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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
DATE: October 12, 1987
Mayor Cox presented a Proclamation to James
Dale and Charlott Dale, owners of Villa Nova
Restaurant celebrating the restaurant's 20th
Anniversary in Newport Beach.
Mayor Cox presented a Proclamation to the
Southern Coast Business and Professional
Women, for October 18 through 24, 1987 as
National Businesswomen's Week.
A. ROLL CALL.
B. Reading of Minutes of Meeting of
September 28, 1987, was waived, approved
as written, and ordered filed, with the
addition of paragraph two, page 370.
C. Reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions under consideration was
waived, and City Clerk was directed to
read by titles only.
D. HEARINGS:
1. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing
regarding the request of BRAMLEA CALIF.,
INC., to CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF
"CRYSTAL BAY DRIVE" TO " BAYVIEW CIRCLE,"
in the BAYVIEW PLANNED COMMUNITY,
located on property bounded by Bristol
Street, Jamboree Road, Bayview Way and
Bayview Place; zoned P -C.
Report from the Planning Department, was
presented.
Hearing no one wishing to address the
Council, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made to sustain the action of
the Planning Commission and adopt
Resolution No. 87 -151, changing the name
of Crystal Bay Drive to Bayview Circle.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Ronald Winship, 7606 Vista Del Oro,
addressed the Council regarding The
Irvine Company's "Down Coast
Development,," and submitted a copy of a
sample resolution for consideration,
enumerating his concerns with regard to
this issue.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following actions were taken as
indicated, except for those items removed:
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1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
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2. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
(a) Resolution No. 87 -152 establishing
a license fee for retail sale of
concealable firearms pursuant to
Newport Beach Municipal Code
Section 5.80.040. (Memorandum from
Business License Supervisor)
CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS:
(a) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute Engineering Services
Agreement with Williamson and
Schmid Consulting Civil Engineers
for Newport Boulevard Widening,
32nd Street to Coast Highway
(C- 2642). (Report from Public
Works Department)
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(b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk Imarinapark
to execute Agreement regarding MH /Sp7 -A
Transfer of Marinapark Mobile Home C -2672
Space No. 7 -A, and Compensation for (38)
Services and Costs.
(c) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(d) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk Librar
to execute Agreement with Southern SoCAFi
California Film Circuit to make C -2673
films available to patrons of the (38)
Library. (Report from City
Librarian)
COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as
indicated:
(a) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(b) To Sanitation District No. 5 for
response, letter from Betty M.
Rothaermel regarding landscaping
along Via Lido and Newport
Boulevard.
(c) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(d) To Planning Department for
inclusion in the records, letter
from Harbor View Hills Community
Association regarding Circulation
Element, GPA 87 -1 and Planning
Commission action on August 6, 1987
(construction of Pelican Hills
Road)..
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(e) To Planning Department for McFadn Sq/
inclusion in the records, letter of Cnry Vlg Imp
support for McFadden Square/ (68)
Cannery Village improvements from
Gene Di Sano.
(f) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(g) To Traffic Engineer for reply,
Traffic
letter from Dylan Wayne Guggenmos
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in support of proposal to prohibit
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skateboarding on Balboa Island.
(h) To Traffic Engineer for reply,
Traffic
suggestion from Boy Scout Jeff
Engr
Solsby regarding traffic problem at
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the corner of Marguerite and Fifth
Streets.
(i) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
(j) To Police Chief for reply, letter PD
from Judy B. Rosener regarding use (70)
of taxpayers money on recent party
staging to arrest a prostitute.
5. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral to the
City Clerk.for inclusion in the records:
(a) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. CLAIMS FOR.DAMAGES - For denial and I(36)
confirmation of the City Clerk's
referral to the claims adjuster:
(a) Attorney General's Office seeking
indemnity from claim filed by Barry
and Sally Hermanson regarding
accident on State Route
73 /MacArthur Boulevard and San
Joaquin Hills Road on August 3,
1984.
(b) Thomas M. Flannelly alleging Police
Department did not return pair of
contact lenses when released after
being detained on September 12,
1987 from Newport Beach City jail;
seeking reimbursement of cost.
(c) John Gallo alleging damage to
vehicle as a result of hitting
vertical plastic road markers which
were not visible on MacArthur
Boulevard near Pacific Coast
Highway on September 23, 1987.
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(d) Jack Lockhart alleging personal Lockhart
injuries and damages as a result of
collision with another bicyclist
coming from the opposite direction
on the Back Bay Bike Path on June
28, 1987, claiming unsafe,
dangerous condition exists
regarding clear visiblilty, failure
to adequately construct warning
devices.
(e) Elias Quintana, Jr., seeking Quintana,Jr.
reimbursement for car, which he
feels was impounded in error by
City Police Department in July,
1987.
7. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS - For denial and �(36)
confirmation of the City Clerk's
referral to the claims adjuster:
(a) Steven Corrigan, Orange County Corr
Superior Court Case No. 536473,
September 30, 1987. Claim was
denied by the City Council on
June 8, 1987.
8. REQUEST TO APPROVE /FILL PERSONNEL (66)
VACANCIES: (Report from the City
Manager)
(a) One Senior Librarian, Library
Department.
(b) One Marine Safety Officer, Marine
Department.
(c) One Utilities Specialist II,
Utilities Department.
(d) One Computer Operator /Trainer,
Library Department.
(e) One Station Officer, Police
Department.
(f) One Groundsworker I, Parks
Division.
9. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS -
For Council information and approval:
(a) Report from the City Attorney nti
regarding proposed oil
anti - discrimination policy. (31)
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(b) Memorandum from Traffic Affairs
Committee in reply to William
Wiseley's concerns regarding
feasibility of towing vehicles
parked in front of fire hydrants.
(c) Report from the Planning Department
on the SCHEDULING AND FUNDING of
the CENTRAL BALBOA SPECIFIC AREA
PLAN, .
For Council information and filing:
(d) Report to the City Manager
regarding ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER
24, ].987.
10. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULING - October 26,
1987:
(a) CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY - For: (Memo from
Business License Supervisor)
Diamond Cab Company
17300 Mt. Herrmann Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
11. TRACT NO. 11043 - Accept the public
improvements constructed in conjunction
with Tract No. 11043 (intersection of
Camelback Street and Bison Avenue);
authorize the City Clerk to release the
Faithful Performance Surety (Bond No.
392131); and release the Labor and
Materials Surety (Bond No. 392131) in
six months provided no claims have been
filed. (Report from Public Works
Department)
12. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - Uphold staff's
recommendation to approve issuance of an
encroachment permit for existing
retaining and garden wall located along
the Seaview and Carnation Avenues
frontage; request of Llongs of Newport,
the brokers for 2511 Seaview Avenue.
(Report from Public Works Department)
13. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA /SEA BASE - Support
staff's interpretation of the Fair Share
Ordinance that the proposed new boat
storage shed at the Sea Base does not
intensify the use on the site and
generate any new trips; and therefore
will not be assessed a Fair Share fee.
(Report from Public Works Department)
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14. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS - Uphold staff's
recommendation for approval for the
following: (Report from Business
License Supervisor)
(a) Application #87 -256 -
Temporary Road Closure for
Parks, Beaches and Recreation
8K- Footrace at Back Bay Drive,
Saturday, November 10, 1987,
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
(b) Application #87 -284 -
Temporary Road Closure for
Lions UCI Eye Bank at Fashion
Island 8 Newport Center Drive
on Sunday, November 8, 1987,
7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
(c) Application #87 -325 -
Temporary Road Closure for
American Heart Association
Bike Ride at Back Bay Road on
Saturday, October 24, 1987,
B:00 - 10:00 a.m.
15. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - For approval:
BA -032, $980 - Transfer in Budget
Appropriations to provide for Balboa
Peninsula special refuse collection;
General Services - Refuse Fund.
(Memorandum from General Services
Director and request from Balboa
Peninsula :Point Association)
BA -033, $900 - Transfer in Budget
Appropriations for Operating
Expenditures for Citizen's Environmental
Quality Affairs Committee; Nondepartment-
al /Special Departmental Expense Fund.
BA -034, $17,200 Increase in Budget
Appropriations for purchase of a 4 -wheel
Drive Vehicle with lightbar, shotgun,
shotgun rack and spot lights for canine
unit; Police- Patrol Fund.
BA -035 - Removed from the Consent
Calendar.
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G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Report from Executive Assistant to the
City Manager recommending the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute
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Preservation to conduct Historic
Resources Survey; and approve Budget
Amendment (BA -035) in the amount of
$15,000 (provide support and materials),
were presented.
Council Member Strauss referenced a
letter addressed to the City Council
dated October 6, 1987 from Bill Grundy,
President;, Newport Beach Historical
Society, advising that they have studied
the proposal of the Newport Beach
Conservancy Group and find it is a
duplication of efforts which have
already been performed and are ongoing
with the Historical Society. Therefore,
the Historical Society feels that
entering into the agreement under
consideration would be an unnecessary
expense.
Betty So Bailey, 205 #7 Carnation
Avenue, addressed the Council and stated
that she would like to see the
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the Conservancy Group on this matter, as
she feels there are a number of issues
to be addressed.
Lucille Kuehn, Co- Chairman of the
Newport Beach Conservancy Group,
addressed the Council and stated that
she had read the letter from Mr. Grundy
of the Historical Society. She advised
that the Conservancy Group was not
formed to preserve historical sites in
Newport Beach, but would like to bring
about an orderly, logical, systematic
inventory of historical sites. She
stated that "in no way" is the
Conservancy Group competitive with the
Historical Society. The Conservancy
Group would be complimentary to the
Historical Society, and would be doing a
job which is different from that which
the Historical Society is now doing.
She also stated that the survey will be
completed by local residents and not by
any out -of -state people. She also does
not feel there would be any duplication
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as referenced by Mr. Grundy in his
letter. She stated she felt the survey
would not be an unnecessary expense to
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the City and would be something to add
to the quality of life in order for the
City to have a record of the "grand and
glorious past."
Discussion ensued, wherein Council
Member Turner pointed out that, pursuant
to the proposed agreement between the
City and the State, the State will be
merely providing guidance, and
referenced Section 4 of the agreement
which reads as follows:
"The City and the State understand
that the incorporation of the
inventory into the State Historic
Resources Inventory does not in
itself:
obligate the City to provide
legislative protection to the
historic resources listed in
the inventory;
free the City of its
obligations under the National
Historic Preservation Act, the
California Environmental
Quality Act, or any other
legislation;
provide protection to such
resources under the
above - mentioned laws or any
other existing legislation
that the resources do not
otherwise have."
Mayor Pro Tem Hart stated she felt there
was enough interest and concern over
this issue that possibly the item should
be continued in order to allow the
Historical Society and the Conservancy
Group to meet and discuss this proposal
further.
Phil Tozier, Co- Chairman of the
Conservancy Group, addressed the Council
and stated that the inventory "list"
does not mean anything unless the owner
of a property on that list goes to the
State and has his property properly
designated as an historical landmark.
He stated that they have met with the
Historical Society on more than one
occasion, and do not see any purpose in
meeting with them again. He stated that
the Conservancy Group will not be
duplicating any of the efforts of the
Historical Society.
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Following discussion, motion was made to
defer this item to November 9, so that
both groups can meet, along with a staff
member designated by the City Manager.
Lucille Kuehn addressed the Council
again, and reported that the Conservancy
Group has had two meetings at which Mr.
Grundy and members of the Historical
Society were in attendance. She stated
she was somewhat surprised at receiving
Mr. Grundy's letter at this point in
time. She stated that a meeting has
been scheduled for October 21 in the
Council Chambers, with the State
Historical'. Officer to be the speaker,
and that cover 100 persons have been
invited to attend. She stated that the
Historical. Society has also been invited
to participate, the League of Women
Voters, the Junior League, and any
interested citizens. She stated the
Conservancy Group has no desire to
"monopolize" the efforts of the
Historical. Society.
Following consideration, the motion was
voted on, and carried.
2. Letter from residents regarding drain
improvements and sea wall on Lindo
Avenue, was presented.
Don Beatty, 307 Lindo Avenue, addressed
the Council regarding the newly
completed changes at the bay end of
Lindo Avenue on the Peninsula. He
stated that to the best of his
knowledge, only one adjacent homeowner
was consulted and notified of the
improvements. He described the problems
incurred as a result of the new work, as
set forth in the subject letter, and
stated that it is the request of the
residents on Lindo Avenue that the
following action be taken:
° Project be redone with the
removal of two trees, which
they consider unsafe and a
hazard to public and private
;property. The sidewalks and
:street be returned to their
original alignment.
Appropriate new trees planted
to replace the old;
° Storm drain placed at end of
original street;
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° One (1) foot area between new
sea wall and old sidewalk
cemented (as it collects weeds
and trash);
° Notification to each of the
homeowners in writing as to
the appropriate steps
necessary to accomplish the
foregoing action.
Pat Doyle;, 310 Lindo Avenue, addressed
the Council and stated that the property
owner of 521 Edgewater Avenue is the
only resident who has benefitted from
the recent changes in their area, and
who now hits an "unobstructed" view of
the bay. He stated that fifteen
residents have signed the letter to the
City Council requesting the sidewalks
and their street be redone to its
original condition. He also requested
that they have some input as to what can
be done with the sand pit.
The Public. Works Director noted that the
height of the sea wall was raised to the
same elevation as other sea walls in
accordance with an ongoing program of
raising sea walls to a +9 foot elevation
in order to prevent tidal flooding.
With respect to the sand pit, he
commented the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department have advised that
it's not their usual practice to
maintain landscaping in comparatively
small areas such as the one in question,
and at the time the work was being done
at this location, a decision was made to
leave the sand pit as it was, and decide
at a later date, whether it would be
appropriate to landscape, pave, or to
treat it in some other fashion. He
stated that the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation and Public Works Departments
were consulted pertaining to the design
that was used at this site, in an effort
to save the two large street trees. As
to notification of property owners, he
stated it was his understanding that
property owners on both sides of the
street end were contacted, but not
elsewhere on the street.
Following consideration, motion was made
to direct staff to report back on
November 9 as to a cost analysis of the
work requested by the residents on Lindo
Avenue.
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Virginia Walker, 312 Lindo Avenue,
addressed the Council and advised that
sprinklers and landscaping are currently
being installed at the subject location,
and requested the work be stopped until
a decision has been made on November 9.
Staff made note of the above, and
indicated they would investigate the
work being; done in the area.
The motion on the floor was voted on and
carried.
3. Letter from Bryan McDonald regarding PB &R
City golf tournaments moved to public Fees
golf courses as a result of increase in (62)
green fees, was presented.
Council Member Sansone noted that Mr.
McDonald was disappointed to have the
City's local golf tournament move to
Costa Mesa due to the increase in fees
in the City, and therefore, is offering
to assist in getting the sponsors
necessary to keep this event in the
City. He stated he felt the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Department should
take Mr. McDonald up on his offer and
that he, too, would do what he could to
see that next year's tournament would be
held in the City once again.
Motion was made to refer the subject
letter to the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department for reply.
4. Copies of :Letters to Orange County
Supervisor Riley regarding Corona del
May bypass from Down Coast Pacific Coast
Highway to Newport Center from the
following: Rochelle Liss, Taffy and
Carl Coslow, Cal McLaughlin, Helen
Anderson, Gloria Weber, Mr. and Mrs. C.
Merton Johnson, Mrs. Frederick LaVigne,
Dr, and Mrs. Don King, Robert S. Wagner,
Donald & Catherine Britton, Alton Tice,
Mary Porter, Lee Bromiley, Catherine
Bugey, Alan Plaia, Eugene Sullivan,
Peter Ochs, James and Elizabeth Olsen,
Chris Yould, John Simon, Grace Dilberto,
J. Christopher Woodward, Walter
Knezerich, Elizabeth and John Caves,
Joseph Gawzner, Donald Lawrenz, Sr.,
Virginia and Ronald Clark, Marcia
Howell, Doris M. Stoughton, Richard
Nichols and James Capretz, were
presented.
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The City Clerk advised that after the
agenda was printed, three additional
letters were received on this subject
from Darlene Covington, Mr. and Mrs.
Burgess, and Harmon Weston.
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Dick Nichols, 519 Iris Avenue, member of
the Corona del Mar Community
Association, addressed the Council and
requested that the merits of extending
Spyglass Hill Road from San Joaquin
Hills Road to Pacific Coast Highway
easterly of Corona del Mar, be
considered at a future study session.
He stated he felt a two —lane road across
Buck Gully from Spyglass Hill Road would
receive wide public support and benefit
all residents.
It was noted by the Planning Director
that Buck Gully has been set aside as an
area for Recreation and Open Space in
the City's General Plan, and he was not
aware of any road in Buck Gully on the
Master Plan of Streets and Highways.
Mayor Cox remarked that the City Council
has worked incredibly hard in an attempt
to get a bypass road from the "Down
Coast" area, which has now been
accomplished. He stated construction
will begin. on Pelican Hill Road sometime
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next Summer, and will tie —in with the
San Joaquin Hills Corridor. He stated
that it sounds as though Mr. Nichols'
proposal is saying that the Council has
not addressed the issue which is
absolutely not true. He indicated he
felt it was very unlikely that the City
would consider building a.road through
an environmentally sensitive area such
as Buck Gully, which has been designated
as Recreation and Open Space, and also
through an area which traverses through
a residential community. He indicated
it appeared to him as though Mr. Nichols
was attempting to stop the Pelican Hill
Road project, to which he stated he was
totally opposed.
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Clerk for inclusion in the records, and
schedule this item on the October 26
Study Session agenda, as requested by
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5. Letter from J. A. Walchli regarding
grading and construction at 217 and 215
Goldenrod, was presented.
The City Clerk advised that after the
agenda was printed, a letter was
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signed by 11 concerned residents as to
the grading and construction on the
subject site.
The City Manager reported that the City
has regulations within the Uniform
Building Code, Grading Ordinance, and
Zoning Ordinance, all of which can be
explained in the reply to Mrs. Walchli,
or the report back to City Council. He
stated that generally speaking, the City
measures the height of a new structure
from the natural grade. If it is altered
by grading away from, or adding to, the
measurement would still be from the
natural grade. He stated that the
details of this particular situation
could be enumerated in a report should
the Council desire.
Jan Walchli, 219 Goldenrod Avenue,
addressed the Council and referenced the
letter dated October 7, 1987 to Building
Director Ray Schuller, which was
received after the agenda was printed.
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She discussed the three areas of concern
as enumerated in the letter and
requested immediate review before the
construction progresses to the point of
no return. She stated that the building
pads are too high and should be checked,
as they do not follow the natural grade,
which she feels is part of the charm of
Old Corona del Mar. She stated
Goldenrod slopes down towards the ocean,
with each lot approximately four to five
feet below the next. She distributed
photographs of the site and invited
Council Members to view the location.
The Planning Director advised that this
item was brought to his attention a week
ago Friday, just prior to his leaving on
a trip. He! stated that there were two
areas of concern, i.e., (1) was the
grade line shown on the plan accurate in
terms of the grade that existed prior to
the time the demolition of the existing
building; and (2) did the structure
proposed to be built on the site meet
the height limit. He stated there has
been survey information presented to the
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by a surveyor approximately one year
ago. He stated the City's Grading
Engineer was in the process of reviewing
that information with the grade lines,
and to the best of our knowledge, the
survey information and the information
shown on the plans by the architect are
the same, and that the natural grade
depicted on the working drawings was
accurate. With regard to whether the
structure meets the height limit, he
stated, inasmuch as he has been away, he
has been unable to review the plans, but
will do so if the Council desires. He
pointed out that in developing a site,
the grade of that site can be changed,
but for the purposes of measuring the
height of the building, the original
grade is used. The height of the
building is not measured from the new
pad elevation.
Frank Finn, owner of the new home being
constructed at 215 Goldenrod Avenue,
addressed the Council and stated that
his architect did review the building
plans with Mrs. Walchli prior to the
project getting underway, and that he is
complying with all City regulations. He
stated that it would be very costly for
him to stop the project and feels it
would be an unnecessary expense.
Mrs. Walchli addressed the Council
again, and reiterated that she felt the
natural grade was not being followed, as
in other homes on the block. She stated
the City should monitor the construc-
tion, as she is concerned with the "cut"
and also the building pads.
Following discussion, motion was made to
refer Mrs. Walchli's letter to the
Building Director for response, with
copy to City Council.
6. Letter from Finley Tract Homeowners
Association concerning street ends at
Finley and 34th, 35th, and 36th Streets;
and petitions from residents in the same
area, who are opposed to the proposed
underground. utilities project, were
presented.
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project for constructing and
reconstructing streets in the Finley
Tract, and while discussing with the
residents some of the work needed to
prepare for the project, it was
indicated by some of the homeowners that
there was an interest to investigate the
feasibility of undergrounding the
electrical utilities. He stated that a
number of the homeowners in the area
have contacted the staff regarding the
cost of such work, and it is his
understanding petitions will be
circulated to ascertain whether or not
the consensus of homeowners is in
support of an underground utilities
program. He stated that the City
itself, and the City staff is neither a
proponent, nor opponent of underground
utilities, but will continue to advise
the homeowners of the proper procedures,
estimated costs, etc.
Carl Kraushaar, 3507A Finley Avenue,
addressed the Council and invited all
interested residents in the Finley Tract
area to attend a meeting Thursday,
October 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, regarding the street
construction in their area, as well as
the feasibility of placing the utilities
underground.
Motion was made to refer the letter from
Finley Tract Homeowners Association
concerning the street ends to the Public
Works Department for report back; and to
refer the petitions opposing underground
utilities to the Public Works Department
for response.
H. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
1. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -43, being, JOrd 87 -43
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT Dist
BEACH REDEFINING THE COUNCILMANIC (39)
DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 1005 OF THE CITY CHARTER BY
AMENDING THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE,
was presented for second reading with
report from the Planning Department
dated September 28, 1987.
Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No.
87 -43.
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2. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 87 -44, being,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 5.14 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AMBULANCE REGULATIONS,
was presented for second reading with
report from the Fire Department.
Motion was made to adopt Ordinance No.
87 -44; and direct staff to negotiate
contracts with Seals and Schaefer
Ambulance Companies.
I. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None.
J. CURRENT BUSINESS:
Ord 87 -44
Ambulance
Regs
(22)
1. Report from Public Works Department Permit/
regarding APPLICATION OF DAVID WILLIAMS Encrchm
to construct an electric meter pedestal (65)
in the public right- of-way adjacent to
3713 Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar,
was presented.
Motion was made to approve the subject
request.
2, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE VACANCY.
Motion was made to accept with regret
the letter of resignation from Derek (24)
Torley, and confirm (District 6) Council
Member Sansone's appointment of
Helen Anderson to fill the unexpired
term ending December 31, 1987.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The agenda for this meeting was posted
on October 7, 1987 at 9:45 a.m., on the
City Hall :Bulletin Board located outside
of the City of Newport Beach Administra-
tion Building.