HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/1958 - Regular MeetingThe City Manager.presented a notice that on February 7, 1958,
the`State'Board of Public Health will consider in-public-hearing,
proposed regulations pertaining to.sanitation; healthfulness and
safety of ocean water - contact sports areas. The City Manager
stated that State regulations regarding beach safety had been
deleted from the proposed regulations.
' The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting that
Police Officers Gordon Tornberg and Bob•Staats had performed .
exceptionally fine services in the rescue of a woman who drove
her car into a swimming pool in Corona del Mar. On motion of
Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried,
the City Manager was instructed to commend Gordon Tornberg and
Robert Staats for their excellent performance of duty.
Mr. A. B. Cubbage spoke from the audience and stated that
thought had been given as to whether or not the leases of water
front property should be extended or renewed. He wanted to know
the .number of signatures which would be necessary to place a
Charter amendment on the ballot.to require said leases to be
voted on by the citizens. The Clerk responded that it would be
necessary to have the signatures of 15% of the electors who voted
in the last General Election which was held in November, 1956, a
total of 1,687 signatures. Colonel Andrew Smith-spoke from the
audience.inquiring whether or not the Council would place on the
ballot the question proposed by Mr. Cubbage if informal petitions
were submitted to.the Council with 1,000 signatures. Councilman
Wilder commented that the matter was too involved-to consider
for the ballot at this time.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman
Higbie and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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January 27, 1958
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.
The roll was called,the following members being present:
Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and
Hill.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay
and carried, the reading of the minutes of January 13, 1958, was
' waived, and the minutes were approved as written and ordered
filed.
Mayor Hill declared the meeting open for a public hearing in
connection with Planning Commission Amendment, No. 43, regarding
the Application of Edward J. Babson, 487 Morning Canyon Road,
Corona del Mar, to amend the zoning of the property described as
Lot 3, Tract 1237, Zone R -3 -B, to cause said property to fall
within an R -4 -B District. The Clerk announced.that notice of
hearing had been duly published and posted. The Clerk read a
memorandum from Walter Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning
Commission, setting forth the findings of the Commission and
recommending that said Application be denied. The Clerk read a
letter from Herbert E. Riley; written on behalf of Edward J.
Babson, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. Mr.
Allen Lorenz spoke from'the audience and stated that,he; was the
owner of property adjoining the 'subject property and vehemently
opposing the proposed rezoning, for the reasons set forth by
the Planning Commission in its findings. Mr. Del Brown spoke
from the audience and stated that he was a land developer and
he had proposed the location of a medical center on the subject
property. He contended that the.use of the property as requested
would provide the community with a needed medical center and that
the proposed building would be an.asset to the area. He presented
two pictures purporting to show that the view of adjoining property
owners would be less obstructed by the proposed one -story structure
than by a 35 foot building now permitted under the Code. Mr.
Lorenz countered that the trend in the United States is to upgrade
' property, not downgrade it, and he implied that the use-of this
property would be considered commercial if the requested zoning
were allowed. The Clerk read a letter from-the Corona Highlands
Property Owners'Association wherein it was stated that at a
business meeting held by the.Corona Highlands Property Owners
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Notice of he _r_e_
resat ons ®n om
sat a =y.
Commendation to Police
officers or on
Torn erg an o S =eats
Discussion re leases of
water front property.
Meeting adjourned.
Regular session.
Roll call.
A roval of minutes of
anuary Li,
Public hearing re
P ann n omm ss on
en men= o.
war a son.
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Association at which 125 people were in attendance, representing 65
property owners, a majority endorsed the plan. Councilman Ridderhof
was of the opinion that a majority in this instance did not
necessarily reflect the endorsement of most of the property owners
in Corona Highlands. The consensus of the Council was that the
Planning Commission had established valid reasons for denying the
application and that, although the building proposed seemed to be ,
attractive, the problem involved was spot zoning and it was
suggested that perhaps at a later time the proponents could submit
a plan including additional lots for R -4 -B zoning.. On motion of
Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the
findings of the Planning Commission were upheld and the Application
of Edward J. Babson, for rezoning, was denied.
Public hear in re Mayor Hill declared the meeting open for a public hearing
�p�cata.on or ariance, regarding an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission
3 , o�trol eir denying an Application for Variance, No. 431, of Stroller White to
te. permit waiver of covered car space on residential property; Lot 20,
Block 7, Section 5, Tract Balboa Island; 217 Abalone Avenue, Balboa
Island. The Clerk read a memoranduim from Walter Longmoor, Chairman
of the Planning Commission, setting forth reasons for the denial of
Mr. White's Application for Variance which include the following;
statements: That the hardship plead by the applicant was not created
by the Zoning Ordinance as it applies.to subject property; that the
population on Balboa Island is increasing a parking - situation which
has been critical, and that the Zoning Code is specific in its
requirements that there must be one garage or carport for each family
unit. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. White wherein he stated that
the space requirements of a garage or carport forbid construction
since it would ruin the present utility of the rear structure, although
there is ample area for off street parking of a car in an uncovered
area. Mr. White spoke from the audience and reiterated the statements
contained in Kis letter. Councilman Stoddard pointed out that Mr.
White's home was built in conformity with zoning requirements in 1950, ,
and that due to the subsequent zoning regulations his home is now non -
conforming._.It_was the consensus of the Council that even though
strict adherence to'the' law may be desirable, in this instance the
practicability of strict compliance thereof would profit no one. On
motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and
carried, the hearing was closed. Councilman Higbie was of the opinion
that some plan should be worked out whereby acceptable off street
parking could be provided. A further discussion ensued. On motion
of Councilman Stoddard, with apologies and with due respect to the
wisdom of the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Higbie and
carried, the denial by the Planning Commission of Variance No. 431 was
overruled and Variance No. 431 was approved.
COMKJNICATIONS
Request of Horseless The Clerk presented a letter from Ellis J. Zander, Vice President
Carriage Cluboof America of the Newport Beach Regional Group of the Horseless Carriage Club of
tom- ay anti que America, requesting that Main Street be blocked off from Balboa
automobiles. Boulevard to the Pavilion for the purpose of displaying.antique
automobiles between the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., on February
9, 1958, or "rain date1° February 23. The Public Works Director stated
that the Traffic Committee could see no problem in connection with
this request and recommended approval. On motion of Councilman MacKay,
seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the request of Mr. Zander
was granted.
Re minutes of Orange_ On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay I
County Abatement and carried, the minutes of the 132d meeting of the Board of Trustees
District. of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District were ordered filed.
Letter from Plannin The Clerk read a letter from Walter M. Longmoor, Chairman, and
ommiss on re a c
ieiation R. M. Copelin, Secretary, of the Planning Commission, expressing thanks
or action in adopting and appreciation for the Council's action in adopting the Master Plan.
the _aster Plan. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried,
said letter was ordered filed.
Request of Dal Grettenber A letter was presented from Dal Grettenberg stating that it is his
to secure permit or use desire to secure a permit to operate his excursion boats from City
of Was iii°nnggton Streamer. property, Washington Street Pier, for ticket sale and passenger pick -up
for his boats and "will keep the pier open for the use of the public
except to the extent necessary to load and unload." The Clerk read a
letter from Arthur E. Gronsky of the Balboa Pavilion company, opposing
the granting of Mr. Grettenberg's request, stating that it would provide
unfair competition. A sketch map of the improvements proposed by Mr.
Grettenberg and submitted by him was also presented. The Clerk read a
petition signed by 27 business men and residents of the Balboa area
approving the leasing of the City pier to Mr. Grettenberg in accordance
with his letter to the Council. A discussion was had with the following
people speaking from the audience: Mr. Dal Grettenberg, Mr. Arthur E.
Gronsky, Mr. Alyn Nielsen, Mr. Al Oberg, Mr. Edward Healy, and Mr. Bernard
M. Hoffinger. Although the Council was reluctant not to grant the
request.of Mr. Grettenberg since his service to the City and his boat
operation have been well conducted, the consensus was that it was not to
the public interest to either lease the pier or permit private enterprise '
to use it, or in any way close it to the public. Mr. Gronsky stated
that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Balboa Improvement
Association, the proposed operation of Mr. Grettenberg was discussed
and had met with disfavor. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded
by Councilman Hart and carried, Mr. Grettenberg's request was denied.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof
and carried, the following letters were ordered filed with other
correspondence on the subject:
1. Letter from Guy Levalley opRosing increasing.
parking meter rates as the 'proposed rate would
be an increase of 1007. which would be detrimental
to our entire shopping area."
2. Letter from K. D. Farnsworth, dba Kenny's Chevron
Service, 2100 West Balboa Boulevard, stating that
he favors an additional parking lot, to be
constructed on 1°Ocean Front for two blocks east
of Newport Pier" before the start of the summer
season.
3. Letter from George Wm. Bush, Jr., Secretary of
the Newport Businessmen's Association, stating
that 26 members in attendance at a meeting held
January 14, 1958, voted unanimously in favor of
the "proposed extension of the Ocean Front Parking
Lot."
4. Letter from the same Association stating that at
said meeting the members unanimously voted in
favor of a motion that: "The Membership of this
organization felt that the City Council should
install parking meters in areas of this City not
covered at this time. And, should increase the
number of meters throughout the City, rather than
increase the rate on those already installed."
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Letters re parking
meter rates and
par ant ot.
Authorization re
icatlon ory °-
�.rmlt... ®r par a NY Y_
Lot.
Preparation of
or parking
Lot
Preparation of
�a�f�or� rest=
rooms authorized.
ewpor aer
Discussion re
request tor
annexation of
Cameo s
Letter from Art
Larson re Cagney
property.
Re oast of E. J.
ac e n or use
o 19a )[boa Pier.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard
and carried, the City Manager was authorized to make Application to
'
the Planning Commission for a Use Permit for the Newport Ocean Front
Parking Lot 462 to be in front of a C Zone only.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and
carried, the City Manager was authorized to prepare plans and specifi-
cations for the above project.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and
carried, the City Manager was authorized to prepare plans and spec
cations for restrooms to replace the present building at the foot of
Newport Pier.
The Clerk presented a letter from The Irvine Company petitioning
for the annexation to the City of Newport Beach of uninhabited
territory consisting of approximately 78 acres, lying in the vicinity
of Corona del Mar, being bounded on the west by the City of Newport
Beach, on the south by the Pacific Ocean, and on the north by the
State Coast Highway. She stated that an excerpt from the minutes of
the Boundary Commission had been received indicating that the Boundary
Commission found that the boundaries of the proposed annexation are
reasonably definite and certain as corrected by the County Surveyor's
office. Mr. Leslie Steffensen, representing the developers of the
area, spoke from the audience in response to a question regarding the
ability of the City and the Sanitation District to handle the sewage
from the proposed annexation. Councilman Stoddard, speaking as
Chairman of the Board of the Sanitation District, stated that the
District could handle the sewage of the proposed annexation. The
Public Works Director stated that the City could handle the sewage
for the proposed 165 homesites in the annexation, but that further
consideration was being given as to the best manner of disposing of
the sewage. Mr. Frank Jordan of Corona del Mar, spoke from the
audience and stated that he was in favor of the development but that
he'was interested in the arrangements The Irvine Company had made
to provide recreation and park facilities for the proposed subdivision.
Mr J. W. Drawdy, Planning Assistant, stated that the engineers have
been working in close contact with the City officials in order that
the proposed subdivision will comply with the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by
Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4736, being a resolution
declaring the intention of the City to annex "Cameo Cliffs Annex,"
and setting hearing thereon for March 24, 1958, was adopted by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and
carried, a letter was ordered filed from Art Larson, whose property
adjoins the property Mr. William Cagney proposes to develop as a
shopping area, urging that Mr. Cagney be permitted to proceed with
his proposed development.
'
A letter was presented from E. J. "Bead" Jacklin requesting
for loading
permission to use the Balboa Pier the and unloading of
passengers for boat trips to Catalina Island. Councilman Ridderhof
called attention to the fact that the Council had denied permission for
the use of a pier for loading and unloading of passengers earlier in
the meeting. Mr. Douglas Goodall spoke from the audience and requested
that the Council postpone any action on this matter until the next
Council meeting. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by
Councilman Higbie and carried, action was postponed in regard to this
matter until the Council meeting of February 10, 1958.
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Letters re parking
meter rates and
par ant ot.
Authorization re
icatlon ory °-
�.rmlt... ®r par a NY Y_
Lot.
Preparation of
or parking
Lot
Preparation of
�a�f�or� rest=
rooms authorized.
ewpor aer
Discussion re
request tor
annexation of
Cameo s
Letter from Art
Larson re Cagney
property.
Re oast of E. J.
ac e n or use
o 19a )[boa Pier.
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Re meeting of American
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof
et" or Pu c
-San
and carried, a letter was ordered filed from Jean L. Vincenz, President
Administrate
of San Diego Area Chapter, of the American Society for Public
Diego.
Administration, announcing a meeting to be in San Diego on January
31, 1958.
League in connection with a vaudeville show to be held in Santa Ana
Minutes of Or a Count
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart
oun ar on9►missioI re
and carried, an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the Boundary ,
Qropose annexation to
Commission of Orange County held January 13, 1958, concerning the
ante Ana.
proposed annexation of territory to the City of Santa Ana, 'Ruin and
Newport N.E. of Annexation,10 was ordered filed. The Public Works
Director stated that the proposed annexation was at Newport Boulevard,
Main Street, and Dyer Road.
Resolution of Cit o£
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay
Sea sac re reco motion
and carried, a copy of the resolution of the City of Seal Beach calling
of an a County by the
for Metropolitan Area Recognition of Orange County by the Federal
Federal Government.
Government, was ordered filed.
Request of Ruth E- Favela
The Clerk presented a letter from Ruth E. Favela, owner of
to purchase land fro-mi-t-He-
property located at 405 Clubhouse Road, being Lot 1 of Canal Tract,
ty.
requesting permission to purchase from the City a vacant parcel of
land adjoining her property. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded
by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, instructions were given that Mrs.
Favela be advised that plans are underway to improve this area and
that no action will be taken until the improvements are completed.
Alcoholic Beverage
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart
Licenses.
and carried, the following communications were ordered filed:
The-Blue Room.
1. Copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic
Beverage License, person to person transfer of
on -sale general by Leila Tobert, Administratrox
for the estate of Ben Tobert and Arthur Silver,
'
The Blue Room, 206 -08 Palm Street, Balboa.
Martha and Al's Cafe.
2. Copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic
Beverage License, person to person transfer of
on�sale beer, Albin and Martha L. Trabert,'
Martha and Al's Cafe, 6204 Coast Highway, Newport
Beach.
Island Liquors.
3. Copy of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic
Beverage License, person to person transfer of
off -sale general, Frances I. and William A.
Rubottom, Island Liquors, 220 Marine Avenue,
Balboa Island.
LICENSES
Exempt License for the
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder
a Ana Detac ent of
and carried, an Application was approved for Exempt License of
Marine Corps League.
Vernon Charles Nyborg, 307 North Broadway, Santa Ana, soliciting
business establishments only for the sale of tickets, advertising,
and soliciting funds for the Santa Ana Detachment of Marine Corps
League in connection with a vaudeville show to be held in Santa Ana
on March 8, 1958.
L. & W. Caterin Service
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and
or food stare at Hoag
carried, an Application was approved for License of Glenn E. Wurr,
Memorial Hospital.
dba L. & W. Catering Service, 10859 Highway 101, Anaheim, for portable
'
food stand at Hoag Memorial Hospital, 301 North Newport Boulevard;
letter received from Jim Higginbotham, General Superintendent of The
Gallegos Corporation, substantiating the request.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Resi nation of 0. B.
Mayor Hill requested the Clerk to read the resignation of 0. B.
ieeelanning
Reed from the Planning Commission. Mr. Reed's resignation states that
Commission accepted with
because of a health situation he regrets the necessity of resigning
regret.
from further duties as a member of the Planning Commission. On motion
of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the
resignation of Mr. Reed was accepted with regret and the City Clerk
was instructed to send a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Reed for
his fine services on the Planning Commission. Appreciation was expressed
by members of the Council for the services Mr. Reed has rendered the
City as a former Mayor and as a former member of the City Council.
Alvan C. Clemence
Mayor Hill presented the name of Mr. Alvan C. Clemence to fulfill
gp_'pointed a member of the
the unexpired term of Mr. 0. B. Reed as a member of the Planning
Planning commission..
Commission. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman
Higbie and carried, Mr. Alvan C. Clemence was appointed to serve on the
Planning Commission for the term ending July 1, 1961.
Resignation of Roy Mayor Hill announced that she had received the verbal resignation
Maypole from t e arks of Mr. Roy Maypole as a member of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Beaches an ecreat on Commission, since he is no longer a resident on Balboa Island. On
Commission. motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, '
the resignation of Mr. Roy Maypole was accepted with regret and the
Clerk was instructed to send to Mr. Maypole a Certificate of
Appreciation for his fine services on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission.
Mayor Hill presented the name of Mr. Albert W. Snyder, Balboa Albert W. Snyder
Island, to fulfill the unexpired term of Mr. Roy Maypole. On motion p ®ssunt er of
of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and ttkne
carried, Mr. Albert W. Snyder was appointed a member of the Parks, ecreat on Cmm os�n.
Beaches and Recreation Commission for the term expiring July 1,1958. --
' The City Manager presented a report entitled "Parking Charges,
Corona del Mar Main Beach," numbered 57- 58 -22, wherein it was
recommended that the Council authorize preparation of the necessary
amendments to the City's concession lease with Darwin Tate, and to
a previous resolution establishing parking charges, to provide that
the annual vehicle parking pass entitE g the possessor to parking
space only when available be at a cost of $7.50. Councilman
Stoddard explained that the basis of the parking fee pass was
primarily to protect for the local residents the use of the beach.
Mr. Edward Healy spoke from the audience opposing said charge.
Mr. Frank Jordan of Corona del Mar, spoke from the audience and
stated that he was of the opinion that the charge should be $5.00
for the yearly pass. Councilman Stoddard stated that a great deal
of study had gone into the proposal of a $7.50 fee. On motion of
Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, a
charge of $7.50 for a parking pass for the season at the Corona
del Mar Main Beach, was approved. The City Manager stated that
further action in connection with this matter would be the adoption
of an amendment to the lease which would be presented at a later
date.
The Clerk presented a proposed amendment to the contract
between the City, the Newport Beach Elementary School District, and
The Irvine Company, to provide for the dedication and improvement
of certain streets in the vicinity of Irvine Avenue, Dover Drive,
and Mariners Drive. The Public Works Director explained that the
School District and The Irvine Company had reached a new agreement
' for the improvement of a section of Mariners Drive, and that it
would be in order to adopt Resolution No. 4737, which authorized the
execution of an amendment to the aforementioned contract and enables
the School District and The Irvine Company to proceed as they desire.
On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and
carried, Resolution No. 4737 was adopted by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, on motion of
Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, a
hearing was set for February 24, 1958, regarding the proposed
revocation or suspension of the business license issued to John
R. Buesing dba Harbor Security Patrol.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman
Wilder and carried, the recommendations submitted by the City
Manager for street -end beautification, 12th Street, set forth in
his memorandum numbered 57- 58 -19, were approved and authorization
was given for the installation of concrete curbing and planting at
the bayward end of 12th Street in conformance with the general
plan for street -end beautification previously approved. Mr. H. J.
Engle spoke from the audience opposing the width of the planting
' area. The City Manager explained that the width had been carefully
considered and recommended by the Park Superintendent, Mr. Calvin
Stewart.
Correspondence requesting the rezoning of the property at 15th
and Irvine to permit the location of a " Minit Market," was presented
for discussion by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Hart,
seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the correspondence
was referred to the Planning Commission and the request was made
that the people involved be notified of this action. Mr. Sam Keyes
was in the audience representing the proponents of the rezoning,
Minit Markets, Inc., and stated that he had no comment to make
since the matter had been referred to the Planning Commission. Mr.
R. C. Petty, 514 Aliso, Newport Beach, spoke from.the audience and
stated that his principal business was locating land for Minit
Markets. He stated that the officials of the Minit Market were
aware of the fact that he was opposed to establishing a Minit Market
on the proposed location.
The City Manager submitted a recommendation, and report
numbered 57- 58 -20, that the Council authorize an insurance contract,
based on quotations offered by Anderson, Anich, Parker & Torre for
libel, slander, and false arrest insurance for a period of one year.
He stated that said firm had submitted the lowest bid received and
suggested that the insurance be authorized with limits of $50,000/
$100,000 /$100,000 at a premium of $1147.30. On motion of Councilman
MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the
' recommendations of the City Manager were authorized.
City Hanaaer °s report
R -4737 adopted, re
amendment to contract
between -,he
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Distract and SC e
ry ne ®�,pany.
Hearina set for
Fe roar 9-58
john R. uesing, a
Harbor S�ccara'ty
Patro .
Ci_t_y manager's report
5�� re street-
end beautlticat2.0n
12th Street.
Discussion regarding
rezones og propert�r
a ]!5th an rvine tc
permit the I ocation of
a " Mihi� t Market .
Cit ��� Maeager ° s report
D re
s an er�and a sea se
arrest insurance.
Resi nation of Leland L.
At the request of Mayor Hill the Clerk read the resignation of
er from the Cif
Leland L. Wilder from the City Council, effective February 1, 1958.
ounce effective
Said resignation contains the statement that "because of changes in
Fe r--
my business plans it will soon become impractical for me to give
accepted.
the considerable time required by the Council office." On motion
of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKayq and carried, the
resignation of Leland L. Wilder was accepted with regret and the
Clerk was instructed to send a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.
Wilder for his valuable services as a member of the City Council.
Members of the Council each expressed regret for the necessity of
accepting the resignation of Councilman Wilder. Councilman Wilder
was complimented by members of the Council and Mr. Frank Jordan
speaking from the audience, for submitting his resignation at this
time since it will enable the voters to elect a Councilman in the
April 8 election to serve as a representative of District 6. The
question of whether or not the Council should appoint someone at
this time to fulfill the vacancy created by Councilman Wilder's
resignation was discussed. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded
by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Attorney was instructed
to research the matter and report at the next Council meeting. -
R -4735 ado ted, calling Resolution No. 4735, being a resolution calling a General
T Genera un c pa Municipal Election to be held by the City of Newport Beach on April
E e_ct on to e e on 8, 1958, and instructing the Clerk to take all necessary steps for
April the calling and holding of said election, was presented. On motion
of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried,
Resolution No. 4735 was adopted by the following roll call vote,
to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
Clerk instructed to include On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman
District 6 in list o Stoddard and carried, the Clerk was instructed to include District
Districts for which ouncil -6 in the list of Districts for which Councilmen may be nominated and
men may be nominated, etc. elected at the April 8 election.
Instructions to re are Mayor Hill made a motion, seconded by Councilman MacKay and
ro�ose amen went to carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a proposed
ection 4UZ Ot E ne arter. amendment to Section 402 of the Charter, increasing to $100 per
month Councilmen's out -of- pocket expenditures and costs, said measure
to be submitted to the voters on April 8.
Report of City Attorney The City Attorney reported that he had reviewed the wording of
regarding wording ot pro- the proposed ballot proposition on the oil well drilling section of
gose allot ro os t on the Charter and that he was of the opinion that there was no
on of we ri ng_ necessity to change the wording. On motion of Councilman Stoddard,
sect ono t e arter. seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the recommendation of
the City Attorney was accepted, the matter to be placed on the.ballot
on April 8 using the wording approved by the Council on July 8, 1957.
On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and
carried, it was directed that the following wording of the question
be placed on the ballot on April 8, 1958:
Section 1401 of the "That the first paragraph of Section 1401 of the
arter to a amen ed. City Charter be amended as follows:
Word in to be laced
on t e a ot.
Section 1401. Oil Well Drilling. No
drilling for, exploration work of any
kind, production or refining of, oil,
gas or other hydrocarbon substances
shall be permitted within that area of
the City of Newport Beach as such limits
exist as of the effective date of this
Charter. The prohibitions shall include
the City of Newport Beach."
Pro ress report on the The Public Works Director presented a progress report on the
surve o streeteet —wigs survey of street widths as related to access by emergency equipment.
as re ate to access y He stated that in his report a recommendation is made in regard to
emergency equipment. Newport Island which would create counter - clockwise traffic flow
and eliminate. all parking from the inland side of bayfront streets.
Mr. George Bush spoke from the audience and said that the people
on Newport island were happy with the situation the way it is.
The Public Works Director informed him that it would be impossible
for emergency equipment to get through. Councilman Stoddard stated
that it was a matter of public safety. The Public Works Director
stated that there are additional features ,to be completed with regard
to the report. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council-
man Stoddard and carried, the report was ordered filed.
Recommendation of the Mayor Hill recommended the appointment of the following people
appo ntment o t e to the Committee on City Lands and Leases: A. W. Phelps, Chairman,
Committee on Cit —Lands Colonel Andrew W. Smith, A. B. Cubbage, Mrs. Philip Burton, E.. Avery
an eases. Crary, Earl Stanley, L. W. Briggs. She requested that Councilman
Stoddard act as liaison between the committee and the Council. Mayor
Hill read the proposed directive to the committee:
iirective to committee. The committee is requested to:
1. Make a general investigation and study
of all leases of real property now in
effect on city- owned.lands;
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2. Make a general investigation and study of
restrictions and regulations affecting the
use, leasing and status of city -owned lands;
3. After such investigation and study, restate
the various problems and points of concern
' in connection with the leases and the city -
owned lands;
4. Make such recommendations both as to policy
and as to law as your investigation and study
indicates may be desirable.
On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder Appointments to the
and carried, the appointments to the committee as named by Mayor co�attee conf'ar`iaad.
Hill were confirmed and the directive as read was adopted with the
further instruction that each member of the committee be supplied
with A copy of the directive. Councilman Stoddard agreed to act as
liaison.
Resolution No. 4738, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor R -4738 ado ted re
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with George Lind for a reement w t eor e
architectural services in connection with the proposed additions to in or architectural
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the Newport Beach Police Station. On motion of Councilman MacKay, services.
seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4738
was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
The City Manager's report, numbered 57- 58 -23, regarding
R -4739 adopted,
Recommended Personnel Adjustments To Be Made on January 27, 1958,
amenad°i , add -
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was presented. Resolution No. 4739, amending Schedule B as adopted
g� ew c asses
by Resolution No. 4664, adding certain new classes, reallocating
rea ocatin Planning
Planning Assistant class from salary range 32 to salary range 34,
c ass an ega
and reallocating Legal Secretary class from salary range 25 to
Secretary c al`ss.
salary range 26, was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof,
seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4739 was
adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman
position- authorizatia ==
MacKay and carried, position - authorization sections of
sections-of depart:
departmental budets were revised as follows to be effective
mental budgets revl__;-•_
February 1, 1958:
Lifeguard Department. Add 1 position of Rescue
Lifeguard Department.
Boat Operator and 1 position of Lifeguard
(regular).
Police Department. Add 1 position of Clerk II.
Police Department.
Public Works Department (Water Division).
Public Works
Delete 2 positions of Meter Reader, add 2
apartment.
positions of Meter Reader I (title change
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only). Add 1 position of Meter Reader II.
General Services Department. Delete 1
General Services
Serviceman YI position in Street Division.
apartment.
Add 1 Serviceman III position to Sanitation
Division. (This is a position reclassification
and a romotion for the -incumbent, Kenneth
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Planning Department. Add 1 position of
Planning Department.
Planning Draftsman.
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Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department.
Pa Beaches and
(Administration Division.) Reclassify
ecrion Department
existing single Steno Clerk I1 position to
Clerk III.
Mayor Hill left the meeting at this time and thereafter Council-
Mayor Hill left the
man Stoddard officiated as Acting Mayor.
meeting.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay Budget Amendment #94.
and carried, Budget Amendment #94 was authorized in the amount of
$3630 from Submerged Land Oil Fund Surplus to Lifeguard Service -
Regular Salaries; to provide for one rescue boat operator, 5 months,
and one lifeguard for 4 months.
' The Clerk read a petition, bearing 15 signatures, requesting
the abandonment of a portion of Bay Avenue, Lots 4 through 14,
inclusive, in Block I and Block 13, Balboa Tract, and transmitting
$3,025 to be used for public improvements for the benefit of
property owners of the Balboa Peninsula easterly of Main Street.
On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and
R -4740 adopted, re
map snowing portion_ of
Ba Aveinue�ween A
.. treets� propose ?•
be vacated.
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carried, Resolution No. 4740, being a resolution adopting a map
showing a portion of Bay Avenue between A and B Streets, which
is proposed to be vacated, was adopted by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hill
R -4741 adopted; re On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman
mention to vacate a Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4741, being a resolution
portion of a venue declaring the intention of the City to close up, vacate and
sett n earin or abandon a portion of Bay Avenue between A and B Streets, and
e ruary setting the hearing thereon for February 24, 1958, was adopted
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
R -4742 ado ted re License Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Public Works
�reement w t ac tic — Director, and the City Attorney, Resolution No. 4742, being a
E ec� tr c company re --fight- resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
o -way at Highland Avenue. Agreement with the Pacific Electric Railway Company permitting the
City to cross the Pacific Electric Right -of -Way at Highland Avenue,
was adopted, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman
Ridderhof and carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay,
Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hill
Minute Resolution.
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Meeting adjourned.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and
carried, the following Minute Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport
Beach that the Faithful Performance and Labor and
Material bonds, numbered 66756, each in the amount
of $2,456.83, furnished by Croft & Neville, Inc., and
the Great American Indemnity Company, as required by
the contract authorized by Resolution No. 4732, were
approved.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie
and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,
Higbie, Ridderhof
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hill
Budget Amendment #92.
On motion of Councilman Wilder seconded by Councilman Hart
and carried, Budget Amendment X692, J411.67, from Council Expense,
N.O.C. to City Attorney, Regular Salaries, to provide for the
claim of the former City Attorney for terminal vacation pay, was
approved.
Discussion re application
A discussion was had regarding the application of Messrs.
of Messrs. Furse Purse
Dudley Furse, Marvin Pursell, Mrs. Ruth Vedder, and Mr. Benjamin
rs. Rut a er an
Douglass for a permit to build a seawall.at China Cove. The
Benjamin Douglass tor a
application had been recommended for denial by the Joint Harbor
to build a seawa"11
to
Committee and the Council had subsequently requested the City
urmit
C Cove.
Attorney to make recommendations in regard to the matter. The City
Attorney researched the matter and proposed a compromise conditioned
permit, hoping to avoid litigation. Councilman Hart was of the
opinion that the compromise would not solve the problem. Mr. Furse
spoke from the audience and stated that he would not be satisfied if
the matter were referred back to the Harbor Committee at this time
causing further delay in his plans for construction. The City Attorney
stated that the ordinance does not furnish the Council with a practical
guide as to its power in regulating structures in the bay and in the
water. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof
and carried, the application for permit of Dudley Furse, Marvin Pursell,
Mrs. Ruth Vedder, and Mr. Benjamin Douglass, to construct a concrete
seawall bayward of 2609, 2615, 2619, 2623 Cove Street, was approved,
conditioned that the proposed seawall be constructed no farther bayward
than a line extending from the most westerly corner of Lot 5, Block
B -32, Corona del Mary to a point in the southeasterly line of Lot 2 of
said Block, said point lying 25 feet southwesterly from the most
easterly corner of said Lot 2. Councilman Hart voted no.
Budget Amendment #95.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay
and carried, Budget Amendment X695, in the amount of $8700 from Park
and Recreation Fund Surplus to-Parks, Parkways, Street Trees and
Restrooms, Rolling Equipment; for purchase of tree pruning and
emergency rescue equipment, was approved.
R -4742 ado ted re License Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Public Works
�reement w t ac tic — Director, and the City Attorney, Resolution No. 4742, being a
E ec� tr c company re --fight- resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
o -way at Highland Avenue. Agreement with the Pacific Electric Railway Company permitting the
City to cross the Pacific Electric Right -of -Way at Highland Avenue,
was adopted, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman
Ridderhof and carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay,
Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Hill
Minute Resolution.
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Meeting adjourned.
On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and
carried, the following Minute Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport
Beach that the Faithful Performance and Labor and
Material bonds, numbered 66756, each in the amount
of $2,456.83, furnished by Croft & Neville, Inc., and
the Great American Indemnity Company, as required by
the contract authorized by Resolution No. 4732, were
approved.
On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie
and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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