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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/1956 - Regular MeetingM 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 7° 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 $4,200.00. 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. ,z, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk October 22, 1956 Regular session4 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 Bart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof and Hill. Approval 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 d, 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: 1 r] SHALL TUSTIN AVENUE AND 22D STREET ANNEX BE ANNEXED TO, INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND THE PROPERTY IN SUCH TERRITORY BE, AFTER SUCH ANNEXATION, SUBJECT TO TAXATION EQUALLY WITH THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, TO PAY THE ENTIRE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF ' NEWPORT BEACH OUTSTANDING OR AUTHORIZED AT THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION, FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION OR COMPLETION OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS? Measure submitted to E—evoters. The Council canvassed the vote and it was announced that 37 votes Canvass of votes. had been cast, 27 of which were for annexation and 10 were against annexation. Two absentee ballots had been issued, two absentee ballots had been returned, and were canvassed. The two votes were cast against the annexation. The Council thereupon canvassed the returns of the election and Canvass of returns. found the result to be as follows: For annexation 27 Against annexation 12 Total vote cast 39 Resolution No. 4557, being a resolution declaring results of the R -4557. declaring Tustin Avenue and 22d Street Annexation Election held October 16, 1956, election results. was presented. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4557 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance No. 803, being Ordinance No. 8C3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING Approyal of the THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF CERTAIN Annexation. INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "TUSTIN AVENUE AND 22D STREET ANNEX ", WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, UPON THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THE QUESTION SUBMITTED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID TERRITORY ON THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1956 was introduced.. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Council- Reading of Ordinance man Ridderhof and carried, the first reading of Ordinance No. 603 was 14-o—. 7073, waived. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Ordinance No. 803 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented a letter from C. Lester Jones, stating that ' "we are the owners of 29 lots in Tract No. 3062 and five other acres which we plan to subdivide, - all lying between Tustin and Santa Ana Avenues, 23d and Santa Isabel," and requesting annexation of said property to the City of Newport Beach. A discussion was had regarding the understanding that the Council has with the Council of the City of Costa Mesa, that when owners of property in this area request annexation to either city, the Council will cause said property to be brought to the attention of both cities for consideration before annexation proceedings are commenced. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Mr. Bunster Creely spoke from the audience. The Clerk presented a letter and card from C. E. Dessery, 1021 West Balboa Boulevard, protesting plantings at street -end beaches, requesting the Council to rescind its action of September 12, stating that the many mooring lines "at this location " make access to the bay almost impossible, stating that it is the opinion of some people that it might be well to have a proper court adjudicate the matter. The Clerk also presented nine additional cards bearing nine signatures protesting plantings and requesting the Council to rescind its action. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the cards and letter were ordered filed with the other correspondence on this matter; which is being studied by the Council. The Clerk presented a letter signed by Dr. Irving E. Laby and Frank C. Wood, Jr., stating that the problem on the street -end beaches - -- appears to be the matter and the method of maintaining order and ' decorum, and suggesting a system of "Beach Wardens," to advise bathers of the laws and proprieties. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said letter was ordered filed with the correspondence mentioned above. Dr. Laby spoke from the audience, desiring to know if the Council would reach an opinion in the near future on the street -end matter. Mayor Hill assured him that the matter was under study and that a decision would be reached in the near future. C. Lester Jones re annexation. C. E. Dessery re plantings. Dr. Laby and Frank Wood re plantings. [ ,2 &Y Via; Card from Joan A card from Joan Miller protesting the replacement of boats and moorings Miller re moorings at the end of 11G" Street, was presented. On motion of Councilman MacKay, at end of 11G11 seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said card was ordered filed with Street. the other correspondence on this matter. A letter from the League of Civic Associations, calling attention to the hazard created by the Standard Oil Tanks located at 1802 West Balboa Boulevard, was presented, and stating that letters have previously been written regarding the removal of said tanks. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager for recommendation and report, to bring the Council up -to -date. Mr. Edward Healy gave the file of the League of Civic Associations correspondence on this matter to the City Attorney for consideration of the Council during the study of this matter. Shoreline Planning The Clerk presented a letter from the Shoreline Planning Association, Association letter inquiring whether or not the City desires to make any changes in its nominees re nominees, to be on the Shoreline Planning Board. Mayor Hill announced that Mr. R. L. Patterson might find it impossible to represent the City on said Board, and that consideration was being given to a new nominee. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, this.matter was continued to the next Council meeting to make an official appointment of a nominee to the Shoreline Planning Association Board. Letter from Bank of The Clerk presented a letter from the Bank of America, Newport Beach America re their Branch, requesting that the Council consider the employment of the Bank of employment in America as fiscal or paying agent for bonds in connection with the proposed connection with future bond issue for water storage purposes. On motion of Councilman MacKay, bond issue for seconded by Councilman Stoddard and carried, said letter was ordered filed,, reservoir. as no action could be taken at this time. Park & Recreation Section of League of California Cities re con- ference. The Clerk presented a letter from Roy 0. Wells, President of the Park & Recreation Section of the League of California Cities, requesting that the Council encourage all Park and Recreation Superintendents or Directors and Supervisors to attend the League Conference in Los Angeles. On motion. of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said letter was referred to the City Manager. The Clerk presented a copy of the Supplemental Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, new on -sale general, of Lois T. Vogel, "Dan McGrew'st1, 3131 West Coast Highway, to correct address; and a copy of the Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License, person to person transfer of off -sale general by surviving partner, Robert S. Jacobs, "Sportsman's Liquor Store,t1 2823 West Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, both applications having been approved by the Police Department and the City Attorney's office. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, said communications were ordered filed. Al. Bev. License The Clerk presented a copy of the Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, of George W, on -sale general, George W. Campbell, 226 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island. The Clerk Campbell. read the report submitted by the Police Department in connection with said application, and stated that the City Attorney's office and the Police Department recommended approval, conditioned that Planning Commission requirements are met. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said communication was received and ordered filed. Notice of hearing The Clerk presented Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission re increase in gas of the State of California, to be held November 14, 1956, Mirror Building, Los rates. Angeles, in the Matter of the Application of Southern Counties Gas Company of California for a general increase in gas rates; and a letter from Commissioner Rex Hardy, by whom the matter will be heard, setting forth the matters involved in the action and inviting inquiries. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, said communication was referred to the City Attorney for consideration and report back to the Council. The Clerk presented a letter from the Woman's Civic League of Newport Harbor opposing any expansion of oil developments in the community and requesting the Council to deny the request of Tidelands Transportation, Inc., to use the Newport Pier to facilitate oil operations. The Clerk also presented a letter from the League of Civic Associations opposing the leasing of the Newport Pier by Tidelands Transportation, Inc., or its subsidiaries. Councilman Hart expressed the opinion that if Tidelands Transportation, Inc., were enabled to use the pier as they had requested, that the present use of the pier would be curtailed. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the letter from the Woman's Civic League was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the request of Tidelands Transportation, Inc., to obtain a franchise for the partial use of the Newport Beach Pier, for the purpose of providing a landing point for personnel and material for off -shore oil operations, was denied. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, the letter from the League of Civic Associations, opposing the lease of the Newport Pier by Tidelands Transportation, Inc., was ordered filed. Re Citizens Advisory Mayor Hill stated that the City Manager had been instructed to prepare letters Committee. for distribution to civic organizations to invite each organization to name a representative to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee for Capital Improvements. Resolution re Councilman Stoddard presented a proposed resolution regarding the appointments appointments to made to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. On motion of Councilman I P, _B & R. Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, it was RESOLVED, that it is the policy of the City Council to appoint one Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner from each of the several council districts as they shall from time to time exist. Each such Commissioner so appointed shall reside in the district from which he is appointed. If a Commissioner moves out of the district ' from which he was appointed, or if the district boundaries are changed in accordance with the Charter, the effect shall be the same as though the Commissioner had resigned effective with Council appointment of his successor. He would hold office during the interim period. J 1 By this method of appointment it is not intended that any Commissioner should represent only the district from which he is appointed. Each Commissioner has the duty to represent the city as a whole in each and every action of the Commission and owes no special allegiance to his district. In this respect each Commissioner is expected to act in the same capacity as each Councilman, who is elected from the city as a whole by Charter provision, and according to the express will of the people voting in special election on December 6, 1955• On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Mrs. Mary E. Burton was appointed a member of the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Rexford E. Brandt. The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Burton, and to notify Mr. Brandt that his successor had been appointed to fulfill his term, and that his resignation would be effective as of this day. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The City Manager recommended that the request of Harold T. Lawson, to establish a concession for skin diving apparatus at the Corona del Mar Beach be denied. He stated that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and the Captain of the Lifeguards, were of the opinion that this operation would not be desirable at said location. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said request of Harold T. Lawson was denied. Mrs. Burton aDpointe, mem `6er o arks. Beaches and Recreation. Re request of H. T. Lawson for skin U- ing apparatus at CDT Beach. The request of the Water Department for $65,000, Fund Transfer No. Fund Transfer _No._49- 49, from Water Fund Unappropriated Balance to Irvine Drive Water Main, Additions to Fixed Assets, a capital improvement not included in the 1956 -57 budget, was presented. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said request was approved. The request of the Department of Public Works for $125, Fund Transfer No. 50, from Council Unapplied Appropriations & Reserves, to Council Contractual Services, for appraisal services of Goode and Goode on property located on the east side of Central Avenue, north of Via Lido, Elk's Club Lease, was presented, and granted, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried. The request of the Department of Public Works for $150, Fund Transfer No. 51, from Council Unapplied Appropriation and Reserves to Council Contractual Services, for appraisal services of Goode and Goode on two lots on the south side of Bay Avenue, east of 19th Street, was presented, and granted, on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried. Councilman Hart suggested that if the property involved in said appraisal is going to be sold by the City, that action should be taken soon on the matter. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, this matter was referred to the City Manager for recommendation. (Property involved is Lot 6, Block 218, Section B.) Fund Transfer No. 50 Fund Transfer No. 51 The City Manager recommended that the letter from A. P. Hall, 1100 Letter from A. P. West Bay Avenue, requesting permission to maintain plantings, which was Hall re plantings. referred to the City Manager on October 8, 1956, for report, be continued until the next Council meeting. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said request was granted. The City Manager stated that he had received a copy of a resolution of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce, adopted on October 15, 1956, pertaining to Orange County highways, which will be presented to the Highway Commission, State of California, at their hearing on October 25, 1956. The City Manager recommended filing this document with the other correspondence involving this matter. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said recommendation was accepted. The City Manager presented Resolution No. 4559, being a resolution approving the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways, and recommending study by State Highway authorities of proposed routing of a coastal highway serving the City of Newport Beach and other coastal communities. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4559 was adopted, as amended, by adding the State Division of Beaches and Parks as one of the addressees to whom a copy of said resolution is to be sent, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN:. None Chamber of Commerce resolution E Orate County highways. R-4559, approving Orange Co. Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The Director of Public Works submitted a proposal to call for bids Proposal to call for for ornamental light standards and appurtenances thereto, at an estimated bids re light cost of $3300, as follows: standards.. etc, Four ornamental light standards with Mercury -Vapor Luminaires on Newport Boulevard between 22d Street and Via Lido Three replacements for existing obsolete type standards on 36th Street between Balboa Boulevard and Marcus Avenue Four ballasts and Mercury -Vapor Luminaires to be installed on existing standards on Balboa Boulevard in Balboa business district. Bids for the above On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, to be submitted said plans and specifications of the Director of Public Works were approved, 11-26-56 � and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be submitted on November 26, 1956. Proposal to call The Director of Public Works submitted a proposal to call for bids on for bids on cast furnishing cast iron water pipe for the Channel crossing in accordance with iron water pipe the James M. Montgomery report, at an estimated cost of 424,000. On motion Tor the Channel of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said plans crossing. and specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be submitted on November 26, 1956. R -4560, re agree- The Clerk presented a letter from the Director of Public Works recommending ment betwen Cif the adoption of Resolution No. 4560 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to and estcleiff execute an agreement between the City and Westcliff Company, guaranteeing the Company re Tract improvement of Tract No. 3032 (Sturtevant - 17th and Irvine area), requiring a _o1V . NU. subdivision bond in the amount of $35,000; and recommended the approval of the Final Map of Tract No. 30329 which had been approved by the Planning Commission. on motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4560 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hatt, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, _Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -45622 accepting The Director of Public Works recommended the adoption of Resolution No. certain deeds re 4562, accepting certain deeds granting to the City of Newport Beach certain Tract No. 3031, parcels of land, in proposed Tract No. 3031, for street and utility purposes. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Ridderhof and carried, Resolution No. 4562 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: Approval of Final Map of Tract No. 3032_ Approval of Final MMa of Tract No, 03� 6th, AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the Final Map of Tract No. 3032 was approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to sign said Final Map on behalf of the City. The Director of Public Works recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 4561, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City and the Landmark Development Company, Inc., guaranteeing the improvement of Tract No. 3068 (Mesa Drive and Tustin), requiring a subdivision bond in the amount of $135,0009 and recommended the approval of the Final Map of Tract No. 30689 which has been approved by the Planning Commission conditioned that the subdivider be required to pay the City of Newport Beach h5 per lot for park purposes. The Director of Public Works recommended that the subdivider be required to furnish sanitary sewer facilities connecting with City or County sewer systems, which requirement the Planning Commission had recommended waiving. On motion of Councilman MacKay, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4561 was adopted, including the provisions that $15 per lot for park purposes be paid by the subdivider, that sanitary sewer facilities be provided and that a subdivision bond in the amount of $135,000 be required, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None On motion of Councilman Ridderhof seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, the Final Map of Tract No. 3U8 was approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to sign said map on behalf of the City. Acceptance of work The City Clerk presented a letter from the Director of Public Works on Buck Gully rest- recommending the acceptance of the Buck Gully restroom as completed by R. L. room by R. L. Steinmetz. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder Steinmetz. and carried, said recommendation was accepted. Mrs. Duncan Stewart spoke from the audience suggesting the closing of the restroom during the winter. The City Manager stated this would be done. Pier permit of The Director of Public Works presented the application for pier permit of Mrs. Speed S. Fry. Mrs. Speed S. Fry, to construct a pleasure pier and slip, bayward of Lot 299, Tract No. 907; subject to War Department approval. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Higbie and carried, said application was approved as recommended by the Public Works Director. r The Clerk presented the Application for Permit of Austin Sturtevant Co., to install one 1000 gallon 12 gauge steel underground gasoline storage tank and electric gasoline pump in the Westcliff Subdivision, portion of Lot 1641 Block 53, approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Said application contains the statement that the equipment will be removed from the property after it has served its purpose, approximately ' January 1, 1958. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Council- man Hart and carried, said application was approved. Mayor Hill declared a three minute recess at this time. ZONING The Clerk presented the following Applications for Variance which had been approved by the Planning Commissions 1. Application for Variance No. 316, L. S. Blakeslee, 716 and 718 Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, Lots 20 and 21, Block 5, East Newport, Zone R -3, for an encroachment of 4' into a required 9' front yard setback, approved with the condition that access to the garage be made from the alley. 2. Application for Variance No. 318, Theodore B. Lindstedt, 1311 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, Lot 99 Block A, Tract.1219, Zone R -2, for a 5' encroachment into a required 10' rear yard setback to permit construction of a dwelling over existing garage. 3. Application for D'Agostino, 200 Lot 1, Block 6, an encroachment ' to permit const above garage. Variance No. 319, Albert S. Abalone Avenue, Balboa Island, Tract Balboa Island, Zone R -2, for of 2g' into a 51 rear yard setback ruction of additional living area 4. Application for Variance No. 320, Charles W. Masters, 316 and 318 Hazel Drive, Corona del Mar, Lots 50 and 51, Block A, Tract 673, Zone R -1, for an encroachment of 91 into a required 101 front yard setback. 5. Application for Variance No. 322, Rex Dibble, 729 Santana Drive, Corona del Mar, Lot 86, Tract 1700, Zone R -1, for construction of a swimming pool on front one -half of lot; approved conditioned that a 61 fence be erected between the setback line and the swimming pool. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the Applications for Variance set forth above, were approved as conditioned and recommended by the Planning Commission. The Clerk presented the following Applications for Variance which were denied by the Planning Commissions 1. Application for Variance No. 321, Mrs. Ruth Dennis Creamer, 128 Opal, Balboa Island, Lot 25, Block 11, Section 1 Zone R -2, for a 4' encroachment into a required A° front yard setback to permit construction of a 2d unit on this R -2 lot. ' 2. Application for Variance No. 323, Ward E. Jewell, 2708 Shell Street, and 2709 Cove Street, Corona del Mar, Lots 4 and 8, Block B33, Tract Corona del Mar, Zone R -1, for an encroachment of 51 into rear yard setback requirement of 101. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, the Applications for Variance set forth above, were denied as recommended by the Planning Commission. The City Manager presented the Director of Finance, Mr. A. N. Broussard, to the audience at this time. He explained that he wished to interrupt the zoning matters to present Mr. Broussard before our audience had diminished too greatly. The Clerk presented the Application for Resubdivision No. 440, of Harold D. Arthur, corner of 52d and River Avenue, Lot 12, Block 52, River Section, Zone R -2, for creation of two building sites. On motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission.to approve said Application, subject to changes as shown on new survey maps submitted, was approved. The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. W. M. Longmoor, submitting for consideration an Amendment to Article IX of the Municipal Code, Planning and Zoning, to add thereto another District designated as "Controlled Manufacturing District Designated as M -1 -A District." ' In accordance with said letter, Ordinance No. 8C4, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 635 AND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BY ADDING TO ARTICLE IX OF CHAPTER III OF SAID CODE SECTIONS 9103.99 9103.91, 9103.92, 9103.939 9103.949 9103.959 9103.969 9103.97 and 9103.98 PROVIDING FOR A CONTROLLED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT Permit of Austin 6turtevant Co. re storage tank. Recess. Variance applications. L. S. Blakeslee. Var, No. 316. T. B. Lindstedt. Var. No. 31� Albert S. D °Agostino. VarNo. 312. Charles W. Masters. Var. No. 320. Rex Dibble. Var. No. 322. Approval of variances Variances denied by Planning Commission, Mrs. Ruth Dennis Creamer. Var. No. 3?1 Ward E. Jewell. Var. No. 323, Denied as recommended by Planning Commission. Finance Director presented. Fesubdivision No. - Harold D. Arthur Re Controlled Manu- facturing District. Ordinance No. 804. L Ordinance No, 804 was introduced, and on motion of Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman passed to second Stoddard and carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived. On reading and set for motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Stoddard and public hearing. carried, Ordinance No. 804 was passed to second reading and set for public hearing on November 13, 19567 by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None R -4558, consent- The Clerk presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt ing to commence- Resolution No. 4558, being a resolution consenting to the commencement of ment of annex- annexation proceedings for the annexation to the City of Newport Beach of ation proceedings certain inhabited territory known as "Superior Avenue Annex," under the re "Superior provisions of the Annexation Act of 1913. On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, Avenue Annex ", seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, Resolution No. 4558 was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Hart, Wilder, MacKay, Stoddard, Mayor ATTEST: City Cle k November 13, 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 joined the meeting within a few -minutes. Approval of On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and minutes, carried, the reading of the minutes of October 22, 1956, was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. Hearing re 31st The Mayor announced that the hour of 7030 o'clock P.M. having arrived, Street assess- this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of appeals or objections to ment. the confirmation of the assessment in the matter of the improvement of 31st Street and other streets and rights of way in the City of Newport Beach, California, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 4421, adopted by the City Council, on the 27th day of December, 1955, and in Resolution ordering changes and modifications, being Resolution No. 4519, adopted by the City Council on the 23d day of July, 1956. 1 Higbie, Ridderhof, Hill NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None Fund Transfer The City Manager presented the request of the Finance Department for Fund Transfer No. 52, in the amount of $7,000, from Retirement Fund Unappropriated Balance to Retirement -State Administration Cost and City Contribution, being a request for an amount needed to cover State Administration Costs and City's contribution due to salary increases effective July 1, 1956. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, said Fund Transfer was approved. Fund Transfer The City Manager presented the request of the Administrative Department No. , for Fund Transfer No. 54, from Unapplied Appropriations and Reserve to Administrative- Contractual Services ($58) and Additions to Fixed Assets ($442). He stated that request is being made for the purchase of an electric typewriter and service agreement and also for repairs to current equipment. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman Hart and carried, said Fund Transfer was approved. Technical Oil The City Manager brought to the attention of the meeting that the appointments Advisory to the Technical Oil Advisory Committee of Dr. John F. Dodge, Mr. Edward R. Millett, Committee and Mr. Paul Paine, would expire on October 24, 1956. It was recommended that Mr. appointments. Paul Paine be reappointed on the Committee as Chairman for the ensuing period to end June 30, 1958. It was stated that the present Chairman, Dr. John F. Dodge, will be out of the country for over a year. It was also recommended that Dr. John F. Dodge, and Mr. Edward R. Millett, be reappointed to said Committee for said period ending June 30, 1958. On motion of Councilman Stoddard, seconded by Councilman Wilder and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to amend Resolution No. 4398 to provide that the term of appointment of the members of the Technical Oil Advisory Committee should terminate on the 30th of June of each year, with the exception that Mr. Paul Paine, (Chairman), Dr. John F. Dodge, and Mr. Edward R, Millett, be appointed at this time for the term ending June 30, 1958. The City Clerk was instructed to write to Dr. Dodge, Mr. Paine, and Mr. Millett, expressing the appreciation of the Council for their excellent services to date while serving on said Committee, and to apprise them of their appointments to June 30, 1958. Adjournment. On motion of Councilman Wilder, seconded by Councilman MacKay and carried, the meeting was adjourned sine die, Mayor ATTEST: City Cle k November 13, 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 joined the meeting within a few -minutes. Approval of On motion of Councilman Ridderhof, seconded by Councilman Hart and minutes, carried, the reading of the minutes of October 22, 1956, was waived and they were approved as written and ordered filed. Hearing re 31st The Mayor announced that the hour of 7030 o'clock P.M. having arrived, Street assess- this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of appeals or objections to ment. the confirmation of the assessment in the matter of the improvement of 31st Street and other streets and rights of way in the City of Newport Beach, California, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 4421, adopted by the City Council, on the 27th day of December, 1955, and in Resolution ordering changes and modifications, being Resolution No. 4519, adopted by the City Council on the 23d day of July, 1956. 1