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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/1955 - Regular MeetingNovember 14, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in re- gular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the Call to Order hour of 7930 P.M. The roll was called, the following members being present, Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof Roll Call and Hill. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the reading of the minutes of October 24, Approval of Minutes 1955 was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS A letter was presented from the Newport Harbor Chamber of P:ewport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, dated October 279 19559 com:aending the City for ex- Commerce re the Business cellent leadership in initiating a survey of the Business and and Soliciting Ordinances Soliciting Ordinances of our City, with the view of establish- of our City. ing equitable and workable methods of administering this phase of municipal requirements. Said letter sets forth the request that the opportunity to review new ordinances, which are drawn, be given the Board of Directors of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce before final passage by the Council. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was ordered filed. A letter was presented from the Newport Harbor Chamber of Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, dated October 27, 19559 which states that its Board Commerce re adequate water of Directors is in accord with the splendid foresight and action supply for City. taken by the Council in connection with making provisions for an adequate water supply for our City. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said commun- ication was ordered filed. A letter from the Civil Service Board, Edward T. Healy, Civil Service Board re Chairman, dated November 9, 1955, was presented. Said letter pensions and recommending recommends that Section 17 of Ordinance No. 511 be deleted. that Sec. 17 of 0 -511 be Said Section limits eligibility for those employed under this deleted. Ref. to C. Mgr. Ordinance to those who do not receive a pension in excess of 00 from any source whatsoever. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager. Two notices were presented from the Public Utilities Com- mission regarding the date of hearing of the application of the City of Newport Beach for fixing compensation for certain Paci- fic Electric lands, et ceteray the most recent notice resets time of hearing to March 7, 1956, 2900 P.M., at the City Hall, Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communications were order filed. Public Utilities Comm. re date of hearing for fixing compensation for certain Pac. Elec. lands. Set for :March 7, 1956. ad 9 9 ceived November 10, 1955, . were presented. Said claims allege damages, respectively of 0 ,697 and $750, for "trip and fall" claims and injuries sustained near 22d Street and Ocean Front August 16, 1955. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said claims were denied and referred to the City Attorney. of F. W. S_ mith, for t1au for "trip and fall" plaims on and injuries. Denied and ref. to the C. Attorney. A Notice from the Public Utilities Commission was presented,Pub. Utilities Commission regarding the application fcr adjustment of rates, of the Laguna re adjustment of rates Beach -Santa Ana Stage Line, which notice sets forth the fact that Laguna Beach -Santa Ana the persons "doing business as" the Laguna Beach -Santa Ana Stage Stage Line. Line had been changed by amendment to the original application. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said communication was ordered filed. The State Board of Equalization report pertaining to the State -Board of Eaualiza- Bradley- Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law, including compila -tion report-re the Bradle" tion of facts regarding estimated sales tax revenues available Burns Uniform Sales and to California Cities and Counties in the 1956 -57 fiscal year, Use Tax Law. was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman wilder and carried., said communication was ordered filed. A petition signed by twenty -five persons who are owners Petition of property on Poppy in Corona del Mar, opposing street lighting9owners o was presented. Five of said people are "newIlopponents to the opposing street lighting. Five additional letters from property owners Also five in Corona del Mar, protesting street lighting, were also pre- ters. Re sented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letters and petition were referred to the City Engineer for his file on this subject. signed by propt. n Poppy, CDM, street lighting. additional let - f. to C. Eng. A copy of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License of APpo for Alcoholic Bev. Harold S. Thompson, Thompson-Is Market, 2CO 30th Street, was Lie. of Harold S. Thom °meson presented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- Ordered filed. ' man Wilder and carried, said application was ordered filed. A Claim of Joan C. Smith, for Damages, and a Claim of F. W.Claim of Joan C. 6mith, Smith for Damages against the City of Newport Beach, both re- for DamaPes,_and a Claim 9 9 ceived November 10, 1955, . were presented. Said claims allege damages, respectively of 0 ,697 and $750, for "trip and fall" claims and injuries sustained near 22d Street and Ocean Front August 16, 1955. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said claims were denied and referred to the City Attorney. of F. W. S_ mith, for t1au for "trip and fall" plaims on and injuries. Denied and ref. to the C. Attorney. A Notice from the Public Utilities Commission was presented,Pub. Utilities Commission regarding the application fcr adjustment of rates, of the Laguna re adjustment of rates Beach -Santa Ana Stage Line, which notice sets forth the fact that Laguna Beach -Santa Ana the persons "doing business as" the Laguna Beach -Santa Ana Stage Stage Line. Line had been changed by amendment to the original application. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said communication was ordered filed. The State Board of Equalization report pertaining to the State -Board of Eaualiza- Bradley- Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law, including compila -tion report-re the Bradle" tion of facts regarding estimated sales tax revenues available Burns Uniform Sales and to California Cities and Counties in the 1956 -57 fiscal year, Use Tax Law. was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman wilder and carried., said communication was ordered filed. A petition signed by twenty -five persons who are owners Petition of property on Poppy in Corona del Mar, opposing street lighting9owners o was presented. Five of said people are "newIlopponents to the opposing street lighting. Five additional letters from property owners Also five in Corona del Mar, protesting street lighting, were also pre- ters. Re sented. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letters and petition were referred to the City Engineer for his file on this subject. signed by propt. n Poppy, CDM, street lighting. additional let - f. to C. Eng. W1 Letter and report on a The Clerk presented a. letter and report on a question - questionnaire re the assignment of traffic naire, which was circulated to California cities, concerning engineering responsibil- the assignment of traffic engineering responsibility, fur - ity circulated to Calif. nished by the State of California, Engineering Division, cities. Ref. to Traffic Governor's Traffic Safety Conference. On motion of Council - Committee for study. man Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, sented. On motion said letter and report were referred to the Traffic Com- Councilman Benrett, seconded by mittee for study. Pub Utilities Commission The Clerk presented a notice which was received from se ting hearing date of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California; Dec. 15, 1955 re extended setting December 15, 19559 the date for the hearing on the service rates for Gen. Application of General Telephone Company and the Applica- Telephone Co. and Pacific tion of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company regarding Tel & Tel. extended service and rates. Said hearing to be held in the gas, oil, tires and ac- County `selfare Building at Santa Ana. On motion of Council- cesories. Approved. man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said communication was ordered filed. PB & R Comm re an experi- A letter from the Park, Beach and Recreation Commis - mental recreation program sion was read. Said letter set forth the recommendation to be started at Horace that an experimental recreation program be started at the Ensign School. Horace Ensign School -in conjunction with the Elementary for License of Fanga Devitt, for School Board. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded Dancing Academy at by Councilman Bennett and carried, said recommendation, was East Coast Highway, Corona del approved by the following roll call vote, to wit: Mar, same location AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Margery Hale Charm School, was pre - Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill sented. On motion NOES, COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Benrett, seconded by ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Auth. to C. Mgr. to hire A letter from the City Manager requesting authority Mr. Vaughn Walters as Dir. to hire Mr. Vaughn Walters as Director of Finance at the of Finance. third step (661 7.00of Salary Range 24, was read. On mo- approval of the Police Department. tion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Fred R. Powell, for ser- Stoddard and carried, said recommendation was approved by vice station, for sale of the following roll call vote, to wit: gas, oil, tires and ac- AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, cesories. Approved. Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN= None ABSE;'T, COUNCILMEN: None Bal. Isl. Business Men's A letter from the City Engineer, regarding diagonal Assoc., re the elimina- parking on Marine Avenue, and the elimination of two cross - tion of two crosswalks on walks on Marine Avenue, as requested by the Balboa Island Marine Ave. Denied on Business Men's Association, was read. The City Engineer the recommendation of the recommended denying these requests as they would not be C. Eng. feasible or practicable. On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said recommen- dation of the City Engineer was accepted. LICENSES Earl L. DAZwell, for Am- The Application for License of Earl L. Bagwell, for bulance Service. Approved Ambulance Service, 4C9 East 20th Street, one ambulance, subject to approval of use permit having been granted, was presented. On motion Pol. Dept. of Councilman Benrett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application was approved subject to the approval of the Police Department. Fanaa Devitt, for Dancing The Application for License of Fanga Devitt, for Academy, CDM. Approved Dancing Academy at 2912 East Coast Highway, Corona del subject to approval of Mar, same location as Margery Hale Charm School, was pre - Poi. Dept. sented. On motion of Councilman Benrett, seconded by Bennett, Councilman Wilder and carried, said application was ap- said application was proved subject to the approval of the Police Department. Disabled Veterans Indus- The Application for Exempt License of Disabled tries, for salvage col- Veterans Industries, for salvage collection, house to leetion, house to house. house, salvage for Disabled Veterans of Santa Ana, 402 Ref. to C. Attorney. East 4th Street, was presented. On motion of Councilman stations, for sale of Bennett, seconded by Councilman Pidderhof and carried, Approved. said application was referred to the City Attorney. J. Edwin Rath, for dis- The Application for Exempt License of J. Edwin Rath, tributing Cutco Cutlery, for distributing Cutco Cutlery, referrals and appointments; referrals and appointments taking orders, C.O.D. or contract buying, (Police Depart - taking orders, C.O.D. or ment investigating) was presented. On motion of Council- - contract buying. Ref, to man Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman '.Milder and carried, C. Attorney. said application was referred to the City Attorney. W. H. Tietz, for service The Application for License of W. H. Tietz for ser - stations, for sale of vice stations, 393.9. Coast Highway, TT.evport Beath, 2400 East petroleum-products, Coast Highway' Corona del Mary for sale of.petroleum pro- - Approved. ducts,. (change of ownership,.: Craig, 0:3.1, to. Sunset'Oil) was pre- rented. Oh motion of Councilman.Benjett, seconded by - Councilman MacKay and carried, said application was approved. Fred R. Powell, for ser- The Application for License of Fred R. Powell for service vice station, for sale of station at 3000 Newport Boulevard, for sale of gas, oil, tires gas, oil, tires and ac- and accessories, (change of ownership) was presented. On mo- cesories. Approved. tion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said application was approved. 1 1 The Clerk presented three Applications for License, Balboa Music Co., by Harry Duensing, for miniature pool games, one each to be installed at 111 Main Street, 471 North Newport, 4223 West Coast Highway (games not! in operation). On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, sai6 applications were denied until further investigation by the Council. A discussion was had regarding the fact that numer- ous games of this nature are believed to have been in- stalled in various locations in the City. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager was instructed to prohibit the use of any unlicensed machines of this nature in opera- tion in the City of Newport Beach. Councilman MacKay inquired as to whether or not the refund to Mr. Clyde Denlinger for the unused portion of his license fees had been made in connection with the prohibiting of pinball machines. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ben- nett and carried, the City Manager was instructed to r.�•- fund to Mr. Clyde Denlinger all of the prorated amount of money which is due him for the unused period of license fees during the fiscal year, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, '..ilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCIL_",:EN: None The Acting City Attorney, Mr. John Penney, brought ' to the attention of the meeting that he had made the re- quc-s`.ed 9nvestigation of the 1- Shuffle Alley game at 31C Balboa, which investigation the Council had requested b'.efot -e granting of the license of Dick Luebber.t, at the meeting of October 24, 1955. Mr. Penney stated that it was his opinion that this particular game was a game of skill as opposed to a game of chance. Like other similar applications for license, this application was referred to the City Council for further investigation. The Clerk presented the Application for License of Proctor Lac Gamble to conduct the business of door to door distribution of "Dash" samples, no selling or soliciting involved, distributors all employees of Proctor & Gamble. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said application was approved subject to the clarification of the Police Depart ment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 101 Ba boa, Music Co.. by Harry I?uens. ng, for miniature pool games. Denied until further investigation by the Council. C. Mgr. inst. to prohibit use of any unlicensed mach ines of this nature in oper- ation. C. Mgr. inst. to refund all the prorated amount of money for unused license fees to Mr. Clyde Denlinger. Dick Lubbert, 1- Shuffle Al- 192 _game. Invest. made by C. Atty. Ref. to C. Council for further investigation. Proctor & Gamble, to con - conduct business of door to door distribution of "Dash" samples, no selling or soli- citing involved. Approved subj. to clarification of Pol. Dept. The Clerk brought to the attention of the meeting 0-761 presented in lieu that Ordinance No. 758, which was adopted at the meeting of 0 -75£3. Re "Yards" held October 1C, 1955 inadvertently omitted subparagraph "g ". Ordinance No. 71 being; AA? ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING SECTION 9105.4 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE EPv'TITLED "YARDS" was presented in lieu of Ordinance No. 758. On motion 1st reading waived. Passed of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and to 2d reading, carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. 761 was i•:aived. On motion of Councilman Bennett,.,seebrded by Councilman Wilder and carried, Ordinance No. 761 was passed for sec- ond reading. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented the Clerk's affidavit of suffi- Harbor Highlands Annexation cie.ncy of signatures on the petitions for the annexation Sufficiency of signitures on of Harbor Highlands. On motion of Councilman MacKay, petitions. seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said affidavit was accepted. The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4406 in connec- R -4406, Harbor Highlands tion with the annexation of Harbor Highlands. Said reso- Annexation Sets hearing and lution sets the hearing date of December 12, 1955 for pro- election dates. tests against said annexation, and sets the proposed annex- ation election date of February 14, 1956. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 44C6 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: I AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, i.ilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -4407 Rescinds R -4359, ap- Councilman Stoddard stated that further invest;ga- proving the Engineers' Re- tion of Resolution Yo. 4359, approving the Engineers' port to the Bd. of Sup. in Report to the Board of Supervisors in connection with. connection with the Or_ Co. the Orange County Flood Control District general plans, E_Lnnrl (nnt.g n;st. general specifications, estimates of cost for rights -of -way, et plans, specifications, esti- cetera, revealed that the Council might have been hasty mates of cost for rights -of- in adopting said resolution. A discussion ensued and way, etc. Adopted. the Council agreed that Councilman Stoddard's statement was correct. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, Resolution No. 4407, rescinding Resolution No. 4359,was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None ENGINEERING App. of Nelda Gibson. B31, The City Engineer presented the application of Nelda Island, for a curb oreak. Gibson, 126 Amethyst Avenue, Balboa Island, for a curb Granted. break on Park Avenue. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman MacKay and car- ried, said application was granted with Mayor Hill voting against the granting of this application. App. of Parkham Garner, Bal. The City Engineer presented the application of Island, for a curb break. Parkham Garner, 2C1 Pearl Avenue, Balboa Island, for a Granted. curb break on Park Avenue. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said application was granted with Mayor Hill voting against the granting of this application. Building Code to be amended Councilman Stoddard inquired of the Acting City At- re regulations preventing torney whether or not it is possible to prevent people people from putting any kind from putting up any kind of obstruction on the rear line of obstruction on the rear of their property. After discussion, it was agreed that line of their property. in order to enforce a regulation of this nature, the Building Code would have to be amended. ADD. _of_J. E. NcCreadv, for The City Engineer presented the application of J. curb break. Approved. E. McCready for a curb break and means of access over an unimproved portion of the City Street to property located at 2727 Ocean Boulevard, in accordance with the Cit;- ' Engineer°§ drawings numbered 2361 and 2362. The City Engineer stated that this would in no way affect or dis- turb any planting of shrubbery. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the recommendation of the City Engineer to allow this curb break and means of access, was ap_roved. App. of J. A. Beek for per- The City Engineer presented the application of J. A. Mit to construct concrete Beek for permit to construct concrete slab bulkhead, bay - Slab bulkhead. Granted ward on southerly end of Agate Avenue, Newport Beach. On subj. to War Dept. approval. motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said application was granted subject to War Department approval. App. of J. A. Beek for per- mit to construct concrete slab bulkhead, Palm Street. Granted. subj. to War Dept. approval. The City Engineer presented the application of J. A. Beek for permit to construct concrete slab bulkhead, bay - ward of Palm Street in Balboa, Newport Beach. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said application was granted subject to War Department approval. App. of R. H. Vallely for The City Engineer presented °the application of R. H. permit to construct concrete Vallely for permit to construct concrete slab bulkhead slab bulkhead and wood groin, and wood groin, bayward of Lot 1, Block 3, Balboa, Bayside Granted subj. to War Dept. Tract and adjacent thereto. On motion of Councilman Ben - approval. nett, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said application was granted subject to War Department approval. App. of Al Anderson for per- The City Engineer presented the application of Al mit to construct concrete Anderson for permit to construct concrete slab bulkhead slab bulkhead and wood groin. and wood groin, bayward of Lots 1 and 7 of Bayside Tract. Granted subj. to War Dept. On motion of Councilman 1%ilder, seconded by Councilman approval. Ridderhof and carried, said application was granted sub - ject to War Department approval. R -4408 Auth. C. Eng. to The City Engineer presented Resolution No. 44C8; pass on the issuing of whereby the City Council authorizes the City Engineer to transfers of pier permits pass on the issuing of transfers of pier permits within within the City. Adopted. the City of Newport Beach. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None J ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The City Manager brought to the attention of the meet- ing the need for the enforcement of the Municipal Code rela- tive to delinquent sales tax returns, and it was suggested that a hearing date be set to hear protests and reasons why those delinquent on their sales tax teturns should not have their licenses revoked. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, Monday, November 285 1955 at 7.30 P.N., was the date set for said hearing. 0 Delinquent sales tax re- turns. Hearing date of Nov. 28th set for protests for those delinquent. The City Manager presented Robert H. Robinson's request Robert H. Robinson's re- for refund on sales tax in the amount of $93. After dis- quest for refund on sales cussion, on motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Council -tax in the amount of $93. man Bennett and carried, the recommendation of the City Approved and authorized. Manager to refund said money was approved and authorized. The City Manager presented the letter from the Lido Shops Association, Christmas Decorating Committee, re- questing the City of Newport Beach to contribute approx= imately one dollar per front foot of property on Newport Boulevard and 32d Street, for beginning an overall plan to beautify the Newport Harbor area during the holiday season. A discussion was had, Sally Fleming speaking from the floor on behalf of Richard's Market and the Committee. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the Council denied this request because the Christ- mas decoration plans for the City Hall had already been made. It was agreed that this matter should be discussed when preparing the budget in 1956. The City Manager stated that the request for thirteen ' automotive bids had been made and that Mr. Donald Means, the Purchasing Agent, would present the low bids at this time. Mr. Means spoke from the floor and explained that consideration had been given to the various bids submitted and the following bids were recommended for acceptances The bids of General Motors Corporation for Items 2, 35 49 79 and 8 in the following amounts respectively, :1142.939 x1317.939 51349.93, $Go4.41, and $p904.41. Said bids were much lower than any other bids submitted. After discussion, (Lou Reed of Chrysler Motors speaking from the floor and Lido Shoros Association re- quest City to contribute money for overall plan for Christmas decorations. Re- quest denied. Agreed that matter should be discussed at budget time in 1956. Sally Flees spoke from floor. suggesting that the City purchase the needed police cars locally) it was decided that the City should take advantage of the low bids from General Motors. On motion of Council- man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the recommendation of the City Kanager to accept the low bids on Items 2, 39 4, 7, and 8 was approved and authorized by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN-, Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN-, None Request for thirteen auto- motive bids. Mr. Donald Means, Purchasing Agent, presented the low bids. The C. Mgr's, recommenda- tion to accept the low bids on Items 2, 3, 49 79 & 8 was approved and auth. It was also brought to the attention of the meeting Automotive bids. Re Item that a second car in classification Item � could be and . Mgr. au h. to pur- should be purchased from Ger.eral Motors at the same price chase an extra car at same of w1349.93. On motion of Councilman t ^.ilder, seconded by price of 81349 =93. Councilman Macr�-ay and carried, the recommendation of the City Manager to purchase an extra car at the price of x134;.93, was approved and authorized by the following roll call vote, to wits AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN--. None A discussion was had regarding Items 5 and 6 and as Automotive bids. Re Items to the relative advantages of purchasing 1188" Olsmobiles and 6. Mr. Theodore Rob - or Ford Interceptors, Mr. Theodore Robbins speaking from bins spoke from the floor. the floor. It was decided to investigate this purchase Ref, to C. Mgr, to investi- further, and that the City Manager would report on this gate and report back in two matter in two weeks, after obtaining an expression from the weeks, type of car desired. The low bid of Miller Chevrolet for Item 11, of x1890.CC, Automotive bids. Item 11 was discussed, and on motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded to.be purchased from Mil - by Councilman MacKay and carried, said purchase was approved ler Chevrolet. and authorized by the following roll call vote, to wit. AYES, COUNCILMEN. Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN. None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN. None It was decided to further investigate the other pur- Other purchases and bids chases and bids which had been submitted in this matter, to be further investigated. The City Manager recommended that the low bid of Bay Insurance Associates, Jay & Renfro, brokers, for liability, property damage, fire, theft, and comprehensive, for all City owned vehicles, in the amount of $4372.62, be accepted. Bay Insurance Associates, jay -A Renfro, to be awarded bid for insurance for all City owned vehicles. E Mr. Ed Heal spoke from Mayor Hill asked if there was any further business. e re the Civil Mr. Ed Healy spoke from the floor regarding the Civil Ser- Service letter which was vice letter that had been read earlier in the meeting and read earlier in the meet- requesting that the City Manager report back to the Council ing. on the question involved.. Mr. Healy was informed that that was the intent of the Council. 1 On motion of Councilman hilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said bid was awarded as recommended by the following .roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN= Bennett, h.ilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Mill TOES, COUNCILMMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Joint Assembly and Senate The City Manager stated that there would be a meet - Interim Comm. re surplus ing on November 17, 1955 of the Joint Assembly and Senate or oil fund revenue from Interim Committee to consider legislation to be submitted tidelands. C. Wilder and at the next meeting of the Legislature, dealing with sur- John Penney to attend plus or oil fund revenue from tidelands, said meeting to meeting in Long Beach on be held in Long Beach. The City Manager stated that it Nov. 17, 1955. would be well to have the City of Newport Beach represented at said meeting to caution those present that any action they might take would affect Newport Beach. After dis- cussion, Mayor Hill appointed Councilman Wilder and Acting City Attorney, John C. Penney, to attend said meeting on November 17, 1955 Proposed amendments for The City Manager called upon the Deputy Director of retirem at benef�tg. Mr. Finance to explain certain proposed amendments for re- Gordon Sickler spoke from tirement benefits. Ix . Gordon Sickler, Deputy Director the floor. Recommendation of Finance, stated that it was proposed to change the re- of C. Mgr. approved. tirement benefits to be based on the three highest conse- cutive years of membership rather than the five highest consecutive years, and to change the death benefits of deceased persons for beneficiaries from $3CC to �4C0. This would cost the City ap,roximately X700 per year. Further amendments were discussed. The City Manager re- commended that we add the amendments to our Retirement Plan which would increase the death benefits from w3CC to �4CC and base the retirement pay on three consecutive years rather than five consecutive years. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, said recommendation of the City Manager was ap- proved by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, ;toddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill ROES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Rte, employing Mrs. The Acting City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4409 Sidney H. Peck for steno. in connection with the employment of Mrs. Sidney H. Peck services for Golden Year for stenographic services for the Golden Year Committee, Committee. Adopted. for a period commencing October 31, 1955 and ending June 3C, 1956, the consideration for said services to be $50 per week. Said resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to ex- ecute an agreement on behalf of the City in accordance with these terms. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 44c9 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEI: None Condemnat;on of Pac ;f ;c The Acting City Attorney stated that he had had a tele- Electric Property. C. Atty. phone call from the representative of the Pacific Electric directed to inform the Pac. Railway, in connection with the contemplated condemnation Elec.by letter of the proceedings of certain Pacific Electric property, speci.fi- Council °s intention to con- cally, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1179 all of Block 116; Lots 11, demn.. 12, and 13, Block 115. The representative stated that they would like to- receive a letter from the City setting forth the proposed condemnation of the City unless negotiations could be worked out for the purchase of this property. The Pacific Electric desired to retain any mineral rights to said property and would base negotiations for the purchase of this property on such requirements. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the City Attorney was directed to in- form the Pacific Electric by letter of the Council's inten- tion to condemn said property unless negotiations for the purchase of said property are consummated, and that the City would reserve the right to the Pacific Electric to have slant drilling and mineral rights, should oil be dis- covered at this location at some future date, by the fol- lowing roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill DOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Mr. Ed Heal spoke from Mayor Hill asked if there was any further business. e re the Civil Mr. Ed Healy spoke from the floor regarding the Civil Ser- Service letter which was vice letter that had been read earlier in the meeting and read earlier in the meet- requesting that the City Manager report back to the Council ing. on the question involved.. Mr. Healy was informed that that was the intent of the Council. 1 J J r`3 On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- Adjournment, man Bennett and carried, the meeting was adjourned, sine die. i ATTEST: Mayor S Iwo, City Clerk' q !nn, G November 28, 1955 The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in Call to Order. regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at the hour of 7 :3C P.M. The roll was called, the following members being pre- Roll Calla sent: Councilmen Bennett, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard,- Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council- man Wilder and carried, the reading of the minutes of Novem- ber 14, 1955 was waived and they were approved with a cor- rection and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS A letter was presented from the Park, Beach and Recrea- PB & R Comm. re proposed tion Commission, dated November 17, 1955, regarding the pro- baseball diamond and tests which had been received against a proposed baseball playground on Ocean Front. diamond and playground on Ocean Front between A and B Streets. Said letter states that since no request had been filed for such a playground and the idea had not originated with said Commission, the Park,Beach and Recreation Commission recom- mended filing said protests until such time as a request for a baseball diamond and playground is made. On motion of Councilman Benrett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and car- ried, said communication was ordered filed. A letter was presented from the Park, Beach and Recrea- tion Commission, dated November 17, 1955, regarding the in- stallation of a public restroom on Balboa Island, previous- ly referred to the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission by the Council, which states that there does not appear to be a suitable location for such installation. Said letter quotes the motion of the Park, Beach and Recreation Commis- sion to the effect that the Director of Recreation and Parks is requested to make an inventory of existing public rest - room facilities in the City of Newport Beach and their costs of operation and maintenance. On motion of Councilman Ben- nett, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said com- munication was ordered filed. A letter was presented from the Park, Beach and Recrea- tion Commission, dated November 17, 19559 which recommends that the City Engineer and the ,Director of Parks and Recrea- tion be authorized jointly to bring up to date a master plan for maintenance and development of the Corona del Mar State Park Property. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried, the recommendation of the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission was authorized. A letter was presented from the Park, Beach and Recrea- tion Commission, dated November 16, 1955, regarding the beau- tification and improvement of certain City owned lots, com- monly known as Newport Island Park. Said letter states that the City Engineer and the City Attorney have been consulted in this matter, and that approval has been given by the City Engineer, and that the City Attorney has expressed the opin- ion that the group should post a labor and material bond to assure the City that there would be no City liability for labor or material liens. Said letter recomniends that per- mission be granted the group to proceed with the project in PB & R Comm. re installa- tion of public restroom on Bal. Isl. Dire of Rec. and Parks to make an inventory of existing public restroom facilities PB & R Comm. re a master plan for maintenance and development of the CDM State Park property. PB & R Comm. re the beau- tification and improve- ment of certain City owned lots, known as Newport Island Park. Auth, was granted to Newport Island, Inc., to proceed with its improvement project for Newport Island Park. a diligent, professional and workmanlike way, under the super- ' vision of the Director of Recreation and Parks, and only so far as the Newport Island, Incorporated, funds shall permit. On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Rid - derhof and carried, authorization was granted, as recoms,ended by the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission, to Newport Island, Incorporated, to proceed with its improvement project for Newport Island Park.