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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/1956 - Regular Meeting1 CII The City Clerk read a letter from the Planning Commission stating that in compliance with the request of the Council, reconsideration had been given to Variance No. 287 of Mr. Rex Rechs, 2300 - 2302 West Ocean Front, Newport. Since Mr. Rechs had failed to furnish a written guarantee for the required offstreet parking spaces, the Planning Commission reaffirmed its denial. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the Council upheld the Planning Commission and denied Variance No. 287. The City Attorney stated that certain royalties are due the City of Newport Beach under the Natural Gas Contract, which are payable either in gas or money. He read a proposed letter to be sent to the Monterey Oil Company agreeing to accept payment of the royalties in cash. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the proposed letter was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to sign said letter of agreement and send it to the Monterey Oil Company. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk May 14, 1:56 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in .regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7030 P.M. The roll was called, the followi_n. members being present: Councilmen. Harty l;Jilder., MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, and Hilly Councilman Ridderhof being absent. On motion of Councilman Hi.gbie, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of April 23y 1956, was waived and they were approved as uri.tten and ordered filed. On motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Cou- ncilman MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of April 27, 1956, was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:3C o'clock P.M. having orri_ved., that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of appeals or objections to the confirmation of the assessment in the matter of the installation of sanitary sewers in Cliff Drive and other streets and rights of way, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 4355, adopted by the City Council on the 25th day of July, 1955. The Clerk announced that notices of the filing of the assessment and of the time and place for hearing were duly and regularly published, posted and mailed, all as prescribed by law, and that affidavits showing such compliance were on file in her office. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written appeals, protests or objections had been filed as to the work done or as to the assessment, or as to any other matters pertaining to the proceedings. The Clerk reported that certain appeals or objections had been filed with her prior to the time set for hearinb. The Clerk then read to the Council said appeals or objections from the following people: David L. Fraser and Donald Haven Hall; J. W. Harrison, Secretary, Seafaring Masonic Building Association; Mrs. Florence M. Strickland; Mrs. Gertrude V. McCall; Donald Gordon; Mrs. A. E.; Mrs. Bertha Staebler; Robert P. Henderson; Warren E. Ten Eyck; Mrs. Grace W. Deal; Ray R. Foster; and Mrs. R. Fox. Mr. Lawrence Thompson., Assessment Engineer, was presented to the audience by the City Engineer. Mr. Thompson answered the inquiries regarding the apportionment of the assessments to the various property owners. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of all appeals, protests or objections to the doing of the work, the assessment or to the confirmation of the assessment, by the Council, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard. The following persons addressed the Council: Mrs. Florence M. Strickland, Mrs. Gertrude V.McCall, Mrs. Bertha Staebler, Robert P. Henderson, and H. A. Peters. Re Variance No 287 of Rex Rechs. Letter to befsent to Monterey Oil accenting roy I- ties in cash. Adjournment. Regular session. Roll call. [ipnrc val . of minutes of April 2�� _o 6 and-' April 27, 1956. N:ayor announced that this was the ti-me os- _ a _.for hearinE eals or - °--- -- - obiections re Cliff Dr. sewers. Clerk announced all notices had been filed and published Reading of written seas eu als° irotests or objections re Cliff Drive sewers. Lawrence Thompson answeredinquiries on the assess ments. Mayor asked for aMeals��rotests or objections Trcc the audience. S eakersfrom_the audience. zoo It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the contract All aooe$ls._overa On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder, ruled and denied. and unanimously carried, all appeals, protests and objections were alboa Pier overruled and denied. RA489. Confirming After a full, fair and impartial hearing and an opportunity assessment for having been given to all persons desiring to be heard, it was moved Miff 'Drive sewers. by Councilman MacKay, and seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, 44 that Resolution No. 89, being the Resolution confirming the assessment for the installation of sanitary sewers in Cliff Drive and other streets and rights of way, as described in Resolution of Bid opepLn for Intention No. 4355, was unanimously adopted, by the following roll Weed Abatement. call vote, to wit: Three bids AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, received. Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Public hea n re Mayor Hill opened the meeting for a public hearing for any 991 th Street Annex910 objections or protests to the proposed annexation of the 1116th Street Annex." There were no protests or objections. Ordinance No. 780, being Ordinance No. 7$0. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH °01 th Street Annex99. APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND KNOWN AS 16TH STREET ANNEX Or.do "No. 780. First was introduced. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by reAdiaia waivedo Councilman Stoddard and carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. Passed-t0 second read- 780 was waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by in and adootio on Councilman Higbie and carried, Ordinance No. 780 was passed for Ma t� 1 second reading and adoption on May 28, 1956, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Hear lna re 99He1io0t In connection with the hearing set for May 14, 1956, regarding sex" sqt for Ma proposed "Helipot Annex," the City Attorney stated that he had gL 1936. received a written request from Helipot Corporation and an oral request from the Cagney interests, that this matter be held over until the next regular meeting of the City Council on May 282 1956, and that the matter of filing and hearing protests be continued until the same date. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council- man MacKay and carried, said requests were granted and the matter was continued to May 28, 1956. O�enine of bids kos The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the comfort station near opening of bids for the construction of the comfort station near the Balboa Pier Balboa Pier, in the City of Newport Beach. Four bids received. The Clerk announced that she had received four bids, whereupon, all bids were publicly opened, examined, and declared, from the following bidders, to wit: FJ Bidders. Allen M. Ritter . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00 ' Harris & Denner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,943.00 R. L. Steinmetz . . . . . . . . . 11,827.00 The Martins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,190.00 R -4490. Awarding It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the contract contract to R. L. for said work be awarded to R. L. Steinmetz. On motion of Councilman Steinmetz for Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4490, alboa Pier being a resolution awarding the contract for said work in the amount of $11,827.00 to R. L. Steinmetz, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES., COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Bid opepLn for The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Weed Abatement. opening of bids for Weed Abatement in the City of Newport Beach. Three bids The Clerk announced that she had received three bids, whereupon, received. all bids were publicly opened and declared from the following bidders, to wit: Bidders. Carbohad Corporation . . . . . . . . . . $4,057.50 Watts- Hardman Contractors, Inc. 31275.00 Charlton_N_grsery . . . . . . 2,382.50 Bids referred to On 'motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and ' Citvgeinser. carried, said bids were referred -to the City.Engineer for his recommendation as to the award of contract to be given at the adjourned meeting of May 21, 1956. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting permission to sell Buddy Poppies on May 25th and May 26th, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., was referred to the City Manager, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. A letter was presented from the Newport Beach City Employees' Association asking that the Council reconsider the request of the Association that transportation be furnished by the City for delegates attending the California League of City Employees' Associations con- ferences and Presidents' Council meetings, citing reasons for said request. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried said letter was ordered held over for the recommend- ation of the new City Manager. A letter from Mrs. J. E. Reynolds commending the manner in which Easter Week has been handled, stating that she has heard rumors that this may not be possible in the future, and requesting that the City accept the responsibility and not fall down on the job, was read. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Councilman Wilder requested that Mrs. J. E. Reynolds' letter be acknowledged. A letter from Southern California Edison Company, Huntington Beach, requesting permission to park the bus, "Luxtrol, Dream House on Wheels," equipped with the latest domestic electrical equipment, in front of Richard's Market on June 9, 1956, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this request was referred to the City Manager for action. A letter from Harley Woodhouse and a petition signed by eighteen property owners, requesting that a ATOP sign be installed at the inter- section of Balboa Boulevard and 38th Street, was presented. A discussion ,. was had, Mark Engelke speaking from the floor. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this matter was referred to the City-Manager and the Traffic Committee for action, and the City Manager was directed to acknowledge the request, informing Mr. Woodhouse of the action to be taken, sending a carbon copy of the letter to the School Board. A letter from Eugene M. Rubin stating that he purchased two licenses for two places which he owns for the purpose of renting said property for Easter, and inquiring whether or not he is entitled to a refund of $20.00 since the law was declared invalid. (Licenses purchased in February, 1955.) On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said letter.was referred to the City Attorney. A letter from Harvey- Anderson Agency regarding Proposition "W" and a suggested Resolution, endorsing said proposition which will be on the June 5th primary ballot, were presented. Said communications had, keen. pre- sented to the Council on April 23, and ordered filed. At the request of Councilman Stoddard, said matter concerning Metropolitan Water District Financing Plan was presented again. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the following Minute Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District population, now 6 million, is increasing at ' an amazing rate, and its industrial growth is creating an imperative need for more water, and WHEREAS, completion of the Colorado River Aqueduct system will enable us to raise the present 400 million gallons daily poured. into the Coastal Plain from the Colorado River to 1200 million gallons daily, making possible more water, more security, more jobs, adequate water supply for years to come, and the building up of our depleted underground water tables, and WHEREAS, Proposition "W" provides a financing plan with no tax increase for completing the aqueduct construction program by authorizing issuance of short term notes which will be repaid, with interest, from the "back taxes" or annexation fees now being paid into the District over a 25 -year period by areas which have annexed to it in recent years, and WHEREAS, Proposition "W" thus makes possible the investment of assured future income due over a 25 -year period to complete.our aqueduct expansion by 1960 without new tax money so we can benefit from maximum supply of Colorado River Water in the shortest possible time. ' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Newport Beach endorses Proposition "W ", to appear on the June 51 19569- Primary Election ballot. Veterans of For Wars re sale of Buddy Po.YJRIC . Petition re SLOP sin at inter- section of Balboa Streeto Eugene M. Rubin re" refund of ,! 2C.0�� 0 oar two Ester Week licenses. Letter from Hary ®y =Anderson. re Proposition vf�oo Minute Resolution. Supplemental A copy of Supplemental Application for Alcoholic Beverage App. for Alcoholic License, Paul J. Burnside, Paul J. Burnside Mobile Marine Dock, License Paul J. 227 East 20th Street, (to correct address), was ordered filed on Burnside. motion of Councilman MacKay and carried. Approyal.of mac The Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer recommending re_ portion of Block that a certain map be a Record of Survey of a portion of Block 47, _7. Raver Section. River Section, identifying the resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 109 11, is being and 12, of said Block 47. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, above seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said map was approved. Author 7.ntjn of The Clerk read a letter from the Acting City Manager .00 for ad- recommending that an expenditure of $464.00 be authorized for yert sing Newport advertising the City -owned Newport Marinapark. On motion of Marinapark. Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said expenditure was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Petitions re shore The Clerk read a letter addressed to the City Council, moorings at street attention of Councilman Sandy F. MacKay, to which kere'attached ends of G. H. I. J. petitions from approximately ninety -three residents of the Balboa and K. Peninsula, requesting that the shore moorings at the street ends of Balboa Peninsula G, H, I, J, and K, be removed, or moved, as they create a hazard to bathers, and a dangerous attractive nuisance to children. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said matter was referred to the City Manager for study and report back to the Council for further consideration. Recuest fox^ use of The Clerk read a letter from The Reverend John H. Parke, Rector City Hall .roper y of Saint James' Church, requesting use of the land behind the Police as playground for Station and City Hall, on a temporary basis, for a school playground school children-from since the school is confronted with the fact that it will be losing Saint James° Church. both its playgrounds in the very near future. A discussion was had, and it was agreed that it would be impossible to grant this request, and on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager for answering. Pier Applications. George Gaudin. Beatrice Killefer and Katherine K. Jennings. John Curcio L. L. Holbrook. Approval of Pier Aoblications. The.Clerk read a letter from the City Manager requesting authority to hire the following personnel in the Parks., Beaches and Recreation Department: Julia Root as Recreation Supervisor on the third step of salary range 14, effective June 16, 1956; Bernard A. Lehman as Recreation Supervisor on the second step of salary range 14, effective May 15, 1956; and Eldred E. Lokker as Recreation Supervisor on the second step of salary range 141 effective June 1, 1956. Mr. Robert Gingrich spoke from the floor in regard to this matter. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman MacKay, authority to hire said personnel was granted•by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof The Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer presenting Pier Applications which had been approved by the Harbor Committee: Hugh Adams for pleasure pier and float, Lot 15, Block 17, Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract; George Gaudin for pleasure pier and slip, Lot 510 and 10' of Lot 511, Tract 907; Beatrice Killefer and Katherine K. Jennings for ramp and float, (subject to War Department approval), Lots 1 and 2, Block 436, Canal Section; John Curci for pleasure pier and slip, Lot 345, Tract 907; L. L. Holbrook for pleasure pier and float, (subject to War Department approval), Lot 12, Block 636, Canal Section. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said applications were approved. Recuest for The Clerk read a letter from the City Manager requesting authority to hire an authority to hire an Assistant Librarian on the third step of salary Assistant Librarian. range 9 ($302). On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this matter was ordered to be held for the consideration of the new City Manager in June. The Clerk read a letter from the City and specifications for the construction of On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded and carried, said plans and specifications �.ity.Clerk was instructed to advertise for or before June 11, 1956. Engineer submitting plans a restroom in Buck Gully. by Councilman Wilder were approved and the bids to be submitted on Reauest-o Mr. and The Clerk read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Lane, 2800 Mr §o Carter H. Lane. Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar, requesting that the Council and the 2800 'Geean Blvd.. CDM. Planning Commission abate the infringement on property values, which to abate the ih- is being caused by the construction of a building at least 5' above ffrineement on property the curb line, obstructing the view. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, values. r M seconded by- Councilman Wilder and carried, this matter was referred to the City Engineer to determine the precise leveling and for report back to the Council, and if any violation is observed of the terms of the original permit, the construction should be stopped immediately. A letter from the Central Newport Beach Community Association and Funds allocated in the West Newport Improvement Association was read by the Clerk, re- l udet r questing that the City Council include in the 1956 -57 budget the construction of rest - necessary funds to provide a new restroom at the entrance to the room atentrance to Newport Pier, unless it is found that the present building can be re- Newport Pier._ modeled into a modern restroom. A discussion was had. Mr. Robert Gingrich, Mr. Edward Healy, and Mr. Mark Engelke spoke from the floor. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Manager was instructed to allocate funds in the 1956 -57 budget for the construction of requested restroom. .The Clerk read a letter from J. W. Drawdy, Administrative Aooroyag of final Mao Assistant of the Planning Commission, stating that the Planning of Tract No�. �000� Commission had approved the Final Map of Tract No. 3000, being a Dortton of Lot 1644 portion of Lot 164, Block 53, of Irvine Subdivision, subject to mock Irvine conditions specified at the time of the approval of the tentative Subdivision. map of April 19,- .1956. The City Engineer recommended approval by the Council of said map. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said map was approved and the City Clerk was authorized to sign said map on behalf of.the City. In connection with this matter, Resolution No. 4491, being a R °' H1 acceating_rxrant resolution accepting a grant deed by Westcliff Company of said deed by Westcliff property for road and utility purposes was presented and adopted on COm )Dany of above motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and R opertv9 carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof A discussion was had regarding the similarity of the names of Discussion re the streets in said subdivision area. On motion of Councilman Wilder, similarity f names seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was of la vine Drive and instructed to write a letter to the Irvine Company calling attention Iryin-e Avenue. to the confusion that may arise due to the similarity of the names of the proposed Irvine Drive and the existing Irvine Avenue, and inquiring whether or not the proposed Irvine Drive could have a different name. The Mayor declared a five minute recess at this time. Recess. LICENSES The Application for License of Norman Castelan and Ronald Rima, Norman Castelan and for Burger Isle #2, 3916 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, drive -in Ronald R� a ,drive -in restaurant, being a change of ownership, was presented. On motion of restaurant Burger Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said sge 2® application was approved, subject to Health Department approval. The Application for License of Robert M. Chacon, for Tel -A -Quiz Robert H. Chacon for game at 3512 East Coast Highway, Doug's Dog House, Corona del Mar, Tel °A °Wu2z game. was approved on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried. Councilman MacKay voting no. The Application for License of Dick Luebbert, dba Golden West Dick Luebbert for ' Amusement Company, for "Golden Nugget," new skill game, at Vaux's ° °Gold ®n NuggetBO ga�+e. Restaurant, 810 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said application was referred to the City Attorney and Chief of Police for investigation and report back to the Council. The Application for License of Betty Roberts for "Betty's" Bettroberts for sandwich and malt shop at 202 Main, Balboa, was presented. On motion sandwich and malt shop of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said application was approved, subject to Health Department approval. The Application for License of Eric C. Lindsay and Clyde E. E. Ca Yiadsay 4nd Holliday for Service Station at 3636 East Coast Highway, Corona C. E. Holliday for del Mar, "Eric's & Clyde's Richfield Service," being a change of service station. ownership was approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. The Application for License of Newton 0. and Margaret D. Nash for &_ 0„ and Me D. Nash snack bar at 3200 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, short orders, being for snack a change of ownership was presented and approved, subject to Health Department approval, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Application for License of Wesley G. Mick for service station at 227 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, being a change of ownership, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. The Application for License of Kenneth 0. Farnsworth for "Kenny Farnsworth's Chevron Service" service station at 2100 West Balboa Boulevard, being a change of ownership, was presented and approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. The Application for License of Major Arley E. Beeson USMCR, USMCAS, El Toro, for Exempt License for soliciting contritutions for Wes��y G. Hick for service station. Kenny Farnsworth for service station. H_@ o.:° Arley E. Beeson re_Nayy 12 g -61 con= tributions. E.. P t '�+ M The Navy Relief Society was presented. A discussion was had, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said license was approved, subject to the approval of the City Attorney if Major Beeson is entitled to said license. Limits on liability On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and insurance, both carried, the City Manager was instructed to get prices on liability general and auto, insurance, both general and auto, with the limits increased to $500,000 - to be iLicrq&ged. $11C001000. Condition of trees Councilman Hart brought to the attention of the meeting that the at Lido Isle Bridge roots of the trees at the Lido Isle Bridge were exposed and protection presented. could probably be economically provided. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, thus matter was referred to the City Manager for recommendation. App. for Var® No, 284. The Clerk presented Application for Variance No. 284. Mayor Hill Applicants had asked announced that at the request of the applicants for said variance, the for continuance to discussion of the matter had been postponed and continued until May 14 RaX 1 1 6. 1956. She requested that anyone who wished to speak regarding the matter to please do so. No one spoke from.the floor and on motion of Council- man MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld and the said application was denied. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4492 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant of easement on behalf of the City of Newport Beach to the Southern California Edison Company, covering underground utilities services to the City's Municipal Trailer Park. The City Engineer recommended the adoption of said resolution. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried Resolution No. 4492 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Two ordinances prepared The City Attorney stated that as a result of a review of the business re business license. license ordinances of the City of Newport Beach by J. L. Jacobs and Company, ordinances- two ordinances had been prepared for first reading at this time. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 781, being Ord Hance No.. 781. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Benny Arcades. REPEALING SECTION 6147 -c (ENTITLED "GENERAL EXCEPTION AS TO PENNY ARCADES ") OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. Passed to second On motion of Councilman Stoddard seconded by Councilman Wilder, readies. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Oaths of Offices The Oaths of Office for regular Police Officers Robert L. Moore, R. L Mooa�2 Do Ee_ Captain of Newport Beach Lifeguard Service; Donald E. Burns, Lifeguard Burns Jo Ito Bell. Lieutenant; Jack W. Bell, Lifeguard Lieutenant; were presented, and The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 782, being Ordinance Noo 782 AN ORDINANCE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE AMENDMENT approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman TO,, OR REPEAL OF, CERTAIN SECTIONS IN CHAPTER It ARTICLE VI, AND CHAPTER 21 ARTICLE VI, OF THE Stoddard and carried. Ordinance Noo 7794_ On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and Harbor resulations Rassed to second carried, Ordinance No. 779 regarding Harbor regulations, was reset for reset for hearina hearing on May 28, 1956, and the Clerk was instructed to publish notice on May 2 ., 1956. of said hearing. Limits on liability On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and insurance, both carried, the City Manager was instructed to get prices on liability general and auto, insurance, both general and auto, with the limits increased to $500,000 - to be iLicrq&ged. $11C001000. Condition of trees Councilman Hart brought to the attention of the meeting that the at Lido Isle Bridge roots of the trees at the Lido Isle Bridge were exposed and protection presented. could probably be economically provided. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, thus matter was referred to the City Manager for recommendation. App. for Var® No, 284. The Clerk presented Application for Variance No. 284. Mayor Hill Applicants had asked announced that at the request of the applicants for said variance, the for continuance to discussion of the matter had been postponed and continued until May 14 RaX 1 1 6. 1956. She requested that anyone who wished to speak regarding the matter to please do so. No one spoke from.the floor and on motion of Council- man MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld and the said application was denied. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4492 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant of easement on behalf of the City of Newport Beach to the Southern California Edison Company, covering underground utilities services to the City's Municipal Trailer Park. The City Engineer recommended the adoption of said resolution. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried Resolution No. 4492 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Two ordinances prepared The City Attorney stated that as a result of a review of the business re business license. license ordinances of the City of Newport Beach by J. L. Jacobs and Company, ordinances- two ordinances had been prepared for first reading at this time. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 781, being Ord Hance No.. 781. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Benny Arcades. REPEALING SECTION 6147 -c (ENTITLED "GENERAL EXCEPTION AS TO PENNY ARCADES ") OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. Passed to second On motion of Councilman Stoddard seconded by Councilman Wilder, readies. Ordinance No. 781 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart Wilder MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hili NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 782, being Ordinance Noo 782 AN ORDINANCE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE AMENDMENT PRESENTED. TO,, OR REPEAL OF, CERTAIN SECTIONS IN CHAPTER It ARTICLE VI, AND CHAPTER 21 ARTICLE VI, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN SAID ORDINANCE. Ord na -Ace No. -28R A discussion was had; Mr. Orville Schlueter, Mr, Orva Haapa, and Rassed to second Mr. Ben Reddick speaking from the floor. It was explained by Councilman readinao Stoddard that as a result of a survey by J. L. Jacobs and Company of the entire license structure of the City of Newport Beach, a general clarification and equalization of licenses had been made. The City Attorney read certain sections of the ordinance and on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 782 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Ridderhof Hark versus the City The City Attorney stated that the case of Hawk versus the City of case again set for Newport Beach has again been set for trial on August 13, 1956, in the trial on u ust 13. Department of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. He requested g . that he be instructed to write to our insurance carrier's attorneys to �l direct them to settle this case within the policy limits. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the City Attorney was so instructed. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and AURREnment. carried, the meeting was adjourned to the 21st day of May 19569 at which ' time the first hearing on the proposed 1956 -57 budget will be held. Mayor ATTEST: City Cl May 21, 1956 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular adjourned 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: Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hill. COMMUNICATIONS ' The Clerk read a letter from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce dated May 21, 1956, proposing that said Chamber of Commerce be designated as the administering body to effect the various functions commemorating the Golden Anniversary, that the events and agenda as prepared by Mr. Olmsted's group be continued within the confines of its prescribed budget, and that the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce contract for goods and services in accordance with the program pertaining to events of the Golden Jubilee, and that the bills for such goods and services be presented to the City for payment. A discussion was had and, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said proposal was accepted with appreciation. Mr. Arthur Kramer, 1403 North Bay Front, spoke from the floor to determine whether or not the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce would be limited to the original amount budgeted for the Golden Jubilee, which amount was $7,250.00. Mayor Hill stated that part of the said $7,250.00 had already been spent and the remainder, of approximately $4,000.00, would be available for the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce. The Clerk read a letter from the South Coast Construction Company dated May 15, 1956, requesting an extension of the completion date from June 1, 1956, to June 22, 1956, for the construction of the,facilities building at the City Trailer Park. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said request was granted. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. C. E. Vandervort, Chairman of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, dated May 21, 1956, recommending ' that the "department head" as referred to in the Charter of the -City of Newport Beach in "Article (c), Section 709, Parks• Beaches and Recreation Commission. Powers 1— n - VUiz£i7s.,1' for the purpose of administration should e t e Department Head of the Department of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. A discussion was had, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said communication was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation, Councilman Stoddard voting no. The Clerk presented the Application for Variance No, 2939 H. F. Ahmanson, 18 Harbor Island, Lots 17, and 18, Tract 802, Zone R -1, for an encroachment of 15' into a required 15' front setback, leaving a zero setback. Said Variance, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, granted by the Council. Mayor Hill stated that she wished to appoint a committee to study the matter of the shore moorings at street ends in Balboa, which matter had been brought to the attention of the Council on May 14, 1956, through the submission of petitions from residents of the Balboa Peninsula; where- upon, Mayor Hill appointed the following people as members of the committee to study the matter: Councilman Sandy F. MacKay, Harbor Master Russell E. Craig, Acting City Manager J. B. Webb, Mrs. Stuart Baird, Mr. Robert Stabler, Mr, H. Payne Thayer, Mrs, Ray Rinderknecht, and Mrs. E. H. Waltze. Mayor Hill recommended that the said committee meet at the hour of 7:30 in the Council Chambers on May 29, 1956. The City Engineer stated that the bids for the abatement of weeds in the City of Newport Beach, submitted at the Council meeting held May 14, 1956, had been examined and that he recommended accepting the low bid of Charlton Nursery, in the amount of $2,382.50, for cleaning approximately 328 lots. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4493, being a resolution awarding the contract for said work in said amount to Charlton Nursery, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AUgUrned session_ Roll call. Arthur Kramer fr, the audience re limit of hands or Go en Ju i ee. South Coast Coast® re uest for ex- ension of date " for facilities building.. AoDa Variance No. 2 3. H.F0 Mmanson. Committee a000int ed by Mayor Hill to study matter of shore moorings at street ends in alboao Weed abatement contract awarded, to Charlton Nursery.