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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1955 - Regular MeetingM_*** NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk stated that several petitions have been re. Petitions received re: ceived regarding a special election to elect Councilmen by the special election to elect ward system instead of the present system specified by the charter. Councilmen by the ward system. The City Engineer brought to the attention cf the meeting Division of Highways. ' that he had received a letter and proposed map from the Division Letter re: proposed free- of Highways regarding a freeway to bypass Corona del Mar. The way to bypass CDM. Com- City Engineer stated that the matter should be brought to the mittee to be appointed at attention of the Chamber of Commerce and recommended that a com- the next meeting. mittee be appointed to review this problem. Councilman Wilder stated that he would notify the Chamber of Commerce and it was agreed that a committee should be appointed at the next meeting. Councilman Stoddard requested a report on the sewer clean- ing matter. The City Manager reported that the eighteen wet wells have been cleaned and that the other work is in progress. A request had been received from the Harbor Department that the City service the Harbor Department pump station. It was agreed that the City could do this in the course -of its regular in- spection. Sewer cleaning matter. The 18 wet wells have been cleaned and other work is in progress. The City Manager stated that the Trailer Park matter would Trailer Park Matter to have to be held up for another two weeks before being able to be held for another two give a layout plan. weeks. The City Manager stated that the No. 10 well is now pumping No. G oil well is now 249 barrels of oil a day and it looks as though it might be the pumping 249 barrels a best well. day. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Cle k October 10, 1955 Adjournment. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular Regular Session. session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 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. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hill who welcomed Meeting called to order. the students in the audience. She presented Derry Noga, a student Mayor Hill welcomed from Germany, under the auspices of The American Field Service. students and presented Derry Noga. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Reading of the minutes Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of of Sept. 26th and Oct-3d September 26, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written was waived and they were and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded approved as written. by Councilman Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of October 3, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a copy of a letter sent by the City of San Clemente to the Board of Supervisors of the Orange County Flood Control District. San Clemente °s resolution protesting the anticipated $42,000,G00 bond issue for the Orange County Flood Control District, was also read. On motion of Councilman Stod- dard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, this communica- tion was ordered filed. The Clerk announced that we had received several additional ' letters regarding the excellent work of W. C. MacDonald and re- questing that the City continue to employ Mr. MacDonald in the Park Department. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letters were ordered filed with the other correspondence on this matter. City og San Clemente. Letter re: Orange Co. Flood Control Dist. W. C. MacDonald. Letters received re: his excel- lent work. Harlow J. Durand, Jr., A letter dated October 1G, 1955, addressed to the City owner of the Unique Cafe. Council,by Harlow J. Durand, Jr., owner of the Unique Cafe, Letter re: water service. was read. Said letter complains about a $3.CO deposit re- quested in connection with water service and the manner in which the request was made. Mr. Durand spoke from the floor regarding this matter. After further discussion, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the communication from Mr. Durand was ordered filed. League of Civic Assoc. A letter from the League of Civic Associations regarding Reg the sewer odor situa- the sewer odor situation, commending the.City Council and tion and commending the particularly Mr. Stoddard for efforts and study in this re- Council for its efforts. gard, was read. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was ordered filed. League of Civic Assoc. A letter from the League of Civic Associations regarding Reg the pollution of . the pollution of harbor waters, was read. After discussion, harbor waters. Ref. to on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman the Harbor Master. Ridderhof and carried, this letter was referred to the Harbor Master for attention. Copy of the application of A copy of the application of Pacific Telephone and Tele- Fac. Tel.& Tel. Reg ex graph, before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of tended, sates, and certain California regarding extended service, rates, and certain routes,was presented. routes, was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, this application was ordered filed. Paul Burnside for license The application of Paul Burnside for license to conduct a to conduct a service service station at 2300 West Coast Highway, oil, gasoline and station. Approved. auto parts, (being a change of ownership) was presented. 'On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application was approved. Donald R. Dickey for ex- empt lic. for soliciting house to house sales, household products. Ref. to the C. Atty. The application for exempt license of Donald R. Dickey, 411 Iris Street, Corona del Mar, for soliciting house to house sales, household products (Dixie -Maid Food Chopper Company, Dallas, Texas) mailed from out of State to consumer, and a re- quest for waiver of investigation, were presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application was referred to the City Attorney. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RR�4 94 ack. receipt of no- Resolution No. 4394, acknowledging receipt of notice of tice of int. to circulate intention to circulate petition, and consent therefore, in re- pet., and consent to gard to Harbor Highlands Annexation, was presented. On motion Harbor Highlands Annex. of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and car - Adopted. ried, Resolution No. 4394 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to with AYES, COUNCILMEN*. Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN*. None ABSENT, COUNCILMENg Bennett Ord. 8 amending Sec. Ordinance No. 758 being, 9105.4 of Art. IX of the AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION Mun. Code entitled "Yards ".9105.4 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "YARDS ", was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by 2d reading waived. Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof sec - 0 -758 adopted. onded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 756 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to with AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett Ord. approving the Ordinance No. 759 being, �. Annex. of "First Addi- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEX- tion to Irvine Terrace ATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TER - Annex". RITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND KNOWN AS "FIRST ADDITION TO IRVINE TERRACE ANNEX ", J LICENSES Seventh -Day Adventist The application for exempt license of Seventh -Day Adventist Church for solicitation Church for solicitation of funds, house to house, signed by D. of funds, house to house. B. Spaulding, Pastor, 3200 Clay Street, Newport Beach, was pre - Ref, to C. Mgr. sented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man MacKay and carried, said application was referred to the City Manager. Paul Burnside for license The application of Paul Burnside for license to conduct a to conduct a service service station at 2300 West Coast Highway, oil, gasoline and station. Approved. auto parts, (being a change of ownership) was presented. 'On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application was approved. Donald R. Dickey for ex- empt lic. for soliciting house to house sales, household products. Ref. to the C. Atty. The application for exempt license of Donald R. Dickey, 411 Iris Street, Corona del Mar, for soliciting house to house sales, household products (Dixie -Maid Food Chopper Company, Dallas, Texas) mailed from out of State to consumer, and a re- quest for waiver of investigation, were presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application was referred to the City Attorney. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RR�4 94 ack. receipt of no- Resolution No. 4394, acknowledging receipt of notice of tice of int. to circulate intention to circulate petition, and consent therefore, in re- pet., and consent to gard to Harbor Highlands Annexation, was presented. On motion Harbor Highlands Annex. of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and car - Adopted. ried, Resolution No. 4394 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to with AYES, COUNCILMEN*. Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN*. None ABSENT, COUNCILMENg Bennett Ord. 8 amending Sec. Ordinance No. 758 being, 9105.4 of Art. IX of the AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION Mun. Code entitled "Yards ".9105.4 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "YARDS ", was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by 2d reading waived. Councilman Wilder and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof sec - 0 -758 adopted. onded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 756 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to with AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett Ord. approving the Ordinance No. 759 being, �. Annex. of "First Addi- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEX- tion to Irvine Terrace ATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TER - Annex". RITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND KNOWN AS "FIRST ADDITION TO IRVINE TERRACE ANNEX ", J was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance No. 759 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett The matter of the proposed highway above 5th Street in Corona del Mar was discussed; and the Clerk read letters oppos- ing said highway from Mr:.and Mrs. Wayland A. Dunham and six- teen other residents of Corona del Mar who signed said letter; Mrs. Dema V. Leopold; Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Rooke; Mrs. G. W. Snyder. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, these communications were referred to the City Manager to hold with similar communications, for fur- ther information on this matter from the State Highway Depart- ment and for hearing date. e 2d reading waived. 0 -759 adopted. Letters frorr twenty -two residents in CDYi re: the proposed state highway above 5th St. in CDM. All opposed said highway. Ref. to C. Mgr. A discussion was had and it was suggested that the above matter be turned over to the Corona del Mar Civic Association for study, recommendations, and opinions. On motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, it was agreed that the City Council should request the Civic Assoc- iation of Corona del Mar, through Mr. Richard Hilliard, its president, to take this matter under study with a view to con- solidating opinions with regard to the proposed highway and expressing said opinions to the Council, and that the Clerk ' prepare an excerpt from the minutes regarding this motion and send it to Mr. Hilliard. A letter from the Division of Highways, District VII, dated October 10, 1955, was read. Said letter states that the Cali- fornia Highway Commission adopted a resolution September 20, 1955 adopting the route for a portion of the State Highway in Orange County, between State Route 43 and 300C feet westerly of State Route 171, Road VII - Ora- 6C- NptB,A,HntB. Since it was agreed that nothing could be done about this freeway, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and car- ried, this communication was ordered filed. The Clerk announced that she had on file Affidavits of sufficiency of signatures on the petitions, regarding the Charter amendment proposed by the Harbor Citizens League, ex- ecuted by the County Clerk of Orange County and the City Clerk of Newport Beach. Thereupon, Resolution No. 4395, directing the publication of the Charter amendment proposed in said peti- tions be published and setting the date of the election thereon to be the 6th day of December, 1955, was presented. A discus- sion was had and Councilman Wilder stated that when the Charter was drawn up by the Freeholders, serious consideration had been given to the manner of electing Councilmen. It had been decided that the best manner of making the selection was by each voter voting on the Councilmen from each District rather than the voters voting on one Councilman from their District ' only, as proposed by the Charter amendment under discussion. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Resolution No. 4395 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT,.COUNCILMEN: Bennett The City Attorney brought to the attention of the meeting that even though the Charter amendment, mentioned above, might be adopted, the measure could not be effective until March, 1956 since the State Legislature does not meet again until that date, and then the measure would be effective only if the State Legislature approved. A discussion was had as to the expense of holding special elections, and Mr. Phelps, representing those circulating peti- tions for a public beach inLthe Trailer Park area, spoke from the floor. He stated that unless the petitions were filed on time to be considered at the special election set forth above, the matter would be held over until the April election. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman ' MacKay and carried, the letter from the Park,Beach and Recrea- tion Commission, dated September 26, 1955, was removed from the table. Councilman Stoddard reviewed the fact that the letter states that the Commission feels that a survey of re- creation facilities and the development of a Master Plan be given top priority and that the Director of Recreation be free from initiating new recreation activities for the first six months of his employment by the City, and that his office be Above matter to be turned over to CDM Civic Assoc. for study. Opinions to be consolidated through Mr. Richard Hilliard, its president. Division of Hiahways Reg the adopting of the route for a portion of the State Highway in Orange County. Petitions reg Charter Amendment to Sec. +HOC. publica- tion of said amend. and setting date of election to be Dec. 6, 1955. 0. Wilder spoke from the floor. Adopted. Reg Charter Amendment. . C, Atty. stated that St. Legislature doesn't meet until March, 1956. Trailer Park area. Mr. Phelps spoke from the floor reg petitions for a public beach in said area. PB & R Comm. Letter dated 972T7_53 removed from the table, Reg development of Master Plan for recreation facilities and Dir. of Recreation. Ref. to City Manager. Emit Ord. 760. Naming a certain street, "Neptune Avenue." Passed to 2d reading. in the City Hall for that period. Councilman Wilder read said letter. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager to comply with the Park, Beach and Recrea- tion Commission's requests as far as practicable. Ordinance No. 760 being, AN ORDINANCE NAMING A CERTAIN STREET was presented. Said ordinance names an existing roadway running from 46th Street to Pacific Coast Highway in a westerly direction, parallel to the northwesterly line of the Pacific Electric Right -of -Way, "Neptune Avenue." On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 760 was passed to second reading on October 24, 1955. Safe;Driving Day. Mr. 0. Mayor Hill. stated that she had received a letter re- W. Richard appointed as garding Safe Driving Day from the National Safety Council. Chairman. President Eisenhower and Governor Knight have requested the Municipal Governments to observe December 1, 1955 as Safe Driving Day. Mayor Hill said that she had requested Mr. 0. W. Richard to be Chairman of Safe Driving Day observance and that he would accept said appointment. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Mr. 0. W. Richard was appointed Safe Driving Chair- man of the City of Newport Beach. Vaccination of annimals Councilman Stoddard brought to the attention of the for rabies. Discussion reg meeting the necessity for an ordinance making it compulsary an ordinance making vacc. to have:animals vaccinated for rabies as previously dis compulsary. cussed in other Council meetings. It was agreed that the City Manager should contact'the County Health Department and the County Department of Agriculture to find out from them if there is a way to control rabies in the wild life in and around Corona del Mar. Trailer Park beach and land. Councilman Stoddard brought to the attention of the C. Atty. requested to pre- City'.Attorney that a request had been made in the meeting pare a statement as to the of September 12, 1955 for a statement regarding the legality legality of said property. of leasing any part of the Trailer Park beach and land to Trailer Park occupants. Later in the meeting but on this subject, the City Attorney explained that he was trying to ascertain the mean high tide line accurately at the most economical cost to the City. After this has been done he will give an opinion in regard to this matter. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Lester H, Schwager. App. The City Engineer presented the Application for permit for permit to construct of Lester H. Schwager, 3905 Marcus Avenue, to construct concrete bulkhead, Canal concrete bulkhead at bayward of Lot 3, Block 339, Canal Section. Granted. Section. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said application was granted. Installation of backflow The City Manager brought to the attention of the meet - device to prevent contam- irg that the County of Orange has requested the City of ination of water. County Newport Beach to share the cost of labor and materials for requests the City to share the installation of a backflow device to prevent contamina- the costs of labor and ma- tion of water at the location of the Orange County Harbor terial for install. City Master. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, to contribute 433.20 for seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, it was agreed labor. that the City would contribute $33.20 for labor, from the submerged land oil fund, and that the County should pay the cost of the equipment installed (which amounted to $443.67), by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN= Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN° None. ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett Cost of similar install. It was agreed that any portion of the cost of a similar at County Dock to be borne installation, as described above, at the County Dock should by County. not be borne by the City of Newport Beach. Civil defense. Reg sirens The City Manager brought to the attention of the meet - and other warning devices. ing that the warning devices for civil defense were inadequate and that additional sirens would be needed. After discussion, it was agreed that further investigation as to the number of sirens or whistles needed should be made and that the matter should be brought to the attention of the Council at a later meeting. Assistant Dir. of Civil The City Manager then brought to the attention of the Defense. Mr. Edgar Hill meeting that Mr. Edgar Hill had asked to be relieved as As- to be relieved from posi- sistant Director of Civil Defense because of the pressure of tion. other business. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the resignation of NIr. Edgar Hill was accepted and the Council expressed its apprec- iation for his excellent work. M41 After discussion, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, Assistant Dire of Civil seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, Mr. Dave Olmstead Defense. Mr, Dave was appointed to the position of Assistant Director of Civil Olmstead appointed, Defense. The Council expressed its sincere thanks to Mr. Olmstead in advance for accepting this position. It was brought to the attention of the meeting that the N„t, Bch. Golden Anniver Newport Beach Golden Anniversary Committee had submitted a sars Comm. Auth. for budget of 4 500 for the fiscal year ending July 319 1956. budget to be $7250 for After discussion, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded 1956. by Councilman Wilder and carried, the sum of $7250 was ap- proved and authorized for the budget of the-Newport Beach Golden Anniversary Committee, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting Mack fire truck. Auth. that the Crown fire truck and the Mack fire truck had been purchase at 18_,278,25- further tested by the City and that it was the consensus of opinion that the low bid of the Mack Truck Company should be accepted as it would be possible to shorten the wheel base and thereby shorten the turning radius with no extra cost to the City. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the purchase of the Mack fire truck at $18,278.25 was authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit: ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. Bennett In connection with the same matter, it was the recommen- dation of the City Manager and the Fire Chief that the power steering be installed on the new truck at a cost of $375 and that power steering be installed on the old Mack truck at a cost of $633.52, and air horns on the old No. 5 Engine at a cost of $35. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, these appropriations and ex- penditures were approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN= None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Bennett The City Manager stated that a purchasing department sur- vey had revealed that the cost of the purchase of certain necessary automotive equipment would be approximately $33,70+. ' After discussion it was agreed that the City Manager should ask for informal bids on thirteen items, including garbage trucks, pick -up trucks, etc. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager was authorized to call for informal bids. The City Manager stated that representatives of the New- port Harbor Veterans Organizations were in the audience to discuss the funds requested for the parade and services on November 11, 1955. Mr. Cusumano and Mr. Frank D. Moore spoke from the audience stating that the parade had been so success- ful last year in Newport Beach that the Veterans wish to have it here again this year, but of course would need funds to do so. After further discussion regarding the fact that the City of Newport Beach's budget could not allot $1000 each year for this event, on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the request for funds was denied. Auth. for power steering and air horrs for older Mack fire equipment. Automotive Equipment, C. Mgr. auth, to call for informal bids. Newport Harbor Veterans Organizations. Mr. Cusumano and Mr. Frank D. Moore spoke from the floor re: the request fvb $1CCC to cover cost of a parade on Nov. 11th. Denied. The City Attorney-announced that even though James Master Plan for water Montgomery had been hired and was working on the Master Plan Contract still in the for water development and expansion, the contract was still process of being drawn in the process of being drawn since certain corrections had since corrections had to to be made in the contract as proposed by Mr. Montgomery. The be made, City Attorney will report to the Council at the next meeting. The City Attorney brought to the attention of the meeting Balboa Angling Club ' that he had made an investigation of the Balboa Angling Club lease Lease. C. Atty, instruc- which expires April 30, 1957. The City Attorney stated that ted to prepare an exten- the lease in existence is approved by him as to form and the sion of the present lease only matter to be settled is whether or not the Council wished for ten years from April to extend the lease. Mr. McNally spoke from the floor and 3e9 19570 stated that the improvements they wish to make on the property would be to the benefit of all Newport Beach and that an ex- tended lease would be required in order to go ahead with these 0 l,, r 03.x, projects. After further discussion, on motion of Council- man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an extension of the present lease for ten years from April 30, 1957• Councilman Stoddard and Councilman hilder expressed apprec- iation on behalf of the Council for the fine work the Balboa Angling Club is doing for the City of Newport Beach. Adjournment. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. ATTEST: City Cler Mayor October 24, 1955 Regular Session. 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 7 :30 P.M. Roll Call, The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. Reading of minutes of Oct. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council - 10th waived shd_they were man Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of approved as written. October 10, 1955 was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS Two letters protesting Two letters protesting street lighting in Corona del street lighting in CDM Mar were presented by the Clerk. One was from Theodore from Theodore and Sylvia Harrington and Sylvia Harrington, dated October 1C, and Harrington, and Lloyd E. one was from Lloyd E. Morrison, dated October 11, 1955. Morrison. Ref. to C. Eng. The Harringtons' property is at 404 Dahlia and Mr. Morrison's property is at 218 Heliotrope. A petition was also presented by the Clerk which purports to bear the names of owners of property on Hazel and Poppy, in Corona del Mar, who oppose street lighting in Corona del Mar and assessment therefor. According to the Engineer's Depart - ment9five of the names signed are new opponents to the street lighting. On motion of Councilman Bennett, second- ed by Councilman MacKay and carried, the said communica- tions and petition were referred to the City Engineer to hold with the rest of the communications for future action on this matter. Five letters protesting a Five letters were presented by the Clerk, which let - playground and a baseball ters contained protests against a playground and a base - diamond on Ocean Front be- ball diamond on Ocean Front between A and B Streets. Said tween A and B Streets o letters were from: Mrs. Charles Warden and C. W. Warden, Said letters ordered filed 918 East Ocean Front; Mrs. John K. Elliott, 90C East Ocean pending investigation by Front, E. H. Michael, 922 East Ocean Front, Mrs. Jaye D. PB & R. McKalson, 924 East Ocean Front, and Ida Berger, 1000 East Ocean Front; Mrs. Edwin Draper, 810 East Ocean Front. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Rid- derhof and carried, these letters were ordered filed pend- ing investigation by the Park, Beach and Recreation Commis- sion. Letter from Dr. & Mrs. Arnold A letter was presented from Dr. and Mrs. Arnold M. M. Scholz, CDM, protesting Scholz, owners of property at 711 Poinsettia, Corona del plan to locate the Coast Mar, protesting the plan to locate the Coast Highway along Hiway along Fifth Ave. as a Fifth Avenue as a Freeway, and requesting that they be Freeway. Ref. to C. Mgr. kept informed as to the progress made against ruining to discuss with CDM Civic Corona del Mar. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded Assoc. by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this letter was refer- red to the City Manager to be discussed with the Corona del Mar Civic Association. Roger W. Hardacre, letter re A letter was presented from Roger W. Hardacre, of 311 lifeguards, CDM beach. Poinsettia, Corona del Mar, dated October 6, 1955, which Filed. states that his understanding is that the lease provisions with Mr. Tate provide that three lifeguards are to be on duty at the Corona del Mar beach. He states that there were numerous occasions this summer when only one lifeguard r 0