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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1956 - Regular Meetingw t�f s April 239 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular Regular session. 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 Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, and Hill; Councilman Ridderhof being absent. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Approval of MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of April 99 19569 minutes. was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the reading of the minutes of April 17, 1956, was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. In connection with the hearing set for April 23, 1956, on Resolution Hearing on No. 4463, regarding "Helipot Annex," the City Attorney suggested that, "H_ lipot Annex" at the request of the Helipot Corporation and the Cagney interests, this held over until matter be held over until the next meeting of the City Council on May May 1, 19 6o�f 149 1956, and that the matter of filing and hearing protests be continued until the same day. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said recommendation was approved. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Return to regular. carried, the meeting was returned to the regular order of business. --der. r COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Harvey- Anderson Agency regarding Proposition "W" and a Harvey - Anderson suggested resolution endorsing said proposition which will be on the June Agency letter 5, 1956, primary ballot, was presented; and on motion of Councilman regarding Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was Prop- osition "W". ordered filed. A letter from the League of California Cities regarding 11S.1566 Leappue of On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay Regular order of re S.l 6. and carried, the regular order of business.was waived. business waived Re boundaries of County, stating that the boundaries of the proposed annexation of territory The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Bids for comfort contingent upon the completion of Mesa No. 1 Annexation, was presented opening of bids for the construction of a comfort station at Corona station at Corona del Mar State Park Beach in the City of Newport Beach. del Mar State P2,' County regarding the proposed "17th Street Annexation," to the City of !'nth Street The Clerk announced that she had received five bids, whereupon, Opening of bids. Fishing Boat, "Santa Barbara Special;" Louis B. Minter, et cetera, The all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared from the following L. B. Minter;. address); and John W. Hall, 3545 East Coast Highway. On motion of bidders, to wit. Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communications were ordered filed. The Martins $129790.00 Five bidders. John F. Craig Company, Inc. 139955.08 South Coast Construction Company 139432.00 J. Ray Construction Company, Inc. 119899.00 R. L. Steinmetz 119533.00 ' On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay Bids referred to and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking City Engineer, and report back to the Council as to the lowest regular responsible bid. In connection with the hearing set for April 23, 1956, on Resolution Hearing on No. 4463, regarding "Helipot Annex," the City Attorney suggested that, "H_ lipot Annex" at the request of the Helipot Corporation and the Cagney interests, this held over until matter be held over until the next meeting of the City Council on May May 1, 19 6o�f 149 1956, and that the matter of filing and hearing protests be continued until the same day. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said recommendation was approved. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Return to regular. carried, the meeting was returned to the regular order of business. --der. r COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Harvey- Anderson Agency regarding Proposition "W" and a Harvey - Anderson suggested resolution endorsing said proposition which will be on the June Agency letter 5, 1956, primary ballot, was presented; and on motion of Councilman regarding Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was Prop- osition "W". ordered filed. A letter from the League of California Cities regarding 11S.1566 Leappue of authorizing in lieu tax payments to local governments on federally owned California Cities property," was presented, and ordered filed on motion of Councilman MacKay, re S.l 6. seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Stree'c Annexe! ' An excerpt from the Minutes of the Boundary Commission of Orange Re boundaries of County, stating that the boundaries of the proposed annexation of territory "Mesa Annexation to Costa Mesa, "Mesa Annexation No. 2", are reasonably definite and certain, No. 2." contingent upon the completion of Mesa No. 1 Annexation, was presented and ordered filed on motion of Councilman U.ilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. An excerpt from the Minutes of the Boundary Commission of Orange he boundaries of County regarding the proposed "17th Street Annexation," to the City of !'nth Street Newport Beach, finding the boundaries reasonably definite and certain, Annexation." although overlapping the proposed Mesa Annexation No. 2 to the City of Costa Mesa, was presented and ordered filed on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. In connection with this matter, the City Attorney presented B -4485. Resolu- Resolution No. 4485, being a Resolution of Intention to annex "17th tion of Intention Street Annex," and setting the date of June 11, 1956, for hearing to annex 1117th thereon. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stree'c Annexe! Stoddard and carried, Resolution No. 4485 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN. Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. Ridderhof Alcoholic Beverage The Clerk presented three copies of Applications for Alcoholic _ Licenses Donald Beverage Licenses Donald R. Johnson and Shirley E. Johnson, Sport R�Johnson and Fishing Boat, "Santa Barbara Special;" Louis B. Minter, et cetera, The Shirr E.Johnson Doll House, 415 East Balboa Boulevard, (Supplemental to correct street L. B. Minter;. address); and John W. Hall, 3545 East Coast Highway. On motion of John o- Hallo Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communications were ordered filed. Re Metropolitan Coach The First Amendment to Application No. 37753, Metropolitan for in the original Lines. First Amend- Coach Lines, stating that the relief prayed far less than the additional revenue needed, was went to Application No. 37753. applica ion was present do On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by council- man Wi- der and carried, said communication was ordered filed. Regarding use of the A letter from the Newport Beach Elementary Schools stating Community Youth that the Board had voted unanimously to approve the use of the Center Building and Community Youth Center Building and facilities, subject.to facilities. approval of the Youth Center Board and insofar as it is con- sistent with the existing agreement between the Youth Center and the Newport Beach Elementary School District, was presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the agreement was approved in principle, subject to Resolved. Intention entering into an agreement with the Youth Center not inconsistent of zoning; N W.houndaries with the School Board's agreement, and this matter was referred property for industrial to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for final use. recommendation. The Clerk presented a letter from the City Engineer stating that Edwin L. Barkley, contractor, has completed the reconstruction of a sanitary sewer main between 36th and 38th Streets, and recommending that the work be accepted. Councilman Hart brought to the attention of the meeting that certain damage had been done to the property of Mr. Robert Decker, 219 - 36th Street, during the construction work. The City Engineer stated that Mr. Barkley was aware of said damage. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the recommendation of the City Engineer was approved and said work was accepted subject to the repair of damage to the Decker property, by the following roll call vote, to wits Notice of Public Hearing re quality of water to be maintained in Santa Ana River at Prado. The Clerk presented a Notice of Public Hearing regarding the Santa Ana Regional Water Control Board on the quality of water to be maintained in the Santa Ana River at Prado. Said hearing is set for June 1, 1956, at 1330 P.M., Orange County Farm Bureau Hall, 916 West Chapman, Orange. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communication was ordered filed. Authorization to hire The Clerk read a letter from the City Manager requesting Evelyn McAlevy as authorization to hire Mrs. Evelyn McAlevy as Deputy City Clerk - Deputy City Clerk- Treasurer on the second step of the Clerk Typist II Salary Range Treasurer effective ($c238), effective April 24, 1956. On motion of Councilman MacKay, April 2 1956. seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said request was approved. Oath of Office of The Clerk presented the Oath of Office of Mrs. Evelyn McAlevy Evelvn McAlevy. as Deputy City Clerk - Treasurer. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said oath was approved. Authorization for Cit Clerk to attend the City Clerk's Institute on June 1 l�,and 1 , 1956. Authorization for Councilmen to attend Mayor and Councilmen's Institute on May 24 and 25. 195 in Monterey. The City Clerk's request for permission to attend the City Clerk's Institute in San Jose on June 13, 14, and 15, 1956, and her request for authorization to expend the necessary moneys to attend said Institute, were presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said requests were granted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMENs ABSENT, COUNCILMEN= Hart, Wilder, MacKay Stoddard, Higbie, Hill None Ridderhof A discussion was had regarding the Mayor and Councilmen's Institute to be held May 24, and 25, 1956, in Monterey, California. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, approval was given for Councilmen Stoddard, Hart, and Wilder to attend said Institute, and authorization to expend the necessary moneys was given, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN3 Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN-. Ridderhof __7i AYES, COUNCILMEN,. Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN,. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. Ridderhof Request of The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Rosalie Schachner requesting _Mrs. Rosalie Schachner for annexation of her property, Lot 1213, First Addition to Newport -Mesa annexation of her Tract, to the City of Newport Beach, to be zoned M -1. It was pr_pperts to the Cityo stated that the property is included within the 1116th Street Annex. ". On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A discussion was had, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, it was: Resolved. Intention RESOLVED that the Council has the intention of zoning the of zoning; N W.houndaries property, in the proposed annexations in the vicinity of property for industrial the northwesterly boundaries of the City of Newport Beach, use. for industrial use. Re sendjjE copy of The City Manager was instructed to send a copy of the above resolution to Mrs. minute resolution to Mrs. Rosalie Schachner and to others, if in Schachner. his discretion, it seems advisable. Notice of Public Hearing re quality of water to be maintained in Santa Ana River at Prado. The Clerk presented a Notice of Public Hearing regarding the Santa Ana Regional Water Control Board on the quality of water to be maintained in the Santa Ana River at Prado. Said hearing is set for June 1, 1956, at 1330 P.M., Orange County Farm Bureau Hall, 916 West Chapman, Orange. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communication was ordered filed. Authorization to hire The Clerk read a letter from the City Manager requesting Evelyn McAlevy as authorization to hire Mrs. Evelyn McAlevy as Deputy City Clerk - Deputy City Clerk- Treasurer on the second step of the Clerk Typist II Salary Range Treasurer effective ($c238), effective April 24, 1956. On motion of Councilman MacKay, April 2 1956. seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said request was approved. Oath of Office of The Clerk presented the Oath of Office of Mrs. Evelyn McAlevy Evelvn McAlevy. as Deputy City Clerk - Treasurer. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said oath was approved. Authorization for Cit Clerk to attend the City Clerk's Institute on June 1 l�,and 1 , 1956. Authorization for Councilmen to attend Mayor and Councilmen's Institute on May 24 and 25. 195 in Monterey. The City Clerk's request for permission to attend the City Clerk's Institute in San Jose on June 13, 14, and 15, 1956, and her request for authorization to expend the necessary moneys to attend said Institute, were presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said requests were granted by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMENs ABSENT, COUNCILMEN= Hart, Wilder, MacKay Stoddard, Higbie, Hill None Ridderhof A discussion was had regarding the Mayor and Councilmen's Institute to be held May 24, and 25, 1956, in Monterey, California. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, approval was given for Councilmen Stoddard, Hart, and Wilder to attend said Institute, and authorization to expend the necessary moneys was given, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN3 Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN-. Ridderhof __7i A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was read recommending that the four metal fire rings on the beach between 35th and 37th Streets be removed and the fire area at that location be eliminated. A discussion was had, Mr. Robert Gingrich speaking from the floor. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Council- man Higbie and carried, the recommendation of the Parks, Beaches and ' Recreation Commission to remove said fire rings was approved. Councilman Wilder voted no. A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was read regarding the fire ring situation on the entire ocean front beach and stating that further study will be given tothis matter. On motion. of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was read, recommending that the Proposed Operational Budget of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department for 1956 and 1957, be approved as presented and amended. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this letter was referred to the City Manager for his information. A letter from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was read, recommending the deputizing of the Lifeguard Captain and two Lieutenants so that they might have sufficient authority in an emergency. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said recommendation was approved. ZONING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the hearing on the application of Dr. A. E. Stockton. for Use Permit No. 2239 to permit the construction of a Veterinary Hospital on Lot 52, ' Block B, Tract 673, Corona del Mara The Clerk .read a letter received on April 235 1956, from Carl and Cecilia Wester (9502 Hillhaven Place, Tujunga, California,) owners of property adjoining the proposed location of the hospital and stating that,.such a hospital would be detrimental by creating a nuisance. The Clerk. read the letter from Frances M. Hubbard stating that she had no objection to the construction of said hospital. Mrs. Norman Dulworth spoke from the floor and requested that the Clerk read the petition of protest previously submitted to the Council from property owners. This was donee A discussion was held, the following people speaking in protest from the floor- Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dulworth, 412 Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar, Mr. Walter Spicer, 427 Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar; Mr. Craig Grainger, 554 Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whyte, 416 Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar; and Edwin J. Babson, 405 Cortes Circle, Corona del Mar. Mr. Robert Hurwitz, attorney representing Dr. A. E. Stockton, spoke from the floor, stating that the proposed hospital would be soundproof and odorless, and that the exercising area for the animals would be enclosed and soundproof. Mr. Hurwitz presented eleven letters from property owners in the vicinity of the hospital. Mr. James Gallagher, 372 East Coast Highway, spoke from the floor on behalf of Dr. Stockton, Councilman Higbie stated that by granting a Use Permit, permission is not given to maintain a nuisance. This would be in violation of ordinances. Mr. Duncan Stewart, 183 Shorecliff Road, Corona del Mar, spoke from the floor on behalf of the opponents to the hospital. Mr. Galvin R. Keene, a member of the Planning Commission, spoke from the floor, and stated that the Planning Commission had approved this Use Permit since the zone is C -1, Mr. Hurwitz presented a letter from the Police Department of the City of Newport Beach stating that in the five years of operation of the dog and cat hospital by Dr. A. E. Stockton at 2984 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, only one disturbance had been reported. Further discussion was had, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission to grant Use Permit No. 223, The Application for Variance No. 283 of Hal J. Power, 125 Crystal Avenue, Balboa Island, Lot 15, Block 2, Section 5, Tract Balboa Island, for a 31 encroachment into a required 81 front setback to allow for closing -in porch area to be used for dining room was presented. Said application, having been denied by the Planning Commission as no hardship was involved, and the front of the present house is non- conforming, was denied by the Council on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. The Application for Variance No. 284 of J. R. and Wilma B. Thompson, 1084 West Ocean Front, was, at the request of J. R. Thompson, continued for discussion until May 14, 1956, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. The Application for Variance No. 285 of Macco Corporation, 723 Santana Drive, Lot 87, Tract 1700, Zone R -1, for 81 encroachment ' into a required 181 front setback, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said application, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. Re four metal fire rings betwee, 35ih and 37chV Streets. Fire ring situation on entire ocean _ f_ruf� beach. Re PL.oposed_Op er- ation_al Budget of P, B and�R for ?9�6-5�. - Deputizing of _ Lifeguard_ Captain arid- two Lieutenants . application for Use Permit No. 223 of Dr. ASE. Stockton, Discussion re proposed _nos-pia1. ARplication for VanianceNo. 293 of Hal J _P_ Power,., Application for Variance No. 2811 6f J. R. and_W.B. Thompson. Application _for Variance No. 235 of �facco Corp. U' Application for The Ylpplication for Variance No. 286 of South Coast Co,nstructi.on. Variance No. 78-6 Company, and The irvine Company, Harbor Highlands Addition, Per of South Coast Tentative Map of Tract ',`300 and 3057, being a portion of Lots 159 Construction and 164, Block 53, of Irvine's Subdivision, Zone "U ", to establish and The Irvine front, side and rear yard setbacks, was presented. On motion. of Company. Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Milder and carried, said application, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. Applie ation for The Application for Variance No. 287 of Rex Rechs, 230C and Variance No. 2.? 2302 West Ocean Front, Lots 1 and 2, Block 23, Zone C -2, for waiver of Rex Rechs. of off- street parking requirements, was presented. The remodeling of an existing building will create units requiring six off - street parking spaces. The application was denied by the Planning Commission as the building site has no parking facilities. A discussion was held, Mr. Rex Rechs, Mr. Ben Reddick, Mr. Ray Copelin, and Mr. Galvin Keene, speaking from the floor. It was suggested that Mr. Rechs obtain proof and a guarantee that six off - street parking spaces would be available. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the Application for Variance No. 287 was referred back to the Planning Commission in anticipation of Mr. Rex Rechs' obtaining a guarantee for si.x off - street parking spaces. ADplication for The Application for Variance No. 288 of James D. Ray, Powell Variance No. 288 of Place, Lots 2 and 5, Tract 2150, Zone "U ", for 7' front yard setback James L'. Ray. in lieu of the required 20' setback, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said application, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council. Application for The Application for Variance No. 239 of Jacton Corporation, Variance No. 2b9 of Balboa Boulevard, at intersection of 45th Street, portion of Lot 8, Jacton Corporation. Block 145, Canal Section, Zone R -2, for reduction of the required front 20' setback to 101, and the required 10' rear yard setback to 01, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said application, having been approved by the Planning Commission, subject to 5' rear yard setback_, was granted by the Council, subject to the above condition. Application for The Application for Resubdivision. No. 29 of L. J. Smith, F hesubdivLsion_K21_22 Street, Lot 3, Section 29 Tract East Addition to Balboa Tract, was of L. J_ Smith. presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman. MacKay and carried, said application, having been approved by the Planning Commission, subject to five conditions as amended and approved by said Commission, was granted by the Council, subject to the same conditions. Application for Resubdi sion N vio. 35 of Ross C. and Lillian M. Owen. The Application for Lillian M. Owen, 216 and 137, River Section, Zone concerns the creation of the Planning Commission building sites. Resubdivision No. 35 of Ross C. and 213 - 38th Street, Lots 9 and 10, Block R -2, was presented. The application two sites (50' x 608) and was denied by as the existing area would not create two Recess. Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess at this time. ADplication for In connection with the Application for Resubdivision No. 35, Resubdivision No. 35., on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said application was denied. Application for The Application for Resubdivision No. 36 of Louis G. and Maria Resubdivision No. 36. A. Hahn, 2130 Miramar Drive, Lot 10, Block 11011, Tract 518, Zone R -1, Louis G. and Maria was presented. Application requests rearrangement of property line. A. Hahn. Said application, havi.nE been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted by the Council, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. LICENSES ADplication for The Application. for License of Harry G. Jasper for service License of Harry Go. station at 3700 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, gasoline, tires, Jasner for service and accessories, doing business as Flying "A" Service Station, being station. a change of ownership, was presented, and approved on motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Application for The Application for License of A. I-:'. Gust, for Seaside Malt Shop License of A. . at 2100 West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, ice cream, hamburgers, and Gust for Seaside other foods, being a change of ownership was presented and approved Malt ,Shop. subject to the approval of the Health Department, on motion. of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Application for The Application for Exempt License of Montgomery Enterprises, Exempt License of Inc., M. H. Montgomery, to compile material for pictorial review, Mont og mery Erter�- photographing private vessels outside the jetty, but anchored in prises Newport Harbor, was presented, and approved subject to the approval of the City Attorney, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. r. The Application for License of Miles Rainwater, for a machine shop at 21C1 West Coast Highway, general repairing, C -2 zone, was presented and approved, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman gilder and carried. The Application for License of Ralph N. Bruno and Fay Bruno for ' parking lot at 20C9 - Court, Newport Beach, for 65x75 black top paving and rails, with a three room home on property, was presented and approved, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. The Application for License of Robert L. Johnson, for a restaurant at 317 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, meals and short orders, doing business as Kopper Kettle, being a change of ownership, was presented and approved, subject to the approval of the Health Department, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. The Application for Exempt License of Gordon L. Niemann, Jr., for soliciting for Collier's Encyclopedia, published in New York, branch office in Los Angeles, orders sent from East, was presented and approved, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Councilman James B. Stoddard was appointed Mayor pro tempore. Mayor Hill brought to the attention of the meeting that it was necessary at this time to appoint one of the Council members to act as Alternate to the Mayor on the Boards of Districts 5, 6, and 7,of the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, The recommendation of Mayor Hill to appoint Councilman James B. Stoddard on said boards, was ratified, on motion of Councilman %'ilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the appointment of Councilman Stanely E. Ridderhof as the second member on the Board of District 5, County Sanitation District of Orange County, was ratified. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Councilman Charles E. Hart was appointed a member of the Harbor Committee. Mayor Hill requested permission to leave the Country to award the trophy at Ensenada for the Ensenada Race. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said request was granted. Councilman Stoddard stated that in fairness to the people who are getting water from the Newport Heights Irrigation Water System, and who are residing in the City of Newport Beach, an indication should be given by the Council as to what the City of Newport Beach might do to help them. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, it was: RESOLVED that upon proper application therefor and fulfillment of all necessary legal procedures, the City of Newport Beach will take into its Municipal Water System all areas which are within the political limits of the City of Newport Beach, but which are within other water districts, provided that the same can be accomplished without capital expenditures on the part ' of the City of Newport Beach. The City Engineer stated that there was a need for resurfacing certain streets in Corona del Mar and on Harbor Island Road. He estimated the cost to be approximately $9200.00 and presented plans and specifications for said improvement. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said plans and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to call for bids and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for said bids, by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN° Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN° None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN-. Ridderhof The City Manager presented.the proposal of George Lind, architect, to prepare preliminary studies and drawings for the proposed addition to the Police Station at a cost of X450.00, with the understanding that if he should be employed as architect for these additions, his rate of compensation would be 8% of the total cost of work for plans, specifi- cations and supervision of construction, and the $450.00 preliminary payment would become a part of his compensation. On motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was authorized to employ George Lind to make the preliminary studies and drawings for the proposed addition to the Police Department at the cost of $450.009 by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill - NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof The City Manager presented the statement for the balance of dues for the fiscal year ending July 1, 1956, City of Newport Beach to the Orange County League of Cities, in the amount of $x185.41. On motion of Council- man MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, payment of said FAUAJ Application for L1cen Iles Rainwater. Application for License of Ralph N. Bruno and Fay Bruno. Application for License of Robert L. Johnson. AEplication for Exempt= License of Gordon Y . Niemann� Jr. Councilman b Goddard as Mayo tempore� - Appointment of AlternaEo the Mayor_on - 13oari3 a of Districts_5 6, tof County Sarii_ a' on Di §triccs. C. Hart ap ointed member of Harbor Committee. Mayor to award Ensenada trophy_ Re residents getting water fry_ Newport Heights Irrigation Water §xstem= Resolution as to t4k1Ag_residents of Newport Beach areas into the Municipal Water stem. Authorization for patient of dues tC the Orange Count League of Cities.. statement was authorized by the following roll call vote, to Baits AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN° ABSENT, COUNCILMEN,. Hart, balder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill None Ridderhof The City Manager presented Resolution No. 4486, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agree- ment between the City of Newport Beach and Hahn, Wise and Associates, setting forth mutual promises regarding the preparation of a master plan of land use, a master plan of streets and highways, and a master plan of recreation. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, Resolution No. 4486 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Ordinance No. 729_. The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 779, being AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS TO ARTICLE X, CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Pertaining to with respect to the over -all length of boats. On motion of Council - Harbor regulations° man balder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the first Passed to second reading of Ordinance No. 779 was waived. On motion of Councilman reading. Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Ordinance No. 779 was passed to second reading and the date of hearing was set for May 14, 19562 by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay; Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Adjournment. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman (Wilder and carried, the meeting was adjourned until 3 :00, Friday, April 27, 1956. A, Mayor ATTEST: M 2.-C� City Clerk R -4488 re approving The City Engineer stated that he had received from the Division Memorandum of Agree- of Highways an agreement and a proposed resolution in connection with went for expenditure the budgeting of gas tax moneys for the next fiscal year 1956 - 1957. of gas tax On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman. Higbie, and allocation. carried, Resolution No. 4488, being a resolution adopting the budget and approving the Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of gas tax allocation for major city streets, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOLS9 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay, Ridderhof C, J April 279 1956 Adjourned regular The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned session. regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 3:00 P.M. Roll call. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, and Hill- Councilmen MacKay, Higbie, and Ridderhof being absent. Councilman Higbie joined the meeting within a few minutes. R -4487. Award of The City Engineer stated that the bids for construction of a contract for con- comfort station at Corona del Mar State Beach, submitted at the Council struction of comfort meeting held April 23, 1956, had been examined and that he station at CDM State recommended accepting the bid of R. I. Steinmetz in the amount of Beach to R. L. $119533.009 which was the lowest regular responsible bid. On motion Steinmetz. of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4487, being a resolution awarding the contract for said work in said amount, to R. L. Steinmetz, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit-. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay, Ridderhof R -4488 re approving The City Engineer stated that he had received from the Division Memorandum of Agree- of Highways an agreement and a proposed resolution in connection with went for expenditure the budgeting of gas tax moneys for the next fiscal year 1956 - 1957. of gas tax On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman. Higbie, and allocation. carried, Resolution No. 4488, being a resolution adopting the budget and approving the Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of gas tax allocation for major city streets, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOLS9 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: MacKay, Ridderhof C, J