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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1955 - Regular Meetingm and amending Ordinance No. 752, was adopted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and Rend.v. Ballroo: carried, permission was granted to the Rendezvous Ballroom to etrect a banner permission granted across the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Palm Street, advertising to errect a banner their Television show. The banner to remain until September 1st. across ints. Lal. BI Palm St. rid, T.V Mayor Hill called a 5 minute recess at 9:30 P.M. and With reference to Licensing of Pin Ball machines, Councilman Stoddard Li.ccrsirg C. Sttd spoke in general on the overall licensing activities and advised that it advised a thrrough was the hope of the Council that a thorough study could be made of the study of license license structure with the possibility of securing the services of a structure. qualified firm to conduct a survey of the License Fee Section as set forth in the Municipal Code. On motion of C. Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ATTEST: (Acting) City Jerk Mayor July 259 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at the hour of 7 :30 P.M. The roll was called , the following members being present: Council- men: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. Adjournment Regular session Roll Call On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Reading of YSinutes carried, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of July 11th was waived waived and they were approved as written. (D. TI UNICATIOES A letter from the Coastal Municipal Water.District requesting dis- Coast. iiun l;vater tricts in territory using Colorado River water to reduce such use as e -sv tevrr< possible by supplementing with well water where it is available, was read. -Use C�S. R. £o reo use Sal. r. eit,. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, �;;el'h''war. the letter was ordered filed. A letter from the Orange County 20 -30 Student Council, Inc. commending Cr•t -y, 2(�IC. °,tu . the Police Department on their assistance in planning and policing of the QncjJ com:r.endi.rg Senior All Night Graduation Dance, was read. On motion of Councilman loli.ce Delt.on thei. Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the letter was ordered assts. of Sen. Grad filed. party. A letter from Frederick J. Nannestad protesting usage of Lot 23, Block F. -J_. Wannestad A -35, Corona del Mar by City, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, protest° use of Lot seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this letter was referred to 239 31. A -359 CDM the City Manager. A copy of a letter from Forest G. Smith, Jr. asking permission to Forest G. Smith a lease land of the County Dock and offering suggestions as a means to solving copy of le. as'in a situation, was read. 0„ motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council Per. to lease gan man Ridderhof and carried, the letter was ordered filed. of the Cnty. Dock A letter from the Newport Beach Elementary Schools requesting permission Nnt. Elem. Schooll.. to use Newport Beach City Water on School Building site No. 5, was read. q rEue�t. i,er.to us On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Sete City SWater or. the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a proper contract for the use of City Water. A letter from Mrs. M. G. Stanley regarding a parking problem on 17th ivirs. ;,i.G. Stanley Street and across from the Trailer Park, was read. On motion of Councilman p king problm Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, this matter was referred i�£h H. to the City Manager. The Annual Report of the Planning Commission was submitted at this Annl. rat, of Plan. time. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and �`raissloh, submitte, carried, copies are to be made available for the Council, Press and the Public. Bal. Pen. Point Assn. A letter from the Balboa Peninsula Point Association stating that reques support of they are heartily in favor of a proposed playground on ocean front be- proposed plaround ontween A and B Street and requesting support for this project, was read. yg ocean front n. A & On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and car - B St. ried, this matter was referred to the Park, Beach & Recreation Commission. Bal. Pen. Point Assn. A letter from the Balboa Peninsula Point Association expressing their in favor of bus servc.favor of a bus service running the length of the Peninsula and terminating run: length of Pen. at the Arches, was read. ON motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by and terminating at Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this was referred to the City Manager Arches. for his file. John Upson Chf. Pol. A letter from John Upson, Chief of Police, recommending that the recom: that position position of Humane Officer be re- classified from Grade 8 to Grade 12 or of Huu pe 0 f. b r - the same classification as Police Patrolman, was presented. This recom - classl led from eraae mendation was approved on Motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by 8 too12. same for F01-Councilman Higbie and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ward & Harr. Lu.i, Co. A letter from Ward & Harrington Lumber Company stating they were willing too coopere willing and anxious to cooperate with City officials in the matter of with City Off" in the Pacific Electric Right of Way, ut also the feel that disparaging Rgt,eofo�ay. Elec. and harassing statements had been made and should be retractedand g y public apology tendered for accusations of conspiracy in the use of the unloading area at the railroad terminal, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was referred to the City Attorney to hold for further advise and recommendation to the Council. Inst W & H to cease On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay, the and desist oper. of a proper authorities are to instruct Ward & Harrington to cease and desist Lumb Yard, until Use operations of a Lumber Yard in this location until a Use Permit is permit is obtained. obtained, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder ABSENTS COUNCILMEN: None Mrs. Belle Van Kocvering A. letter from Mrs. Belle Van Koevering stating that the roadway at roadway at 2CG B1. on 200 block on 28th Street along which it is proposed to haul lumber is 28th St. unsuitable not a suitable road for heavy loads and asking such questions as to who for heavy loads is to repair said road, cost to city, taxpayers in money and manhous ?, was read. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried this letter was ordered filed. Mrs. Frank Newman A letter from Mrs. Frank Newman asking permission for her husband ask: per. for her to drive her out on the pier in their car, as she is unable to walk the husband to drive her distance, was read. ON motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - out on pier. denied. man MacKay and carried, the letter was referred to the City Manager for recom. wheelchair answer, recommending the use of a wheel chair for her transportation. City Mgr. recommen- The City Manager's recommendation as to disposition of City Funds dation for disposi- as shown below: tion of Lily funds. Approved. ACTIVE INACTIVE Bank of America, Newport Branch $1259000.00 $125,C00.00 Bank of America, Balboa Branch 509000.00 Newport Harbor Bank 125900C.GC 1259000.CG Mariners Bank 12 000.00 12 G00.00 3% ,000.00 25.000.00 This recommendation was approved on Motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman.Stoddard and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, Stoddard, Higbie, Hill Councilmen MacKay and Ridderhof passing their votes ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Marilyn Coleman The City Manager's recommendation that Miss Marilyn Coleman be ap- appnt. Deputy pointed Deputy City Clerk, effective August 1, 1955, was approved on City Clerk motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, .MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Furchasirg Agent Authority was granted the City Manager to hire a Purchasing Agent auth. to hire at at the Third Step of the Salary Range, on motion of Councilman Bennett, Third step sal. range.seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: 1 M AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Authority was granted the City Manager to hire a Director of Recrea- Dir. of Recreation_ tion & Parks, mutually agreeable to the Park, Beach & Recreation Commis- & Parks auth. to sion on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and hire by C. igr, carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENI!, COUNCILMEN: None A letter from the City Manager stating that Mr. Ralph Maskey had State Hiwav Coms. requested that the City Council request the State Highway Commission to R. Maskey requests authorize a Ped&strian Crosswalk in the vicinity of his office on Balboa City to auth. a Ped. Boulevard, was read. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Crosswalk -)n Bal.i3lvd Councilman Wilder and carried, this was referred to our own Traffic Committee with power to act. A letter from the City Manager requesting the appropriations of C. I.igr. request: ap -r;_. $39,00C.60 from the Submerged Land Oil Fund and $28,00C.00 from the Gas Be be sert`to Div. of Tax Fund withra total of $67,CCO.CC, and a check for the total amount Beaches Fars to be sent to the Division of Beaches and Parks for the purpose of joining with the State in a direct purchase and matching money purchase of Block A -34 and Lot 23, Block A -35, Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie, the City Manager's ' recommendation was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None A letter from the Union Oil Company of California requesting that Union Oil Co. of Calif. information regarding oil productions from submerged lands be made REquest: i. for. re: available immediately to all interested responsible oil operators, was oil prod. fron_ sub - read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof i.:erged lards ._e ,nade and carded, this was referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for avail. to oil operat. recommendation. LICENSES The application of Dean Russell for a license to operate a butcher Dcar Russell license shop at 3421 East Coast, being a new C -1 Zone, was approved, subject to to open to butcher the Health Department approval on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded sop`3 21r�V �oautla by Councilman Stoddard and carried. ii mr� o l u L'ert. The application of Roy Howell, Clarke J. Goodrich and Dean Madding Roy u11OW01 -L Go -drich for an exempt license to solicit magazines, house to house Interstate �dcO Commerce, was referred to the City Attorney on motion of Councilman rolgcitR,efag.t house Atoy Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. ' The application of Pastor Donald Strange for exempt license, to Pastor Doral6 Strai;ge park Mercury Automobile, grand prize for benefit fiestes and dispose of exempt lic. to park donation certificates, was refused as there is a City Ordinance, pro- i'ercur; Auto. Denied. hibiting same, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Mayor Hill and carried. The application of Wiliiam Laufer for exempt license to solicit William Laufer exe_,:ct magazines house to house, was referred to the City Attorney on motion lic. to solicit ma - of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. haus�tty 'rouse. Ref, > to The application of Spencer Downey for license to operate a shipyard breencer Uoowr.e lic. to at 829 Bayside Drive, being a change in ownership, was referred to City operate shipyard, 32C Manager to check address on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Baysi�-'e ,:r. Councilman Ridderhof and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Jacobs spoke from the floor, requesting that the application Dirs. Lankershin, pier for pier permit of Mrs. Lankershim be held over to the next regular permit disc"ssion held Council meeting, until further negotiations could be made. On motion over. of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, this matter was held over until the Council meeting of August 8th. NEW BUSINESS ' The appointment of Miss Margery Schrouder as City Clerk- Treasurer, ylargery Schrouder effective as of July 27, 1955, was approved on motion of Councilman appt. City Clerk - MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried by the following Treasurer. roll call_ vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None N Cliff Haven Sewer Assam Mr, Brown spoke from the floor explaining the Cliff Haven Sewer Pub. Hear: Aug. 22 Assessment and setting a public hearing on the 22nd day of August. Cliff Drive Imrrov, The City Engineer stated to the Council that since the adoption re- adorting Res. No. of the plans and specifications for the Cliff Drive improvement, and 4353 with charges in order to satisfy some of the property owners and obtain easments from them for the construction of the line, he had had to make certain in prpt. lines. changes in the location of the line in certain of the easments and that they had all been made on the plans; that the plans bear the same numbers as those previously adopted but that inasmuch as the changes had been made, the special Counsel advised that a new Resolu- tion should be adopted adopting the plans and specifications as they now exist and in final form. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 4353 re- adopting plans and specifications, was adopted. The Clerk announced that on August 9, 1954, the Council had ap- proved a report of the Health Officer, dated August 3, 1954, stating that the necessity for the construction of said sewers as a health measure, and that he had been advised by the Special Counsel handling the proceedings that the law requires that said communication be spread in full upon the minuted of the Council. On motion made and unamimously carried, the Clerk was instructed to spread said communica- tion upon the minutes, which communication is in words and figures as follows: "To the Honorable City Council City of Newport Beach Newport Beach, California. Attn: Mr. Webb, City Engineer Gentlemen: As Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and of the County of Orange, I hereby recommend that proceedings should be instituted at once for the construction of sanitary sewers in that portion of Newport Beach, bounded on the north by 16th and 17th Streets, on the east by 17th Street, on the douth by Tract No. 1210 and on the west by Irvine Avenue. The area is now entirely serviced by cesspools and septic tanks. "This recommendation is made as a measure necessary to the protection of public health, and is also made pursuant to Section 2808 of the State and Highway's Code of the State of California. "We have made an investigation of the sanitary conditions in this area of the city and we have found that residents there- in have been, and are, experiencing difficulties with their individual sewage disposal systems. ELR /bv Yours very truly, Edw. Lee Russell dS/ Edw. Lee Russell, M.D. Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and County of Orange " Res. No. 4154 adopted On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett, c,;nst. of sewers at Resolution No. 4354 finding the necessity for the construction of said 16th u 17th Sts. sewers as a health measure, was unamimously adopted. Res. No. 435 adopted. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett, Intention for install. Resolution No. 4355, being a Resolution of Intention for the installa- of sanitary sewers in tion of sanitary sewers in Cliff Drive and other streets and rights of Cliff Dr. way was adopted. Mayor Hill called.for a 5 minute recess at this time. ZONING Mr. & Mrs. N.J. Clancy The application of Mr. 8c Mrs. N. J. Clancy for a variance to per - The variance to permitmit a second dwelling unit in the rear of an on an R3 district parcel 2nd dwelling unit in now containing a single family dwelling at 226 Orchid, having been rear of an de denied by the Planning Commission, was denied by the Council on motion 226 Orchard. . Denied of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Chester & Jose- Wulff The application of Chester and Josephine Wulff for a variance to ironyararrdcsee�$RcR 54' permit a 5&1 front yard setback for an addition to an existing dwelling 4415 Aliso St. Granted. at 415 Aliso Street, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on Motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. C. Wetherall for var. The application of C- WiVe'tierall for a variance to permit a zero to permit a zero side side setbacks for a residential structure; and having 2565 square feet setback. Denied. for 3 units, having been denied by the Planning Commission was denied by the Council on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Irvine Co. & Macco Cop,_ The application of the Irvine Co. and Macco Corporation for a var, o perms s aggaravariance to permit a staggered front yard setbacks on Tracts 17CO and fronts yard setbacks on 1701, having been granted by the Planning Commission, was granted by Granted the Council on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. 1 r Mi The application of Irvine Co. & Macco Corporation for variance Irvine Co. 8c bacco Corp. to permit location of detached garages on the front half of lots of var., to permit g loca. of Tracts 1700 and 1701, having been granted by the Planning Commission, detached glra e &'1701s were granted by the Council on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded Granted. by Councilman MacKay and carried. The application of S. H. Clark for a variance to permit the S. H. Clark var. to construction of a dwelling on a 375C square foot building site instead cons t. c.weliin.; on ' of required 4000 square feet, having been granted by the Planning. 54CC.ft site ir_st CC s Commission, was granted by the Council on motion of Councilman of Granted. q Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and 'carried. on motion The application of S. E. Clark for Resubdivision of Lots 3 and S. H. Clark for resubd 4, Block 12, Tract 27, having been approved by the Planning Commis- of Lots 3 & 45 B1.129 aion, was approved by the Council on motion of Councilman Wilder, Tr. 27 -, Granted. seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Bennett, The application of Charles W. Masters for resubdivision of Lot Charles W. Masters 16 and the south east half of Lot 15, Tract 1026, having been denied for resubdiv. of Lot by the Planning Commission, was denied by the Council on motion of 15 ��TroElt glf of Lot Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and ':arried by Denied. the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, Higbie, Ridderhof ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The application of Regina Mary Power for resubdivision of Lot Re &.iija._i�.ary Power for 1, Block 329, Corona del Mar into two R -2 Building Sites, having resubc;iv. Lot 1. B1.329; Bldg, been denied by the Planning Commission, was denied by the Council into two Rd. on motion of Councilman Bennett seconded by Councilman MacKay and S Sites Denied. it carried.,. ' The application of Stevechris Homes Inc. for resubdivision of Stevechris Homes Irc. a parcel consisting of Lots 9 and 10, Block 47 of River Section, for resubdiv. Lots 9 & 1C having been approved by the Planning Commission, was approved by B1. 47 of Rv. Sec. the Council on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Approved. Wilder and carried. A letter from Mr. Mark A. Soden, Attorney regarding Harbor High- Harbor Hinhlar_3s Anne -. lands Annexation, having been approved by the Boundary Commission, letter. from Nark A. was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- Seder re: move. Ref. man Wilder and carried, the annexation matter was referred to the to Flan. Coins. Planning Commission for their recommendation. The City Engineer presented two bids for the remodeling of of- Remodeling. of C. Hall ficds in the north and east wings of the City Hall and replacement offices contract to of partitions in the Finance Office. The low bid of Item No. 1 for Gordon B. Findlay. $1,969.CC and Item No. 2 for $250.00, with a total of $2,919.CO was awarded to Gordon B. Findlay on motion of Councilman Bennett, seeosided by Councilman Wilder, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: NRne ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer requested that authority be given for the Seashore Dr. transite completion of the replacement of approximately 700 lineal feet of water�:_nai.r,% Contract 8" transite water main on Seashore Drive, using material on hand to C. water dept. and City Labor insofar as possible, at an estimated cost of $49530.20, including resurfacing of trench of previously installed pipe and the resurfacing of the proposed trenching. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Engineer's recom- mendation was approved, and he was instructed to have the City Water Department proceed with this work by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The City Engineer presented two bids for the replacement of two harbor Isl. Bridge pilings on Harbor Island Bridge. The loW bid of $754.00 was awarded Contract for replaceru- to Trautwein Brothers, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by of t,.vo ppilings to go Councilman MacKay and carried by the following roll call vote, to Wit: to Trautwein Bros. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill ' NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 0 • 5, Balboa Park planting The City Engineer advised that additional funds for planting additional funds granted-in Balboa Park in an amount of $750.00 were needed. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay, this appropria- tion was granted by the following roll call vote,to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Const. of Parking Area On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridder- to protect C. Park from hof and carried tY)e City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans windstorms. C. Eng. for whatever is necessary to construct a parking area wide enough inst. to prepare plans. to be economical and also wide enough to protect the City Park from windstorms. Transfer of G.F. Pross The application for the transfer of existing pier permit No. to A. H. Jeffries of A -375 in the name in the name of George P. Pross into the name of pier permit I.c. A -375. Allerton H. Jeffries was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, approved. seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Trans. of LF-slie T. Petersen The application for the transfer of existing pier permit No. to G, II. Walker for pier A -794 frolthLeslie Ti' Petersen to George H. Walker was approved on 4 rmit No. A-79 . motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder, and proved. married. Trans. pier_ permit from The application for the transfer of pier permit from Hirshh °s Hiric s eacB on end. to Beacon Landing (Mr. Luther D. Marr) into the name of Asel C. Eoff, Asels C. Eoff. Approved. was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Duncan T. Hardesty. The request of Duncan T. Hardesty to purchase a portion of request to purchase City- owned property was denied and the City Manager was instructed City owned prpt. to so advise Mr. Hardesty on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded Denied. by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Pin ball operations The City Attorney reported on the pin ball operations within ref. to C. Mgr. & the City. The matter was referred to the City Manager and the City C. Atty. Attorney to determine the procedure to be followedq 1. If the newspaper reporters will sign statement of charges as complaining witnesses, the City Attorney will take the offenders into court. 2. If the Newspaper reporters will not sign statement of charges, then a Public Hearing will have to be set by the Council and the reporters subpoenaed to testify under oath. on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Natl. Inst. of iun. Law The City Attorney requested permission to attend the National Officers Conference Institute of Municipal Law Officers conference to be held in Miami request of C. Atty. to November 20 -22. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by attend. Nov. 2( -22. Councilman Higbie and carried, permission was granted to the City Granted. Attorney to attend this meeting with expenses not to exceed the sum of $400.00, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: .None Dangerous traffic cord. Councilman Wilder called the Council's attention to the dangerous at ir_tersec. of Via Lido traffic condition now existing at the intersection of Via Lido and and Npt. Blv�. C. Eng. Newport Boulevard. The City Engineer was instructed to write the inst. to write St. hiway.State Highway Department advising them of the extreme urgency of Dept. to urge action. this installation. Adournment. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. AN ATTEST: (Ac 'ng) City Clerk