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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/1956 - Regular Meetingof the southeasterly 186' of the northeasterly 125' be 15.1 instead of the requested 101. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Final Map be waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted and the Final Map waived. On motion of'Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof , Adjournments and carried, the meeting was adjourned sine die. c, (ate U - mayor ATTEST: 11114 12 , �� 0r7 CityTl rk October 8, 1956 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 Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, and Hill; Councilman Wilder being absent. Approval of On motion of Councilman Higbie, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof minutes. and carried, the reading of the minutes of September 24, 1956, was waived, and they were approved.as written and ordered filed. ' Correspondence The Clerk presented forty -five cards bearing forty -five signatures, re F'G" Street, and a letter from James F. Mitchell and Frances B. Mitchell, all stating that it has been a pleasure to be able to swim at the end of "G" Street this past summer and protesting the replacement of boats and moorings at the end of "G" Street. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said correspondence was ordered filed with the other correspondence pertaining to this subject. Councilman MacKay stated that the people could be assured that "G" Street would remain open for swimming in the summer and other facilities would be made available for the mooring of small boats. Plantings. The Clerk presented a letter signed by Dr. Philip M. Lovell, F. C. Wood, Jr., A. B. King, and Dr. Irving E. Laby, stating that they are the duly appointed representatives of neighborhood citizenry who desire to protest the action taken by the Council on September 12, 1956, in regard to allowing plantings on public street ends, and requesting that the Council open the meeting for public discussion. The Clerk also presented seventy -two cards, bearing eighty signatures, urging the Council to rescind its action of September 12, 1956, granting to two private parties the right to plant on public street -end beach, and asking this to avoid any infringement of their rights to full access to the bay; and two cards confirming the action of the Council and stating there is no infringement. Mayor Hill opened the meeting for public discussion. Dr. Philip M. Lovell spoke on behalf of a group of approximately eighty citizens, who had met previously to formulate plans to request the Council to rescind its action regarding plantings. Dr. Lovell asked the Council questions as to the , rights, easements, infringements, and.precedents which were, or might be, established by the action of the Council. Since the questions were lengthy and set forth in a document in the possession of Dr. Lovell, Mayor Hill requested that Dr. Lovell present the list of questions to the City Clerk and that the Council be given an opportunity to study the questions. Dr. Lovell stated that some of the questions were directed primarily to the City Attorney for answers to legal questions involved. Mayor Hill stated that the questions propounded would be taken under submission. Mr. F. C. Wood, Jr., and Mr. A. B. King, also spoke, opposing the decision of the Council to grant plantings at street ends. It was stated that it was their desire to have the two permits rescinded, and that the property owners remove the plantings at their own expense; that the Municipal Code be revised so that this could not happen again, and that a survey of the City be made to determine if, at other places, the rights of the citizens are being infringed. Mr. Ralph Larrabee spoke in favor of plantings at street ends. Dr. Irving E. Laby spoke, stating that he was the Chairman of the committee selected to represent the aforementioned eighty citizens opposing plantings at street ends, and that it would be in order to send him the written reply to the twenty questions submitted by Dr. Lovell. Mrs. Leonard T. Kingsbaker spoke from the audience, stating that she could not see why there was any objection to the "little plantings ". On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the correspondence in regard to this matter was ordered filed. A. P. Hall letter The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. A. P. Hall, requesting permission re plantings. to continue the use of a 5 x 25 strip adjoining his property on the east at 1100 West Bay Avenue for plantings. On motion of Councilman MacKay, ' seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. A letter from the Orange County League of Cities congratulating the City Congratulations of Newport Beach for its progress during the last fifty years and commending from the Orange the present city officials for their fine contribution now being made, was County League presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and of Cities. carried, said letter was ordered filed. ' The Clerk presented a letter from the Balboa Angling Club requesting that it be issued a permit to operate a public address system at the foot of A Street, Balboa, between the hours of 10030 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. to announce the arrival of boats with swordfish aboard and for the playing of music at Christmas. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said request was granted for a period of ninety days. The Clerk presented a letter from Harold T. Lawson requesting permission to operate a portable high pressure air compressor for the purpose of re- filling self - contained underwater breathing apparatus cylinders, along with the present Bud's Beach Equipment Rentals stand at Corona del Mar, during the season only. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the matter was referred: To the City Attorney to determine whether or not this would be permitted under the Master Lease; To the City Manager to investigate the matter from the standpoint of noise and safety of equipment and for products liability insurance; To the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to investigate from the standpoint of whether or not this type of activity would be desirable at said location. The Clerk presented a letter from Dr. Paul C. Elliott suggesting a remedy for the bottleneck traffic on the main boulevard to the bridge. On motion of ' Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager for consideration with the Traffic Committee. Councilman Stoddard stated that the acquisition of Pacific Electric property was not a dead issue and that the problem posed by Dr. Elliott is being considered in the formulation of the Master Plan. A letter from Walter R. Longmoor, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stating that Mr. Larry Wise has suggested a change in our Zoning Ordinance to provide that the decisions of the Planning Commission on Variance applications would be final unless an appeal is made to the City Council, was presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the suggestion of the Planning Commission was approved and the Council will consider Applications for Variance only when appeals are made from Planning Commission decisions. Request for R!e rmit for public system from the Balboa Angling Club. UORequest of H. T. On re skin diving equipment. Letter from Dr. P. C. Elliott Fe traffic Fn main boulevar,.. To the bridge. Letter from W. R. Longmoor re change in Zoning Ordinance. A notice and brochure regarding the convention of the Shoreline Planning Notice of con - Association, to be held November 15, 16, and 17, in San Mateo, was presented. vention of The City Manager stated that Mr. R. L. Patterson has in the past attended Shoreline said conventions at his own expense. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, Planning_ seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was referred to the City Manager for recommendation. The Clerk presented an excerpt from the Minutes of the Board of Super- visors, Orange County, of the meeting held September 18, 1956, stating that the request that the City of Newport Beach Lifeguard Department be granted service by Orange County Communications was ordered referred to W. E. Whitman, Orange County Radio Department, to work out the necessary details. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said communication was ordered filed. The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. William B. Clark, Balboa, calling attention to the fact that the dead -end streets on the peninsula have not been swept all summer, "J" Street, in particular, has collected debris which is disgraceful. Councilman MacKay stated that due to the limited personnel, it was impossible to have all the dead -end streets swept since they had to be hand swept. The City Manager stated that he was aware of the problem and that efforts would be made to keep these streets as clean as possible. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Councilman Stoddard reminded the audience that in the event the regular pickup day for cuttings was missed, a call could be made to the Street Department, and a truck would pickup cuttings. The City Manager requested that this privilege be not abused. Re Lifeguard service= by_0_ra gc County Communications. Discussion re sweeping of dead -end streets o_n the peninsula, A letter from the City of Costa Mesa stating that Mr. A. C. Swartz has A. C. Swartz to been delegated to represent Costa Mesa and to attend all meetings relative to represent Costa the proposed terminal reservoir, was presented, and ordered filed, on motion Mesa re the of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried. reservoir. The Clerk presented the Claim for Damages of Elvira Swasey, in the Claim for amount of $25,000, for alleged personal injuries sustained on July 29, 1956, Damages of at 214 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, caused by alleged defective condition Elvira Swaseyy. in public sidewalk resulting in the trip and fall of claimant. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said claim was denied and the Deputy City Clerk's action in referring the matter to the insurance carriers was confirmed. The Clerk presented the Claim for Damages of Richard K. Taylor, in the Claim for amount of $10,070.00, for alleged personal injuries sustained on June 30 Damages of 1956, caused by the alleged negligence of the City in maintaining a float Richard K. at the end of the pier (opposite 2219 Channel Road, Balboa), which has a Taylor, hole through which the claimant fell; which was served on the Deputy City �(f4 ��I 11� Clerk on September 26, 1956. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said claim was denied and the action of the Deputy City Clerk in referring the matter to the insurance carriers was confirmed. The Clerk presented the copy of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Betty Bob, Incorporated, (Dinner Horn), 2332 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, Woodrow W. Holder, President of applicant corporation, for new on -sale general license; and a copy of Application for Transfer of ,Alcoholic Beverage License, person to person transfer of on -sale beer, Everett J. Winsler and Ruth E. Winsler, Sport Fishing Boat "Santa Barbara Special," 611 - 31st Street, Newport Beach. Both applications had been recommended for approval by the Police Department and the City Attorney's office. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communications were ordered filed. Alcoholic Beverage The Clerk presented the copy of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License of Doug's License, on -sale beer, Douglas H. Buell, Doug's Dog House, 3512 East Coast Dog House, Douglas Highway, Corona del Mar, which had been recommended for approval by the H. Buell, Police Department. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man MacKay and carried, said communication was ordered filed, and the City Attorney was directed to place Doug's Dog House on notice that said application was approved subject to the issuance of a Use Permit if required by the Planning Commission. Brochure of Kenney The brochure of Kenney & Cullimore, Architects, specializing in civic & Cullimore pre- center work, was presented, and ordered filed, on motion of Councilman sented. MacKay, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried. Reouest of the The Clerk presented a letter from Tidelands Transportation, Inc., sub - Tidelands Trans.. mitting a proposal to obtain a franchise for the partial use of the Newport Inc.. re use of Beach Pier for the purpose of providing a proper landing point for personnel Newport Pier, and material for water transportation to and from offshore operations in and around the waters adjacent to Huntington Beach, California. A discussion was had. Councilman Hart stated that he was of the opinion that it would not be wise to allow this operation at this time since the pier is a sport fishing pier, known throughout the Southland, and that the City of Newport Beach already has two lessees at this location. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, this matter was held for study and recommendation and to be discussed at the next meeting. Councilman Stoddard stated that the pier was built with public funds and the purpose for which the pier was built should be determined before action on this request could be taken. Mr. Mark Engelke spoke from the floor, as did Mr. E. H. LaLanne, representing Tidelands Transportation, Inc. Offer of The The Clerk presented a letter from The Irvine Company proposing to make Irvine Company of available, without financial compensation therefor, to an agency such as the reservoir site. City of Newport Beach, financially able to undertake the construction of a reservoir, a site for said reservoir. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was ordered filed. Report -on proposed Councilman Stoddard stated that at a meeting with the representatives of reservoir. the various agencies concerned with the proposed reservoir, a representative of the Metropolitan Water District stated that water would be available for the reservoir should it be built, and a representative of The Irvine Company stated that the site would be made available to a responsible agency. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Coastal Municipal Water District, asking whether or not funds would be made available to the City of Newport Beach for the building of the proposed reservoir. Councilman Ridderhof stated that the gift of land from The Irvine Company would amount to a gift of approximately $350,000, and that the contribution should be greatly appreciated. Councilman Stoddard said that he was of the opinion that since the City of Newport Beach proposed to "go it alone" on the construction of the reservoir, that it would be advisable to employ the firm of O'Melveny & Myers as legal counsel in submitting the proposal of a bond issue for the reservoir to the voters, and that negotiations with Stone & Youngberg should be terminated at this time. Councilman Stoddard gave a summary of the action that was taken at the aforementioned meeting of the agencies interested in the proposed reservoir. Among the statements made by Councilman Stoddard, was the statement that the City Council did not feel that if Newport Beach built the reservoir, that it would be in a position to guarantee water to its neighbors, although in an emergency water would be sold to the cities needing it. Councilman Stoddard also stated that the proposed 1200 acre -foot reservoir would provide the City with a ten -day supply of water which did not seem any more than adequate. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was authorized to open negotiations with O'Melveny & Myers with a view of bringing this matter to an early election. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate with the firm of James M. Montgomery to determine the engineering changes to be made in the present report in order that the reservoir, as we are talking of it now, may be tied in to the water system of the City of Newport Beach. LICENSES Herman R. Tate - The Application for License of Herman R. Tate, 2370 Orange Avenue, Costa Yellow and Mesa Mesa, for Yellow and Mesa Cab at 3200 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, consisting Cab. of five automobiles for hire, being a change of ownership, was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the application was granted, conditioned that the applicant furnish public liability insurance in the amounts of $25,000/$50,000 for each cab. (Applicant has property damage insurance - $59000.) i II 'or The Application for License of Carl H. Lykke, 1671 Sierra Alta Drive, Carl H, Lykke, Santa Ana, for 2 skill games at 471 North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, license for consisting of one rifle and one pool table, was presented, and granted, on skill games_. motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. vacation of The Application for License of Jack Towle, 101 - 15th Street, Newport Jack Towle Beach, for food concession at Rendezvous Ballroom, 600 Surf, Balboa, con- food concession. ' sisting of soft drinks and sandwiches, was presented, and granted, on motion Said statement is set forth of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. matters. The Application for License of Ruth Owen, 2409 South Lowell, Santa Ruth Owen, Ana, for a restaurant at 3211 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, dba Snack restaurant. Shop, was presented, and granted, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. The Application for License of Leonard Rumsey, Balboa Inn, Balboa, Leonard Rumsey, for restaurant at 400 Main Street, Balboa, dba Fisherman's Wharf, being a restaurant. change of ownership, was presented, and granted, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. LI The Application for Exempt License of Stephen J. Wilsey, 1515 North Baker, Santa Ana, house to house soliciting for Sears, Roebuck & Company, consisting of contacting Sears customers with reference to an educational program by Sears, was presented. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said application was granted, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The Application for Exempt License of Billie Jo Brantley, house to house soliciting, consisting of magazines for the Union Circulation Company, New York City, was presented, and granted, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Stephen J. Wilsey for Exempt Licensee Billie Jo Brantley I9empt License. Resolution No. 4551, being a resolution approving map showing a portion R -4551 re of Beacon Street, between La Jolla Drive and Catalina Drive, which is proposed vacation of to be vacated, closed up and abandoned, was presented, and adopted, on motion Beacon Street. of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, by the Approval of map. following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder Resolution No. 4552, being a Resolution of Intention to order closing up, R -45524 ordering_ vacation and abandonment of a portion of Beacon Street, was presented, and vacation of adopted, and set for public hearing on November 13, 1956, on motion of Beacon Street. Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Resolution No. 4553, Chamber of Commerce for e and adopted, on motion of carried, by the following Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill None Wilder being a resolution commending the Newport Harbor xcellent work on the Golden Jubilee, was presented, Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder The City Manager presented a petition, signed by property owners in an area just south of the 1116th Street Annex" along the shoestring strip. Included in the proposed annexation is the Helipot Corporation land adjoining the City of Newport Beach Corporation Yard. Councilman Stoddard inquired whether or not the City of Newport Beach could be considered in any way "land grabbing" by accepting this petition. Mr. Donald Butts, owner of one of the parcels involved, spoke from the audience and stated that the petitioners were asking to be annexed. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the petition was received and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. R-45-53,-commend- ing Newport . Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Request for annex ation by protgety owners in an ar?n south of 1116th Street Annex." Mayor Hill read a statement by the City Council concerning annexation Statement by the matters. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof Council re and carried, the Clerk was directed to set forth this statement in the annexation minutes of the meeting. Said statement is set forth in its entirety as matters. follows: Voters in an area comprising approximately 260 acres bounded by 19th Street on the north, 16th Street on the south, Placentia Avenue on the east and the Banning property on the west, will vote next Thursday, October 11, on the question of annexation to the City of Costa Mesa. ' In recent weeks, voters and property owners in the area have had distributed to them, various printed circulars designed to influence their vote in favor of annexation to Costa Mesa. These circulars, as well as newspaper stories and reported utterances of public officials, indicate that the position of the City Council of Newport Beach has been misunderstood, R7 � Y,' that issues involved have been incorrectly stated, and that facts have been altered. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach believes that the residents and property owners in unincorporated areas adjacent to the City, as well as those within our City, are entitled to an accurate statement of the facts. The three printed circulars distributed to date in the Mesa area state, imply, or infer in various ways that the City of Newport Beach is committed to a selfish program of Boland grabbing" by piece -meal methods without regard to the desires or interests of affected voters and property owners; that residents of the Mesa area have only the choice of joining Costa Mesa or being forced into Newport Beach with the prospect of higher taxes, higher fire insurance costs, impending bonded indebtedness, indiscriminate zoning, and inadequate representation in the City Government. Specifically, the City of Newport Beach is accused of "land grabbing" in both the recent 12 1/2 acre 16th Street annexation, and the 65 acre 17th Street annexation, over which controversy has developed. It is a fact, shown by the public record, that proceedings in both the 16th and 17th Street annexations were commenced only after written requests were submitted by owners of a majority of the acreage involved. It is a fact, that there were no protests from any of the property owners concerned in the proceedings on either the 16th or 17th Street annexation. It is a fact that it has not been and is not the policy of the City of Newport Beach to initiate annexation of any property without first being requested so to do by residents and property owners concerned. It is a fact that under California law, no city can force annexation of a residential area; it must be initiated by the people in the area. It is a fact that the City Council of Newport Beach recently initiated a meeting with the City Council of Costa Mesa to discuss, among other things, the possibilities of reaching an agreement on appropriate boundaries between the two cities, based on sound planning, logical land development, and the ultimate wishes of property owners concerned. It is a fact that the City Council of Newport Beach is on record favoring industrial zoning of the properties in the 12 1/2 acre 16th Street annexation, in response to requests by property owners in that area. The City has taken no position with respect to zoning of residential property in the Mesa area, if such properties were to annex. a It is a fact that zoning of areas newly annexed to any city is accomplished only after public hearings and due regard both for sound planning and for the desires of property owners concerned. It is a fact that the total tax rate of the City of Newport Beach, including bonded indebtedness, is $1.24 per $100 of assessed valuation, not $1.43 as stated in one of the circulars. It is a fact that fire insurance rates are adjusted only on the basis of action by the Boards of Fire Underwriters and the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. The effect of annexation on fire insurance rates is established only after such action. It cannot be assumed that annexation of the Mesa area to Newport Beach would result in increased fire insurance costs. It is a fact that the City of Newport Beach is studying, in cooperation with the City of Costa Mesa and other public agencies, the feasibility of constructing a large water storage reservoir. A preliminary engineering report, financed in part by the City of Newport Beach, estimates the cost at $1,7009000, and the share of the Costa Mesa area at over 20 %. The City of Newport Beach does not, as stated in one of the circulars, contemplate a $3,000,000 bond issue for water and sewer facilities. i The City Council of the City of Newport Beach believes that these and similar facts should be known and understood by the people of the Harbor Area. It is not the City Council's desire or intention to engage in controversy over the merits of alternatives available to fringe area residents ' and property owners. It is, however, the Council's - desire and intention to set and keep the record straight. The Clerk read a letter from the Director of Public Works submitting Final Map of Tract No. 30579 and an Agreement, recommending that the Agreement and Final Map be approved. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the Agreement and Final Map were approved. Resolution No. 4554, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Agreement, requiring a $55,000 subdivision bond, guaranteeing construction of all improvements in said Tract, with Bay -Way Homes, Inc., and Island Estates, Inc., was adopted, by the following roll call vote, to wit: d ' AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder Resolution No. 4555, being a resolution designating a portion of Balboa R - -45 dedes�i�g- Boulevard (portion of Lot 8 in Block 145 of Canal Section, together with a na in- t g a gortion portion of Section 29 in Township 6 South, Range 10 West, SBBM, Canal Section), of Balboa Blvd. a public thoroughfare, was adopted, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by a public Councilman MacKay and carried, by the following roll call vote, to wit: thoroughfare, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder The Clerk read a letter from Sully - Miller Contracting Company requesting Request of Sully - ' an extension of time to November 28, 1956, to complete construction in Miller for an ex- connection with 31st Street Improvement. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, tension time seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said request was granted. re 31st Street,. Resolution No. 4556, being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the renewal of a lease between the Lido Isle Community Association and the City of Newport Beach, incorporating all the terms and conditions of the original lease dated the 12th day of April, 1955, was pre- sented. It was explained by the City Manager that this lease was for the Ground Observer Corps tower. Councilman Stoddard stated that he was of the opinion that a better place should be provided for the Ground Observer Corps to perform their duties. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works were instructed to make an estimate of the cost of making facilities available for the Ground Observer Corps at the City Hall tower or the Fire Department tower. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4556 was adopted, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder Ordinance No. 802, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR BUSINESS LICENSES AND A SCHEDULE OF FEES THEREFOR Ordinance No. 802 Business licenses and fees. was presented for second reading. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, Ordinance No. seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, the second reading of said U2 adopted. ordinance was waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- man Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance No. 802 was adopted, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Wilder The Clerk presented a letter proposal from Goode and Goode for the Proposal of Goode appraisal, at a cost of $750.00, of Bay Avenue between A and L Streets. On and Goode to motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said appraise Bav proposal was accepted and the necessary transfer of funds from Council Avenue. Contingencies therefor was authorized by the following roll call vote to wit. AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSEN'19 COUNCILMEN: Wilder The request for Transfer of Funds No. 46, $ 750.00, from Unappropriated Fund Transfer Balance - Sewer Maintenance Fund to Sewer Main Extension - Seashore Drive - No. 6 Materials and Supplies, was presented, and approved, on motion of Council- man Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. The request for Transfer of Funds No. 47, $750.00, from General Fund Fund Transfer Unappropriated Balance to Civil Service - Contractual Services; Professional No T+� Services, was presented, and approved, on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried. Re vacation of The Director of Public Works stated that the request for the abandonment alley in Block 5, of alley in Block 5, East Newport Tract, which had been referred to him and East Newport the City Manager for investigation by the Council on September 24, 1956, had Tract, been investigated, and that it was his recommendation that the alley be not abandoned, since access to the property was necessary for the reading of meters and the maintenance of water service line, as set forth in a report which he submitted. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said report of the Director of Public Works was received. The City Manager stated that efforts will be made to see what can be done to maintain the property in a useful and orderly manner. Commending the Mayor Hill stated that the assistance of Mrs. John F. Dodge and Mrs. F. work of Mrs. Dodge B. Hazlett, during the heavy registration of voters for the November election, and Mrs. Hazlett had been gratefully received by the City Clerk's office, and the City wished on registrations. to commend Mrs. Dodge and Mrs. Hazlett for their patriotic action. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to write Mrs. Dodge and Mrs. Hazlett and thank them for their assistance. Discussion as to Councilman Stoddard stated that he received a routine report from the tar being Sanitation District, mentioning that tar had been deposited on the beach in deposited on the the area patrolled by the Sanitation District. The Sanitation District con - beach, tacted the Regional Water Pollution Control in Riverside, and a reply had been received that the United States Coast Guard has jurisdiction in this matter. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the City Manager was instructed to set up a system to inform the United States Coast Guard, preferably the legal office, in Long Beach, when informants, such as the Lifeguards and others, informed the City Manager that tar is on the beach, or of any similar matter which needed referral to the United States Coast Guard. The Director of Public Works submitted the recommendation that street work be done in Shore Cliffs, consisting of the completion of the construction of 180, wide concrete gutters, reinforcement of 71 wide strip adjacent to gutters if necessary, and seal coating of entire street area. He stated that the Gas Tax Funds could only be used for certain improvements and that he was of the opinion that the best use for the gas tax money available at this time, was for the street work to be done in Shore Cliffs. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the plans and specifications of the Director of Public Works submitted in connection with the above recommendation, were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be submitted at the Council meeting of November 13, 1956. Re proposed In connection with the proposed crossing at 31st Street, Councilman Hart crossing at 31st stated that the City Engineer had sent cards to the residents in that area, Street, asking their opinion as to whether or not they would be agreeable to paying one- half of the cost, of putting in the crossing, in the amount of approximately $49200.00. The replies received by the City Engineer showed that a substantial majority were opposed to paying one -half of said cost. Meeting adjourned. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the meeting was adjourned sine die. A Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk October 22, 1956 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. Introduction of Mayor Hill welcomed the students in the audience, and Councilman Stoddard students. presented Christina Stange from Sweden and Helmut Beran from Germany, foreign exchange students sponsored by the American Field Services. Roll call. The roll was called, the following members being present: Councilmen Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. ADDroval of On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and minutes of carried, the reading of the minutes of October 8, 1956, was waived, and they October 90 1956. were approved as written and ordered filed. Canvass of votes The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set by law for the re Tustin Avenue canvass of the votes cast in the special annexation election held in the Tustin and 22d Street Avenue and 22d Street Annexation on October 16, 1956. The measure submitted Annex election. to the voters was as follows: