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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-1957 - Special Meetingi "The statement of Costa Mesa.policy, couched in the form of a motion and signed by all members of the Costa Mesa City Council, was read at the Newport Beach Council meeting tonight. /s/ R.S. Shelton" Mayor Hill stated that Mayor Claire Nelson of Costa Mesa had called upon her at her office during the afternoon of March 19, and that he had stated that the Council of Costa Mesa would remain adamant in its position of not proceeding with the joint project for the proposed reservoir in view of the fact that the City of Newport Beach could see no alternatives other than either appealing the annexation suits or dropping the controversial annexations altogether to start proceedings anew. A discussion was had, and although the Council of the City of Newport Beach was reluctant to discard all the arrangements made for a joint project, it was the consensus of opinion that the importance of going ahead immediately with the acquisition and construction of a reservoir was of major and vital importance to the City of Newport Beach, and the City could not afford to await the outcome of the annexation suits on appeal inasmuch as both City Attorneys indicated that at least a year's delay would be involved. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4615 rescinding Resolutions numbered 4611, 4612, 4613, and 4614, was adopted at approximately 5:02 P.M., by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill None Ridderhof On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Ordinance No. 818 rescinding Ordinance No. 817, was adopted at approximately 5:05 P.M., by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill None Ridderhof On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: z=y ia� S .- mall s_ I IIII March 21, 1957 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 4:10 P.M., at the call of Mayor Hill, for the purpose of considering whether or not the proposed joint water reservoir project is desirable and feasible. The roll was called, the following members being present: Council- men Hart, Wilder; MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. The Clerk read the Notice of Special Meeting. Consent and Waiver of Notice, having been signed by all Councilmen, and on file in the City Clerk's office, Mayor Hill called the meeting to order. Mr. Robert Unger, City Manager of Costa Mesa, and Mr. Donald Dungan, City Attorney of Costa Mesa, were present in the audience. Councilman Stoddard submitted a report dated March 21, 1957, regarding the proposed joint water reservoir project. The Clerk read the report which is quoted in its entirety, as follows: "After consultation with James Montgomery, and with his advice and concurrence, the following factors have been developed; "I. It will take 7 months from start of engineering to advertising for bids. This will include an allowance of one month for plans to be approved by the State Division of Dams. Statements of Mayor Hlyl—re position o Costa Resa. Newport_ Beach to roceemd with anS or reservoir. R -4615 adopted�___re- scan ng �- 3, an 4 re reservoir. Ord. No. 818 adopted, rescindin id . No AsE j ournment . Special Faeting. Roll call � Notice of Special v etang. Representatives fr^- Costa esa. 15�porg_ submitted by d® &, nc?l mangy ig—o Taarcf re reservoir proyecQ- "2. Assuming delivery of material on schedule and no unforeseen difficulties, construction period is estimated at 8 months. "3. It is considered to be possible to store water in the unfinished reservoir before the critical summer use period. In this connection it should be borne in mind that; 'Ia. Had more storage been available in the summer of 1956 the peak demands could have been satisfied; and "b. The scheduled cross - county MWD feeder will be in service in 1957 and 1958, which will allow us to accumulate more water during off peak hours than we have hitherto been able to do. "A tentative schedule is presented herewith showing possible dates for the various reservoir construction steps. "By April 1, 1957 Enter into a contract with James Montgomery for design of the reservoir. A saving clause to cancel out if the election fails should be included. "May 14, 1957 Election. "May 25, 1957 Canvass votes and either secure contract with Montgomery or cancel it. "By November 1, 1957 Engineering on reservoir complete and approved and Council authorizes advertise- ment for bids. "November 25, 1957 "December 1, 1957 "August 1, 1958 Receive and open bids. Award bids. Finish project. "It should be realized that this schedule is tight in every respect, but it is not considered im- possible. James Montgomery should, however, be ordered forthwith to proceed with design. "Tentative figures for reservoir project construction, subject to firming up by tomorrow, the 22nd., are as follows: Bond Issue "CCa�appac�ii__ty� Cost Cost with Deficiencies Ft. $=1 7,000 , , 900 Ac. Ft. 21100,000 22225,000 1200 Ac. Ft. 2,196,000 2,446,000 "There are estimated to be about $250,000 worth of deficiency items of which $85,000 are critical. The figures for the 900 Ac. Ft. reservoir are rough estimates at this time and the figure of $2,225,000 may or may not include the full $250,000 worth of deficiencies. "Significantly, a 600 Ac. Ft. reservoir can be built for the city, including all the deficiency items, for less than the joint project would cost. The cost per Ac. Ft. for this reservoir is $2,600. "An added $543,000 will produce 900 Ac. Ft. total or $1,810 per Ac. Ft. for the.300 Ac. Ft. increment. Adding $639,000 to the 600 Ac. Ft. project for double the size, or 1200 Ac. Ft. costs $1,070 per Ac. Ft. for the increment. "It is evident from the foregoing that the Council must arrive at a decision on whether to try and have additional storage available to carry us over the summer 1958 period or not. "Assuming that the answer to the above is affirmative, it follows that James Montgomery should be employed immediately to start formal design, realizing that a substantial sum will have been committed in advance of knowledge of the outcome of the election. J "It is also evident that any further consideration of a joint project with Costa Mesa necessarily involves the risk that the bonds fail there, requiring a second election here. Aside from the extra cost involved (here considered to be minor), it is now known that the earliest election for a ' joint project would be May 21 and a special Newport election, say 60 days after that, or July 22, would be necessary if the joint election was not successful. "It is not known whether Costa Mesa would accede to the proposition of having a joint project finished by August 1955, involving, as it would, a contract with James Montgomery before money was actually authorized, or even if they did, whether such speed could be made under the joint agreement, involving, as it does, approval by them as to details as Newport proceeds with the project. "The Joint Proiect "It must be realized by all concerned, and I include the Costa Mesa people here, that the water storage situation is critical in Newport as rationing was necessary during the last summer period when Costa Mesa had water for all their needs. The appeal to the people for passage of the bonds is stronger here in Newport or conversely a two - thirds majority may be harder to get in Costa Mesa and according to some authorities it is highly dubious that it could be accomplished at all. "It is also evident that the amount of money needed to service and retire the bonds from the joint project will have an impact in Costa Mesa on the average home owner greater in proportion as the assessed valuations of the two cities differs. In Newport beach it is roughly estimated, that the average 3 bedroom home will pay about $1.00 per month for the first few years if all of the money is raised from ad valorem taxes. I do not wish anyone to conclude that this will be the case in Newport, however, since it is planned to spread a substantial cost of service and re- tirement to the water users as well. It is doubtful that Costa Mesa would use this flexibility to handle their costs as equitably as this. This paragraph is inserted here, not to add fuel to an already unbearably unfortunate situation, but to help the Newport Council in evaluating their dilemma. "It is the writer's firm conviction that if our neighbors can see fit to join us in a joint venture Monday next, that the best interest of both communities will be served even though it probably will mean that Newport will have storage troubles in the summer of 1955 and perhaps add a small amount ' of money to get the 600 Ac. Ft. capacity. At least there would be 1200 Ac. Ft. there for both cities to use in any emergency. "Failing any agreement by Monday night, or as a practical matter now, today or tomorrow, it would appear that Newport should move off with all haste, after advising Costa Mesa, in order to let our people take a decision vitally affecting their health, welfare and safety." A discussion was had. Mr. Unger and Mr. Dungan were invited to comment on the matter. Neither desired to speak. A motion was made by Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof, that the City of Newport Beach proceed immediately and alone on the schedule submitted by Councilman Stoddard. A further discussion was had, and Mr. Donald Dungan commented that he did not believe that one side could solve the problem alone, that it took both sides. A roll call vote was taken on Councilman MacKay's motion, which carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Stoddard made a motion, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof, that the City Manager and the City Attorney be instructed to advise Mr. Montgomery that the Council desired to enter into a contract with him to design a reservoir with all the necessary steps involved and at the earliest possible moment, the size to be determined within a few days. A further discussion was had. N mJ W% Citv Manaeer and C .LttoEL,e 1.ri- structe' to a vgse Montgomery re enter inp�__c�oon__tract with D� a7 .ese Pn os reservoir. M ' Councilman MacKay left the meeting. A vote on Councilman Stoddard's motion was taken with all the Councilmen voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Wilder left the meeting at this time. Irvine Com an agree-. The City Attorney stated that he would be unable to finalize an , ment continued. agreement with The Irvine Company until the size of the reservoir was determined. The matter was continued for discussion at the next Council meeting. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: ers 5 Mayor Protests re swimm_in The Clerk presented a petition bearing 194 signatures, 12 letters area at sou en3 _of and one telegram opposing an enclosed swimming area at the south end of Ruby Avenue on a oa Ruby Avenue on Balboa Island. Inasmuch as said swimming area has been Island_._ - deleted from the proposed ordinance designating swimming areas, on motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman-Ridderhof and carried, said letters were ordered filed: Letter from J. The Clerk.presented a letter from Mr. J. Landvogt, Balboa Island, Landvogt re plantings expressing appreciation for the beautiful plantings on Park Avenue, Balboa on Park Avenue. Island, and requesting that at each block a sign should be placed so that people will not walk their dogs there, suggesting that everyone be required to have covered containers for trash. On motion of Councilman.Higbie, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Letter from E._ Wolfe re A letter from E. Wolfe, 201 Amethyst Street, Balboa Island, requesting ow spot at Par an that the.City bring up to grade the low spot at the corner of Park Avenue Amethy t _ Balboa Island, and Amethyst Avenue, was presented. The Public Works Director commented that he was aware of the fact that water collects at this location and he suggested that money be budgeted in the next fiscal year budget to correct this condition. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman ' Ridderhof and carried, said letter was referred to the Public Works Director for report back at a subsequent Council meeting as to the amount of funds required to make improvements of this nature. March 25, 1957 Regular session. 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 7:30 P.M. Roll call, The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen ' Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilman Wilder being absent. Councilman Wilder joined the meeting within a few seconds. Approval of minutes. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman'MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of March 11, 1957, March 18, 1957 (9:00 A.M.). March 18, 1957 (7:30 P.M.), and March-19, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNTCATIOHS Letters from Balboa The Clerk presented a letter from the Balboa Peninsula Point Peninsula Point Association wholeheartedly endorsing the decision of the Council "to Association ana H. C. utilize donations from the abandonment of East Bay Avenue for the Foss re moorin construction of small boat slips," urging that construction be started s- ps at H treet. so that the slips may be in use by June. The Council's attention was directed to the fact that a check in the amount of $11,275 had.been received on March 20, 1957, "for public improvements for the benefit of property owners of the Balboa Peninsula, easterly of Main Street." The Clerk presented a letter addressed to Councilman MacKay from Mr. H. C. Foss "for Shore Mooring Owners" stating that shore boat owners on the Point are overhauling their boats in preparation for the summer and that painting of buoys and replacing lines will be affected by the installation of the slips, requesting advice regarding the starting of construction of the proposed slips at H Street. Mrs. Emory Moore, President of the Balboa Peninsula Point Association, spoke from the audience stating that all slips would be rented for a four year period and that said Association would back-up this guarantee financially. ' On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the Public Works Director was instructed to prepare plans and specifications, for mooring slips at H Street, to be presented for approval at the next regular Council meeting. Protests re swimm_in The Clerk presented a petition bearing 194 signatures, 12 letters area at sou en3 _of and one telegram opposing an enclosed swimming area at the south end of Ruby Avenue on a oa Ruby Avenue on Balboa Island. Inasmuch as said swimming area has been Island_._ - deleted from the proposed ordinance designating swimming areas, on motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman-Ridderhof and carried, said letters were ordered filed: Letter from J. The Clerk.presented a letter from Mr. J. Landvogt, Balboa Island, Landvogt re plantings expressing appreciation for the beautiful plantings on Park Avenue, Balboa on Park Avenue. Island, and requesting that at each block a sign should be placed so that people will not walk their dogs there, suggesting that everyone be required to have covered containers for trash. On motion of Councilman.Higbie, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Letter from E._ Wolfe re A letter from E. Wolfe, 201 Amethyst Street, Balboa Island, requesting ow spot at Par an that the.City bring up to grade the low spot at the corner of Park Avenue Amethy t _ Balboa Island, and Amethyst Avenue, was presented. The Public Works Director commented that he was aware of the fact that water collects at this location and he suggested that money be budgeted in the next fiscal year budget to correct this condition. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman ' Ridderhof and carried, said letter was referred to the Public Works Director for report back at a subsequent Council meeting as to the amount of funds required to make improvements of this nature.