r N 2 a m Date: August 11, 1975 Present x x x x x x i Roll Call. 9tion The reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of x July 28, 1975 was waived, and said Minutes were approve< Ayes x x x x x N 2 written and ordered filed. The reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions ut Motion x consideration was waived, and the City Clerk was direct( Ayes K x x x x I il to read by titles only. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor McInnis opened the public hearing in accordat with Resolution No. 8541, on proposed vacation, cl( up and abandonment of a public walkway easement in 27 of Tract No.'3660, located on the southeasterly corner of Setting Sun Drive and Sandpiper Drive. A report was presented from the Public Works Direct Motion The hearing was closed after it was determined that Ayes x x x x x no one desired to be heard. Resolution No. 8564, ordering the vacation and aba ( donment of a ten foot walkway running southeasterl! from the intersection of Setting Sun Drive and San( piper Drive along the northeasterly edge of Lot 27, Motion C Tract No. 3660, in the City of Newport Beach, was s C x x x x x adopted. 2. Mayor McInnis opened the public hearing in connect: with Ordinance No. 1629, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 20.07.040 OF THE NEWPORT BEAT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OPEN SPACE OPT'. REQUIREMENT OF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, Planning Commission Amendment No. 448. A report was presented from the Community Developm Director. Motion The hearing was closed after it was determined tha Ayes x x x x x 3 no one desired to be heard. Motion x Ordinance No. 1629 was adopted. Ayes xxxxx ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: 1. Ordinance No. 1628, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AME] ING SECTION 13.05.030 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH • MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF DEDICAT'' BEFORE ISSUING BUILDING PERMITS, adding another condition by which the City Manager grant a waiver when buildings have been destroyed 1 fire or similar disaster, was presented for second reading. Motion K Ordinance No. 1628 was adopted. Ayes K x x x x Noes x Volume 29 - Page 169 INDEX as .der d ice Vacation/ using Public Lot lWalkway Tr 3660 .or. r R -8564 I- .on Residential Development Standards ;H .ON ant Building Permits ID- 'ON may (y COUNCILMEN \-\A0SA\j01_L � v rFpp� C ITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL p� iTS2mwopm August 11, 1975 2. Ordinance No. 1630, being, • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADDING SECTION 5.04.025 TO TITLE 5 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "WAIVER," providing for the Council, at its discretion, to waivc the Business License permit fee in hardship cases, was presented for second reading. Motion K Ordinance No. 1630 was adopted. Ayes xxxxx CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. A report was presented from the Administrative Assis- tant to the City Manager regarding animal control. Letters from Dr. and Mrs. Howard Babb and John McCray were presented urging further review before awarding a contract to California Animal Control, Inc. Letters from Russell Griffith, John Lonergan and H. B. Taylor were presented in favor of California Animal Control, Inc. A letter from Neal Randle was presented opposing the California Animal Control, Inc. A letter was received after the agenda was printed fr • the Newport Beach Police Employee's Association urging the City to maintain the animal control services that presently exist. The following people addressed the Council opposing a contract with California Animal Control, Inc.: Adelaide Miller; Eleanore Hastings; Mrs. Robert Sherm+ Stuart Williams, Margot Skilling; Corinna Babb; Harry Kamph; Howard Babb and Dee Flamson representing the Pet Assistance Foundation. Motion Margot Skilling was granted three additional minutes Ayes K x x x x x for her presentation. Motion K Mr. Kamph was granted five additional minutes for his Ayes K x x x x x presentation. Motion x Mr. Kamph was granted two more minutes for his pre - Ayes x x x x X sentation. Motion z Dee Flamson was granted three additional minutes for Ayes K x x x x y her presentation. The following people addressed the Council in favor of a contract with California Animal Control, Inc.: William Sprague, Administrator of the Lido Isle Com- munity Association; Beryl Melinkoff; Mills Crenshaw, consultant to California Animal Control; Brett Klyver representing the Balboa Island Improvement Associ- ation; and Dennis Smith, President of California Animal Control. Motion Mr. Crenshaw was granted three additional minutes for Ayes x x x x x 2, his presentation. Volume 29 - Page 170 >m INDEX Business License Animal Control COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH p \0S\L\V% pc Py �(`,A 0,x AROI I (:AI I N t Vr A,, cr 11 . 1975 Motion :ment Harbor Ap- Permit/ (t 3300 The following items were tabled; and the staf &MPs La Lido x x )00 for directed to report back to Council on August s x x x >s of a viable plan for increasing the level of sex the City's animal control operation: A proposed resolution authorizing the e} of an agreement with California Animal ( Inc. for the performance of animal servi the City of Newport Beach. A proposed ordinance amending Section 1. of the Newport Beach Municipal Code desi California Animal Control, Inc. as the e control officer of the City of Newport I making employees thereof public officer: City of Newport Beach for the purpose of Title 7 of the Newport Beach Municipal A proposed ordinance amending Section 7. of the Newport Beach Municipal Code rely i the fee for dog licenses. Mayor McInnis and Mayor Pro Tom Dostal state( record that their "no" votes did not imply tl ! I supported California Animal Control, or any i operation, but that they disagreed with the I of tabling a matter of this magnitude without discussion by the Council. They agreed that Animal Control Division should be retained al gram devised for stricter enforcement of the • control laws. Police Chief James Glavas briefly addressed i Council. 2. A report was presented from the Marine Depart regarding maintenance dredging Harbor Permit plication No. 124 -3300 for JJAK Corporation Via Lido. A letter from Shellmaker, Inc. was presented gizing for their error in dredging at 3300 V: prior to approval of the permit. Councilman Barrett stepped down from the Council to a possible conflict of interest. Maintenance dredging Harbor Permit No. 124 -3. Motion JJAK Corporation was approved, subject to th Ayes K K x x x ditions of approval under the Blanket Maintel Abstain x Dredging Permit issued by the U. S. Army Cor Engineers. Councilman Barrett resumed his seat at the Counci 3. A report was presented from the City Attorne; an amended resolution to provide for a reduc • annual parking permit 'fees for senior citize Resolution No. 8565, amending fees and re -es a parking permit system for the use of parkii in City parking lots and in certain offstree meter zones, providing for reduced parking p, Motion fees for senior citizens, and rescinding Res Ayes x x x x No. 8496, was adopted. _ Volume 29 - Page 171 MINUTES INDEX f was 25 with vice of ecution ontrol, ces in 12.020 (1) gnating .nimal 'each and of the enforcing) :ode. 04.060 Lting to I for the sat they similar Irocedure prior the City's, (d a pro - animal :he :ment Harbor Ap- Permit/ (t 3300 JJAK apolo- La Lido :able due )00 for a con - iance >s of table. r regarding :ion in IS. :ablishing ig spaces parking �rmit )lution Parking Permit Fees R -8565 ROLL CAL COUNCILMEN �� \-00 t��0 Z L 9f J+12 apt August 11, 1975 MINUTES INDEX -TTM74. A report was presented from the Public Works Depart- As ment regarding proposed Annexation No. 1 of additional Dist 50/ • lands to Assessment District No. 50 (street lighting Annex 1 on Bay Avenue from 8th Street to 15th Street). Resolution No. 8566, declaring intention to annex R -8566 certain additional land to Assessment District No. 50 (Balboa Island Street Lighting District) and further declaring intention to order an improvement consisting of the installation of street lighting improvements and appurtenances in said proposed Annexation No. 1 to Assessment District No. 50 (Balboa Island Street Lighting District) and setting a time and place for lotion hearing protests thereon (setting the public hearing lyes x x x x x Y for September 8, 1975), was adopted. 5. A report was presented from the Parks, Beaches and Boat Recreation Director regarding the request of Westsail Race Corporation to use the Corona del Mar beach as a starting point for their singlehanded boat race on Sunday, August 31. The use of the Corona del Mar beach as a starting Aotion x point for the Westsail Corporation singlehanded boat Ayes K x x x x x X race on August 31, 1975 was approved. 6. A report was presented from the Parks, Beaches and Private Recreation Commission regarding an amendment to the Encroachmen Private Encroachment in Public Rights -of -Way Council in Public Policy. Rights -of- . Way A report was presented from the City Manager regarding Council request of Robert Lynch for an encroachment Permit at Policy 412 Piazza Lido. John Lawson, attorney for Dr. Hendrickson, submitted a Notice of Dangerous Condition of Sidewalk at 408- Encroachmen 412 Piazza Lido. Permit /412 Piazza Lido Bob Lynch addressed the Council and asked for favorable consideration of his permit. Marilyn Hendrickson addressed the Council in opposition to the encroachment permit. William Sprague, Administrator of the Lido Isle Com- munity Association, addressed the Council and stated that the Association took no position on the encroach- ment. Motion K Council Policy L -6, "Private Encroachments in Public Ayes K x x x x x Rights -of- Way," as modified, was amended. The following people addressed the Council and ob- jected to the encroachment: Charles Hendrickson, Vince Healy and Harry Kamph. Councilman Ryckoff made a motion to approve the n x application of Robert Lynch for Encroachment Permit No. 75 -89 to replace a portion of the existing sidewalk with grass at 412 Piazza Lido. Volume 29 - Page 172 COUNCILMEN P \0\yx o ;� MINUTES ROLL CALL pN 2 *vr m=2ma I, August 11, 1975 INDEX Motion K Councilman Rogers made a substitute motion to postpone Ayes X x x x N the matter to August 25 to allow time for the Lido S x x Isle Community Association to make a recommendation, which motion carried. 7. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding Litter the request of Jack W. Barcus for an anti - litter handbill ordinance. Motion X The staff was directed to prepare an appropriate Ayes K x x X ordinance to provide for the signing of property to Noes x x x prohibit distribution of handbill materials. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. A report was presented from the Public Works Director Balboa B: regarding acquisition of 202 42nd Street (Lot 2 and Widening portion of Lot 1, Block 141, Canal Section), in connection with the widening of Balboa Boulevard. The purchase of the property at 202 42nd Street for the appraised fair market value of $90,000 was Motion authorized; and Resolution No. 8567, accepting a R -8567 Ayes x x x x 2 Grant Deed from Richard T. Grindle (202 42nd Street), was adopted. 2. A report was presented from the Public Works Director Curb Cut regarding the request of Kenneth W. Anderson for a curb cut on Collins Avenue to serve 206 Topaz Avenue. ion X A curb cut on Collins Avenue to serve property located K x x x x x N at 206 Topaz Avenue was approved. 3. A report was presented from the Marine Department Harbor regarding the application of Barney Morris for Harbor Permit/ Permit 11171 -917 to relocate an existing float bayward Morris of 915 Via Lido Soud. A letter was received after the agenda was printed from Barney Morris urging approval of his application. Councilman Barrett stepped down from the Council table due to a possible conflict of interest. Barney Morris, applicant, addressed the Council. Captain David Harshbarger of the Marine Department gave a brief staff report. Motion C Councilman Rogers made a motion to approve Harbor Permit 11171 -917, subject to the approval of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and to the conditions that the existing timber structure be removed and the bayward edge of the float be placed on the U. S. Pierhead Line, as recommended by the Joint Harbor Committee. Motion x Councilman Ryckoff made a motion to amend the main W x X motion to include the additional condition that the es s x x x float not accommodate any vessel which would extend Abstain x 20 feet beyond the U. S. Pierhead Line nor any vessel more than 90 feet in length, which amendment failed to carry. William Herron, Project Manager for Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers, addressed the Council in behalf of the applicant. Goldie Joseph addressed the Council and recommended approval of the Harbor Permit. n..1..—.. On n...__ 190 �9 — r >6c a 1 . vd R COUNCILMEN MINUTES DLL CALL \pM\ pr\!;�I A \Am\ August 11, 1975 Councilman Rogers amended his motion to include the additional condition that the float not accommodate any vessel which would extend 20 feet beyond the U. S. • Pierhead Line. Ayes x x x x I A vote was taken on Councilman Rogers' amended motion, Noes x which motion carried. Abstain Councilman Barrett resumed his seat at the Council table. 4. A report was presented from the City Manager's Adminis- trative Assistant regarding proposed opinion poll. A letter was received after the agenda was printed from Goldie Joseph in support of the proposed opinion poll. Motion x The matter was postponed to September 8, 1975. Ayes x x x x x 5. A report was presented from the Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee regarding absenteeism on the Committee. Motion x (District 3) Councilman Barrett's appointment of Ayes K x x x x William Patrick to replace Ray Rosso on the Committee was confirmed. Motion x (District 5) Councilman Ryckoff's appointment of Ayes K x x x x x Theodore Nelson to replace Joan Burwell on the Com- • mittee was confirmed. 6. It was agreed to postpone the appointments to the Litter Control Citizens Advisory Committee to fill vacancies caused by absenteeism to August 25, 1975. Motion 7. (District 1) Councilman Rogers' appointment of Barbara Ayes x x x x x Glazier to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee was confirmed. 8. A letter from the Orange County Health Planning Council was presented requesting reconfirmation of Assembly Appointments. Motion K The following actions were taken: Ayes K x x x x x The appointment of Harry G. Bubb as the City's representative on the Assembly of Delegates of the Orange County Health Planning Council was reconfirmed. The resolution of the City Council supporting the continuation of the Orange County Health Planning Council and its designation as the "Health Systems Agency," being Resolution No. 8441, was reaffirmed. 9. A report was presented from the Police Department • stating that Mrs. Eugene W. Wooten has donated two portable oxygen units and a Schwinn Exerciser bicycle to the Police Department. Motion x The donations were accepted with appreciation, and Ayes K x x x x x x the Mayor was directed to send an appropriate letter of gratitude to Mrs. Wooten. Volume 29 - Page 174 INDEX )pinion 'oil 3icycle Crails "itizens ldv Cmte Litter "ontrol Citizens Sdv Cmte Comm Dev Citizens Adv Cmte DrCo Health Planning Council Donation COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH �Z ,FmyNoni i rAi i \A\,t& 9e1A1A A August 11. 1975 MINUTES INDEX Skill Games 0 -1631 Special Events 0 -1632 Sub- divisions 0 -1633 Birch St Impr R -8568 ECH Water Trans Main R -8569 Audit Report R -8570 Off -site Prkg/Bolln R -8571 Police Dept R -8572 CONSENT CALENDAR: �tion x The following items were approved by one motion affirming yes x x x x x N the actions on the Consent Calendar: 1. The following ordinances were introduced and passed to second reading on August 25, 1975: Proposed Ordinance No. 1631, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 5.34.040 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE FEE CHARGED FOR APPLICATION FOR PERMITS IN CONNECTION WITH POOL TABLES AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES. (A report from the City Manager was presented.) Proposed Ordinance No. 1632, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 5.10.030 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE APPLICATION FEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS. Proposed Ordinance No. 1633, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 19.12.040 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE FILING FEE IN CONNECTION WITH SUBDIVISIONS CONTAINING LESS THAN FIVE LOTS. 2. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution No. 8568 awarding a contract to Industrial Asphalt Company for improvements in connection with • resurfacing of Birch Street, Bristol Street to Mac- Arthur Boulevard, Contract No. 1732. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) Resolution No. 8569 authorizing the execution of a professional engineering services agreement with Alderman, Swift and Lewis in connection with water transmission main improvements in alley southerly of East Coast Highway from Marguerite Avenue to Hazel Avenue, Contract No. 1663. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) Resolution No. 8570 authorizing the execution of an auditing services agreement with Holmgren & Sawyer, Certified Public Accountants, for fiscal year, 1975- 76. (A report from the Council Budget Committee was presented.) Resolution No. 8571 authorizing the execution of a release and quitclaim to eliminate the off -site parking agreement dated April 12, 1965 between the City of Newport Beach and Gene Bolln and Estelle Bolln dealing with the property located at 206 and 212 Riverside Avenue, Newport Beach, California. (A report from the City Attorney was presented.) Resolution No. 8572 authorizing the execution of an • agreement with the City of Irvine in connection with supplemental law enforcement services. (A report from the Chief of Police was presented.) Volume 29 - Page 175 INDEX Skill Games 0 -1631 Special Events 0 -1632 Sub- divisions 0 -1633 Birch St Impr R -8568 ECH Water Trans Main R -8569 Audit Report R -8570 Off -site Prkg/Bolln R -8571 Police Dept R -8572 ROLL CALL u • u COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH pp< 3 v 2 O . O ti 107c MINUTES INDEX races enity .ce It is Shops it .*ity Lngs :ation 3. The following communications were referred as in- dicated: Referred to staff for reply, letter addressed to the Dog Mayor from William Westover requesting enactment of Nuis+ an ordinance to require dog owners to pick up after their dogs. Referred to staff for inclusion in ongoing study, Obsci letter from Laurie Lawrenz opposing the Pussycat Theater on the Balboa Peninsula. Referred to staff for investigation and appropriate Serv: action, letter from W. P. Rivers requesting investi- Aflo; gation of the condition of the docks and slip at the Mart Service Afloat Marina at 201 E. Pacific Coast Highway. Referred to staff for investigation and report back Lido on August 25, letter from the Lido Shops Association Asso requesting to have the nine metal light post standards on Via Lido painted to match those in Lido Village and requesting approval to hang live flowering baskets on the poles. Referred to staff for preparation of similar resolution Soci, for Council consideration on August 25, letter from Secu City of Westminster requesting support of their Earn resolution in favor of HR -7666 to increase amount of outside earnings limitation under Social Security. Referred to Planning Commission, letter from John Tran Hopkins opposing the use of 5th Avenue in Corona del por Mar as a bypass traffic route. Plan Referred to Public Cable Television Authority Com- CATV mittee, letter from the Community Cablevision Company advising of the addition of station KOCE -TV Huntington Beach to their cable system. 4. The following communications were referred to the City Clerk for filing and inclusion in the records: A letter from the Canyon Island Community Association stating the Board of Directors is in favor of com- bining the central library with a cultural center. Letter from the League of California Cities regarding the highlights of the July 16 -18 Board of Directors quarterly meeting. Letter from Congressman Hinshaw regarding the responsi- bilities for cleaning and dredging channels and mooring rates in Newport Beach harbor. Telegram from Archibald D. Scott, III in favor of the rezoning of Pacific View Memorial Park property. Copy of letter addressed to Senator Carpenter from Alexander Bowie regarding SB -1257, clarifying the existing powers of the Director of the Department of Fish and Game. Copy of a letter addressed to the California Recreation Company from Robert Barnes regarding accumulation of trash near the Bayshore docks. Volume 29 - Page 176 races enity .ce It is Shops it .*ity Lngs :ation RO COUNCILMEN \F�o ���Z�M9ppe o �, RR MINUTES AT LL CALL s' "y 7Z'AP ^ c u Z a m August 11, 1975 Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission of a public hearing on August 13 in connection with the • proposed annexation to Costa Mesa County Water District designated Annexation No. 75 -1, located near Monte Vista Avenue and Tustin Avenue. Copy of letter addressed to The California State Department of Transportation from the Santa Ana Heights Association opposing program of land use conversion as means of bringing the Orange County Airport into compliance with State noise standards. Letter from the Orange County Health Department regarding the annual inspection of the City's detention facilities. Letter from the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council regarding its resolution service. Agenda of the Board of Supervisors for meetings held July 2B, 29, August 5 and 6, 1975. 5. The following claims were denied and the City Clerk's Cla' referral to the insurance carrier was confirmed: Claim of Michael K. Secor for damage to his automobile Sec( and possible personal injuries which allegedly occurred when he was struck by a City vehicle at 23rd Street and Newport Boulevard on July 23, 1975. • Claim of Terrence Everett Ballas alleging false. Bal. arrest, imprisonment and assault in the vicinity of West Ocean Front and 21st Street on April 18, 1975. Claim of Joseph E. Stubbs for property damage to Stu] fishing pole and tackle box when a City truck allegedly backed over them at the Corona del Mar City & State Beach on June 22, 1975. Claim of Phyllis McCarty for loss of a metal wheel- MCC barrow which was allegedly picked up in error by the City trash collectors from her home at 1719 Skylark Lane on July 15, 1975. Claim of Jill Andruss for damage to her bedspread, And allegedly caused by rust stains in wash water due to a broken water main in the vicinity of 2022 Miramar Drive on July 11, 1975. Claim of Patrick E. Dempsey for damage to his property Dem at 1848 Commodore Road allegedly due to the City's failure to remove a pond of stagnant water from in front of his residence. Claim of Mrs. Norman Von Herzen for property damage Von to a door, locks and paint at 2101 Leeward Lane allegedly caused by a Police officer in the performance • of his duty on May 7, 1975. 6. The following request to fill a personnel vacancy was approved: (A report from the City Manager was pre- sented.) One Emergency Equipment Dispatcher in the Police Department to fill a position to be vacant. Volume 29 - Page 177 NDEX gyms )r Las )bs arty Buss psey Herzen ROLL CALL • t� Motion Ayes Noes • Motion Ayes Noes COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 11, 1975 7. The following staff, commission and committee reports were received and ordered filed: A report from Mary Blake, Out -going Chairman of the Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee, regarding the Committee's position on the Lido Isle bridge bikeway addition. A report from the Litter Control Citizens Advisory Committee regarding future projects and recommendations, 8. The plans and specifications for the Jamboree Road Police Facility 12,000 - Gallon Underground Fuel Tank, Contract No. 1747, was approved; and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:30 A.M. on August 29, 1975. (A report from the Public Works Director was presented.) 9. The work on Balboa Island and Peninsula Alley Improve- ments, 1974 -75, Contract No. 1624, 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 following Budget Amendments were approved: BA -10, $2,500 transfer of Budget Appropriations for funds for studies with respect to the Federal Insurance Administration regulations from Unappropriated Con- tingency Reserve to Non - departmental, Services - Prof., Tech.,, etc., General Fund. BA -11, $6,500 transfer of Budget Appropriations for replacement of hot water piping in City Hall from Unappropriated Contingency Reserve to Building Main- tenance City Hall Water Piping, General Fund. (A report from the City Manager was presented.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. A proposed ordinance, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 1.25 TO TITLE 1 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL," was presented with a report from the City Attorney. The proposed ordinance was referred back to the staff with instructions to add a provision prohibiting anonymous contributions, and to consider the feasi- bility of basing the total campaign costs on population rather than on registered voters. A report was presented from the Community Development Department regarding a contract with the County of Orange for HUD Block Grant Funding. Councilman Rogers made a motion to table the matter, which motion failed to carry. Volume 29 - Page 178 INDEX Bicycle Trails Litter Control Adv Cmte Police Substation Facility Fuel Tank BI & Peninsula Alley Impr Campaign Expendi- tures HUD Block Grant ROLL CALL Dion Ayes Noes Motion Ayes 2 Motiol Ayes Motio Ayes 2 Motio Ayes Absta August 11, 1975 MINUTES Mayor McInnis made a motion to postpone the matter to August 25. Councilman Store requested an amendment to the motion to direct the staff to refer the agreement to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee for their recommendation after the County has reviewed the agreement, which amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. A vote was taken on Mayor McInnis' amended motion, which motion carried. INDEX Letters from the Airport Action Association and The OrCo Bluffs Home - Owners Association were presented opposing Airport any break in the curfew presently imposed on jet air- craft at the Orange County Airport. Stuart Williams briefly addressed the Council opposing any relaxation of the Orange County jet curfew. Subject letters were referred to staff for reply; and further action was taken up later in the evening under "Additional Business." A report was presented from the Public Works Director Newport regarding an environmental study of the proposed Island dredging of a portion of channels adjacent I. Newport Channels Island. Dredging The staff was requested to determine if dredging sub- ject channels could be authorized by a blanket main- tenance dredging permit similar to the blanket permit issued by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for maintenance dredging around piers in the bay; and Resolution No. 8573, authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Environmental Impact Profiles in connection with an environmental study of the proposed dredging of a portion of channels adjacent to Newport Island, was adopted. A letter from Assemblyman Z'Berg regarding the report, "California Litter, a Comprehensive Analysis and Plan for Abatement," and a copy of Assembly Bill 2353 which would establish a comprehensive State program to re- duce litter and solid waste resource recovery and recycling facilities, were referred to the Litter Con- trol Citizens Advisory Committee. R -8573 Litter A report was presented from the Marine Department re- JHarbor garding the application of Toby Baker and Syd Button lPermit for Harbor Permit No. 109 -1911 to construct a joint ownership pier and non - conforming floats at 1911 and 1917 East Balboa Boulevard. uncilman Barrett stepped down from the Council table due possible conflict of interest. Harbor Permit No. 109 -1911 was approved, subject to the approval of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and to the conditions recommended by staff. Barrett resumed his seat at the Council table. Volume 29 - Page 179 ROLL CALL Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Motion *s Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Motion Ayes LMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 11, 1975 7. A report was presented from the Public Works Director regarding a West Newport Park bicycle trail. Betsy MacKenzie, representing the Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee, addressed the Council in favor of using SB -821 facility funds for subject bicycle trail. Resolution No. 8574, authorizing the submittal of an application to SCAG, requesting SB -821 facility funds for construction of a bicycle trail in the West New- port Park adjacent to Coast Highway from Santa Ana River to River Avenue, was adopted. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: 1. The Mayor was directed to send a telegram to the appropriate Committee expressing the City's opposition to Assembly Bill 11, which limits a local government's ability to exercise power of eminent domain in con- nection with acquisition of property for public use. 2. Resolution No. 8575, expressing opposition to any modification to the Orange County Airport Noise Standards Variance and insisting on strict compliance with the curfew regulations, was read in full by Mayor Pro Tem Dostal. Resolution No. 8575 was adopted. 3. A letter from the State Department of Transportation to City Manager Robert Wynn was presented requesting confirmation that the City is agreeable to the release of .certain State -owned properties acquired for the now deleted Coast Freeway in Newport Beach. The staff was directed to request the State to hold Parcel Nos. 8 -7069, A -8188, 40538, 57768, 41241, 43672 and 49869 for a study to determine possible future use. 4. An interim report from the Council Committee on Marinapark Leases was referred to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for review and recommendat The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 P.M. w px ,T ATTEST: 0 City Clerk Volume 29 - Page 180 INDEX Bicycle Trail/ W Npt Park R -8574 Eminent Domain/ AB -11 OrCo Airport R -8575 Pacific Coast Fwy State Excess R.O.W. Marinapark