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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/1955 - Regular Meeting0 August 8, 1955 Regular Session The City Council of the City of l�ewport Beach met in regular ses- sion of the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being presents Council - Roll Call men: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. Contamination of beaches A letter from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the contamination and harbor due to oil of beaches and harbors due to oil pollution, was read, and was referred polution. to the Harbor Department on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. It was suggested that copies of the letter be sent to the Yacht Clubs. Milita:cv Order of the The request of the Military Order of the Purple Heart to solicit Purple Heart request funds through the sale of violas on August 18, was read. OH motion to sell Violas of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this request was referred to the City Manager. Powell & Banvard A letter from R. B. Bowell of Powell & Banyard, was read commending P P the Police Department's courteous behavior. On motion of Councilman commending ng Police mm on its lour- Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this letter was Dept. behavior ordered filed after the Police Department has had an opportunity to read the letter. J. H. Carpenter Res A.letter from J. H. Carpenter regarding the use of the Trailer use off Trailer park Park Beach was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Beach Councilman Wilder and carried, this letter was ordered filed. Orpha Hogan request A letter from Orpha Hogan, requesting that the license fee of license fee for house $100, for house to house soliciting be reduced, was read. On motion to house soliciting of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, be reduced this letter was referred to the City Manager. PB&R request for progress The request of the Park, Beach & Recreation Commission for a report on acquisition progress report on the acquisition of Block A -34 and Block C, Corona B1. A -34 & Bl.C,CDM del Mar, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager. J.W. Aram, atty. rep. A letter was read from J. W. Arant, attorney representing Earl Earl Easton rep applic Easton, regarding Mr. Easton s application for the sale of albacore sale of albacore. to the public from the deck of a fishing boat. Mr. Arant spoke from the floor regarding this matter. On motion of Councilman. Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this matter,was referred to the City Attorney to discuss with the Planning Commission. E. A. Barkley completed A letter from the City Engineer was read stating tnat E. A. Barkley install. of sanitary had completed the installation of a sanitary sewer main and connections sewer main. in Blocks 9 and 14 of Sections 2 and 3, Balboa lslai.d. The letter recommended acceptance by the City Council. Upon motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the said work com- pleted on Balboa island was accepted. Bal.asl.Bus. Assn. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett die�tates of July.11$h and carried, the minutes of the meeting of July 11, 1955 pertaining, amended, concerning the motion refertilig aletter, from the Citizens Committee for Park Beach and Recrea.to Parks and Playgrounds, to the City Park, Beach and Recreation Com- Commission & Trailer mission for study, were amended to read as follows: On motion of Park. Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this matter was referred to the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission for On motion of information, with the exception of the matter pertaining to the Trailer Fark which the City Council has already made a general decision carried, this to continue in operation and is now in the hands of the City Manager and City Engineer to work out certain details and recommendation for consideration of the Council." Upon motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the minutes of July 11th were approved as amended and filed. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay Reading off g minutes and carried, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of July 25,1955 waived was waived and they were approved as written. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 1st was waived and they were approved as written. COMMUNICATIONS Contamination of beaches A letter from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the contamination and harbor due to oil of beaches and harbors due to oil pollution, was read, and was referred polution. to the Harbor Department on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. It was suggested that copies of the letter be sent to the Yacht Clubs. Milita:cv Order of the The request of the Military Order of the Purple Heart to solicit Purple Heart request funds through the sale of violas on August 18, was read. OH motion to sell Violas of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this request was referred to the City Manager. Powell & Banvard A letter from R. B. Bowell of Powell & Banyard, was read commending P P the Police Department's courteous behavior. On motion of Councilman commending ng Police mm on its lour- Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this letter was Dept. behavior ordered filed after the Police Department has had an opportunity to read the letter. J. H. Carpenter Res A.letter from J. H. Carpenter regarding the use of the Trailer use off Trailer park Park Beach was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Beach Councilman Wilder and carried, this letter was ordered filed. Orpha Hogan request A letter from Orpha Hogan, requesting that the license fee of license fee for house $100, for house to house soliciting be reduced, was read. On motion to house soliciting of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, be reduced this letter was referred to the City Manager. PB&R request for progress The request of the Park, Beach & Recreation Commission for a report on acquisition progress report on the acquisition of Block A -34 and Block C, Corona B1. A -34 & Bl.C,CDM del Mar, was read. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager. J.W. Aram, atty. rep. A letter was read from J. W. Arant, attorney representing Earl Earl Easton rep applic Easton, regarding Mr. Easton s application for the sale of albacore sale of albacore. to the public from the deck of a fishing boat. Mr. Arant spoke from the floor regarding this matter. On motion of Councilman. Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this matter,was referred to the City Attorney to discuss with the Planning Commission. E. A. Barkley completed A letter from the City Engineer was read stating tnat E. A. Barkley install. of sanitary had completed the installation of a sanitary sewer main and connections sewer main. in Blocks 9 and 14 of Sections 2 and 3, Balboa lslai.d. The letter recommended acceptance by the City Council. Upon motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the said work com- pleted on Balboa island was accepted. Bal.asl.Bus. Assn. A letter Was read from Balboa island Business Association requesting reques. removal of the removal or red paint from the curbs on Marine in Balboa Island, red paint from curbs and suggesting the installation of a red overhead blinker to slow traf- fic. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the Traffic Committee. LICENSES Edward Forsythe house The application of Edward Forsythe, for an exempt license for to house solicit. of soliciting house to house Blind Made Products was referred to the Blind Made Products City Attorney on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and Carried. B. Harvey conduct a The application of B. Harvey to conduct a Wil Wright Ice Cream Wil Wright ace Cream and, ;Soda Fountain at 124 W. Coast Highway (being a chance in ownership and approved by the Health Department) was approved ori' motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. J M The application of Harriet M. and Daniel D. Rogers for license H K riet Ai; & Dan el D_ to conduct a soft drink concession at the Rendezvous Ballroom (being Ro ers lic. to conduct a change in ownership) was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, so rink consession seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Rendezvous Ballroom The application of R. H. Shattuck for license to operate a half- R. H. Shattuck operat= hour laundromat at 2817 Villa Way (being a change in ownership) was Y hour laundromat. approved on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilmah Approved. Bennett and carried. The application of Spencer Downey for license to conduct a SDeneer R2Xney conduce shipyard at 829 Bayside Dr. (being a change in ownership) was approved shipyard. Approved. on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. condu t The application of Katherine M. Berger for license to /food %usi- Katherine M. Berger ness, Dog House, at 132 Agate (being a change in ownership) was ap- food bus. Dog House proved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Rid- Approved. derhof and carried. The application of Hattie H. Phillips for license to solicit Hattie H. Phillips for Avon Products ($lCO. fee prepaid) was approved on motion of solicit Avon Products Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Approved. The application of C. Sherm Allen for license to conduct the _Co Sherm Allen to cond. Gourmet Kitchen at 3707 E. Coast Highway (being a change in owner- Gourmet Kitchen ship) was approved subject to the Health Department's approval on Approved subj. to motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and Health Dept. carried. The application of Max J. Crocker and Bob Dalton for license to Max J. Crocker & Bob conduct a restaurant and cocktail lounge at 3450 Via Oporto (being a Dalton conduct restaur_ change in ownership) was approved,subject to the Health Department's and cocktail lounge and Board of Equalization's approval,on motion of Councilman Wilder, Approved subj. to Heal: seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Dept. and Bd. of Equal- The application of L. W. and A. E. Allen for license to conduct L.W. & A.E. Allen cond_ a tug boat pulling service at 2633 W. Coast Highway was approved on tub boat pulling servi.- motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and Approved. carried. NEW BUSINESS The oath of office of Margery Schrouder as City Clerk - Treasurer Marg ly Schrouder was approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman City Clerk Treasurer Bennett and carried. oath of office. The oath of office of Marilyn Coleman as Deputy City Clerk - Treasurer was approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Marilyn Coleman Deputy City Clerk - Treasurer, Oath of office. The oath of office of Mary Edith Seely as Deputy City Treasurer Mary Edith Seely was approved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Deputy City Treasurer Bennett and carried. oath of office The oath of office of Mae L. Hoit as Deputy City Clerk was ap- proved on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Councilman Bennett made a motion that the Council express its appreciation to Mrs. Mae L. Hoit for km r excellent work as Acting City Clerk. This motion was seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. The transfer of Pier Permit No. A -501 from Ralph Pringle into the names of Dr. and Mrs. Lester C. Lowe was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Resolution No. 4357, being a resolution recognizing the adoption of a policy of a City - County Cooperative Highway Committee to consider mutual highway and street problems, and appointing the City Engineer to represent the City of Newport Beach, was adopted on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by'Councilman Bennett 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 Mae L. Hoit Deputy City C1erk,Oath of office Mae L. Hoit apprecia- tion expressed forher excellent work as Act= City Clerk Transfer of Pier Fermi No. A -5C1,, Ralph Prin;, le into names Dr. & Mrs. Lester C. Lowe. R °4357 adopt. polic, CityHighway Co. to consider hiway & st. problems. The application for a pier permit for Mrs. Lankershim to con- Fier Permit, Lanker- struct a pleasure pier and slip bayward of Lots 1 and 2, Block 26, shim. Approved subj. was approved subject to a 9 foot set back on motion of Councilman to 9° set back. Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: rr•. NOES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None 62 C° E A. inst. to prepay Mnvestigation and debt limitation report res st. lighting, CDM Sully- Miller Cont. Co, accept lour bid for paving the parking lot oceanward of Bal. Park .e The City Engineer presented a petition bearing 68 names, sup- plementing petitions heretofore submitted, requesting the installa- tion of street lighting, in Corona del Mar. On motion of Council- man Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Engiheerrwas instructed to prepare an investigation and debt limitation report. The low bid of 10 2/10 cents per square foot was submitted by the Sully- Miller Contracting Co. for paving the parking lot ocean - ward of Balboa Park. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the low bid was accepted by the following roll call vote, to wits Higbie, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Irvine Co. permit to The application .of the Irvine Co. for a permit to construct construct concrete sea- approximately 19773 lineal feet of reinforced concrete seawall along wall from U.S. Bulkhead the land side of U. S. Bulkhead Line from U. S. Bulkhead Station Station #lC2 to #104 102 to U. S. Bulkhead Station 104 was approved on motion of Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. Div. of Hiways Co Fang. A letter to the City Engineer was presented from the Division inst. to get inffor. re: of Highways relative to signalization of U. S. 101 and Morning signalization U.S. HiwayCanyon Road, stating that the Sacramento office had approved such 1C1 & Morning Canyon Rd. an installation and requesting that the City budget funds to cover 1/2 of the cost of installation. The estimated 1/2 cost is to be $99000. It was suggested that the money already appropriated for acquisition of rights of ways, Newport BlVd.,be reduced by $99000 and that amount to be used for the cost of the signal. The City Engineer was instructed to submit necessary information to the Division of Highways. Ao_&dej Mayor Hill brought to the attention of the meeting that the Committee p pointed City of Newport Beach will celebrate its Golden Anniversary in 1956. by the Mayor She presented to the Council for its approval the following names as the Citizen's Committee for Newport's Golden Anniversary in 1956: Mr. Dave Olmsted, Chairman, Mr. Joseph Beek (Alternate Mrs. Beek), Mrs. J. B. McNally, Mr. P. A. Palmer, Mr. R. L. Patterson, Mr. Maurie Stanley, Mr. Theo Robbins, Mr. Leslie Steffensen, and Mr. J. M. Webster. Upon motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, the Citizen's Committee suggested by Mayor Hill was appnmuecla' ±Councilman Wilder was appointed to act as an ex- officio member of this committee. 1 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Microphones & Speakers A brief report by Dr. Veneclasen on the acoustics in the Council in Council Chambers, a Chambers was presented by the City Engineer and after some discussion, $2CC. for install. of it was decided toktrarry out the first phase of the report by using in,poovements. the existing microphones that are presently on hand with the addi- tion of stands and switches for the microphones and installing new speakers, all at an estimated cost of $200, and the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with the first step on motion of Council - man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder, 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 Pier Permit, Myer & Grant The Myer & Grant Pier Permit for joint ownership was approved joint ownership, approveg, motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. L. T. in shaker, Pier The application of L. T. Kingsbaker, 1240 W. Bay Avenue for a erm Approved pier permit to construct a pleasure pier and slip bayward of Lot 2, Block 3, Tract No. 626 was approved on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. F. C. Smith Pier Permit The application of F. C. Smith, 928 Via Lido Nord for a pier permit to construct two 2 -pile dolphins fof existing pier bayward Approved. of Lot 329, Tract No. 907 was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. William Boland pier The application of William Boland, 1206 E. Balboa Blvd. for a permit. Approved. pier permit to construct a pleasure pier and float bayward of Lot 49 Block 13, Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract, was approved on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. Henry-Schaefer, Jr. The application of Henry Schaefer Jr., No. 11 Harbor Island, pier permit, Approved. for a pier permit to construct a pleasure pier and float bayward of Lot 11, Tract No. 8C2 was approved on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Irvine Co. permit to const. The application of the Irvine Co. for a permit to construct concrete seawall. U.S. approximately 1,207 lineal feet of reinforced concrete seawall lying Bulkhead Station #1439- approximately 22 feet landward of U. S. Bulkhead sine, westerly from Approved. U. S. nulkhead Station 130 was approved on motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Irvine Co. permit to The application .of the Irvine Co. for a permit to construct construct concrete sea- approximately 19773 lineal feet of reinforced concrete seawall along wall from U.S. Bulkhead the land side of U. S. Bulkhead Line from U. S. Bulkhead Station Station #lC2 to #104 102 to U. S. Bulkhead Station 104 was approved on motion of Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. Div. of Hiways Co Fang. A letter to the City Engineer was presented from the Division inst. to get inffor. re: of Highways relative to signalization of U. S. 101 and Morning signalization U.S. HiwayCanyon Road, stating that the Sacramento office had approved such 1C1 & Morning Canyon Rd. an installation and requesting that the City budget funds to cover 1/2 of the cost of installation. The estimated 1/2 cost is to be $99000. It was suggested that the money already appropriated for acquisition of rights of ways, Newport BlVd.,be reduced by $99000 and that amount to be used for the cost of the signal. The City Engineer was instructed to submit necessary information to the Division of Highways. Ao_&dej Mayor Hill brought to the attention of the meeting that the Committee p pointed City of Newport Beach will celebrate its Golden Anniversary in 1956. by the Mayor She presented to the Council for its approval the following names as the Citizen's Committee for Newport's Golden Anniversary in 1956: Mr. Dave Olmsted, Chairman, Mr. Joseph Beek (Alternate Mrs. Beek), Mrs. J. B. McNally, Mr. P. A. Palmer, Mr. R. L. Patterson, Mr. Maurie Stanley, Mr. Theo Robbins, Mr. Leslie Steffensen, and Mr. J. M. Webster. Upon motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, the Citizen's Committee suggested by Mayor Hill was appnmuecla' ±Councilman Wilder was appointed to act as an ex- officio member of this committee. 1 i I The City Manager pres of Building and Safety, to Conference, October 3 -7th. exceed $250. On motion of Ridderhof and carried, the call vote, to wits anted the request of Mr. R. A. Glenn, Director attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials in Portland, Oregon, with expenses not to Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman request was approved by the following roll A'YES',iCOUNCIbMEN: Bennett,.W-ilder9 MacKayI- Stoddardy Higbie; Ridderhof, Hi.11e NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNClLMiEN: None Bids were submitted for the purchase of 1,5CO lineal feet of fire hose. It was the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the bid of American R bber Manufacturing Co. of Los Angeles of $2,105.CC be accepted exrerythough the bid was $45.GC higher than the lowest bid because of the superior quality of the material in the hose. Upon motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the City Manager was authorized to make the purchase by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COuNCILMEN: None ABSENT. COUNCILMEN: None 7 R. A. Glenn, Dir. of Bu—M o'°a°equest to attend Fac. Coast Building Conf, Granted. Am. Rubber Mfg. Co. receive bid for fire hose Contract. It was recommended by the City Manager that the low bid of C ®Deland Motog receive Copeland Motor for $1,599.41 for a Willys jeep be accepted. On contract for Willys motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and jeep. carried, this purchase was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the low bid Wagner & Walker receiv_ of Wagner & Walker for $2,253-75 for three 2- wheeled motorcycles be contract for three 2- approved. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman wheeled motorcyles Wilder and carried, this purchase was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None The low bid of $7,112.38 submitted by Anderson and Anich for Comprehensive Liability Insurance for the City of Newport Beach was considered. It was suggested by Mr. Anich that the property damage coverage should be increased from $25,000 to $100,CCC. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this bid and the increase of property damage coverage was approved 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 Attorney presented Resolution No. 4359, being a reso- lution approving the "Engineers Report to the Board of Supervisors of the Orange County Flood Control District on General Plans, Specifications and Estimates of Cost for Rights -of -Way, Construction Improvements and Incidental Costs to Construct and Improve Drainage Facilities for Flood Control in and Adjacent to Orange County, California," which had been prepared and submitted to the Board of Supervisors by Harrison and Woolley, Consulting Engineers, dated March, 1955. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4359 was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Anderson & Anich recei contract for Comprehen. Liab. Ins. & increase in prpt. damage coverag &: 9 Rights of Way & const. of drainage for Flood Control Dist. Adopted, Resolution No. 4360 regarding the upgrading of the position of R L 60 Upgrading poundman from class grade 8 to class grade 12 was presented. On positi —on of poundman motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and from class grade 8 to carried, Resolution No. 4360 was adopted by the following roll call 12. Adopted. vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill R -4361 rate per at 81.14 Adopted. NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Reg Tax Rates Resolution No. 4361 regarding tax rates was presented by the centum set City Attorney, whereby the tax rate per centum is set at $61.14 On each S100a00 of value. The breakdown of said $61.14 is as follows: General Tax .................... ('78 cents) (Three cents thereof to be allocated to the Sewer Maintenance & Replacement Capital Outlay Fund) Park Tax ... .......1............ (8 cents) Library Tax .. .................(8 cents) Advertising Tax ................(2 cents) Retirement Tax.. ............(11 cents) General City Bond Tax .......... ('7 cents On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried, Resolution No. 4361 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ASSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Pinball Machines C. The matter of banning pinball machines was presented by the City Atty. inst. to pre- Attorney. The Long Beach City Ordinance was discussed. On motion pare ord. banning of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the same. City Attorney was instructed to prepare appropriate legislation in the form of an ordinance banning pinball machines to be Presented at a regular Council meeting to be subject to public discussion. Richard Tregaskis The Mayor announced that Mr. Richard Tregaskis had presented a presented gift OT gift of over 100 books to the City of Newport Beach. On motion of over 10C books to Councilman MacKay, seconded-by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this City. gift was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Tregaskis informing him of our grateful appreciation and ac- ceptance of his generous gift. Public Address System Mr. Ashton, representing one of the sight - seeing concessionaires fun zone. Mr. Ashton of the fun zone; spoke from the floor regarding allowing the public spoke re: allowing address system to operate Aand the amendment of Municipal Code Section public to operate. 4209. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager to prepare an ordinance to amend Section 4209 of the Municipal Code to allow public address systems and similar things to be used and confined to use in the amusement zone. Mr. Healy & Mr. Briggs Mr. Healy spoke from the floor regarding the removal of shrubbery spoke re- st1�N'ubberyfrom all street ends in Newport Beach. Mr. Ingle also spoke from the at ends of streets floor stating that it was necessary that the sthrubbery be removed immediately. A discussion was had and upon motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried,the City Manager was instructed to work with the Street Department to remove anything on the street ends that would restrict the public from the use of the bathing beach. A further discussion was had, Mr. Briggs speaking from the floor. Mayor Hill recommended that the Council members take a tour to see the area involved if they had not already done so. Adjournment On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried the meeting was adjourned, sine die. Ao� 6. �Iaw Mayor ATTEST: tM S City Clerk'