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Home My WebLink About08/09/1976 - Regular MeetingCOUNCILMEN a Tit a� v M^1 i rei I .n a 2 m CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Regular Council Meeting Place: Council Chambers Time: 7:30 P.M. na me Anvnst 9. 7976 MINUTES INDEX Present x x x x x y Roll Call. ion x The reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of _des x x x x July 26, 1976 were approved as written and ordered filed. Motion x The reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions under Ayes c x x x x x x consideration was waived, and the City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. HEARINGS: 1. Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing regarding the Vaca vacation and abandonment of a segment of an existing Alle 10 -foot wide alley northeasterly of West Coast Highway betty between Orange and Colton Streets. Oran; Colt, A report was presented from the Public Works Director. George Wiseman, project architect who has been working with the owners and the City staff to establish a satisfactory site development plan, addressed the Council and stated he was present to answer any questions. Motion x The hearing was closed after it was determined that no Ayes x x x x x one else desired to be heard. Resolution No. 8858, ordering the vacation and abandon- R -88 ment of a segment of an existing 10 -foot wide alley Motion x northeasterly of West Coast Highway between Orange s K x x x x x I Street and Colton Street, was adopted. 2. Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing regarding Dist Ordinance No. 1694, being, Map 0 -16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REZONING PROPERTY AND AMENDING DISTRICTING MAP N0. 4, Planning Commission Amendment No. 459, a proposed redesignation of the southerly portion of Lot C of Tract 919 (north of the Mariner's Mile commercial area and east of Tustin Avenue) to R -1 from C -1 -H, initia- ted by the City of Newport Beach. Motion x The hearing was closed after it was determined that no Ayes K x x x x x one desired to be heard. Motion x Ordinance No. 1694 was adopted. Ayes C K X xxxx CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. The request of the Board of Directors of the Promontory Hart Bay Community Association for the speed limit within Reg: Promontory Bay to be reduced from five miles per hour to three miles per hour was considered. • Jerry McClellan, Vice President of the Promontory Bay Community Association, addressed the Council urging reduction of the speed limit. Volume 30 - Page 190 q :ion/ 7 aen Se & )n Sts i8 rict 4o. 4 K or COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL \N��1yr \�' \„�SZ \Nl August 9, 1976 The request of the Promontory Bay Community Associa- Motion x tion to reduce the stated speed limit was denied, and Ayes K x x x x x X appropriate signing in order to diminish speed and to • eliminate damage to the docks in the area was approved. 2. A letter dated June 30 from Bernie Piazza requesting Str, to appear before Council in connection with street Swe sweeping in Corona del Mar was presented. Mr. Piazza was not present. Motion The letter was received and ordered filed. Ayes x x x x 3. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding Par, private paramedic services. me, A letter from Frederick N. Firestone, M. D. was pre- sented recommending that the City retain the current Fire Department program when instituting the second paramedic unit as opposed to private paramedic service. Motion x Mayor Pro Tem Dostal made a motion to confirm the City's plans for a second Fire Department operated paramedic unit at Mariners Station. Councilman McInnis asked that the motion be amended to eliminate the reference to "Mariners Station," which amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. Ayes K x x x x A vote was taken on Mayor Pro Tem Dostal's amended motion, which motion carried. •4. Ordinance No. 1684, being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH New ADDING CHAPTER 5.60 TO TILE 5 OF THE NEWPORT Rac' BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE REGULA- 0 -1 TION OF NEWSPAPER RACKS AND STANDS, was presented. A report was presented from the City Attorney. Arvo Hasps, owner and publisher of the Newport Harbor Ensign, and Robert Weed, owner and publisher of the Orange Coast Daily Pilot, addressed the Council urging removal of the requirement for "authorization" from the ordinance. Motion x Mr. Haapa was granted an additional four minutes for Ayes x x x x x his presentation. Motion x Ordinance No. 1684 was filed, and it was directed that Ayes K x x x x x x this matter be studied again in six months with regard to voluntary compliance. 5. Environmental Quality Control Citizens Advisory Env Committee: me Qua • At the request of Councilman Barrett, it was agreed Con that action on (District 3) Councilman Barrett's Cit appointments would be postponed until later in the Adv meeting. Volume 30 - Page 191 4DEX aet aping i- iics spaper ks 584 iron - atal Lity trol izens Cmte COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL N t9C N ��Z 6� August 9, 1976 (District 5) Councilman Ryckoff's appointment to fill tion x the vacancy created by the resignation of Stephen E. es 4W x x x x x N I Donaldson was postponed to August 23. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. A letter from Dr. S. D. Sholkoff, Chairman of the Bi Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee, was Trj presented advising of the resignation of Helen Reeder. Ci Ad, Mrs. Reeder's resignation was accepted with regret, Motion and (District 5) Councilman Ryckoff's appointment of Ayes x x x x x x x 31 a member to fill the vacancy was postponed to August 23. 2. A report was presented from the Community Development Col Department regarding the resignation of Barbara Cii Glazier from the Community Development Citizens Ad, Advisory Committee. Mrs. Glazier's resignation was accepted with regret, Motion x and (District 1) Mayor Rogers' appointment of Dodie Ayes x x x x x 31 Beek as a member to fill the vacancy was confirmed. 3. A report was presented from the Public Works Director UP regarding Use Permit No. 1594 for the Newport Beach Golf Course, located along Irvine Avenue southerly of Bristol Street. Motion ,es x The following resolutions were adopted: K x x x x x Resolution No. 8859 authorizing the execution of R_F an Indemnity Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Golf Course for the Irvine Avenue pedestrian underpass. Resolution No. 8860 approving an agreement R -i between the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Golf Course, and authorizing execution of said agreement providing for a pedestrian connection across Mesa Drive. Motion x 4. Council Policy L -4, "Private Streets," was amended as Pr: Ayes x x x x x recommended by staff, and the staff was directed to Sti bring the revised Council Policy L -4 to the next Cot Study Session for a discussion of special street Po: standards as applied to private streets. 5. A report was presented from the City Attorney regard- Cif ing the amendment of Council Policy A -9 to add a Cot provision for a "Sunset Clause." Cm1 Cot Motion x Council Policy A -9, "City Council Committees," was Po] Ayes C K X x x x x amended. 6. A letter was presented from James M. Parker resigning Pli from the Planning Commission. yion x Mr. Parker's resignation was accepted with regret; Ayes K x x x x x the City Clerk was directed to prepare a Certificate of Appreciation; the recommendation of the Appointments Volume 30 - Page 192 INDEX :ycle tils :izens r Cmte i Dev ;izens r Cmte 1594 1859 ME vate •eets mcil .icy y mcil :es mcil .icy Lg Comsn COUNCILMEN 4 y2P� 3 0 2m ;2 ROLL CALL ;m a 9f 20 r 22 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH A„o„at 0 1Q7A MINUTES 41:" )n- il :y tl ins me Incl Rev Bay 8427 Motion Committee was confirmed, and George Cokas was appointed yes K X x x x x X to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of James M. Parker ending June 30, 1977. 7. Councilman Barrett's appointments to the Environmental Envirc Quality Control Citizens Advisory Committee, which had mente been postponed earlier, were considered at this time. Qualii Contrc (District 3) Councilman Barrett's appointment of Stan Citiz( Cole and Duncan McIntosh as members of the Environmental Adv Cr Quality Control Citizens Advisory Committee to fill Motion the vacancies created by the resignations of Marian Ayes x x x x x Parks and Robert Cooper was confirmed. 8. A letter dated July 16 from The Irvine Company was presented asking that the City establish an Undeveloped Irvine Company Lands Committee. David Neish of The Irvine Company addressed the Irvine Council in favor of the Irvine Company Lands Committee. Lands Cmte Motion x The proposed resolution establishing an Undeveloped Ayes x x Irvine Company Land Committee was not adopted, and no Noes I x x further action was taken by Council. 9. Mayor Rogers' appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Dostal City C and Councilman Williams as members of the ad hoc City Cmtes Motion K Council Committees Review Committee was confirmed, Cmte Ayes K x x x x x With the Committee to terminate on October 25. • 10. A letter from the Beacon Bay Community Association Beacor was presented requesting that the Council establish Lease an ad hoc Beacon Bay Lease Committee. Cmte Mayor Rogers appointment of Councilman Ryckoff and Councilman Barrett as members of an ad hoc Beacon Bay Lease Committee to meet with representatives of the Beacon Bay Community Association regarding their Motion x lease was confirmed, with the Committee to terminate Ayes C x x x x x on October 25. 11. A report was presented from the Community Development Tract Department regarding the Final Map for Tract No. 8427, a request of M. J. Brock & Sons to subdivide 12.780 acres into fifty -two lots for single - family residential development, one lot for landscaping and common area, and Lot A for a utility easement, located on the southerly side of San Joaquin Hills Road between Marguerite Avenue and Crown Drive North, in Jasmine Creek; zoned P -C. Larry Olin, representing M. J. Brock & Sons, addressed the Council and stated that they agreed with all staff recommendations. Motion x The Final Map of Tract No. 8427, incorporating by Ayes C x x x x x reference the condition recommended by the Planning • Commission, was approved; and Resolution No. 8861, R -8861 authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Newport Beach and M. J. Brock & Sons Volume 30 - Page 193 )n- il :y tl ins me Incl Rev Bay 8427 COUNCILMEN 0- 0 hm ;2^ MINUTES ROLL CALL ��a�9r��N� *�1y�� Aueust 9. 1976 INDEX in connection with the construction of improvements • in Tract No. 8427 (San Joaquin Hills Road between Marguerite Avenue and Crown Drive North), was adopted. 12. A report was presented from the Public Works Director Coast Hu regarding the Environmental Impact Statement for Improve - Coast Highway improvements adjacent to the proposed ments West Newport Park. Motion 31 The City Manager was authorized to retain a consultant Ayes x x x x x N I to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for improving Coast Highway adjacent to the proposed West Newport Park. 13. A report from the Litter Control Citizens Advisory Litter Committee was presented regarding its request to Control place a banner across Newport Boulevard promoting Citizens "Litter Awareness Week," September 5 -12, 1976. Adv Cmte Motion x The request to place a banner across Newport Boulevard Ayes x x x x x X I was approved. 14. A report was presented from the Public Works Director Ensign regarding Phase I, Ensign View Park, Contract No. View 1800. Park Donald Songer, attorney for the La Palma Equipment Rental Corporation, addressed the Council disclaiming the "nonresponsive" allegation. • The bid of La Palma Equipment Rental Corp. was rejected because it was non - responsive to the Notice Inviting Bids; the bid of Roy Barnett was rejected because it was non - responsive to the Notice Inviting Bids; and Resolution No. 8862, awarding a contract to R -8862 Motion x D. W. Contracting Company in connection with Phase I, Ayes K x x x x x Y Ensign View Park, Contract No. 1800, was adopted. 15. The Orange County Division of the League of California League a Cities Resolutions Committee Report of 1976 was Calif presented. Cities OrCo Div Motion x The City's representative to the League was instructed Ayes x x x x x 2 to inform the League that the City's position on all Resolutions Nos. 1 through 14 was to adopt as in- dicated on the report. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion x The following items were approved by one motion affirming Ayes x x x x x 1 3 the actions on the Consent Calendar: 1. The following resolutions were adopted: (a) Resolution No. 8863 approving a consultant Alarms engineering agreement with Newport Technology R -8863 Corporation and authorizing the Mayor and City • Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. (Report from the Chief of Police to the City Manager) Volume 30 - Page 194 COUNCILMEN % CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL w a9r?a *S� Aueust 9. 1976 INDEX (b) Resolution No. 8864 authorizing the Mayor and CdM City Clerk to execute an Option for Concession Beach Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Concessic Kilmer Enterprises, Inc. (Report from the R -8864 Administrative Assistant to the City Manager) (c) Resolution No. 8865 adopting standard specifica- Pub Wrks tions, supplements and special provisions for Standard use in the construction of Public Works projects Specs within the City of Newport Beach. (Report R -8865 from the Public Works Director) (d) Resolution No. 8866 accepting a grant deed from Ocean Fri Dorothy Webster in connection with the ocean- Property front beach acquisition project. (Report from R -8866 the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director) (e) Resolution No. 8867 accepting a grant deed from Ocean Fri Karl E. Pottharst in connection with the ocean- Property front beach acquisition project. R -8867 (f) Resolution No. 8868 accepting a grant deed from Ocean Fri Jesse Sell, Jr. in connection with the ocean- Property front beach acquisition project. R -8868 (g) Resolution No. 8869 accepting a grand deed from Ocean Fri Winnetta B. Wilkinson in connection with the Property ocean -front beach acquisition project. R -8869 (h) . Resolution No. 8870 approving the application Park & • for land and water conservation funds for a park View Site and open space land acquisition project, and R -8870 rescinding Resolution No. 8824. (Report from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director) (i) Resolution No. 8871 awarding a contract to John Timber L. Meek Construction Company, Inc. for timber Pile pile replacement - 1976 -77, Contract No. 1827. Replace - (Report from the Public Works Director) ment R -8871 (j) Resolution No. 8872 awarding a contract to Sully- Miller Contracting Company in connection San Migue with San Miguel Drive widening adjacent to Big Drive Canyon Reservoir, Contract No. 1831. (Report Widening from the Public Works Director) R -8872 (k) Resolution No. 8873 authorizing the execution of NIWA Addendum No. One to First Amended Joint Exercise R -8873 of Powers Agreement Creating Newport - Irvine Waste - Management Planning Agency (NIWA). (Letter from NIWA to its Board of Directors) (1) Resolution No. 8874 authorizing the execution of HB Water] a quitclaim deed and agreement between the City Easement of Newport Beach and Woodbine Corporation in R -8874 connection with waterline easement over property located in the City of Huntington Beach. (Report from the Public Works Director) Volume 30 - Page 195 m 1- COUNCILMEN \A\Npelt\R 81711 f.Al I =2 m CITY OF Anonnr Q 707f. NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES NDEX Dnnel cies 75 Sites at ling Roots Cates it rol Cates Youth Le of Ciri- Div (m) Resolution No. 8875 establishing Personnel Pers Policies for all employees of the City. (Report Poli • from the Assistant to the City Manager) R -88 2. The following communications were referred as indicated: (a) To staff for reply, a letter from Emma and John Park Rhoden regarding problems caused by purchases of View property for parks and open space by the cities and counties and subsequent removal from the tax rolls. (Copies mailed to Council) (b) Removed from the Consent Calendar. (c) To staff for inclusion in on -going study, a Stre letter from C. B. Knickerbocker regarding Lido Clea Isle street cleaning and no- parking signs and with a suggestion for solving the problem. (Copies mailed to Council) (d) To staff for reply, a letter from Gary and Tree Sandra Eckles requesting a decision regarding tree roots causing cracking and breaking of sidewalks and retaining walls. (Copies mailed to Council) (e) To staff for reply, a letter from the Newport Tax Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors requesting a • reduction in the tax rate. (Copies mailed to Council) (f) Removed from the Consent Calendar. (g) To staff for reply, a letter from SCOOP regarding Anim the omission of specific dog litter enforcement Conn regulations on all signs, which now state only summer prohibition and winter hours. (Copies mailed to Council) (h) To the Pending Legislation and Ethics Committee, Tax a resolution from the City of Seal Beach request- ing various.taxing agencies to lower their tax rate for 1976 -77 in the same manner and propor- tion as the City of Seal Beach. (Copies mailed to Council) (i) To the Pending Legislation and Ethics Committee, OrCo a resolution of the City of Fountain Valley, Expo declaring its support for the Orange County Youth Expo, to be co- sponsored by the Fountain Valley and Garden Grove Youth Commissions. (Exhibit) (j) To the League representative to the Orange Leagl County Division of the League of California Cali: Cities, a letter from the League requesting the OrCo names of interested persons to serve on League committees. (Copies mailed to Council) Volume 30 - Page 196 NDEX Dnnel cies 75 Sites at ling Roots Cates it rol Cates Youth Le of Ciri- Div COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL ayf?N �s4 August 9 1976 INDEX (k) To the Planning Commission for inclusion in on- Downcoast going study, a letter from the West Newport Develop- Beach Improvement Association regarding the ment : recommendations relating to land use and popula- tion densities of the property between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach; and their statement in favor of Alternative Four as presented by the Newport Beach Planning Commission on July 1. (Exhibit) (1) To staff for inclusion in on -going study, a Special letter from the West Newport Improvement Associa- '..Events tion expressing their opposition to such events as the "block party" on 30th Street held on July 4; and requesting that Council establish a task force to investigate alternatives-for avoiding similar situations, and that a member of the West Newport Beach Improvement Association Board of Directors be included in such a task force study. (Exhibit) (m) To the Pending Legislation and Ethics Committee, AB 15 a letter from the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities requesting the City to send a position statement on Assembly Bill 15 to Sacramento (of particular concern to cities having undeveloped, agricultural land within their jurisdiction). (Exhibit) (n) To the City representative to the Flood Protection Agency, a letter from the City of.Costa Mesa to Santa Ana River Mayor Rogers requesting that each City take Flood action before the Agency's meeting of August 25 Protectio to delay action on any recommendation regarding Agency interim protection measures for the lower reaches of the Santa Ana River. (Exhibit) 3. The following communications were referred to the City Clerk for filing and inclusion in the records: (a) A letter from Betty Heckel regarding the resolu- tion of the City of Irvine that no houses will be built on the Irvine property between Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar. (Copies mailed to Council) (b) A letter from the Balboa Peninsula Point Associa- tion opposing the parking of recreational vehicles in Balboa Pier Park. (Copies mailed to Council) (c) Resolutions from the Cities of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, San Juan Capistrano and Villa Park regarding the inadequate coverage of the Orange County elections. (d) Copy of a letter from the Mayor of the City of Irvine to the Honorable Thomas F. Riley, Super- visor of the 5th District of Orange County, Volume 30 - Page 197 COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL N\ Au us INDEX stating the City of Irvine's position concerning the Orange County Airport. (Copies mailed to • Council) (e) Notice of Investigation before the Public Utilities Commission into gas and electric utility rate structures and the changes, if any, that should be made in presently constituted rate structures to provide a lifeline quantity of energy to the average residential user. (f) Agenda of the Board of Supervisors meetings held July 27 and 28, August 3 and 4, 1976. 4. The following claims were denied and the City Clerk's Claims referral to the insurance carrier was confirmed, (a) Claim of Jeffrey H. Black for personal injuries Black sustained when he was hit on the head with an object near 30th Street in Newport Beach. (b) Claim of James A. Gordon for property damage Gordon allegedly incurred when a City vehicle which had been parked in reverse ran into his garage at 18898 Arbutus Street, Fountain Valley on July 21, 1976. (c) Claim of Ethel Louise Hofstra for personal Hofstra injuries allegedly sustained when she tripped on a raised sidewalk on Orchid Street, Corona del Mar on July 15, 1976. (d) Claim of Robert Allan Kaiser for property losses Kaiser which occurred when his belongings were stolen after his arrests on .tune 28 and July 10, 1976, allegedly due to negligence on the part of the Police Department in failing to properly protect his property. (e) Claim of Ralph Norton for personal injuries Norton allegedly sustained when he slipped on a dock in the vicinity of the boat landing float at Washington Street, Newport Beach on or about May 9, 1976. (f) Claim of David Schmeisser for personal injuries Schmeisser allegedly sustained when his finger was shut in the door of a police vehicle while being arrested in the vicinity of 52nd Street, Newport Beach on July 2, 1976. (g) Claim of Patricia Gene Wagner for personal Wagner injuries allegedly sustained when she tripped and fell due to a hole in the sidewalk at the corner of 300;g Onyx Avenue, Balboa Island on June 9, 1976. • Volume 30 - Page 198 COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL ;in A 9f ?N 12 August 9, 1976 IN 5. The City Clerk's referral of the following Summons and Complaint to the insurance carrier was confirmed: • (a) Summons and Complaint of Bert W. Miles for Miles Damages ( Negligence), Case No. 248741 in the Orange County Superior Court. The original claim was for damages sustained when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding as an enrollee in a Motorcycle Driver Education and Training Course held at Newport Harbor High School on October 4, 1975. 6. The following request to fill personnel vacancies was approved: (Report from the City Manager) . (a) Two Police Officers in the Police Department to fill positions now vacant. (b) One Library Assistant in the Library Department to fill a position now vacant. (c) One Refuse Crewman in the General Services Department to fill a position now vacant. 7. The following committee report was received and Energy ordered filed: Cons( tiol (a) Memorandum from the Environmental Quality Control Citizens Advisory Committee in regard to the • letter from Herbert C. Estes about solar heating and stating that the Committee will be prepared to elaborate on this in the fall. (Exhibit) 8. The work on the Storm Drain and Street Improvements - Stort Finley Avenue from Newport Boulevard to 34th Street, Draii 1975 -76, Contract No. 1668, was accepted; the City St. Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; Fin14 and the City Clerk was authorized to release the bonds 35 days after Notice of Completion has been filed. (Report from the Public Works Director) 9. The work on the construction of Rhine Wharf Park, Rhin+ Contract No. 1598, was accepted; the City Clerk was Whar: authorized to file a Notice of Completion; and the Park City Clerk was authorized to release the bonds 35 days after Notice of Completion has been filed, subject to the release of all claims. (Report from the Public Works Director) 10. The following Budget Amendments were approved: BA -4, $332,050.00 increase in Budget Appropriations and decrease in Unappropriated Surplus for salary adjustments for Police and Fire personnel, General Fund. BA -5, $28,605.00 increase in Budget Appropriations • and decrease in Unappropriated Surplus for retirement contributions to cover salary adjustments, Retirement Fund. Volume 30 - Page 199 DEX >y arva- i & Cmpr/ ay Av COUNCILMEN Z CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL tP a f o Z tl+ Au ust 9 1976 INDE BA -6; $30,000.00 increase in Budget Appropriations and decrease in Unappropriated Surplus for Construction of Ensign View Park (Contract No. 1800), Park and Recreation Fund. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. A letter was presented from Kenneth W. Anderson Curb C requesting approval of a curb cut and approach to Collin his garage from Collins Avenue on Balboa Island. Motion x x The request for a curb cut and approach from Collins Ayes x x x x x X 2 Avenue was approved. 2. A letter was presented from McKee Thompson regarding Animal violations of the animal control ordinances at China Contro Cove. Motion x The matter was referred to the staff for reply, and Ayes x x x x x I it was directed the problem of enforcing the animal ordinances, along with the citations and fines, be placed on a future Study Session for discussion. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Motion x 1. The Mayor was authorized to send a letter to the Board Greenb Ayes x x x x x N of Supervisors endorsing continuance of the Greenbelt Comsn Commission for 1976 -77, and a supplemental Budget item not to exceed $700 for the City's participation was approved. 2. A report was presented from the City Attorney and the AB 387 Community Development Director regarding Coastal Protection legislation. Motion Ayes x x x 2 The Mayor was authorized to send a letter to the Noes x x Legislature in support of AB 3875 (Keene). 3. A report was presented from the Community Development Sphere Department with a draft report regarding the "Down- of coast" Sphere of Influence for the City of Newport Influe Beach. The proposed coastal area sphere of influence for the City of Newport Beach as recommended in the draft Motion 31 report was approved, and it was directed that this Ayes x x x x x I report be sent to the Local Agency Formation Com- mission. Councilman Ryckoff asked that the record reflect the fact that he was supporting the motion on the basis that approval did not constitute an endorsement of annexation. 4. A report was presented from the Parks, Beaches and Regior Recreation Director regarding an analysis of County Parks Regional Park operations, revenues and expenditures. • Volume 30 - Page 200 ut / s Av elt nce Lal COUNCILMEN CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL v ayr ?iA s1t m August 9 1976 INDEk Motion It was directed that a letter be sent to Orange County Ayes x x x x x X 2 regarding the lack of income in Regional Parks, and expressing the City's hopes that the deficit will not be made up from the Dunes. 5. Resolution No. 8876, awarding a contract to Pilot Life Health Insurance Company providing group health and life Insurauc Motion x insurance benefits for City employees, and rescinding R -8876 Ayes x x x x x N Resolution No. 8552, was adopted. 6. An application for a permit for a special event on Special August 21 and 22 was presented with a report from the Event Police Department recommending that the event not be approved. The event is to be a parachuting competitio with landings at the Newport Dunes. Leonard Rosenthal addressed the Council and asked for approval for the proposed event. Motion x The recommendations of the Police Department were Ayes x x x x x X approved, and the application was denied. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:07 P.M. Mayor TTEST: w City Clerk • Volume 30 - Page 201