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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/1956 - Regular Meeting=Vt March 199 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in the Council �qpecial session_ Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 10 :30 A.M., at the call of re Natural Gas Mayor Hill, to consider and act upon a proposal to enter into a Natural Contract. Gas Contract between the City of Newport Beach and the Monterey Oil Monterey Oil ' Company. Company. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll Call. Councilmen MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hilly Councilmen Bennett and Wilder being absent. The City Clerk read the notice of Special Meeting. Consent and Meetin .called Waiver of Notice having been signed by all Councilmen and now on file to order. in the City Clerk's office, Mayor Hill called the meeting to order. A discussion was had regarding the proposed Natural Gas Contract, R-1+1+67 authori_z?_r; and on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard Mayor and City and carried, Resolution No. 4467, being a resolution authorizing the Clerk to execute Mayor and City Clerk to execute a certain Natural Gas Contract by and a certain Natural between the City of Newport Beach and the Monterey Oil Company, was Gas Contract. adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES9 COUNCILMEN. MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Adjournment. Stoddard and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. sine die. ' Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk March 26, 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session Regular session. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7 :30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll call. Councilmen Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hill-, Councilman Wilder being absent. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay ARR oval of and carried, the reading of the minutes of March 12, 1956, was waived minutes. and they were approved as written and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of March 19, 1956, was waived and they were ' approved as written and ordered filed. Mayor Hill announced that this was the time and place fixed for the Time and place opening of bids for the construction of a facilities building for the for opening of Newport Beach Trailer Park. bids. The City Clerk announced that she had received five bids. Where- Opening of bids. upon, all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared, from the following bidders, to wit: Gordon B. Findlay $179999.00 Bidders. (for concrete walls) deduct 618.00 The Martins 189990.00 (for concrete walls) deduct 19156.00 J. Ray Construction Company, Inc. 189859.00 (for concrete walls) deduct 662.00 South Coast Construction Company 17,997.00 (for concrete walls) deduct 230.00 John F. Craig Company, Inc. 20,692.32 (for concrete walls) deduct 325000 Councilman Wilder joined the meeting at this time. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and Bids referred to carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and Ci Linginger. report back to the Council as to the lowest regular responsible bid. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for furnishing and delivering 2411 and 1611 concrete Bids for 24i1 and 1611 concrete cylinder pipe. cylinder pipe. Channel Road, Balboa-, Oliver E. Omseth, 2294 Channel Road, Balboa; Laurence Boothe, 2015 Bayside Drive, Cornoa del Mar; and W. S. Witmer and Esther B. Witmer, 2007 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Dr. L. C. Lowe, 2242 Channel Road, Balboa, spoke from the floor protesting the sale of live bait in the Bay. The Clerk read a letter from the Balboa Peninsula Point Association, addressed to Councilman Sandy MacKay, which letter urges the Council to reject the petition to sell live bait in the Bay. The following people spoke from the floors Harry Herbst, on behalf of the petitioners; 31517 - 32nd Street, Newport Beach; Laurence Boothe supporting his letter of protest of said sale; Mr. Odette, on behalf of the petitioners; and Dr. L. C. Lowe, opposing said sale. The motion made by Councilman MacKay was voted on and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett ABSENT, COUNCILMENg None A further discussion was had, Captain C. M. Tucker, 317 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, spoke from the floor on behalf of the petitioners. Mayor Hill stated that if the petitioners had, at any time, a constructive suggestion, it would be considered by the Council. The following people spoke from the floor: Mr. Summers, Mr. Samuel A. Hill, 1316 West Bay Avenue, Newport Beach; and Mr. Odette. A letter from the State Controller stating that the City is eligible for population credit for Seaquist Annexation, was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A letter from the Shoreline Planning Association requesting that ' the City budget an amount to cover membership dues, the same as in the past, and calling attention to the possible diversion of oil royalty funds, to an extreme, to finance the Feather River Project, et cetera, was presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said letter was referred to the Director of Finance with instructions to include said amount in the budget for next year. The Clerk presented two copies of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Louis B. Minter, et al., at the Doll House, 415 East Central Avenue, Balboa; Peter A. Torre, Sport Fishing Boat "Fury ", 632 - 31st Street, Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, these communications were ordered filed. The Clerk presented a letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission requesting the City Council to take the necessary steps to draw plans, approve, and build two restrooms near the Balboa Pier in Balboa, a copy of a similar request which had been submitted to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission by the Balboa Improvement Association, and a copy of a letter to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Balboa Improvement °s recommendation, regarding the proposed restrooms, be approved. A motion was made by Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the request of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission be accepted and the City Engineer be instructed to proceed with the plans for the construction of said rest- rooms. A discussion was had. Councilman MacKay suggested that the ' moneys for the construction of the restrooms be advanced from the General Fund which ultimately will be charged to and recovered from the Balboa Improvement Association 50% share of proceeds from Balboa parking lot and 50% from on- street parking fund. Councilman Stoddard moved that this matter be tabled to the next Council Meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Ridderhof. A discussion was had, the following people speaking from the floor: Mr. Homer Smith, Balboa, stating the great need for restrooms in Balboa; Mr. Kenny, Balboa; and Mr. Orville Schlueter, Newport Heights. The motion to table this matter was denied by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, wilder, MacKay, Higbie ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The motion to have the City Engineer proceed with the plans and specifications for the restrooms at Balboa, was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMENt None A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was read, recommending that the City Council accept the offer of the Community Youth Center of Newport Harbor for the use of the Youth Center Building by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the recommendation was accepted, subject to the approval of the School District. The Clerk was instructed to so advise the School District. 1 Protests from the floor. Voted to dis- reaard petition. Discussion from the floor on behalf of the petitioners. City elible for population credit for Sea ug ist Annexation. Shoreline Plannia°,r Association re- nest that the ity budget an amount to cover memm ershio dues. Application for Alcoholic Beverage License. Louis B. Minter. Peter A. Torre, City Engineer to proceed with fans. Re the use of the Youth Center Building_ by the Parks. Beaches and Recreation Department. 172. Official City A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission flower to be recommending the adoption of Red Bougainvillaea, Barbara Karste Red variety, as the official City flower, was read. On motion of Bougainvillaea: Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Barbara Karste it was resolved that the Red Bougainvillaea, Barbara Karste variety. variety, be, and hereby is declared, the official City flower of the City of Newport Beach. ADDroval of ohans fgx-a A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Master Plan. was read, recommending that a Master Plan of the area extending "B" Street. from the prolongation of "B" Street, on the east, to a similar Alvarado Street. prolongation of Alvarado Street, on the west, and covering the entire area between these lines from the private property frontage to the water line, be made, was read. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said recommendation was approved. City Engineer A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission authorized to was read, recommending that the Council proceed with the draw plans for construction of the Bulk Gully Restroom. On motion of Council - Bulk Gully man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the Restroom. City Engineer was authorized to draw plans to be submitted to the Council for approval. Creating position On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman of "Supervisor of Stoddard and carried, the matter of creating the position of Recreation ". Supervisor of Recreation, was removed from the table. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the position, "Supervisor of Recreation," Class Grade 14, Salary Range $347 -364- 382 -401 -421, was created and made a part of the City's Classification and Salary Plan, motion carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Authorization to hire On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman three 6upervisors of Stoddard and carried, the request of the Director of Recreation Recreation. and Parks to interview and hire three Supervisors of Recreation, for a period ending June 3C, 1956, was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Fire ring situation. A petition, signed by thirteen people, requesting that the City remove four metal fire rings placed on the beach between 35th Street and 37th Street, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for recommendation and also to investigate the fire ring situation on the entire ocean front beach. Substitution of an A letter directed to Councilman Sandy MacKay was read, adeouate float at requesting the substitution of an adequate float at the "N" Street "N" Street pier pier to replace the present inadequate float. P, discussion was referred to City had, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Manager. Higbie and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager. William L. Thompson A letter from William L. Thompson, owner of Bill's Market, 508 re trash and West Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, in regard to an alleged, unjust trash garbage collection and garbage collection fee, was, on motion of Councilman MacKay, fee. Referred to seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, referred to the Director Director of Finance. of Finance for investigation and report back to the Council. Accented recommendation A letter from Hay Langenheim, Executive Secretary of the of Chamber of Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, regarding the State Highway Commerce to delay Department's plan for putting a freeway through the City of Costa decision re putting Mesa, was read. Said letter requests that a final decision of the freeway through City Council be withheld on the matter of approving or disapproving Costa Mesa. the request of Costa Mesa to object to said plan, until an over -all survey has been completed. Mrs. Doris Bray spoke from the floor, representing the Chamber of Commerce, and stating that the poll so far is decidedly in favor of supporting Costa Mesa in this matter. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce to delay an answer was accepted. Two letters from Tobias and Whitlock were read, requesting the City of Newport Beach and the State of California, to agree to an assignment by N. Judson Palmer and.Marian I. Palmer, of their interest in a certain Service Concession Agreement covering the Edgewater Cafe, 1C00 Shore Avenue, Cornoa del Mar, to Leon Poudrier and Mary I. Poudrier. Mr. Donald J. Whitlock spoke from the floor. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the City Attorney and also to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for any comment they might wish to make. L I Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mr. James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, presented his Report on Water System to the City Council. Since the report, which ' is a study of the water system of the City of Newport Beach, is lengthy, copies were made available for the perusal of the Council, and, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said report was received. The Clerk read a letter from Cla -Val Company, requesting annexation of the property . fronting on Placentia, between 17th Street and 18th Street, to the City of Newport Beach. Councilman Bennett moved that this matter be referred to the City Manager with the thought that some property might be brought in which would make this contiguous. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilder. Mr. J. Hinchliffe, 1460 Monrovia, spoke from the floor. Said motion was voted on and carried. The Clerk read a letter written on behalf of D. G. Griswold, requesting that the property owned by him on Monrovia, between 17th and 18th Streets be included in the 1116th Street Annex." Mr. Hinchliffe again spoke from the floor. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4468, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a proposal to submit to the Boundary Commission for determining the definiteness and certainty of the boundaries of the "Monrovia Annex." On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4468 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN.* Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN-. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN- None ZONING Ordinance No. 777, being AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH in connection with Planning Commission Amendment No. 19, was introduced. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. 777 was waived. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 777 was passed to second reading and public hearing on April 9, 19569 by the following roll call vote, to wit- AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN- None Recess. Report received from James M. Montgomery on water system. Re Cla -Val annexation. Referred to City Mangier. D. G. Griswold property annexation. Referred to City Manager.. R -4468. Re definiteness and certainty of boundaries of "Monrovia Annex." Ordinance No. 777_ Zoning. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No. 269 of L. J. Re Application Smith, Balboa Boulevard and "F" Street, Balboa, Lot 3, Section 2, for Variance No. ' Eastside Addition, Balboa Tract, R -3 Zone, for a front yard setback of 2 9, as well as five feet from the southwesterly line of said property. There is no Application for dimensional setback on District Map; therefore, the requirement is Resubdivision No. twenty feet. The Application for Resubdivision No. 29 of L. J. Smith, of L J Smith - in connection with the same property, was also presented. On motion of of Councilman Bennett, Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Application for Variance No. 269 was granted as recommended by the having been Planning Commission, and the Application for Resubdivision No. 29 was approved by the Planning Commission, granted subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning by the Council. Commission, i.e.- (1) That 5' front yard setback is established. (2) That 20' easement across the rear of the three proposed lots, for vehicle access shall be established. (3) That the form of the easement and the performance of the conditions of this subdivision must be approved by the City Engineer and the City Attorney. (4) That each of the three property lots be restricted for use of single family residence. (5) The submittance of a Final Map on this resubdivision is waived. The Application for Variance No. 271 of Nelda Gibson, 126 Application for Amethyst Avenue, Balboa Island, Lot 17, Block 21, Section 2, Balboa Variance No. 271 Island, R -2 Zone, for a 2g' encroachment into the required ten foot of Nelda Gibson. rear setback on the second floor only, was presented. On motion of Granted. Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said Variance, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. The Application for Variance No. 277 of H. C. Briscoe, 320 Diamond Application for ' Avenue, Balboa Island, Lot 11, Block 14, Section 3, Balboa Island, R -2 Variance No. 277 Zone, for a 22' encroachment into the required ten foot rear setback on of H. C. Briscoe. the second floor only, was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, Granted. seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Variance, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. W Application for The Application for Variance No. 279 of Marguerite Collins, 1614 Variance No. 279_ West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, Lot 7, Block 16, Section B., Newport of Marguerite Beach R -4 Zone, to establish a side yard setback of 2' (requirement Collins. is 3'j on the west side of said property in order to comply with Denied. Section 9107 -27 requiring 8' in clear per car for garage, was pre- sented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said Variance was denied by the Council in concurrence with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Application for The Application for Variance No. 280 of Ralph Mertz, south - Variance No. 260 westerly corner of Rialto and Rivo Alto, Newport Beach, Lots 19 of Ralph Mertz. 29 39 , 5, and 6, Block 336, Canal Section, Lake Tract, R -2 Zone, Granted. for a front yard setback of 20' (requirement is 401) on the water On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and front of property, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, the Planning Commission's recommendation. seconded by.Councilman Wilder and carried, said Variance, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. Application for The Application for Variance No. 281 of Clifford C. Tomlinson, Variance No. 261 118 Pearl Avenue, Balboa Island, Lot 25, Block 7, R -2 Zone, for a 22-' of Clifford C. encroachment into a required 5' rear yard setback on the second story Tomlinson. only, was presented. The applicant is asking for extension into Denied, rear yard setback of 22' for second story of proposed rooms over garage. One of the neighbors is protesting. The building already on this lot has a side yard setback of 18 inches instead of the required three feet. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said Variance was denied by the Council in concurrence with the Planning Commission's recommendation. The Application for Variance No. 282 of Ethel H. Adams, 507 Poinsettia, Corona del Mar, Lot 7, Block 542, Corona del Mar, R -2 Zone, for a 10' front yard setback on an existing structure which requires 20' by District Map, was presented. Said application was denied by the Planning Commission. Mr. Vernon Hunt, Attorney, spoke from the floor, stating that he had been retained in connection with this matter and requested that no action be taken by the Council at this time. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said matter was held over for discussion at the next regular Council Meeting on April 9, 1956. Application for The Application for Resubdivision No. 32 of H. Whitney and John Resubdivision No. 32 Brasch, northeasterly corner of Narcissus and Third, Cornoa del Mar, of H. Whitnev and Lots 1, and 3) Block 640, Corona del Mar Tract, R -2 Zone, requesting John Brasch, rearrangement of property line, and establishment of legal building Denied. sites, was presented. Said new lots, as proposed, do not contain sufficient ground area as required by the Code. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said resubdivision was denied by the Council in concurrence with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Application for The Application for Resubdivision No. 33 of Mary Sheeley, 316 Resubdivision No. 33 La Jolla Drive, Newport Beach, Lots 66, and 67, Tract 444, R -1 of Mary Sheeley. Zone, for re- alignment of a building site consisting of two lots, Granted. was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said resubdivision, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. Application for The Application for Resubdivision No. 34 of John Vogel, 2617 Resubdivision No. 14.. Clay Street, Newport Beach, Lots 19 2, and 3, Block 1, Tract 919, John Vogel. R -1 Zone, for re- alignment of building site lines to create two lots to improve the area by creating two lots out of three, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said resubdivision, in concurrence with the Planning Commission's recommendations, was granted by the Council subject to the following conditions< (1) That Lots 1, 2, and 3, be subdivided into two 75' lots. (2) That each lot be restricted to single family residences. (3) That the building existing on Lots 2, and 3, be removed or converted into garage. (4) That the requirement to file a final subdivision map be waived. LICENSES Application for License. The Application for License of C. T. Kuran, Clyde's Cafe, C. T. Kuran, 2614 Newport Boulevard, breakfast, lunches, being a change of Clyde's Cafe. ownership, was presented, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman wilder and carried, was approved subject to the approval of the Health Department. Application for The Application for License of John L. Keefer, Marine License. John L. Propeller Service, 220 - 26th Street, for repairs, et cetera, of Keefer, Marine propellers, being a change of ownership, was presented. On Propeller bervice. motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said license, having been approved by the Fire Department, was approved by the Council. Application for The Application for License of Patricia A. Hedges, Clown License. Hut, 200 Palm, for the sale of hamburgers, soft drinks, tacos, Patricia A. and hot dogs, being a change of ownership, was presented. On Hedges, Clown Hut. motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said license was approved subject to the approval of the Health Department. I 1. J The request of J. M. Fuller, 502 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, for information as to whether or not licenses could be obtained for a quiz game which may be played by two or more players, was presented. The applicant has several locations in mind for his game, but does not wish to proceed until the game has been approved or otherwise acted upon. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said matter was referred to the Chief of Police and the City Attorney for investigation and report back to the Council. The Application for License of Youth Activity, by Ronald G. Wood, 2804 Newport Boulevard, for Teen -age dance at the Elks Club, dance to be held March 3C, 1956, and the proceeds to be used to cover expenses was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said license was approved subject to the City Attorney's approval, with no fee for this dance. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The City Attorney brought to the attention of the meeting that and investigation had been made of the proposal to lease the property, off Highway 101 in the West part of Newport Beach, for the maintenance of a sign by Dick Richard. It had been determined that the City only owned two_ thirds of the area on which the sign is located, and it would be inequitable for the City to charge a rental for property it did not own. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a lease for that portion of the signboard on City property for execution by the Lido Business and Shopping Area at the rental of $1.00 per year, by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4469, being a resolution drawn in accordance with the instructions given by the Director of Finance for signatures on withdrawals from the bank accounts being maintained by the City of Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4469 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMENs Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney brought to the attention of the meeting, that he had met with Walter Steiger of the Pacific Electric Legal Department, regarding the tentative agreements being prepared for execution between the Pacific Electric and the City of Newport Beach. He stated that there were a number of changes to be made in the agreement. The City Attorney advised that the Pacific Electric was ready to go into Escrow with the City of Newport Beach for the proposed purchase of the lots immediately south of the Municipal Trailer Park, i.e.s All of Block 116, three of the lots immediately east of Block 116, in Block 115,.and two of the lots immediately west of Block 116, in Block 117. The price of said lots is $111,750.00, and the transaction is to be a cash transaction, with the Pacific Electric reserving any oil rights which may exist under the property. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4470, authorizing said purchase was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the moneys for the purchase of the lots set forth above are to be derived from Account No. 20 in its entirety, and the balance from Account No. 189 by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMENz None The City Attorney stated that a request had been received from Mr. Walter Lotze, in connection with his lease, for permission to assign a portion of his crops in order to obtain a loan. The City Attorney stated that the City had no control over any chattel mortgage Mr. Lotze might desire to put on his crops. The City Manager is to so advise. The City Engineer stated that he wished to defer awarding the contract for the purchase of pipe until the next Council Meeting. 175 J. M. Fuller request for ruling _on quiz game Application for Licensee of Youth Activity for Teen -age dance. R=4469. Authorizing execution of bank signature cards. Re agreements between the Pacific Electric and City of Newport Beach. R- 4476.. City to Rui�chase Pacific Electric for 6111 6111,750.CO, O.CO. Moneys for above purchase _to be from Account No. 20 in its entire, and balance from Account No. 18. ove. 9t_.:_ Defer awarding ,the_ _urchase of Ripe until next meeting. The City Engineer reported to the Council that he had checked all of the bids for the construction of the facilities building at the Trailer Park and that the bid of South Coast Construction Company was the lowest regular responsible bid received, using brick, and recommended that the Council award the contract to said bidder. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4471, being a resolution awarding the contract for said construction to South Coast Construction Company at the price of 617,997.00, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None Trailer Park Leases. A discussion was had regarding the proposed Trailer Park Effective date of leases. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman leases. Bennett and carried, it was resolved that the City Manager be instructed to have the leases prepared for the term commencing June 159 1956, and terminating April 309 19579 and yearly there- after, commencing May 1st and terminating April 30th, In the event that the Trailer Park is not sufficiently completed on June 15, 1956, for occupancy, any person who has executed a lease with the City for the term commencing June 15, 1956, will be given a pro rata credit. R -4472. Authorizing A discussion was had regarding Trailer Park leases. On City Manager to execute motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Trailer Park leases and carried, Resolution No. 4472, being a resolution empowering and rescinding R-4429, the City Manager to execute Trailer Park leases, and rescinding Resolution'No. 44299 was adopted by the following roll call,vbte,'to wit. AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Gilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None Regulations for A discussion was had regarding regulations for parking meters. parking_ meters. It was the recommendation of the Chief of Police, John Upson, that all meters in the City be in operation and enforced throughout the year with the following exceptions. The McFadden parking lot, the Ocean Front Beach parking lot, Bay Front between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets in Newport, Balboa Boulevard between Adams and Washington Streets, Bay Avenue between Palm Street and A Street and all of Main Street in the Balboa area, be in operation and enforced from March 15, to September 15 only, and be placed out of operation for the rest of the year. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommendation of the Chief of Police was accepted. The City Engineer stated that he had received three bids for the dredging around the area at the end of Apolena Avenue, Balboa Island, and that Shellmaker, Inc., had submitted the lowest bid. It was his recommendation that this bid be accepted, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to accept said bid by the following roll call vote, to wits R -4473. Awarding con The City Manager stated that he recommended accepting the bid tract for antenna and the system supplied by the Fraley Hotel, even though it was distribution system not the low bid. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by to Fraley Hotel Councilman Wilder and carried,.Resolution No. 4473, being a resolution Radio and TV. awarding the contract to Fraley Hotel Radio and TV, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None t. AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None Bids for antenna The City Manager stated that he had received three informal distribution system bids for the antenna distribution system for the Trailer Park, i.e.. for Trailer Park. Total (Three bidders.) Fraley Hotel Radio and TV, $49045.89 Corona del Mar plus 400.00 $45445.89 Jerrold, Menzie Tele -Sound 45381.35 plus 400.00 plus to .CC 45976.35 RCA, Inc. 29130.00 plus 314.00 plus 1,500.00 39944.40 R -4473. Awarding con The City Manager stated that he recommended accepting the bid tract for antenna and the system supplied by the Fraley Hotel, even though it was distribution system not the low bid. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by to Fraley Hotel Councilman Wilder and carried,.Resolution No. 4473, being a resolution Radio and TV. awarding the contract to Fraley Hotel Radio and TV, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None t. W The Acting City Manager presented a letter from Mr. Hay Re r' tin of Langenheim, Executive Secretary of the Newport Harbor Chamber of 2 OCO official Commerce, stating that the supply of City maps is now depleted, and City maps. suggesting that 25,000 copies be made of a new City Street Map. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the Acting City Manager was instructed to call for bids for the printing of 255000 official City maps. Expenses in the aggregate ' amount of $579.25 have been incurred in the preparation of said map, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, payment of the bills aggregating $579.25, was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A discussion was had regarding the purchase of a map, being an Re purchase of aerial mosaic photograph of the Harbor area, at a cost of $250.00. On aerial mosaic motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and photograph of carried, the purchase of said map was authorized by the following roll Harbor area. call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN- None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN- None Councilman Stoddard made a motion that the Acting City Manager be Re letter to instructed to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors commending Board or Super - the County Road Commissioner, Al Koch, and his staff, and the County visors commending Planning Director, Harry Bergh, and his staff, for the County Master County Road Plan prepared for the arterial highway. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner. et Councilman Ridderhof and carried. cetera. The City Attorney brought to the attention of the meeting that Action filed an action has been filed against the City in connection with the Kling against City in Resubdivision matter. re Kling mat .pr. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Ad* ned until and carried, the meeting was adjourned until 3 :3C P.M. on Thursday, March 29� 195�n. March 29, 1956. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ' March 29, 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned Adjourned regular regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of session. 3 :30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being presents Roll call. Councilmen Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hill; Councilman Wilder being absent. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk read a letter from Edgar R. Hill, Chairman of Public and Business Affairs Committee of the Newport Harbor Kiwanis Club, requesting that the City of Newport Beach arrange to relieve the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian of some of its loss on unpaid emergency patient accounts in lieu of maintaining a City operated emergency hospital. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said matter was held over for further study by the Council. The Clerk presented an Excerpt from the Minutes of the Boundary Commission of Orange County, stating that the Commission has found that the boundaries of the proposed 1116th Street Annex" are reasonably definite and certain. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was ordered filed. Resolution No. 1+1+71+, being a Resolution of Intention to annex the 1116th Street Annex" and giving notice of hearing thereof set for May 11+, ' 1956, was adopted on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Council- man Ridderhof and carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN- Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN- Wilder Excerpt re find- ings of Boundary Commission on "1 th Street Annex." R =1+1+71+. Resolution of Intention to annex 1116th Stree: Annex."