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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/1955 - Regular Meetinghave parks in the community. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Plan No. 11 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Stoddard C. Mgr. auth. to select The City Manager requested that he be authorized to select a Trailer Park Engineer Trailer Park engineer or a design engineer to aid in consummating the plans. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this request was granted. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: City C�T- II i September 12, 1955 Regular session. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular Bk. of Am. re Interest session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of rates. Ref. to Fin. Off.which states that inactive accounts on 9C days, notice of with- 7 :30 P.M. Roll Call The roll was called, the following members being present: 1955. (Past rate, IJ%) The said letter also calls attention to Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard and Hill; Councilmen the fact that there is a new category of interest calling for 1 3/1+,% Higbie and Ridderhof being absent. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this letter was Bennett and carried, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of referred to the Finance Officer. August 22, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written and City to pave entrance to corrected. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bayside Place, CDM. MacKay and carried, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of under the direction of August 29, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written. Miss Lynn Banner from Mayor Hill then introduced Miss Lynn Banner, who is a visiting Wales a student, was student from Wales. She also welcomed all the other high school introd�uc2d students. COMMUNICATIONS Roland A. Wright, Mgr., The City Clerk presented a letter from Roland A. Wright, Bk. of Am. re Interest Manager, Bank of America, Newport Branch, sent to the City Treasurer, rates. Ref. to Fin. Off.which states that inactive accounts on 9C days, notice of with- drawal will bear interest at 1j% per annum, effective September:l, 1955. (Past rate, IJ%) The said letter also calls attention to the fact that there is a new category of interest calling for 1 3/1+,% per annum for funds on one year's notice. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, this letter was referred to the Finance Officer. Brian T. Rolfe requesting A letter from Brian T. Rolfe was presented which states that City to pave entrance to he and Mrs. Rolfe are the owners of the bay front property located Bayside Place, CDM. at 115 -117 Bayside Place, Corona del Mar, located 'adjacent to the under the direction of old boat launching easement and contains cable crossings and sewage C. Eng. at no expense to inspection station at that point. The letter states that there is City. Approved. not sufficient room to permit normal ingress and egress over the partially paved old launching pavement. Increased traffic has ac- centuated hazards. The letter requests that the Citq'Oouncil approve the paving of this entrance as it is claimed that it will assist the City Sewage Department as well as prevent future traffic accidents. The owners plan to beautify the entrance -way when paved. Pictures were submitted to illustrate the situation. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, permission to pave said area was granted to Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe under the direction of the City Engineer and at no expense to the City. Malaga IIDAOrts Ltd. request A letter from Malaga Imports Ltd. was presented. Said letter to have Via Oporto open states that it is the desire of the people as well as the shops onto 32d Street so traf- located at 500 Via Malaga, Newport Beach, to have Via Oporto open on- fic would be eased. Ref. to 32d Street to enable traffic to circulate much better. This to-C. Eng. for investiga- letter was signed by Don Creighton and by Lorraine Daniel for La tion and report. Reine. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder, and carried, this letter was referred to the City Engineer to investi- gate and report his findings back to the Council. i 1 A letter from Fuld, Dorsey & Company, CPA's, was presented whichFuld. Dorsey & Co. requests the opportunity to present a proposal for auditing the letter requesting oppo. Newport Beach accounts. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded to present a proposal by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this letter was referred to the for audit. NB accounts City Manager. Ref. to C. Mgr. ' A copy of application for transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License, Robert W. Bachelor off -sale general, Robert W. Bachelor, The Arches, was presented. T e rc es, App. for On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and Trans. of Alcoholic carried, this application was ordered filed. Bev. Lic. Filed. A copy of application for transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Lic- Joseph M. Roudot, App. ense, Joseph M. Roudot, 2325 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, for Trans. of Alcoholic was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Bev. Lic. Filed. Councilman MacKay and carried, this notice was ordered filed. A letter from Hoag Memorial Hospital- Presbyterian was presented which requests the use of the City property adjoining the Rendez- vous Ballroom for parking during the Auxiliary's Fund Fair, from October 1st, 11 A.M. to October 2d, 1 A.M., and the use of a small area of this property for children's games. On motion of Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, this request was granted. A letter from Robert R. Hurwitz was read regarding the Pinball Ordinance, requesting that the Ordinance not go into effect until January 1, 1956. Since the Pinball Ordinance was to be presented for second reading during the Council Meeting at a later time4 on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and car- ried, this letter was ordered filed. A letter from William Cagney was read. Mr. Cagney proposed the installation of a bulkhead at the intersection of Clubhouse Ave- nue and the Rivo Alto lnaterway,. as the ewfter- of`the old Pacific ' Electric right of way, and requested that the City share in the cost of the bulkhead and that he be advised of the basis in which the City would share. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, this letter was referred to the City Engineer to investigate and report back to the Council. The City Engineer requested that a committee be appointed to work with him in connection with the investigation of this matter. Mayor Hill appointed Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay and Stoddard to assist the City Engineer. LICENSES Hoag Mem. Hospital Request use of propt. adjoining Rendezvous for parking during Auxiliary's Fund Fair. Granted. Robert R. Hurwitz re: Pinball Ordinance. Ordered filed, William g, ney request City to share in the cost of bulkhead. Ref. to C. Eng. for invest. The application of Van Diest Brothers for license for house to Van Diest Brothers house soliciting of sewer connections was granted subject to the solicit. of sewer approval of the Police Department on motion of Councilman Bennett, connections. Granted seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. subj. to Police Dept. The application of Lois Georgeon to conduct a cafe at 102 Lois Ge2rgeon to con - McFadden, serving short orders, sandwiches and beer, (being a change duct cafe serving show! of ownership) was approved subject to the Health Department regula- orders. Granted subj. tions on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder to Health Dept. and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 756 was presented. Said ordinance amends section.7 91C7.27 of the Municipal Code and defines garage space: "Any such garage space to be located on the front half of a lot shall have side walls, roof, and an operating garage door for access of automobiles ". On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said ordinance was passed for second reading and public hearing at the Council Meeting of September 26, 1955, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None I. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof R-4a84 ack. receipt of consent of annex. of First Add. to Iry r.; Terrace. Adopted. 2r4. 6. lst reading Defines Garage Space. Amends §9107.27 Passed for second read- ing.& pub. hearing. The City Clerk presented the co msent of the Irvine Company, ' a corporation, Myford Irvine, and Kathryn Lillard Wheeler, in connection with the Annexation of the First Addition to Irvine Terrace, consenting to said annexation and agreeing that said property shall be subjected to taxation in connection with the bonded Ifidebtedness of the City of Newport Beach. Upon motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4384 acknowledging receipt of said consent was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof Ordinance No. 756 was presented. Said ordinance amends section.7 91C7.27 of the Municipal Code and defines garage space: "Any such garage space to be located on the front half of a lot shall have side walls, roof, and an operating garage door for access of automobiles ". On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said ordinance was passed for second reading and public hearing at the Council Meeting of September 26, 1955, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None I. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof R-4a84 ack. receipt of consent of annex. of First Add. to Iry r.; Terrace. Adopted. 2r4. 6. lst reading Defines Garage Space. Amends §9107.27 Passed for second read- ing.& pub. hearing. w Ord, No 1st reading Ordinance No. 757 was presented. Said ordinance amends amen s zoning from R -2 zoning from R- 2.District to R -3 District as to the following des - to R -3 Dist. Passed cribed real property: Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, East Newport Tract. for second reading.-Sc On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard pub. hearing. and carried, the reading of Ordinance No. 757 was waived. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said ordinance was passed for second reading and public hearing at the Council Meeting of September 26, 1955 by the follow - ing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof NEW BUSINESS Oath of office of The oath of office of. D. H. Wattson as Special Police Officer, D. H. wattson as Balboa Bay Club, was presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, Special Police off. seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said oath was approved. ZONING Plan Comm. Amend 1 & The Planning Commission Amendment No. 12 (and their Resolution their R-593 re: regu- No. 593) regarding the regulation of chimney projection into side - lation of chimney pro4 yard setbacks and roof overhang into rear yard setback was presented. jection. Ref. to C. Amendment No. 12 having been approved by the Planning 6ommission, Atty. to draw up Ord, was approved and referred to the City Attorney to draw up an appropriate ordinance on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Ordinance no. 755 being, Ord. No. 755 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING SECTIONS 61011 2d reading waived. 6138, 6138A THROUGH 6138E; 6203A THROUGH 6203G, AND ADDING SECTIONS Prohibits the possession6147, 6147A, 6147BIAND 6147C, PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OR MAIN or maintaining of TAINING OF ANY PIN BALL MACHINE OR MARBLE MACHINE OR SIMILAR CON - Pinball Machines. TRIVANCE WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Adopted. PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONFISCATION OF SUCH CONTRIVANCE. was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council- man MacKay and carried the seconds reading of said ordinance was waived. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone in the audience who Mr. Hurwitz, rep. Clyde wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Hurwitz, representing Denlinger, spoke from Clyde Denlinger, spoke from the floor requesting further considera- the floor. tion and that the ordinance bermade effective in January, 1956, and also that the matter be held over until all the Councilmen were present. Oq motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 755 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof ENGINEERING Coastal Mun. Water Dist. The City Engineer presented the Coastal Municipal Water District's request for res. re: request for a resolution regarding the purchase of water by the City purchase by the C. and and by the Irvine Company. After discussion, it was decided to hold by the Irv. Co. of up the granting of this request until a further investigation was made Water.. Request held of the matter. for further investigation. 1 CITY ATTORNEY R re: Seaquist Resolution No. 4385 was presented, being a resolution of the Annex. Int. to call a City Council of the City of Newport Beach declaring its intention Special Election Dec. to call a special election to be held on December 6, 1955 in cer- 6,1955. Adopted. tain inhabited territory known as ' Seaquist Annexation' contiguous to submitting to the qualified electors residing in said territory the question whether or not said territory shall be annexed to the City of Newport Beach and fixing the time and place to wit: October 1C9 1955 at the Council Chambers; at which time and place any per- son owning real property within such territory may appear before the City Council and show cause why such territory should not be so annexed. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council- man Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4385 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof Ordinance no. 755 being, Ord. No. 755 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REPEALING SECTIONS 61011 2d reading waived. 6138, 6138A THROUGH 6138E; 6203A THROUGH 6203G, AND ADDING SECTIONS Prohibits the possession6147, 6147A, 6147BIAND 6147C, PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OR MAIN or maintaining of TAINING OF ANY PIN BALL MACHINE OR MARBLE MACHINE OR SIMILAR CON - Pinball Machines. TRIVANCE WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Adopted. PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONFISCATION OF SUCH CONTRIVANCE. was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council- man MacKay and carried the seconds reading of said ordinance was waived. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone in the audience who Mr. Hurwitz, rep. Clyde wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Hurwitz, representing Denlinger, spoke from Clyde Denlinger, spoke from the floor requesting further considera- the floor. tion and that the ordinance bermade effective in January, 1956, and also that the matter be held over until all the Councilmen were present. Oq motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 755 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof ENGINEERING Coastal Mun. Water Dist. The City Engineer presented the Coastal Municipal Water District's request for res. re: request for a resolution regarding the purchase of water by the City purchase by the C. and and by the Irvine Company. After discussion, it was decided to hold by the Irv. Co. of up the granting of this request until a further investigation was made Water.. Request held of the matter. for further investigation. 1 L The City Manager requested that the City Engineer be authorized Mr. Charles Peyton to employ Mr. Charles Peyton as a Trailer Park consultant to formu- to be employeed as a late plans for the Trailer Park, exclusive of the beach, at a cost Trailer Park consul - to the City of $4100. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by tant. Councilman Stoddard and carried, the said request was granted by, the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof Councilman Stoddard stated that he disapproved of the action taken by the Council, at a meeting from which he was absent, in turning over any part of the beach to the trailer park occupants. He stated that he would like a written opinion from the City At- torney on the legality of fencing off or limiting the use of this beach and also the use of the trailer park land. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Attorney was requested to prepare a statement as to the legality of the leasing of this property. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS C. Stoddard expressed as sappro\,al of act. by council re: turning any part of beach to th:= trailer park occupants. Wants a written opinion re: legality from C.A'tt. The City Manager requested that he be instructed to request State Park Comm. inst. the State Park Commission to proceed with tie acquisition of Block "C" to proceed with the in Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by acquisition of Block Councilman Bennett and carried, this request was granted by the OIC119 CDM. following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof The City Manager stated that 8 bids had been received re- garding the purchasing by the City of lubricating oil for City equipment for the contract term of September 15, 1955 to September 15, 1956. The low bid of 591 cents by the Texas Company was accepted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, bacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof The City Manager stated that 5 bids had been received in connection with the purchase of a fire truck. The low bid of $18,278.25 was submitted by Mack. The high bid of $20,948.81 was submitted by Crown. The City Manager stated that it was the re- commendation of our Fire Chief that because of the shorter turning radius of the Crown equipment that the Crown bid be accepted. Mr. Jan Brisco, Fire Chief, spoke from the floor and stated that it was a difficult decision to make but weighing all matters, he believed it would be best to purchase the Crown equipment. A further discussion was had and R. W. Cormell, representing Mack, requested that hi.s equipment be given further cJnsideration. Harold Arthur also spoke from the floor suggesting further in- vestigation and a demonstration of both fire trucks. The Council agreed that since the difference between the low bid and the high bid was $2,670.56., that further demonstration of the equipment should be made and that the matter would be taken up at a later meeting. The City Manager presented the proposal of J. L. Jacobs & Company to survey the present business licensing procedures, administration., and the respective service fees collected by the City of Newport Beach for a total cost of not to exceed $3200. The Jacobs Company has stated that if they are able to do a similar service for another City, the cost to the City of Newport Beach would be reduced to $2200. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Manager was instructed and authorized to employ J. L. Jacobs & Company to make the said survey if their services are obtainable at a cost not to exceed $2200 by the following roll call vote, to wit: Contract between the City and Texas Co. for the purchase of lubrica ting oil. Bids re: purchase of Fi_�e Truck by City Mack sub, low bid Crown sub, high bid, Fire Chief, Jan Brisco, spoke from floor. Decision held off until further demonstration of trucks could be made J. L. Jacobs & Co, re^ surveying e present business licensing pro- cedures. Co Mgr. auth, to employ Jacobs at a cost not to exceed $2200 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof The City Manager recommended that the low bid of $1,546.00 of Motoroa,_a�Znc, sub, low ' Motorola, Inc., for mobile and base station radio equipment, be bid for mobile & base accepted. On motion of Councilman Benrett, seconded by Councilman station radio equip, Wilder and carried, the said bid was accepted by the following Bid Accepted. roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof 70 Mrs. Eden Avercrombie Odell The City Manager stated that Mrs. Eden Avercrombie Odell of re: purchase of lots o e chikan, Alaska,had been contacted in regard to the desire of be used as public park. the City to purchase Lots 1 and 2 of Block 145 to be used as a Mrs. Odell not into in public park. He informed the Council that Mrs. Odell had written selling lots. that she was not interested in selling said lots. On motion of R�4 86 Atty. to Councilman MacKay seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried, inst. C. 3 - y Resolution No. 43A6, instructing the City Attorney to take con - take condemnation pro- demnation proceedings in connection with Lots 1 and 2, in Block ceedings in connection 145, was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: with said lots. Adopted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof Title reports for lots A discussion was had regarding the title reports for the involved in Channel Parklots involved in the Channel Park Project, to wit: The following Project. Sum not to lots in Canal Section: Lots 1 and 2, Block 145, and Lots 1 through exceed $6CO was ap- 7 Block 244. The following lots in River Section: Lot 14, Block propriated to title 4�; Lot 7, Block 501 Lot 10, Block 50; Lot 11, Block 50; Lot 12, search. Money from the Block 5C; Lot 7, Block 51; Lot 8, Block 51; Lot 11, Block 53; Lot contingent fund to 7, Block 54; and Lot 8, Block 54; On motion of Councilman Wilder, cover the cost. seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the sum not to exceed $60C for title search was appropriated from the contingent fund to cover the cost of title expense in connection with the Channel Park Project by the following roll call vote, to wit: R -4 8 & 4 8 01 to and The City Attorney inc uding 3 �.6 � and including 4383.83, accept consent to,& easements, and consent consent to conveyance sanitary purposes. On of.,certain easements Councilman Bennett and for sanitary sewers by the following roll Cliff Drive. Adopted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: presented Resoluticros No. 4383 and 4383.1 to which resolutions accept consent to certain to a conveyance of certain easements for motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by carried, the said resolutions were adopted ,all vote, to wit: Bennett, 4Alder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof HuKleV Bell C. Mgr. Councilman Stoddard called attention to the discouraging in- instructed to Inst. formation which he had received regarding the Hurley Bell and its Police Dept. to invest. adjacent parking lot. After discussion, on motion of Councilman this matter. Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Manager was instructed to instruct the Police Department to inves- tigate this matter, and to take steps to improve the situation there. Ra ies C. Atty. inst. Councilman Stoddard brought to the attention of the meeting the to see what can be done serious situation regarding rabies occturIng among skunks and other by ord. to make rabies animals in and around Newport Beach. After discussion, on motion vaccination compulsary. of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to investigate what can be done by ordinance to make rabies vaccination compulsary. Mr. Harold Glass Mr. Harold Glass of the spoke from floor com- grounds spoke from the floor mending Council for the tactful manner in which they tactful manner it has dealt with difficult problems. On motion of Councilman Adjournment. and carried, the meeting was ATTEST: t: city clerk Citizens' Com,ittee for Parks and Play - commending the City Council for the have dealt with difficult problems. Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard adjourned, sine die. 69. Mayor 0 AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof Master dater Plan The City Manager stated that the Irvine Company engineers C. Eng. & C. Atty. have been attempting to find a suitable location for a large resevoir. inst. to work with Irv. The necessity for employing the services of a water engineer or Co. & Laguna Water water consultant to assist us with the problem of storage and over - Dist. to locate Dam all master plan for the water system was discussed. On motion of Site - Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Engineer and the City Manager were instructed to work with the Irvine Company and the Laguna Beach County Water District to locate Dam bite ##2, as shown in the Engineer's drawings, and to recommend to the Council, with dispatch, the best means of financing this project. On motion of Eouncilman Wilder, seconded by Council- man MacKay and carried, the City Manager and the City Engineer were instructed to proceed to secure the services of a qualified water consulting engineer to study this matter. Sanita on.& Sewer Councilman Stoddard discussed the sanitation and sewer system Svstem . C. Mgr. to and stated that something should be done about the unsanitary sewer instruct Mr. McMillan conditions. After further discussion °.it was requested that the to take care of matter. City Manager instruct Mr. McMillan to take care of this matter. R -4 8 & 4 8 01 to and The City Attorney inc uding 3 �.6 � and including 4383.83, accept consent to,& easements, and consent consent to conveyance sanitary purposes. On of.,certain easements Councilman Bennett and for sanitary sewers by the following roll Cliff Drive. Adopted. AYES, COUNCILMEN: presented Resoluticros No. 4383 and 4383.1 to which resolutions accept consent to certain to a conveyance of certain easements for motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by carried, the said resolutions were adopted ,all vote, to wit: Bennett, 4Alder, MacKay, Stoddard, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie, Ridderhof HuKleV Bell C. Mgr. Councilman Stoddard called attention to the discouraging in- instructed to Inst. formation which he had received regarding the Hurley Bell and its Police Dept. to invest. adjacent parking lot. After discussion, on motion of Councilman this matter. Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Manager was instructed to instruct the Police Department to inves- tigate this matter, and to take steps to improve the situation there. Ra ies C. Atty. inst. Councilman Stoddard brought to the attention of the meeting the to see what can be done serious situation regarding rabies occturIng among skunks and other by ord. to make rabies animals in and around Newport Beach. After discussion, on motion vaccination compulsary. of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to investigate what can be done by ordinance to make rabies vaccination compulsary. Mr. Harold Glass Mr. Harold Glass of the spoke from floor com- grounds spoke from the floor mending Council for the tactful manner in which they tactful manner it has dealt with difficult problems. On motion of Councilman Adjournment. and carried, the meeting was ATTEST: t: city clerk Citizens' Com,ittee for Parks and Play - commending the City Council for the have dealt with difficult problems. Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard adjourned, sine die. 69. Mayor 0