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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Regular Council Meeting
Place: Council Chambers
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Date: October 24, 1978
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A. Roll Call.
B. The reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Motion
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of October 10, 1978 was waived, and said Minutes
All Ayes
were approved as written and ordered filed.
C. The reading in full of all ordinances and
Motion
x
resolutions under consideration was waived, and
All Ayes
the City Clerk was directed to read by titles
only.
D. HEARINGS:
1. Mayor Ryckoff opened the public hearing regarding
District
Ordinance No. 1783, being,
Map 20
0 -1783
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
(3080)
AMENDING A PORTION OF DISTRICTING MAP NO.
20 TO RECLASSIFY FROM THE R -2 -B DISTRICT
TO THE R -1 -B DISTRICT CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 465A & B MORNING CANYON ROAD
(AMENDMENT NO. 517),
Planning Commission Amendment No. 517 regarding
property located between Morning Canyon Road and
De Anza Drive in the Corona Highlands.
A report was presented from the Community Develop-
ment Department.
ion
x
The hearing was closed after it was determined
All Ayes
that no one desired to be heard.
Motion
x
Ordinance No. 1783 was adopted.
All Ayes
2. Mayor Ryckoff opened the public hearing regarding
CATV
the request of Community Cablevision Company for a
(6)
rate increase in the monthly fees for cable
antenna television service.
A report was presented from the City Manager.
Ida Williams addressed the Council opposing a rate
increase.
Wayne Hauser, President of Community Cablevision
Company, addressed the Council in order to
answer the questions posed by Councilman Heather.
Motion
x
The hearing was closed after it was determined
All Ayes
that no one else desired to be heard.
Motion
x
A motion to continue the hearing to November 27,
Ayes
x
1978 failed.
Noes
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Resolution No. 9450, establishing a rate increase
R -9450
*ion
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in the monthly fees only for Community Cable -
Noes
x
vision Company and rescinding Resolution No. 6487,
was adopted.
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The amended fee structure for installation was
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also adopted.
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3. Mayor Ryckoff opened the public hearing regarding
W Npt Branch
the proposed closing of the West Newport Children'E
Library
Branch Library, located at 6000 West Coast
(1459)
Highway, Newport Beach.
A report was presented from the City Librarian.
Judy Clark, the City Librarian, addressed the
Council and presented data regarding the non -use
of the West Newport Library.
Zada Taylor, Vice President of the Board of
Library Trustees, addressed the Council in favor
of the closure of the West Newport Branch
Library.
Margot Skilling addressed the Council explaining
some of the reasons that the branch library had
not been used by the children.
Motion
x
The hearing was closed after it was determined
All Ayes
that no one else desired to be heard.
The recommendations of the Board of Library
tion
x
Trustees were sustained and the West Newport
Ayes
Children's Branch Library will be closed effective
November 1, 1978.
4. Mayor Ryckoff opened the public hearing and City
Signal
Council review of the Planning Commission's
Dev Corp
action on September 21, 1978 approving a Traffic
Appeal
Study for a proposal of Signal Development
(3094)
Corporation, Irvine, for two garden -type, general
office buildings located at 4060 and 4100 Campus
Drive and 4063 and 4101 Birch Street, south-
easterly of Campus Drive and southwesterly of
Dove Street, across from the Orange County
Airport; zoned M -1 -A.
A report was presented from the Community Develop-
ment Department.
A letter from L.E.A.F. was presented regarding
the application of the Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
Roland Wedemeyer, representing the Signal Develop -
ment Corporation, addressed the Council regarding
their compliance with the Traffic Phasing
Ordinance.
The following people addressed the Council: Ed
Siebel, for L.E.A.F. as well as a member of the
group that drafted the Traffic Phasing Initiative
Ordinance, explaining their use of terms used in
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the ordinance; and Charles Griffin commenting on
the ordinance.
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3. A report was presented from the Marine Department Harbor
regarding complaints about noise from tour Regulations
boats. (386)
tion x The staff was directed to request the Orange
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Ayes County Harbor Patrol to closely monitor the tour
boats and issue citations for noise violations,
and to meet with all tour boat operators and
review the appropriate section of the Municipal
Code and conditions of approval on Commercial
Activity Harbor Permits.
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The hearing was closed after it was determined
Ayes t
that no one else desired to be heard.
tion x
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Councilman Hummel made a motion to modify the
decision of the Planning Commission to request
that the applicant provide the street improvements;
that these improvements be measured by the City
staff upon completion; that when the intersection
capacity is determined to be at a satisfactory
level, the City Council will approve the building
permit for the project; and that this be
accomplished within three months, or sooner.
tion x
x T
The hearing was reopened to allow the applicant
1 Ayes t
to state whether he was willing to accept the
delay of three months.
Roland Wedemeyer of Signal Development Corpora-
tion addressed the Council concurring with the
three month continuance.
tion x
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The hearing was closed after it was determined
1 Ayes t
that no one else desired to be heard.
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A vote was taken.on Councilman Hummel's motion,
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which motion carried.
E. There were no ordinances for adoption.
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F. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. (District 5) Mayor Ryckoff's appointment of a C
Com Dev
member to the Community Development Citizens C
CAC
Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired term of (
(2127)
tion x
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William H. Morris ending December 31, 1978 was
1 Ayes c
continued to November 13.
2. A report was presented from the Public Works V
Vacation/
Department regarding the request of Richard A. A
Alley
Nichols to vacate and abandon a segment of an (
(3069)
existing 14 -foot wide alley located northeasterly
of East Coast Highway between Iris Avenue and
the alley westerly of Iris Avenue in Block 535
Corona del Mar Tract.
Dr. Nichols addressed the Council and stated
that he would like the item removed from the
Council Agenda until further notice.
tion x
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The item was removed from the Agenda.
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4. A report was presented from the City Attorney
OrCo
regarding an agreement between the City and
Airport
County concerning the future growth of Orange
(195)
County Airport.
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Councilman McInnis made a motion to postpone to
November 13, 1978.
The following people addressed the Council
opposing any future growth of the airport:
Stuart Williams, who suggested sharing facilities
with El Toro or Pendleton; Charles Griffin;
William H. Patrick; and Jane Walch Courtney, who
read and presented a letter from John and Margaret
O'Neal.
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A vote was taken on Councilman McInnis' motion,
which motion carried.
5. A report was presented from the Community Develop-
Park Dedica-
ment Department regarding computation of in -lieu
tion Fees
park fees.
(2670)
Dr. Gene Atherton addressed the Council suggesting
methods for computation of land values.
x
The staff was directed to obtain proposals from
as
three appraisers for determination of park acreage
value to be brought back to Council for
consideration.
6. The Council agreed to hear a verbal presentation
West Coast
from the adjacent property owners concerning the
Hwy Widening/
deletion of street work at the northeast corner of
57th to SA
West Coast Highway and Orange Street.
River
(2552)
A flyer,which had been distributed to the residents
of West Newport asking them to appear at the
Council meeting in behalf of the Baurs against the
installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on
West Coast Highway at Orange Street and which was
received after the Agenda had been printed, was
presented.
The following people addressed the Council opposing
the installation of a right hand turn lane into
West Newport from West Coast Highway: George
Gillette, attorney for the Tradewinds Liquor
Store, who stated that an Environmental Impact
Report had not been made of the project; Paul
O'Shea, who is in the automotive research business
and often a consultant for CALTRANS on highway
tragedies; Jack Whittaker; Howard Chase; and Tom
Stamper.
The following people addressed the Council in
favor of curbs, gutters and sidewalks being
installed along West Coast Highway: Suzanne Rudd,
who had worked on the project of widening West
Coast Highway in connection with the West Newport
Specific Area Plan; and Margot Skilling.
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Ninsa Jarvis, President of Newport Shores Community
Association, addressed the Council in regard to
the dirt areas adjacent to West Coast Highway
and presented pictures of the area.
Charles Baur, owner of the Tradewinds Liquor
Store,.addressed the Council opposing curbs and
gutters in front of his store and presented the
Council with two sketches illustrating the elimina-
tion of five parking spaces in front of his store
if the curbs are installed.
Motion
x
The improvements are to be completed in the area,
All Ayes
the drain is to be installed, and CALTRANS is to
be contacted by letter to attempt to obtain
permission to berm the edge of the curb until such
time as the remaining improvements along West
Coast Highway are completed.
G. CURRENT BUSINESS:
1. A letter was presented from Dennis R. Reid resign-
CEQAC
ing from the Environmental Quality Control
(1058)
Citizens Advisory Committee.
Motion
x
Mr. Reid's resignation was accepted with regret;
All Ayes
the City Clerk was directed to prepare a Certifi-
cate of Appreciation and to post the Notice of
Vacancy.
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H. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion
x
The following actions were approved by one motion
All Ayes
affirming the actions on the Consent Calendar:
1. Ordinances for introduction:
(a) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
2. The following resolutions were adopted:
(a) Resolution No. 9451 designating surfing areas
Surfing
and establishing dates and hours when such
Regulations
surfing areas may be used and rescinding
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Resolution No. 9362. (Attached)
(281)
(b) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(c) Resolution No. 9452 authorizing the Mayor and
Balboa Island
City Clerk to execute a Professional Engineer-
Bridge
ing Services Agreement between the City of
R -9452
Newport Beach and Boyle Engineering Corpora-
(725)
tion with regard to the Balboa Island Bridge
rehabilitation, Contract No. 2014. (A report
from the Public Works Department)
(d) Resolution No. 9453 awarding a contract to
Big Canyon
Bourget Construction in connection with the
Reservoir
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storage facility at Big Canyon Reservoir,
R -9453
Contract No. 2042. (A report from the Public
(3070)
Works Department)
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3. The following communications were referred as
indicated:
(a) To staff for reply, a letter from the Little
Balboa Island Property Owners Association
concerning the sidewalk sale held on Marine
Avenue the weekend of October 7 and 8, 1978.
(600)
(Attached)
(b) To staff for reply, a letter from Melvin J.
Hoeffliger regarding the problem of combined
alley and alley set -back parking in the area
of 437 Goldenrod and requesting a determina-
tion of whether such parking is legal or
(447F)
illegal. (Attached)
(c) To staff for reply, a letter from Richard A.
Wiseman regarding the dangerous situation now
existing at the Goldenrod Footbridge.
(2033)
(Attached)
(d) To staff for inclusion in on -going study, a
letter from The Irvine Company advising they
have prepared a "position paper" on Civic
Plaza to present to the Planning Commission
(2285)
for consideration in determining the status
of Civic Plaza in relation to the Traffic
Phasing Ordinance. (Attached)
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(e) To staff for reply, letters from Herbert C.
Estes and Allen N. Seares in favor of Roger's
Gardens proposed coffee house and antique
(20)
store. (Attached)
(f) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. The following communications were referred to the
City Clerk for filing and inclusion in the records:
(a) A letter from Oscar Clevidence expressing
appreciation to Council in the handling of
the surfboarding issue at the previous
(281)
Council meeting. (Attached)
(b) A letter from the Southern California Edison
Company stating the division of property on
Parcel Map No. 604 would not reasonably
interfere with their use of any easements
(20)
held by them. (Attached)
(c) A letter to the State Department of Transport-
ation from the Director of Public Works of
the City of Irvine regarding the relinquish-
went of MacArthur Boulevard until Route 73 is
(1680)
complete. (Attached)
(d) A resolution of the City of Westminster
establishing its strong opposition to the
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lack of the State of California's concern for
the impact of State mandated costs.
(1429)
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(e) A copy of a letter to the County Auditor from
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the State Controller regarding apportionment
of Trailer Coach Fees indicating the net
amount for.Orange County for the period ended
June 30, 1978 to be $1,540,920.91. (Attached)
(824)
(f) Notice of hearing before the Public Utilities
Commission of the application of Orange Coast
Sightseeing Company for authority to estab-
lish a tour to Universal City Studios
excluding NBC Studios from Anaheim.
(20)
(g) Notice of hearing before the Public Utilities
Commission of the application of Southern
California Edison Company for authority to
modify its Energy Cost Adjustment Clause to
increase its Energy Cost Adjustment Billing
(20)
Factors.
(h) Agenda of the Board of Supervisors meeting of
October 10, 11, 17 and 18, 1978.
(20)
(i) A letter from Pete Barrett recommending
(764F)
implementation of Council Policy J -1, per-
taining to the Police Department. (Attached)
5. Claims for damages -
Claims
The following claims were denied and the City
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Clerk's referral to the insurance carrier was
confirmed:
(a) Claim of Charles Baker dba Baker Gunite for
Baker
breach of contract, fraud, negligence,
(3084)
account stated, goods, and services, work
performed, and other wrongful acts and /or
failure to act, which allegedly occurred on
or about July 10, 1978 in connection with the
Public Works contract No. 1860 which was
awarded to Ernie Reason, Jr., who claimed
Baker Gunite had failed to perform satisfac-
torily on the work. Council approved the
substitution of the Hane Construction Company
for the gunite work on the Bulkhead Coping
Repair on September 25, 1978.
(b) Claim of Larry P. Gleason for property damage
Gleason
which occurred on August 1, 1978 when his car
(3085)
was allegedly illegally towed away from 1212
W. Balboa Boulevard as determined by a court
decision on October 10, 1978. He would like
to be reimbursed for towing and storage
charges.
(c) Claim of Mr. and Mrs. J. Holmberg for property
Holmberg
loss on October 4, 1978 when the trash
(3086)
collectors allegedly picked up a box of
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children's toys at 1509 Abalone Place, Balboa
Island.
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(d) Claim of George A. Ryness, Jr. for property
Ryness
loss when his car was towed away from Tustin
(3087)
Avenue north of Oceanview on August 23, 1978
so that Tustin Avenue could be resurfaced.
He is requesting reimbursement for towing and
storage charges since the courts allegedly
found him not guilty on October 4, 1978.
(e) Claim of Robin Otto Schwarz for property loss
Schwarz
of salary for September 12, 14 and 19, 1978
(3088)
alleging that his supervisor refuses to pay
him sick leave on those days when he was
absent from his job in the Purchasing Ware-
house.
(f) Claim of Darryl Shaeffer for property damage
Shaeffer
to his automobile on September 21, 1978 which
(3089)
occurred in front of the Balboa Bay Club when
the tire of his car was allegedly damaged due
to road work on Coast Highway.
(g) Claim of Margo Simpson for personal injuries
Simpson
and property damage which occurred on
(3090)
October 12, 1978 when a worker who was send-
blasting'the Newport Pier inadvertently
directed a blast at her, injuring her and
ruining her painting equipment.
(h) Claim of Gordon H. West for personal injuries
West
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on July 5 and 6, 1978 when he was allegedly
(3091)
assaulted and battered by Newport Beach
Police Officers while he was in jail for
drunk driving.
The following application for permission to file a
late claim was denied:
(i) Application for Permission to File Late Claim
Duncan
of Derek Allan Duncan, by and through his
(3092)
Guardian ad Litem, Ande Duncan, for personal
injuries allegedly sustained on January 15,
1978 at 15th Street and Redlands Avenue, when
the child was hit by a vehicle driven by
Brynn Miller Kelly. The Duncan's are
alleging that the crossing guard was negli-
gent and inattentive to duty.
6. The City Clerk's referral of the following Summons
and Complaints to the insurance carrier was
confirmed:
(a) Summons and Complaint of Peter M. Sturtevant
Sturtevant
and Darra J. Sturtevant, Case No. 28 -87 -15 in
(2976)
the Orange County Superior Court. The
original claim was for property damage to
their residence at 49 Montecito Drive caused
by drainage and landslides from an adjoining
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property.
(b) Summons and Complaint of Sylvia Goddard,
Goddard
Leonard and Claudia Baltzer, Stephen and
(2954)
Violet Lucas, Leonard and Betty South, Gayle
Baltzer
(2936)
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Morrison and Irving and Eleanor Burg, for
Lucas
damages, Case No. 29 -89 -29 in the Orange
(2991)
County Superior Court. The original claims
South
were for flooding of property, homes and
(2975)
personal property during the February rains.
Morrison
(2971)
Burg
(2966)
7. The following request to fill personnel vacancies
was approved: (A report from the City Manager)
(1203F)
(a) One Refuse Crewman position in the General
Services Department to fill a position now
vacant.
(b) Two Laborer positions in the General Services
Department Field Maintenance Division to fill
positions now vacant.
(c) One Secretary position in the Community
Development Department to fill a position to
be vacant.
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(d) One Electrician II position in the 6efle*a}
gexxtcee- Department fill a position to be
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vacant. eArcTa164J- A� ✓/SieN
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(e) One Utilities Specialist position in the
Utilities Department Sewer Division to fill a
position to be vacant.
(f) One Water Meter Man position in the Utilities
Department Water Division to fill a position
now vacant.
8. The following staff report was received and
ordered filed:
(a) Financial Report of the City of Newport Beach
Financial
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978,
Report
with Auditor's Opinion from Hurdman and
(420F)
Cranstoun, City Auditors. (Attached)
9. Set for public hearing on November 13, 1978;
(a) Planning Commission Amendment No. 514, a
Planned
proposed amendment to the Planned Community
Community
Districts, initiated by the City of Newport
Districts
Beach, to require the preparation of a
(1771)
phasing plan consistent with the Circulation
Element of the General Plan for the following
P -C District areas:
1. Corporate Plaza
2. North Ford
3. Emkay Development
4. Koll Center Newport
5. Aeronutronic -Ford
(A report from the Community Development
Department)
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10. Removed from the Consent Calendar.
11, The original call for bids on the Installation of
Lido Isle
Cast Iron Water Pipe, Lido Isle, Phase II,
Water Mains
Contract No. 2044 was cancelled; the revised plans
(3079)
and specifications were approved; and the City
Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be
opened at 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 1978. (A
report from the Public Works Department)
12. The following maintenance dredging harbor permits
Harbor
were approved subject to the conditions of
Permits
approval listed in "the general permit issued to
(304F)
the City by the Corps of Engineers: 11112 -417,
Gino DiSano, 417 Edgewater; and 11111 -910, Fred
Wallace, 910 E. Balboa Blvd. (A report from the
Marine Department)
13. Harbor Permit Application #105 -101 by Kerckhoff
Harbor
Marine Laboratory to revise their existing pier
Permits
and float, subject to the approval of the Orange
(304F)
County Environmental Management Agency and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was approved. (A
report from the Marine Department)
14. The following budget amendments were approved:
BA -017, $43,585.00 increase in Budget Appropria-
tions and $36,176.00 increase in Revenue Estimates
for construction of Traffic Signal at Birch and
Quail Street with Safer Off- System Roads Funds,
$7,409.00 from Unappropriated Surplus, State Gas
Tax (2106) Fund and $36,176.00 from Contribution
Fund. (A report from the Public Works Department)
BA -018, $3,348.00 transfer of Budget Appropria-
tions for No Board- Surfing Zone Enforcement, from
Unappropriated Contingency Reserve to Seasonal and
Part -time, Automotive and Special Dept. Supplies,
General Fund. (A report from the Marine Depart-
ment)
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. A report was presented from the Public Works
Traffic Sig
Department regarding the Installation of a
Irvine/
Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting on Irvine
Westcliff
Avenue at Weatcliff Drive, Contract No. 1928.
(555)
The work on the Installation of a Traffic Signal
and Safety Lighting on Irvine Avenue at Weatcliff
Motion
x
Drive, Contract No. 1928, was accepted; liquidated
All Ayes
damages in the amount of $11,000.00 were assessed;
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.
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2. A letter from the Cliff Haven Community Associa-
tion with a petition signed by 75 residents and a
Height &
Density
letter from Matthew and Ellen Pobog were presented
Regulations
(1279)
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asking for an addendum to the Building Code which
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would limit building heights on construction on
the bluff side of Kings Road.
Motion
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Councilman Hart made a motion to refer to the
Planning Commission to initiate an amendment to
establish a maximum height for structures above
the curb line on the bluff side of Kings Road in
order to establish an average figure. Several of
the 66 lots on the bluff side of the street
should be surveyed to determine existing minimum
and maximum.
The following people addressed the Council in
favor of a height limit on the bluff side of
Kings Road: Ruby Bertino, Edwina Nelson, Barbara
Ray, Ray Smith, Liz Wright, Matthew Oberg and Bob
Cooper, representing the Cliff Haven Homeowners
Association.
Opel Wells addressed the Council and stated that
he believed everyone should abide by the height
limits which are in effect for the entire City.
All Ayes
A vote was taken on Councilman Hart's motion,
which motion carried.
3. A report was presented from the Public Works
Big Canyon
Department regarding the investigation of
Reservoir
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saturated terrace deposits at Big Canyon Reser-
Saturated
voir.
Terrace
Deposits
Resolution No. 9454, authorizing the Mayor and
(3093)
City Clerk to execute a Professional Engineering
Services Agreement between the City of Newport
R -9454
Beach and Woodward -Clyde Consultants with regard
Motion
x
to the investigation of saturated deposits at Big
All Ayes
Canyon Reservoir, was adopted.
4. A report was presented from the Community Develop-
Bluff
ment.Department regarding a proposed ordinance
Development
being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Regulations
ADDING SECTION 20.51.080 ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT OF
(3061)
BLUFF SITES" TO THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
(RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICTS),
Planning Commission Amendment No. 515, a request
initiated by the City to consider an amendment to
Title 20 adopting regulations for blufftop
developments in the Planned Community Districts.
Motion
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Mayor Ryckoff made a motion to refer those parts
of this ordinance applicable to a grading
ordinance to the Planning Commission; and to
direct the staff to prepare an ordinance adopting
regulations for bluff sites in Planned Community
Districts.
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Keith Greer, representing The Irvine Company,
addressed the Council and stated they would like
to see the Council develop a comprehensive
ordinance that would deal with all of the
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problems of development of the Back Bay and
they were opposed to Proposition N on the
November ballot.
Corinna Babb addressed the Council stating that
there should be some alternative to Proposition N.
Dr. Gene Atherton addressed the Council and stated
that blufftop development is a health and safety
issue and should require full open public hearings
before the Planning Commission and the City
Council.
Ayes
x
x
x
x
x
x
A vote was taken on Mayor Ryckoff's motion, which
Noes
x
motion carried.
K. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
Motion
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1. The staff was directed to send a telegram to
OrCo
All Ayes
Stuart Eisenstadt, who is the Domestic Counsel to
Airport
the President, to urge him to sign Senate Bill
(195)
3083 which expands Section 14 of the Noise
Control Act of '72 to assist state and local
governments in noise control for local communities.
Motion
x
2. A public hearing was set for November 13, 1978 on
Ayes
x
x
x
x
x
x
the following:
Council
Noes
x
Review
A review by the City Council of the following
Prudential
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decisions of the Planning Commission:
Ins Co
(a) approving the application of Prudential
Hotel &
Insurance Company for a traffic study for a 22-
Office Bldg
story office building and a 500 -room hotel
(3095)
complex in Block 600 of Newport Center;
(b) approving Resubdivision No. 563, a request of
The Irvine Company to resubdivide an existing
parcel into four parcels, one for an existing
parking structure, one for an existing office
building, one for a proposed office building,
hotel and parking structure, one for sign purposes
only on property located at 600 Newport Center
Drive, and the acceptance of an Environmental
Impact report; and (c) denying the request of The
Irvine Company to re- allocate proposed office
space square footage in Block 500 Newport Center
for the purpose of constructing a 22 -story office
building and a 500 -room hotel complex in Block
600 of Newport Center.
3. In regard to the selection of an alternate airport
Regional
Motion
x
site for Southern California, it was directed
Airport
All Ayes
(a) that a letter be sent to Mayor Pete Wilson of
(195)
San Diego to tactfully inquire as to his present
thinking and position regarding the selection of
an alternate site for a major airport to serve
the southern part of the State; and (b) that we
communicate with the Orange County Board of
Supervisors offering a suggestion that they
•
become involved in communications with the San
Diego Board of Superviors with the idea of
coordinating both counties in the selection of an
airport site.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COUNCILMEN MINUTES
RN 2� � s ROLL CALL s October 24; 1978 INDEX
noon
x
4. No application for HUD funds will be made for the
HUD
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coming year.
(2082)
Motion
x
5. A public hearing was set for November 13, 1978 on
All Ayes
the following:
A proposed ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Bluff
ADDING CHAPTER 20.04 TO THE NEWPORT BEACH
Development
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "BLUFF DEVELOPMENT
Regulations
REGULATIONS" TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE
(3061)
DEVELOPMENT OF BLUFF AREAS IN THE R -A, R -1, R -1.5,
R 72, R -3, R -4, AND "B" COMBINED DISTRICTS,
Planning Commission Amendment No. 516, a request
initiated by the City to consider an amendment to
Title 20 adopting regulations for blufftop
developments in all residential zone districts,
except the Planned Community Districts, for new
construction and additions to existing structures.
Motion
x
6. Mayor Pro Tem Williams made a motion to have the
Election
Council endorse the initiative labeled "N" on the
(12)
ballot.
Barry Allen addressed the Council and stated that
he was appearing for Frank Robinson who wished
the Council to adopt a resolution in support of
the initiative, and he also read a letter from
the Friends of Newport Bay.
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The following people addressed the Council in
opposition to the initiative: .Corinna Babb,
Keith Greer, representing The Irvine Company, who
stated they agreed with the objectives but
disagreed with the way the ordinance was written.
Cap Georgeovich, Executive Director of the
Friends of Irvine Coast, addressed the Council
supporting the initiative proposition.
Ayes
x
x
x
x
A vote was taken on Mayor Pro Tem Williams'
Noes
x
x
x
motion, which motion carried.
7. The traffic study for Newport Center was postponed
Newport
until the terms in the Traffic Phasing Ordinance
Center
can be well enough defined to be given to any
Traffic
consultant doing the study.
Study
(2541)
Robert Shelton, representing The Irvine Company,
addressed the Council and expressed their regret
at more delay.
Motion
x
8. Resolution No. 9455, approving the Memorandum of
Personnel
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Understanding negotiated by representatives of
Classifica-
the Newport Beach Police Employees Association
tion
and the City representative, was adopted.
R -9455
(764F)
tion
x
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 a.m. in memory of
1 Aye
Jack Osborne who had covered City Council meetings for
Teleprompter for many years.
ATTEST: Mayo
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