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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/1955 - Regular Meeting1 J September 26, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of Regular Session 7:30 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll Call Councilmen: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof and Hill; Councilman Higbie being absent. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Approval of Minutes Stoddard and carried, the reading of the minutes of September 122 of Sept. 129 1955 1955 was waived and they were approved as written. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Waive regular order of Stoddard and carried, the regular order of business was waived business in order to in order to open the meeting for bids for the installation of open bids for sewers. sanitary sewers in Cliff Drive. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed Hearing opened. for the opening of bids for the installation of sanitary sewers in Cliff Drive and other streets and rights of way in said City of Newport Beach, California, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 4355. The Clerk announced that she had received 11 bids. Where- Total of 11 bids were upon, all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared, from received and publicly the following bidders, to wit: opened and examined. Mike Prlich & Sons Mike Ramljak Company James I. Gallacher Bosko & Bradarich Co. J. N. Sutalo L. Castillo and Russell L. Thibodo Construction Co. Charles L. Burch & Sons Robert Vlacich V. C. K. Construction Co. J. S. Barrett Izzi Construction and J. P. Evans, Inc. $191,302.75 $1769176..80 $159,439.26 $153,175.76 $18'+,125.10 $196,142.27 $1519965.10 $147,454.57 $162,736.90 $1713033.39 $1997674.40 On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bids were referred to Stoddard and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the C. Eng. for checking & Engineer for checking and report back to the Council as to the report. lowest regular responsible bid, and the meeting vas returned to the regular order of business COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated September 13, 1955, from the Costa Mesa Plan- ning Commission, was read. Said letter contains the request of Costa Mesa Planning Commission, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 8, for the Council to send its recommendations regarding rezoning of Orange Avenue, which abuts to the City of Newport Beach, to Costa Mesa City Council by October 3, 1955. The Planning Commission apologized for the late notification. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the said letter was referred to the Planning Commission for reply-and for investigation. Letter from Costa Mesa Plan. Comm. re: rezon;r& Orange Ave. Referred ` to Plano Comm, for invee= tigation and reply. The Claim for Personal Injuries submitted by Robinson and Gertrude L. Spieth Powers, Attorneys at Law, Los Angeles, on behalf of Mrs. Gertrude Claim for Personal In- L. Spieth which was received by the City Clerk September 13, 1955,uries. Submitted by was presented. Injuries are alleged to have been sustained by Robinson & Powers. Gertrude L. Spieth on August 19, 1955 on B Street and Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, due to the alleged dangerous and defective condition of the sidewalk. Said claim for personal injuries is in the amount of $5,178.75 and undetermined amounts. The Clerk stated that the City Attorney's officd and the insurance carrier had both received copies of said claim. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the said claim was denied and referred to our insurance carrier. A letter was presented from Balboa Angling Club dated Balboa Ansline Club September 19, 1955, requesting extension of its lease of property requesting extension in Balboa Tract at Bay Avenue and the prolongation of A Street, of lease for 1C yrs. with all of the terms, conditions, and amendments thereto as of Referred to C. Attyo January 26, 1948, for an additional term of 10 years from the present date of expiration which is April 30, 1957. The letter states that the Board of Directors of said Club have plans and projects which necessitate the renewal of the lease at this time and thanks the City of Newport Beach for its fine cooperation in the past. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, the above letter was referred to the City Attorney for a recommendation to the Council at the next meeting. A letter from Lido Peninsula Yacht Anchorage, dated September Lido Peninsula Yacht 13, 1955, was presented. Said letter requests information as to Anchorage re° C. Ord. whether or not there are placards or signs available to be posted prohibiting use of hnn,` at convenient places to inform or warn the boating public and on boats, pumping oil or others that there is a City Ordinance prohibiting the use of heads gas or throwing refuse on boats, pumping of oil or gasoline, and /or governing the throwing in bay. Referred to of refuse in the bay and certain sections of the ocean. The letter C. Mgr. for immediate states that any other thoughts to assist in maintaining the clean- & forceful action. liness of the Harbor would be welcomed. On motion of Councilman L Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this mat- ter was referred to the City Manager for immediate and forceful action. It was further suggested that penalities for violating the above rules should be carried out. W. Stuart Foote expressing The Clerk read a letter from W. Stuart Foote, dated September apprec. for quick action 172 1955, expressing appreciation on behalf of parents of children by police for installing who board school busses at Clay and Irvine for quick action by stop signs and painting Acting Police Chief Walter E. Dyson, and Street Superintendent crosswalks at intersec. L. W. Covert and their staffs in installing stop signs and painting of Clay & Irvine. crosswalks at that intersection. The letter states that the work was finished in less than 24 hours after the request was made. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the above letter was ordered filed, and that the Police Department and Mr. Covert be commended for their quick action. Alfa letter A letter was presented, dated September 15, 1955, from Alfa protesting proposed street E. Brownrigg, owner of property at 230 Poinsettia, Corona del Mar, lights in CDM. which letter protests proposed street lights in her block. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the City Engineer to hold with the rest of the petitions on this matter. John C. Searle letter & A registered letter, dated September 22, 1955, from John C. petition requesting the Searle, property owner at 217 Goldenrod Avenue, Corona del Mar, removal of signatures was presented. Said letter enclosed a petition requesting the from original pet. ask- removal of petitioners' signatures from original petition asking ing for street lights in for street lights for Corona del Mar. A petition signed by CDM. Ref. to C. Eng. property owners on Goldenrod and Fernleaf, also enclosed, was presented, opposing the installation of street lights in said area and requesting that they be left out of any assessment district for lights. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, said letter was referred to the City Engineer. Petition signed by propt. A petition was presented which was signed by property owners owners on Marigold Ave. on Marigold Avenue, Corona del Mar, "from the middle of Seaview CDM, opposing street Avenue to the mean high tide line," opposing the installation of lights. street lights and requesting to be left out of any assessment therefor. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said petition was referred to the City Engineer. Petition by propt. owners A petition was presented which was signed by residents or of West Npt. who feel property owners of West Newport who "feel the bay, between the bay between bridge to bridge to Newport Island, and Marcus Street, should be closed to Npt. Isl. & Marcus St. all motorboats from June 1 to October 1 except those belonging should be closed to motet - in the 3CC block of the Rialto and 38th Street on Newport Island boats from June 1 to Oct. and that no :motorboat during that period should go under the bridge, 1, except in 300 block. to the Island, for safety of the swimmers in that area." On motion Ref. to Harbor Committee. of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said matter was referred to the Harbor Committee for investigation and report. Mr. A. Sandy Steiner A letter from the City Manager, dated September 23, 1955, was overpaid his business presented which states that the Finance Officer has brought to the license by 4120. Refund City Manager's attention that Mr. A. Sandy Steiner, who operates in said amount approved. ."Sandy's Deluxe Trailer Court" on West Coast Highway has overpaid his business license in the amount of $120, and a refund in said amount to Mr. Steiner is recommended. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said refund was approved by the following roll call vote, to wit; AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. Higbie Appl. for Trans. of Alco- Copies of three_ Applicationsg of c Bev. c. 3 copies. Licenses were presented. Grace E. Grace E. Cass, Dimitrey Georgeou and Lois F. Georgeou, The and Lois F, Georgeou, & and Leona D. Tweeten, Tweet's. On Arnold K. & Leona D. seconded by Councilman Bennett and Tweeten. applications were ordered filed. transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Cass, Anchor Cafe; Dimitrey Coffee Haven; Arnold K. Tweeten motion of Councilman Wilder, carried, the copies of these PB & R Comm. request A letter from the Park, Beach & Recreation Commission, dated courtesy seating at September 26, 1955, was presented. The letter sets forth the fol- council meetings. Ap- lowing recommendation made at the Park, Beach & Recreation Commis - proved, sion meeting September 2C, 1955. That the Chairman of the Park, Beach & Recreation Commission, or his appointed delegate, be ac- corded a courtesy seating with the City Council and bring direct information back to the Commission." On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this request was granted. PB & R Comm. re. recrea- A letter from the Park, Beach & Recreation Commission, dated tional facilities & the September 26, 1955, was presented. Said letter states that the development of a Master Commission feels that a survey of recreation facilities and the Plane Matter tabled. development of a Master Plan should be given top priority and that the Director of Recreation and Parks should be free from initiating new recreation activities for the first six months of his employ- ment, and that his office should be in the City Hall for that period. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said matter was tabled. 1 7 A letter from C. E. Vandervort, Chairman of the Park, Beach C. E. Vandervort re- & Recreation Commission, dated September 26, 1955, was read. Said quest that C. Atty. letter requests that the City Attorney provide a legal ruling as provide a legal ruling to Section 7C9 of the Charter and as to whether or not the Commis- as to Sec. 7C9 of the sion may be freed under certain circumstances from the obligations Charter. Ref. to City imposed. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Atty. Ridderhof and carried, said letter was referred to the City At- ' torney for report back to the Council. A letter from John W. Myers, dated September 26, 1955, and John W. Myers letter & a petition listing 8 property owners requesting removal of poplar petition requesting re- trees in the 100 block, Pearl Avenue, Balboa Island, were pre- moval of poplar trees in sented. The letter states that the trees are alleged to be too 1CO block, Pearl Ave. large, they shed leaves and pollen, and are lifting the sidewalks Ref, to C. Mgr. resulting in a hazard. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report back to the Council. A petition was presented from the property owners on Petition signed by Narcissus, Corona del Mar, opposing the installation of street propt. owners on Narcis- lights and requesting that petitioners be left out of assessment. sus, CDM, opposing _ On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof installation of street and carried, said petition was referred to the City Engineer. lights. Ref, to C. Eng. An invitation, dated September 22, 1955, from the Sportsfishers' Sportsfishers° Ser- Service Association for members of the Council and their wives to vice Assoc. Invitation attend a dinner and dance at the Villa Marina on October 3, 1955, to Councilmen and was brought to the attention of the Council. On motion of Council- their wives to dinner man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this at Villa Marina. letter was ordered filed after acknowledgment. The City Attorney presented a letter dated September 1, 1955 Paul V. Parker letter which was addressed to Mayor Hill and the Council from Paul V. Fe-7 alleged violation Parker, publisher, 1439 S. Robertson, Los Angeles. The letter of zoning law & request. ' involves the alleged violation of the zoning law with respect to outcome of Superior Lots 8 and 9 on Coral Avenue, Balboa Island. The City Attorney Court Lawsuit. Ref. to stated that he had replied to this letter and that he had re- C. Atty. for action. quested information as to the outcome of a Superior Court lawsuit between property owners in connection with this matter. He has been supplied with a portion of the records and upon receipt of the balance, he will report to the Council. On motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was referred to the City Attorney for action. LICENSES The application of Leona D. Tweeten for license to conduct Leona D. Ttreeten to food business, Tweet's Cafe at 6204 Coast Highway (being a change conduct food business, of ownership , was presented, and on motion of Councilman MacKay, Tweet's Cafe. seconded by 9uncilman Ridderhof and carried, said application Approved. was approved. The application for license of Grace E. Cass to conduct The Grace E. Cass to con - Anchor Cafe, at 2805 West Coast Highway, short orders, meals and duct The Anchor Cafe. beer, (being a change of ownership) was presented, and on motion Approved. of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and car- ried, said application was approved. The application for license of Thomas A. Cox for service Thomas A. Cox for ser- station at 2514 Newport Boulevard, gas, oil, and accessories, vice station. ' (being a change of ownership) was presented, and on motion of Approved. Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said application was approved. The application for license of Miller Chevrolet Co., 70C Miller Chevrolet Co. West Coast Highway, to conduct sale of new and used automobiles, to conduct sale of new (Use Permit #180 granted September 16, 1955) was presented. On and used automobiles. motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Approved. and carried, said application was approved. The application for license of John Wehrt, Pop's Steak John Wehrt to conduct House, 811 East Balboa Boulevard, restaurant, (being a change restaurant, Pop's Steak of ownerhhip) was presented, and on motion of Councilman Wilder, House. Approved. seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said application was approved. The application for license of Betty K. Reynolds and William and Verda 0. Kincaid to conduct food and soft drink business, known as Kozy Korner at 1801 West Bay Avenue, (being a change of ownership) was presented, and on motion of Council- man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and carried, said application was approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bekt5 K. Reynolds and WzQ _i,a.n & Verda 0. Kin- caid to conduct Ko,�Zy_ Korner. Approved. Ordinance No. 756 being, ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 9107.27 Ord. Ro.-6 2d read - OF ARTICLE V OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "GARAGE SPACE" ing. Amends sec.91C7.27 of Art. V of Code en- having been presented to the Council on September 12, 1955 and titled "Garage Space" passed for second reading and public hearing on September 26, 19559 and notice of said hearing having been duly published, the Mayor Meeting open for pro - declared the meeting open for protests. No protests were made tests & public hearing. and on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the second reading of Ordinance No. 756 was 2d reading waived. r R -4388 rescinds R -4385 Resolution No. 43889rescinding Resolution No. 4385 declaring declaring rescinds to calls intention.to call a special election on December 6, 1955 in special glen. on Dec. 6th Seaquist Annexation, since the petition omitted certain necessary re: Seaquist Annex. requirements, was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, Adopted. seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4388 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie R -4189 re: Seaquist Annex. The Clerk's certification of sufficiency of petitions in the Declaring int. to call a Seaquist Annexation matter, was presented. Resolution No- 4389 special elec. Dec.20th declaring intention to call a special election on December 20, 1955, & public hearing Oct.24th and public hearing on October 24, 1955, in regard to Seaquist Annexation was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, 1 waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- Ado ted. Adopted. man Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 756 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie Ordinance No. 757 being, Ord. NC. 757 2d read- read- ing. Changing zoning AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CHANGING THE ZONING OF of certain propt. from CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM AN R -2 DISTRICT TO AN R- DISTRICT. 3 R -2 District to R -3 Districts having been presented to the Council on September 12, 1955 and passed for second reading g and public hearing on September 26, 1955, Meeting open for pro- and notice of said hearing having been duly published, the Mayor tests & public hearing, declared the meeting open for protests. No protests were made and on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett 2d reading waived. and carried the second reading of Ordinance No. 757 was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay Adopted, and carried, Ordinance No. 757 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie NEW BUSINESS R_4387 Dir. C. Clerk to Resolution No. 4387 directing the City Clerk to publish a publisH notice of public notice of public hearing on October 10, 1955 for amendment to hearing. Res. regards Municipal Code regarding regulation of chimney projection into regulation of chimney sideyard setbacks and roof overhang into rear yard setback was projection & amends Mun. read, and on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Code. Adopted. MacKay and carried, Resolution No. 4387 was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie Ordinance No. 758 being, Ord. no. 758 intro- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 9105.4 duced. Amends Section OF ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "YARDS" 9105.4 of Art. IX of Mun. Code, was introduced. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the first reading of said ordin- lst reading waived. ante was waived., On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Passed for 2d reading. Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance No. 758 was passed for second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie Discussion re: proper A discussion was had regarding the adoption of ordinances handling or ordinances recommended by the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman recommended by Plan. Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the City Comm. Ref. to C. Atty. Attorney was instructed to investigate the proper proceedings for handling said ordinances. R -4388 rescinds R -4385 Resolution No. 43889rescinding Resolution No. 4385 declaring declaring rescinds to calls intention.to call a special election on December 6, 1955 in special glen. on Dec. 6th Seaquist Annexation, since the petition omitted certain necessary re: Seaquist Annex. requirements, was presented. On motion of Councilman Wilder, Adopted. seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4388 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Higbie R -4189 re: Seaquist Annex. The Clerk's certification of sufficiency of petitions in the Declaring int. to call a Seaquist Annexation matter, was presented. Resolution No- 4389 special elec. Dec.20th declaring intention to call a special election on December 20, 1955, & public hearing Oct.24th and public hearing on October 24, 1955, in regard to Seaquist Annexation was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, 1 1 seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4389 was Adopted. adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill None Higbie The matter of the Annexation of the "First Addition to Irvine intro - Terrace Annex" was brought to the attention of the meeting and duced. Re: "First Mayor Hill opened the meeting as to a public hearing for any ob- Add. to Irvine Terrace jections or protests to said annexation. There were no protests Annex" or objections; and Ordinance No. 759 being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND KNOWN AS "FIRST ADDIL TION TO IRVINE TERRACE ANNEX." was introduced. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. lst reading waived. 759 was waived. At this time Councilman Higbie joined the meeting. C. Higbie joined the On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman meeting. MacKay and carried, Ordinance No. 759 was passed for second reading Passed for 2d reading and adoption on October 10, 19559 by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Councilman Higbie passed his vote since he had not been present for the discus- sion. Mayor Hill suggested the appointment of Mr. Leon Ware as a Mr. Leon Ware Appointed Trustee of the Newport Beach Library Board. On motion of Council- as a Trus ee of Newport man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, this Beach Library Board. appointment was approved. ZONING The Clerk presented the application of Glenn Warford for Var. No. 246. Glenn Variance No. 246 to permit a rear yard setback of 5' in an R -1 Warford to permit rear district at 2033 and 2C37 Balboa Boulevard. This variance had yard setback of 51. been granted in 1954 and the permit was not used. On recommenda- Granted. tion of the Planning Commission, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said variance was granted. The Clerk presented the application of Dr. E. 0. Lawrence for Var. No. 245. Dr. E. O. Variance No. 245. The City Attorney stated that he would like this Lawrence. Held for matter held until later in the evening when the City Engineer re- discussion later in turned to the meeting as the City Attorney had not received this the meeting. matter for consideration previously. The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution of Inten- Plan. Comm. Res. of Int. tion No. 596, regarding the proposed naming of a public right of No. o _6� re. naming o£ way, an existing 30 foot roadway running westerly from 46th Street right of way, "Neptune to Pacific Coast Highway in the River Section. The name "Neptune Avenue "o Ref, to City Avenue" having been recommended by the Planning Commission, was Atty. referred to the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance and set a public hearing date on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. The Clerk presented the application of Clair and Zernie Claxton for Variance No. 243, to construct a 2 -car garage acces- sory building at 129 42d Street, River Section. The Planning Commission having heard of some violations existing prior to 1946 which the Claxtons had failed to correct, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, this variance was denied. The Clerk presented the application of Charles E. Duggan, regarding Resubdivision No. 18, to resubdivide a parcel of land (consisting of Lots 17 and 18 of Block K in Tract 518) located at 1755 Plaza Del Sur. The Planning Commission having recom- mended the granting of this application, on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Resubdivision No. 18 was granted. IADDITIONAL BUSINESS Var. No. 243. Clair Z _ernie Claxton to const. 2 -car garage accessory bldg. DanLed. Resubdivision No. 18. Charles E. Duggan. Granted. The City Attorney brought to the attention of the meeting Pacific Electric Co. that progress is being made with the Pacific Electric Co. for Progress is being made acquisition of the property adjacent to the Trailer Park. On re: purchase of propt. motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and adjacent to the Trailer carried the City Attorneyy was authorized to carry on with further Park. negotiations for the'purchase of Pacific Electric property. mm" 5- minute recess. At this time Mayor Hill declared a five minute recess. IUistall. o anitary The Engineer reported to the Council that he desired more $ewers on Cliff Drive. time to examine the various bids submitted and suggested to the Re: awarding of contract. Council that further consideration of the awarding of the con - C. Eng. requests bid be tract for the installation of sanitary sewers nn Cliff Drive and awarded on 1G/3/55> other streets and rights of way be continued to the next adjourned meeting of the Council on October 3, 1955. On motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, further consideration of the bids for the construction of sanitary sewers Qn Cliff Drive and other streets and rights of way was continued to the next adjourned meeting of the Council, the Engineer to make his report and recommendation at that time. Var. No. 245. Dr. E. 0. The City Attorney requested that consideration now be given Lawrence to permit pro- to the application of Dr. E. 0. Lawrence for Variance No. 245, jection of second story to permit the projection of the second story eaves to overhang eaves to overhang.. the public right of way along South Bay Front, Balboa Island. Granted. All but two of the Planning Commission having expressed the opinion that this was out of their province, the matter was discussed at this time and the City Engineer stated that he could see no objection to the variance requested. On motion of Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Variance No. 245 was granted. James M. Montgomery. Let- The City Engineer presented the letter of James M. Montgomery ter re: master plan for setting forth a proposal to make a survey, investigation and re- water development. Mr. port on a master plan for water development and expansion for the Carroll spoke from the City of Newport Beach (as outlined in their letter to the Council floor. C. Atty. instruc- of September 21, 1955) at a.cost not to exceed $75CC. Mr. Carroll, ted to prepare a contract representing James M. Montgomery,,spoke from the floor answering employing Montgomery, questions and elaborating on the proposed contract. He stated Bayside Drive and Mr. Wolfrom, 17C3 Bayside Drive, being at por- that the Irvine Company would be agreeable to cooperating with tion of Block D, Corona del Mar, and having been approved by the Mr. Montgomery in the conduct of this survey. On motion of Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Bennett, Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. the employment of James M. Montgomery was approved and the City The application for pier permit of Robert Dalton, 2452 Via Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract, and the Mayor and Oporto, being at Lots 11259 1124 and portion of Lot 1123, Tract City Clerk were authorized to sign the contract, employing Mr. 907, having been gpprbved by the Harbor Committee, was granted Montgomery in accordance with the terms of the letter of September on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay 21, 1955 by the following roll call vote, to wit: and carried. AYES, COUNCILMEN; Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN; None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Above expense to be The City Manager stated that the expense of employing James M. borne by the Water Fund. Montgomery, Water Consultant, would be borne by the Water Fund. Mr. Maurie Stanley spoke Mr. Maurie Stanley spoke from the floor on behalf of the from floor commending the Chamber of Commerce commending the City Council on its appropriate Councilmo behalf of the and thoughtful consideration and action in connection with the Chamber of Commerce. water problem. Fermit,to con_struc bulk- _ The City Engineer presented the application for permit,to haa ,of Clinton Crane & construct bulkhead of Clinton Crane, 4017 Channel Place and Mr. Mr. Robert Glass. Robert Glass, 216 34th Street, being at Lots 8 and 9, Block 340, Granted. Canal Section. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Granted. Councilman MacKay and carried, this application,having been ap- Pier Permit of Harry M. proved by the Harbor Committee, was granted. Pier Permit of B. N. Desen- The application for pier permit of B. N. Desenberg, 17C1 berg & Mr. Golfrom, CDM. Bayside Drive and Mr. Wolfrom, 17C3 Bayside Drive, being at por- Granted. tion of Block D, Corona del Mar, and having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman MacKay, Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Pier Permit of Robert The application for pier permit of Robert Dalton, 2452 Via Dalton. Granted. Oporto, being at Lots 11259 1124 and portion of Lot 1123, Tract discussion for plans for the Trailer Park and other business. 907, having been gpprbved by the Harbor Committee, was granted Councilman Ridderhof brought to the attention of the meeting on motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay the serious situation of the cleanliness of the Corona del Mar and carried. Perini, to construct bulk- The application of Charles Coffman, Lewis Jennen, James head ;of Charles Coffman, Edwards, Ernest Edwards, and J6hn Hoas to construct bulkhead Lewis Jennen, James Ed- along Lots 5,c6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 5399 Canal Section, having wards, & John Hoas. been approved by the Harbor committee, was granted on motion Granted. of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Pier Permit of Harry M. The application for pier permit of Harry M. Kelso, 2814 Kelso. Granted. Lafayett Avenue, to be constructed at 3424 -3432 Via Oporto along Lots 22, 23, and 24, Tract No. 1622, having been approved by the Harbor Committee, was granted on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried. Adjourned meeting to be The City Manager recommended that an adjourned meeting of held on Oct. 3, 1955. the Council be held on October 3, 1955 at 4 ;00 P.M. for a further discussion for plans for the Trailer Park and other business. CDM beach. Re: cleanliness. Councilman Ridderhof brought to the attention of the meeting Matter is being investiga- the serious situation of the cleanliness of the Corona del Mar ted. beach. The City Manager stated that this matter is being investi- gated and action is being taken. 1 m Mr. Fred Herschorn, owner of the Hurley Bell Cafe, spoke from the Hurley Bell Cafe. floor in an effort to get Councilmen Stoddard and Wilder to apologize Mr. Fred Herschorn and retract statements made at the previous Council Meeting. Council- spoke from the floor man Bennett brought to the attention of the meeting that no Council- re the statements men should be singled out for apology as the action taken was by unan- made by two Council - imous vote of the Council. Councilman MacKay stated that he had met men at the previous with Mrs. Atkinson, the owner of the Hurley Bell, and that they had meeting. conferred with Captain Dyson of the Police Department and that the police records seem to convince Mrs. Atkinson. Mr. Herschorn made no reply. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Adjournment. nd carried, the meeting was adjourned until Monday, October 3, at 4 :00 P.M. ATTEST: bity Clerk fs I M& October 3, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in adjourned Adjourned regular regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour session. of 4%00 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present: Roll Call. Councilmen: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill, Councilman Bennett .being absent. COMMUNICATIONS A letter, regarding the matter of contributing an appropria- tion for services and a parade on November 11, 1955, from Newport Harbor Veterans Organizations Inc., dated September 269 was read. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said letter was withheld for study and communication by the City Manager with the veterans. A letter dated Sept ment Association was rea intersection of Orange S action by the Council. by Councilman Ridderhof the Traffic Committee to the Council. ember 29, 1955 from West Newport Improve- d. The need for a traffic signal, at the treet and Coast Highway, was presented for On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded and carried, this matter was referred to make an investigation and report back to Newport Harbor Veter- ans Organ'zations Inc. re parade on Nov. 11, 1955. West Newport Improve- ment ssn. re need for a traffic signal at Orange & Coast Hiway. Ref, to Traffic Comm. Seven letters addressed to Councilman MacKay were read by the Seven letters re W. C. Clerk in connection with the resignation of W. C. MacDonald, Park MacDonald °s resiRna- Department, commending him for his excellent work and suggesting a Lion. separate Park Department not part of the Recreation Department. Said letters were from the following people: 1. Herbert Dewes 605 West Bay Avenue 2. Homer Smith, L5 East Bay Avenue j Don A. Gunderson 117 Main Street (Gunderson Drug Co.) +. J. E. Pinkham, Z60 E. Balboa Blvd. (Balboa Realty Co.) 5. H. B. Wilson, 205 Main Street (Wilson Jewelry) 6. M e R. Grimes 302 Main Street (Greeley & Grimes7. B Thompson, ha boa Improvement Association, Post Office Box 555 On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the said letters were ordered filed. A discussion was had regarding the resignation of Mr. MacDonald, and Mayor Hill ex- pressed the appreciation of the Council for the work Mr. MacDonald has done. Councilman MacKay brought to the attention of the meet- ing that consideration should be given to the reasons for the re- signation of Mr. MacDonald, and after further discussion, it was agreed on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Rid- derhof and carried, that a meeting would be held on the morning of October 10th at 9 :00 A.M. to discuss this personnel matter and that Mr. Sailors and Mr. MacDonald should be requested to be present. ENGINEERING Letters ordered filed. Meeting to be held on morning of Oct. 1Cth at 9-.CC A.M. to discuss this personnel matter. The City Engineer reported to the Council that he had checked Cliff Dr sewer matter. all of the bids received in the Cliff Drive sewer matter, and fur- Contract awarded to ther reported that the bid of Robert Vlacich was the lowest regular Robert Vlacich who responsible bid received and recommended that this Council award the submitted the lowest contract to said low bidder. On motion of Councilman Wilder, second- regular responsible ed by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 1+393, being a bid.— resolution awarding the contract for the installation of sanitary R sewers on Cliff Drive, and other streets and rights of way, to Robert ° 3 awarding said Vlacich, at the prices named in his bid, was adopted by the following contract to Robert roll call vote, to wit: Vlacich. Adopted, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett