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February 24th, 1953
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in
• regular session in the council chambers in the City Hall at 7:30 p.m.
The roll was called, the following members being present: Finch, Roll Call
' Isbell, Bennett, and Miller. Councilman Smith was absent.
On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Regular Order of
Isbell and carried, the regular order of business was waived. Business Uaived
Trophies awarded for excellence in Christmas decoration Trophies awarded for
were presented to the City of Newport Beach and to the City Employees Christmas decorations.
Association by Herb Kenny, representing the Associated Chambers of
Commerce of Orange County. A third trophy was presented to residents
of the Cliff Haven area by Mr. Kenny.
Councilman Smith arrived and took his seat at 7:35 p.m. C. Smith arrives
Mayor Miller announced that this was the time and place Opening of bids for
set for the opening of bids for the extension of the Balboa Parking Balboa Parking Lot
Lot, and the following bids were opened and read:
Sully- Miller Contracting Company . . 0138599.00
M. E. Horst Company . o 13,848.20
John J. Swigart Company . 13P599-00
R. J. Noble Company . . . . ... . . . 130237.10
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Referred to C. Engr.
Bennett and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking.
for checking.
Mayor Miller announced that this was the time and place Opening of bids for
set for the opening of bids for the dredging of the Grand Canal. Dredging Grand Canal
The following bid was opened and read:
Trautwein Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 58535.00
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Referred. to C. Eng.
Bennett and carried, the bid was referred to the City Engineer for for checking.
checking.
The regular order of business was resumed on motion of Regular Order of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried. Business Resumed
The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was Minutes approved as
waived, and they were declared approved as written on motion of written
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
Certain demands, having been approved by the Finance Demands approved.
Committee, were presented for payment. On motion of Councilman
Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, the demands were ordered
paid by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN. Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: none
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: none
C014MUNICATICNS:
The Traffic Committee recommended the designation of Traffic Committee rec-
' certain streets on Lido Isle as one -way streets, and that parking ommends 1 -way streets
be prohibited in certain areas. On motion of Councilman Finch, on Lido Isle.
seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the recommendation
was approved and the report referred to the City Attorney for draft
of an amendment to the Municipal Code establishing the one -way
streets requested.
• The Chamber of Commerce reported that arrangements have Chamber of Commerce
been completed for the third annual western Sprint Championship asked permission to
Rowing Regatta to be held May 23rd, 1953, and asked that permission wnstruct shelter for
be given for the erection of a canvas cover for the shells at the rowing shells.
Balboa Bay Club, and the cooperation of City Departments in pre-
paring for the event. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded
by Councilman Finch and carried, tie request was granted.
E. L. Brumley, 901 North Bay Front, Balboa Island, E. L. Brumley requests
asked that the curb be repaired at that address and that a tree curb be repaired.
be removed because of flood water hazards. On motion of Council-
man Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the request
was referred to the City Manager.
The Chamber of Commerce requested an appropriation of Chamber of Commerce re-
$1500 to cover expenses in connection with the coming Boy Scout quest $1500 for Boy
National Jamboree for which the council has been designated Scout Jamboree.
Director of Physical Arrangements. On motion of Councilman Finch,
seconded by Councilman Bennett, the appropriation was approved by
the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Isbell, Bennett, do Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Smith
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
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Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce reported that it had been
requests housing ar- designated Coordinating Agent for the arrangement of housing for
ran gements for Jam- adults attending the Jamboree and asked that the Council cooperate
boree. in making rooms in private homes available. On motion of Council-
man Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the request
was referred to the City Attorney. •
Request for 'Heliport' A request that a black top area approximately 100 or '
at 15th St. beach. 150 square feet on the beach, seaward of 15th Street at Newport,
be established for a heliport for the Los Angeles Airways, Inc.,
was made by the Chamber of Commerce. After some discussion of
alternate sides, it was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by
ouncilman Isbell and carried, that the request be taken under con-
sideration and the city help in locating a new landing field.
Women's Civic League The Women's Civic League of Newport Harbor asked that
requests appropria- an appropriation be made for garden supplies to be used In the beau -
tion for garden sup- tification of the Boy Scout Jamboree Headquarters and that arrange -
plies for Jamboree. ments.be made to care for the landscaping for the next five months*'
On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Smith and
�arried, the request was referred to the Park, Beach, and Recreation
ommission.
P.B. &R. recommends The Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission recommended
city purchase soil the city purchase soil for the planting at the Lido Isle entrance
for Lido Isle plant- at the expense of $300. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded
ing. by Councilman Isbell and carried, the request was referred to the
City Manager and City Engineer._
P.B.&R. recommends The Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission recommended
$2100 allocation to that the sum of $2100 previously allocated to the development of
preserve bluff view Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, be used for the acquisition of
in CDM. Corona del Mar bluff property known as 'Inspiration Point''. The
Corona del Mar Civic Association submitted a supporting letter
urging that the request be granted. On motion of Councilman Finch,
seconded by Councilman Smith, the appropriation was authorized by '
the following roll call vote, to -wit*
AYES, COUNCILMEM Smith, Finch, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN* Isbell
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
P.B.&R. recommends
A letter from Mrs. Helene Ceenar, Secretary of the Park,
city allow no more
Beach, and Recreation Commission, urging that no lease be made of
leasing to private
waterfront property to a private organization, was read and on
clubs of bay front
motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and
property.
carried, was ordered filed.
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
The League of California Cities asked that the city be
Miller named to at-
represented at a state wide meeting on county and city sales taxes
tend state wide meet
to be held in Sacramento on March 12th. On motion of Councilman
reo sales tax.
Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, Mayor Miller was
lunch. GRANTED
designated to represent the city without dompensation, Mayor Miller
voting 'No'.
of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
The Planning Commission referred to the Council a request
Plan. Com. referred
from Mrs. Gladys Sessell, proprietor of the Anchor Cafe, for parking
Gladys Sessell requestapace
provision in front of the cafe. On motion of Councilman
for parking infront
oilsbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the request was
Cafe.
referred to the Traffic Committee.
LICENSES*
Kaminski, Marvin
Marvin J. Kaminski applied for a license to operate
Mac's Cafe 113 Maim Street, Balboa, The application, having
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Lie. appin, cafe.
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GRANTED
been approved by the ealth Department, was granted on motion of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
Christensen, Bryant H.
The application of Bryant H. Christensen for a license
Lic. appin, fountain
to operate the Fountain Lunch at 619 Coast Hiway, Corona del Mar,
lunch. GRANTED
having been approved by the Health Officer, was granted on motion
of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
Cefis, Syvilla,
The application of Syvilla Cefis for a license to
appl'n License.
operate the fountain lunch at Vicent's Lido Drug, Newport Beach,
fountain lunch
having been approved by the health officer, was granted on motion
GRANTED
of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
Lake, Mable
The application of Mable Lake for a license to operate
Lie. appl'r, to
the lunch stand and miniature golf course at 700 East Ocean Front,
operate lunch stand.
Balboa, suhject to thb approval of the Health Department, was
GRANTED.
granted on motion of Councilman Isbell,, seconded by Councilman
Bennett and carried.
Bowden, Mildred M.
The application of Mildred M. Bowden to operate a ham -
Lic. appl'n. ham-
burger stand at 510 South Say Front, Balboa Island, subject to the
burger stand.
approval of the Health Officer, was granted on motion of Councilman
GRANTED
Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
Jac's Studio Lic.
The application of Jac's Studios, Hollywood, for a
application to soli-
solicitor's license for home portraiture, having been submitted to
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cit photography.
the Police Department, for investigation and report was reported
DENIED.
upon negatively and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by
Councilman Bennett and carried, the application was denied.
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The application of R. J. Hallmark for an exempt license Hallmar, R. J.
under interstate commerce to sell Fuller Brushes house to house, Fuller Brushes
having been recommended by the City Attorney, was granted on motion To C. Atty.
of Cousaoilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried.
The application of Carrol L. Ford for an exempt license Ford, Ca.rrol L.
under interstate commerce to sell encyclopedias house to house, having Encyclopedias
been recommended by the City Attorney, was granted on motion of To C. Atty.
' Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
The application of Sybil Baker Rogers for a]icense to sell Rogers, Sybil Baker
encyclopedias house to house under interstate commerce, haling encyclopedias.
been approved by the City Attorney, was granted on motion of Councils To C. Atty.
Isbell, sbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
' The application of Charles F. Schultz for a license to Schultz, Chas. F.
operate a tool and die machine shop at 422 31st Street, Newport, Machine Shop.
subject to the approval of the Fir Department, was granted on motion GRANTED
of Councilman Isbell, seconded by ouncilman Bennett and carried.
Chief of Police, R. R. Hodgkinson presented a report of Chief of Police's
the events which caused the suspension of six members of the Police report on Department.
' Department and the filing of criminal charges against 5 of the mem-
bers. Letters commending the Chief and the department were read
Prom the following:
Mark Healy, Dean C. Bradford, Ed Allen, Mrs. Billie Robert- Letters supporting
son, Nelson Sta6ford, 0. B. Reed; the executive committee of the the Chief.
Newport Harbor hamber of Commerce comprising Lonnie Vincnet, Ch&Ir-
man, John T. Boyd, Jr., T. M. Hambrook, John T. Keeler, Harvey
Sommers, A. E. Stockton and Roland A. Wright; Mrs. W. B. Scott,
W. 0. Buck, the Newport Beach City Employees' Association.
' Letters urging a Grand Jury Investigation of the Depart- Letters urging Grand
ment were read from: Dr. Wm. 0. Haldy, and R. A. Guthridge. Jury be called in.
Letters urging the removal of the Chief of Police were Letters urging re-
read from: E. H. Skinner, E. Ralph Sehisler, Fern & Norman Frahm, moval of Chief.
Elmer J. Wiles, Dick Park, Ray R. Reeves, Florence M. Bischoff,
I. M. Box, Wm. Glassell, and Harry W. White.
Letters urging investigation of the department were Letters urging in-
read from: John F. Lieb, Herb R. Bland, & Mrs. Lucy P. Bowles. vestigation of Dept.
The Lions Club recommended that the base pay of starting Lions Club recommend-.
police officers be raised and that all members of the delvrtment pay be raised.
be granted increases. The Kiwanis Club expressed confidence in kiwanis Club express
the department and urged that an investigation be made of working confidence.
conditions. Additional letters commending the Chief of Police
and the Department, recieved too late to be read were from:
Donald D. Harwood, George M. Holstein and Thomas E. Heffernan.
Petitions expressing the highest confidence in the Chief
of Police and the department as a whole and urging that full and
active support be given them by all citizens, were presented bear-
ing a total of 546 signatures. After some discussion, Councilman
Finch moved that the Council go on record as expressing confidence
in the Chief of Police and the Department. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Isbell and carried by the following roll call vote,
to -wit:
' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Isbell, & Bennett
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, & Miller
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
546 signatures on
petitions expressing
confidence in the
Chief & department.
Council goes on reco�
expressing eonfiden__
in Chief & Dept.
Motion by C.Smith to
call in Grand Jury.
Trost on R.C. vote.
C. Smith presented
21 points of criti-
cism & rumors of the
city.
Recess
Meeting resumed
Councilman Smith then moved that the recent failures in
duty or delinquency of certain members of the Police Department be
made a matter of investiation by the Grand Jury. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Miller andlost by the following roll call vote,
to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Finch, Isbell, & Bennett.
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: none
In the course of the discussion, Councilman Smith pre-
sented a summary containing 21 points of criticism of the city and
its government. He explained that he had been unable to find any
foundation for smme of the criticisms, that they wore not made as
charges, but submitted as a compilation of rumors. He moved that
they be submitted to the Grand Jury or to a committee appointed by
the Council with power to subpoena. The motion died for lack of
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a second.
At 9:20 p.m. Mayor Miller declared a recess
At'9:30 p.m. the council meeting resumed.
546 signatures on
petitions expressing
confidence in the
Chief & department.
Council goes on reco�
expressing eonfiden__
in Chief & Dept.
Motion by C.Smith to
call in Grand Jury.
Trost on R.C. vote.
C. Smith presented
21 points of criti-
cism & rumors of the
city.
Recess
Meeting resumed
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Planning Commission report The report of the Planning Commission recommending the
recommending annexation annexation to the city of the property described as lying between
of 15 -16th St. property. Irvine Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue, 15th Street and 16th Street,
was presented together with notification that there had been
filed with the City Clerk an-affidavit of publication and a copy
of the notice of intention to circulate petition in the matter of
annexation.
Res. No.4039, approving Resolution No.40, being a resolution acknowledging
circulation of petition redelpt of notice of intention to circulate petition for annexa-
for annexation adopted. tion, and approving the circulation of said petition was adopted
on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett
and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
Res. No. 4039, giving Resolution No. 4039, being a resolution ratifying the
consent to proceed with previous consent of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
proposed annexation. to proceeding with the proposed annexation was adopted on motion
of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried
by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
Communications relating On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
to annexation ordered Smith and carried, the communications relating to the annexation
filed. were ordered filed.
Hearing on "City Disposal Mayor Miller ordered the hearing on the proposed annexation
Area continued. of property known as "City Disposal Area" continued until March 9th
In order that three annexation areas might be conducted simultane-
ously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Cliff Haven petition A petition bearing signatures representative of 39 parcels
for annexation. in the area known as Cliff Haven, asking that it be annexed to the
Referred to Plan. Comm. City of Newport Beach and requesting that permission be granted
for the circulation of an annexation petition in the territory
was read. On motion of Councilman-Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Bennett, the petition was referred to the Planning Commission.
Tract 27 petition fo A petition of the owners of Lots 1 - 12 inc., Block 12,
as°mt dist. for sanitary Tract 27, for the formation of an assessment district to pay for
sewers. Referred to the cost of a sanitary sewer line in said block, was presented.
C. Eng. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Smith and
carried, the petition was referred to the City Engineer for the
preparation cff plans and specifications.
Plans & Spes. approved All of the owners of property along the easterly side of
on sewer, Old County Rd, Old County Road between Beacon Street and the first alley south-
& Beacon St. westerly thereof, having deposited $2,070 with the City Treasurer
for the installation of sanitary sewer, the City Engineer presented
plans and specifications for the improvement. On motion of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried,
the plans and specifications were approved.
City Clk instructed to On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
call for bids on same. Bennett and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to call for
bids to be opened on March 9th.
Plans & Specifications A petition and waiver for the paving and construction of
Sewers & alley Tract 444 sanitary sewers in the alley adjoining Lots 40 to 59 inc., Tract 444
to C. Engr. for prepar- was read, and on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Council -
a.tion. man Bennett and carried, was referred to the City Engineer for the
preparation of plans and specifications.
Pier Permit A -230 trans- The transfer f pier permit No. A -230 from B. H. Finley
ferred from Finley to to W. F. and Frances Mark having been approved by the City Engineer
Stark was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Finch and carried.
Pier Permit A -21 trans- The transfer of pier permit No. A -21 from Robt. E. Campbell
ferred from Campbell to to Charles and Marie Palmer, having been recommended by the City
Palmer. Engineer, was approved on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by
Councilman Finch and carried.
Argabright, H. A. Variance The Planning Commission reported that it had considered
Denial upheld by council-the request of the Council for re -study of the application of Mr.
H. A. Argabright for a certain Variance previously denied by the
Commission, and recommended its denial be upheld. On motion of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried, the
council concurred with the C ommission in the denial.
Plan. Comm. Res. No. 551 Planning commission Resolution No. 551 being a resolution
Kelso -Sloan Variance granting the application of Kelso -Sloan for a rear -yard Variance
GRANTED from 10' to 4' at Via Centro and Graziana was presented, and on
motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by 6ouncilman Finch and
carried, the Council concurred with the Commission in granting the
Variance.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 552 being a resolution Plan. Comm. Res. 552
granting the application of Thompson Webb for the reduction of the Thompson Webb .
front setback to 18 on the garage. portion of his proms ty at 312 Variance, GRANTED
Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar, was presented and on motion of Council-
man Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell, and carrie(Y, the Council
concurred with the commission in granting the Variance.
' Planning Commission Resolution No. 5538 being a resolution Plan. Comm. Res.
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denying the application of Martha L. Smith for a 51 rear yard set -- Martha Smith Vari
back instead of the required 100 at 121 Agate Avenue, Balboa Island, ante re- referred to
was presented. Reconsideration having been requested, the Resolu- Plan. Comm.
tion was referred back to the Commission on motion of Councilman
Finch, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 554 being a resolution Plan. Com. Res. 554
granting the application of Karl Davis for a 21 overhang on a garage Karl Davis Variance
apartment at 221 Sapphire Avenue, Balboa Island, was presented, GRANTED
and on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell,
and carried, Council concurred with the Commission in granting the
Variance.
The City Engineer reported that the bid of the R. J. Noble
Company in the amount of $13,237.10 was the low bid for the exten- Res. No. 4043
sion of the Balboa Parking Lt. On motion of Councilman Isbell, awarding Balboa
seconded by Councilman Finch, Resolution No. 4043, being a Resolu- Perking Lot Contract
tion awarding the contract to the R. J. Noble Company and authorizingto R. J. Noble Co.
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract was adopted by the
following roll call vote, to -wit:
. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennet -t, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
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The City Engineer reported that the single bid of Trautwein Trautwein bid for
Bros., for the dredging of the Grand Canal was almost twice his dredging Grant Canal
estimate. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman REJECTED
Isbell, the bid was rejected by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
The City Attorney read a letter from General Counsel for the
League of California Cities pointing out that the employment of the Letter from General
City Clerk for duties other than those specified in the government Counsel of League of
code was authorized and that the council had discression to set Cities re: City Clk
whatever salary it saw fit for these additional duties. duties & pay. C.K.
ORDINANCE NO. 650, being
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 10155.1 TO THE MUNICIPAL C1
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, PROHIBITING CERTAIN VESSELS FROM
CERTAIN AREAS OF NEWPORT HARBOR
was introduced and reading of the ordinance was waived
motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
)DE ORDINANi
USING closing
Channel
vessels
upon
Reading
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, CDUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
)E No. 65o
Bay Island
to certaih
introduced,
waived
Ordinance No. 650 was passed to second reading on motion of Ord. No. 650 passed
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and carried by the to second reading.
following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
The City Attorney reported that in connection with the con- State °s offer of
demnation proceedings instituted by the State in connection with $9300 for property
the Freeway adjoining the corporation yard, he had secured an adjoining Corp. yd
appraisal from the firm of Goode and Goode in the amount of $9,675. accented.
He stated that the State now offered to withdraw its condemnation
proceedings and pay $9,300 for the property. This sum is $3000
greater than-the original offer of the State for the property and
its acceptance was recommended by the City Attorney. On motion of
Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch, the State's offer
was accepted by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
The City Attorney stated that certain amendments had been
made by mutual agreement to the cityes contract with Sully- Miller
Company for the removal of the proposed granite from the dump site.
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman Bennett and
carried, Resolution No. 4031 approving the original contract was
rescinded. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Finch, Resolution No. 4040, being the resolution authorizing the
execution of the amended contract with Sully - Miller Company was
adopted by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Nora
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
Amendments to Sully -
Miller Contract.
Res. No. 4031 res-
cinded.
Res. No. 4040 autho5
izing amended con-
tract adopted.
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C. Engr. instructed to The City Engineer reported that a Use Permit had been
draw plans & spcs. for issued by the.Planning Commission for the proposed Newport Beach
Ocean Front parking lot parking lot on the Ocean Front. On motion of Councilman Isbell,
Ift Newport. seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the City Engineer was
instructed to draft plans and specifications for the lot.
C. Mgr. authorized to The City Manager stated that a salary and wage survey
employ Kroeger Assoc. had not been made for some time and asked authority to employ
to make salary survey. Kroeger and Associates to make the survey at a cost of approximately
$800. On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Finch, authorization for the survey was granted by the following
roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
C. Mgr. authorized to The City Manager stated that f
call for informal bids lated some 30,000 miles a piece and that
for 4 police cars. policy, it was now time to replace them.
Isbell, seconded by Councilman Finch and
was authorized to call for informal bids
the four cars.
Dur police cars had accumu-
in accordance with
On motion of Councilman
carried, City Manager
for the replacement of
C. Mgr, authorized to The City Manager stated that the ,jeep used for lifeguard
purchase Ford pickup work on the beach should be replaced and recommended the purchase
for Lifeguard service. of a Ford one -half ton pickup especially equipped with 4 wheel
drive and over -sized tires from the Crook Company of Los Angeles
the sole distributor of these vehicles for the total amount of
$3,364.91. On motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman
Isbell, the purchase was authorized by the following roll call
vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Smiith, Finch, Isbell, Bennett, & Miller.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMENt None
C. Isbell granted per- Councilman Isbell requested permission to ]wave the state.
mission to leave the Permission was granted on motion of Councilman Finch, seconded by
state. Councilman Bennett and carried.
On motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Councilman
Adjournment. Bennett and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die.
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