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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/1968 - Regular Meeting1dex W Annexai No. 61 Upper I View H_ \J Distric Map No, 0 u CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Volume 21 - Page 291 Minutes of REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Date of Meeting: May 27, 1968 Time of Meeting: 7:30 P. M. Place of Meeting: Council Chambers COUNCILMEN Z q 7 0 Z - �ovmacc x ? o x r p a m Roll Call: Present x x x x x x Absent The reading of the Minutes of the Regular, Meeting of May 13 and of the Adjourned Regular Meetings of May 20 Motion x and 2 1 , 1968 was waived, and said Minutes were approved Ayes x x x x x x as written and ordered filed. Absent ORDINANCES. FOR INTRODUCTION: :ion I. Proposed. Ordinance No. 1251, being, larb• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT lls BEACH ADDING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT OF THE CITY AND REVISING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARY LINES i OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NUMBER SIX, adding the annexed territory known as "Upper Harbor View Hills Annexation No. 6" to Councilmanic District No. 6, was presented with a memorandum from the City Attorney. Ordinance No. 1251 was introduced and passed to Motion x second reading on June 10, 1968. Roll Call: Ayes x xxx xx Absent s 2. Proposed Ordinance No. 1252, being, :t 12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ESTABLISHING SETBACK LINES AND AMENDING DISTRICT MAP NO. 12, Planning Commission Amendment No. 241 establishing a minor reduction in required front yards on the bay - ward side of all lots between "J" and "K" Streets, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Block 27, Eastside Addition to Balboa Tract (1801- 03- 05 -07 -15 E. Bay Avenue), Zoned R -1, was presented with the findings of the Planning Com- mission. Ordinance No. 1252 was introduced and set for public Motion x hearing on June 10, 1968. Roll Call: Ayes x x x x x Absent a Page 291 i ,,j,ndex W Parkir Meter 0 Distr� Maps 41,43. 6 A Vendir Machir Licens Fees • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Volume 21 - Page 292 May 27, 1968 COUNCILMEN � Y O 3. Proposed Ordinance No. 1253, being, tg AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT Fees BEACH AMENDING SECTION 12. 44.040 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING METER FEES, to change the parking meter fee on 15th Street between Ocean Front and Newport Bay in Zone 6 to 25Q per hour, was presented with a memorandum from the Public Works Department. Ordinance No. 1253 was introduced and passed to Motion x second reading on June 10, 1968. Roll Call: Ayes xxx xxx Absent x 4. Proposed Ordinance No. 1254, being, .ct AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REZONING PROPERTY AND AMENDING 144,55 DISTRICT MAPS NOS. 41, 43, 44 AND 55, Planning Commission Amendment No. 242 (North Ford Planned Community District) requested by The Irvine Company for adoption of a new PC Planned Community District for industrial purposes and application of the new PC District to 120 acres north of the Ford- Philco plant, portion of Blocks 56 and 57, Irvine's Subdivision, zoned unclassified, was presented with the findings of the Planning Commission. Ordinance No. 1254 was introduced and set for public Motion x hearing on June 10, 1968. Roll Call: Ayes xx xxx x Absent x ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: ig 1. Ordinance No. 1250, being, ie e AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADDING SECTION 5. 08. 055 TO THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COIN MACHINES, was presented for second reading. Ordinance No. 1250 was adopted after the reading of Motion x the ordinance was waived by unanimous consent of the Roll Call: Council. Ayes x x xxx x Absent x Page 292 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Volume 21 - Page 293 ndex May 27 1968 COUNCILMEN CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Revenue Measures: r,ansient (a) Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax. ccupancy ax (1) A letter from the Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors opposing all segments of the proposal to amend the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance was presented with a letter from Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce supporting the increase in the tax with suggested recommendations. William Ring, President of the Newport Harbor- Costa. Mesa Board of Realtors, spoke from the audience. A • discussion was had. The matter was diaried for June 10, 1968 and the staff Motion x was directed to prepare an ordinance which would show Ayes x x x x x x the effective date of the increase to be October 1; 1968 Absent and with the length of occupancy time to be decided by Council. ,A„ & "B" (b) Metering of off- street parking lots "A" and "B" at it. Parkin Balboa Pier. .lot (1) A letter from Mrs. M. G. Goen suggesting parking meter installation in small parking area east of Balboa Pier, adjacent to the baseball diamond and park,was presented with a letter from Balboa Improvement Associ ation opposing the installation of parking meters at the street ends of "A" and "B" • Streets in Balboa. (c) Revision to parking fees at Balboa parking lot. 3alboa Darking (1) A letter was presented from the Balboa Im- At provement Association opposing the proposed increase in parking rates for the Municipal Parking Lot in Balboa. The matters of metering the off - street parking lots "A" and "B" at Balboa Pier and the revision to parking Motion x fees at Balboa parking lot were diaried to June 10, Ayes x x x x x x 1968. Absent • Page 293 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Volume 21 - Page 294 yfp y ( pp-�m Index Mav 27. 1969 3i cycle 2. A letter from the Balboa Island Improvement Associ- IYrails ation requesting permission to stencil "No Bicycles" signs on the sidewalk around Balboa Island, which had been diaried from May 13, was presented with a memo- randum from the City Manager. Philip Maurer, President of the Balboa Island Improve- ment Association, spoke from the audience and re- quested that the sidewalk stencilling be done at only a few locations such as the ferry, the bridge and the place of rental. The proposal of the Balboa Island Improvement Associ- ation was approved as modified, with the details to be Motion x worked out jointly between Mr. Maurer and the City Ayes x x x x x x Manager. Absent x • 3. A letter was presented from the Humble Oil & Refining 3umble Company requesting the City to consent to the assign - Jil ment and conveyance of the Humble Oil contract with 9ssigpment the City to Armstrong Petroleum Corporation.. Jil Rights A motion was made by Councilman Parsons to refer the Motion x matter to the Technical Oil Advisory Committee for further review. Bob Armstrong of Armstrong Petroleum Corporation spoke from the audience. A discussion was had. A vote was taken on Councilman Parson's motion. Ayes x x x x x x Absent x kmexation RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: Vo. 59 1. A memorandum was presented from the City Attorney regarding Moden Annexation No. 59. Loden Resolution No. 6777, declaring the result of special Motion x election of Moden Annexation No. 59 to the City of Roll Call: Newport Beach, was adopted after reading of the reso- Ayes x x x x x x lution was waived by unanimous consent of the Council. Absent x Parking 2. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works meter Department regarding changing the parking meter fee Fees on 15th Street between Ocean Front and Newport Bay in Zone 6 to 251` per hour. Resolution No. 6778, amending Section 5 of Resolution No. 6654 which established off - street parking meter Motion x zones and regulations for the operation of parking Roll Call: meters, was adopted after reading of the resolution Ayes x x x x x x was waived by unanimous consent of the Council. Absent x • Page 294 �dex State c Califon r� LJ LAFCO H Costa M Sanitar Distric Balboa Club 0 Legal N( Publica: Budget 1968 -69 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Volume 21 - Page 295 Mav 27, 1968 COUNCILMEN r p y U y N f N y p 3. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works Department regarding rental agreement with State of California for use of State owned property at westerly end of Seashore Drive. f Resolution No. 6779, authorizing City Manager to nia execute a rental agreement with the State of California for the use of State -owned land at the westerly terminus Motion x of Seashore Drive, was adopted after reading of the Roll Call: resolution was waived by unanimous consent of the Ayes x x x x x x Council. Absent x 4. A memorandum was presented from the City Manager regarding change of organization and consolidation of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District with the City of Costa Mesa. rg Resolution No. 6780, recommending approval of the esa proposed consolidation of Costa Mesa Sanitary District Motion x V with Costa Mesa, was adopted after reading of the Roll Call: t resolution was waived by unanimous consent of the Ayes x x x x x x Council. Absent x 3ay 5. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works Department regarding underground electrical easement at the Balboa Bay Club. Resolution No. 6781, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement to the Southern California Motion x Edison Company on the Balboa Bay Club property, was Roll Call: adopted after reading of the resolution was waived by Ayes x x x x x x unanimous consent of the Council, Absent x CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. The City Clerk was instructed to publish a Notice Motion x )tic s Inviting Bids which are to be received at or before the Ayes x x x x x x -ion hour of 7:30 P. M. on June 10, 1968 for a contract Absent x covering the publishing and printing of all legal notices, or other material required to be published in a news- paper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Newport Beach, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969. 2. The City Manager's proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Motion x Year 1968 -69 was set for public hearing on June 10, Ayes x x x x x x 1968. Absent x Page 295 P( W_ 3; n I fv U Pi r Si A7 E( I: S: A] CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Volume 21 -,Page 296 b 9 m p N O Z A Z O m A p a m 77 1QA5Z 1i @ BBC 3. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works Bening Department regarding street light installation and widening of south side of Pacific Coast Highway adjacent to the Balboa Bay Club apartments (Contract 1082). The plans and specifications were approved, and the Motion x City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be Ayes x x x x x x opened at 10:00 A. M. on June 17, 1968. Absent x Ind St. 4. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works �surfaein Department regarding resurfacing of 32nd Street from Newport Boulevard to Lafayette Avenue (Contract 1163) The plans and specifications were approved, and the Motion x City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be Ayes x x x x x x • opened at 10:00 A. M. on June 18, 1968. Absent x 5. A memorandum was presented from the City Manager ,ach requesting authorization for a one -week extension of .-osion bulldozer rental for recontouring Balboa beach. The City Manager's request for the one -week extension Motion x of bulldozer rental was approved. Ayes x x x x x x Absent x nerican 6. A memorandum from the City Attorney regarding agion conflict of interest as it relates to action on the re- Motion x )st 291 quested extension of the lease with American Legion Ayes x x x x x x Post 291 was ordered filed. Absent 3 V St. 7. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works ilkhead Department regarding acceptance of reconstruction of Groin bulkhead and groin at "N" Street Beach (Contract 1148). The work was accepted and the City Clerk was author- Motion x ized to file a Notice of Completion and to release the Ayes x x x x x x bonds 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been Absent 3 filed. )md 8. The application of Robert T. Jones to use sound ampli- Motion x nplifying fying equipment in the City during the period of May 25 Ayes x x x x x x luipmnt to June 4, 1968 was granted. Absent 3 vine Co. 9. A letter from The Irvine Company requesting recon- Lgn sideration of a permanent entry marker in the median )peal for the community of Newport Center was presented with a memorandum from the City Manager. The request of The Irvine Company was approved for Motion x the median sign identified as "Proposal A" subject to Ayes x x x x x x the conditions recommended by the City Manager, and Absent 3 • Page 296 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Volume 21 - Page 297 COUNCILMEN a-- dex May 27, 1968 `N`z Newport Beach City Arts Ante Resub No. 253 • Balboa Pavilion Harb. Perm. • • with the additional conditions that The Irvine Company accept responsibility for maintenance of the entire public area within the landscaped quadrants and that a letter of agreement be executed. 10. A memorandum from the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission recommending that the City Arts Com- mittee be retained as a committee and not designated as an official commission was ordered filed. 11. A memorandum was presented from the Planning Com- mission regarding Resubdivision No. 253 which pro- poses to subdivide a parcel of approximately 31 acres into two parcels slightly under 16 acres each at the most easterly corner of 16th Street and Irvine Avenue, portion of Lot 3, Tract 1125. The request to divide the property was approved, sub- ject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. APPLICATIONS - HARBOR PERMITS: 1. A memorandum from the Public Works Director re- garding Harbor Permit Application No. A- 1289 -R (Balboa Pavilion) of Ducommon Realty Company to install two circular sign structures on a float and one flat sign on-a building bayward of the U.S. bulkhead line, diaried from May 13, was presented. Lloyd E. Blanpied, Jr., attorney for applicant, spoke from the audience. A discussion was had. Harbor Permit Application No. A- 1289 -R was granted subject to (1) the removal of the sign on the building; (2) the repainting of the two cylindrical structures so that only the words "Guest Dock" appear; (3) the sign area must comply with the requirements of the Harbor Policies; (4) prior approval of the U. S. Corps of Engineers as recommended by the Public Works De- partment; and (5) the obtaining of a sign permit. It was the consensus of the Council that any wording in conformance with the Harbor Policies requirement that such a sign be directional and limited to four square feet would be permissible. page 297 Motion Ayes Absent Motion Aye s Absent Motion Ayes Absent X x x x x x N Sh I Cc n CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Volume 21 - Page 298 Index May 27, 1968 1N`7,VnT`m\s`a\ Lner, Z. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works con Department regarding Harbor Permit Application No. A- 1503 -R of Byron Palmer, 6607 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California, to construct a bulkhead and Commercial marina bayward of 3300 Via Lido. Byron Palmer spoke from the audience. A discussion was had. Harbor Permit Application No. A- 1503 -R was granted Motion x as recommended by the Public Works Department with Ayes x x x x x x the additional condition that a Use Permit be secured Absent x from the Planning Department. aml, J. E. 3. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works Department regarding Harbor Permit Application No. A- 1528 of J. B. Shamel, 405 Morning Star Lane to construct ramp and float bayward of 43 Linda Isle. Harbor Permit Application No. A- 1528 was referred Motion x to staff to be brought back with a report at a future Ayes X X X X X X meeting. Absent x meson, 4. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works bert Department regarding Harbor Permit Application No. A -265 -R of Robert Barneson, 2140 E. Balboa, to replace existing slip float with a larger float bayward of 2140 E. Balboa Boulevard. Robert Barneson spoke from the audience. Harbor Permit Application No. A -265 -R was approved, Motion x subject to the provision that he would rearrange his Ayes x x x x x x slip configuration if ever a slip was built in connection Absent x with the property next door. 5. A memorandum was presented from the Public Works >lby, Department regarding Harbor Permit Application No. ^s. Arth A -909 -R of Mrs. Arthur W. Colby, 1101 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, to construct a cat -walk between two existing floats bayward of 1605 and 1607 E. Bay Avenue, to remove one pier and groin bayward of 1605 E. Bay Avenue and to construct a 25 foot long - wooden groin on the prolongation of the westerly line of 1605 E. Bay Avenue. Ralph Parks Spoke from the audience in behalf of the applicant. Harbor Permit Application No. A -909 -R was granted Motion x as recommended by the Public Works Department. Ayes X X X X X X Absent x • Page 298 =Index W Busine: Lic. Al • Undergi Utilit: Skybus 11 Orange County 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Volume 21 - Page 299 May 27, 1968 COUNCILMEN 2- �orm�m ?o2fp -gym RECESS for five minutes was declared by Mayor Marshall. The Council reconvened with all members present except Councilman Gruber. APPLICATIONS - BUSINESS LICENSE: 1. The application for dance by Orange Coast College ;s >plic for their prom to be held in Stage Court at Fashion Island, May 29, 1968, 91 00 P. M. - 1:00 A. M. was approved, subject to the requirement that they provide, Motion x at their own expense, such police protection as is Ayes x x x x x x deemed necessary by the Police Department. Absent x COMMUNICATIONS - REFERRALS: 1. A letter dated May 20 from the Balboa Peninsula Point round Association requesting that a study of undergrounding Les utilities on the Point be included in the City's long- Motion x range planning budget for the year was referred to the Ayes x x x x x x Public Works Department. Absent x Inc 2. A letter addressed to the City Clerk from Skybus, Inc. enclosing copy of application before the Public Utilities Commission on behalf of Skybus, Inc. for certificate of public convenience to operate air com- muter shuttle schedule between Los Angeles Inter- national and Orange County airports, was presented. Councilman Parsons made a motion to refer the matter to the Air Traffic Advisory Committee, which motion was withdrawn. The Council reaffirmed its position taken in October, Motion x 1967 opposing the application of Skybus, Inc. Ayes x x x x x x Absent x 3. A letter was presented from the Newport Harbor Fair Chamber of Commerce asking the City to co- sponsor a display booth at the Orange County Fair July 16 to 21, 1.968 with Chamber of Commerce splitting the cost of the booth with the City and providing man power to assist crew from the City in erecting the booth. The request was approved, and the matter was referr& Motion x to the City Manager for action. Ayes x x x x x x Absent x Page 299 C: Di C: PE (E R 0: T P. CE I; B( I� C< C: N( a CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Volume 21 - Page 300 Inrlcv TRH.: 77 iQ(,A N Z ,n r .n Z A .aims for 4. The Deputy City Clerk's referral of the following Motion x usages matter to the insurance carrier was confirmed: Ayes x x x x x x Absent _aim- Claim of Protective Association of Governmental :rsonal Employees for damages occurring on or about slander) February 13, .14, 1968 allegedly resulting from the publishing and disseminating by City officers and employees of a document entitled ''Police Reviewboard Committee. '' >ace 5. A letter from the City of Santa Fe Springs regarding ficer Assembly Bill 1203 relating to Peace Officer Training 'airing Programs supported by penalty assessment, and Motion x rog'am asking for support of said AB, was referred to the Ayes x x x x x x Pending Legislation Committee for reply. Absent 6. A letter from the Corona del Mar Chamber of Com- N Traffic merce was presented regarding the traffic island im- 31and provement on Coast Highway stating they are prepared :autif. to contribute only $1, 084. 66 of the needed amount and asking for immediate commencement of the project on the basis that they will guarantee the additional funds of $615. 34 on or before June 22, 1968. The request was approved and the staff was instructed Motion x to proceed with the median landscaping project. Ayes x x x x x x Absent 7. Local Agency Formation Commission: TOO Hrg (a) A memorandum regarding proposed annexation to )entry Costa Mesa designated as Country Club No. 2 _ub (amended map including Country Club No. 1) and >s. 1 & 2 requesting report no later than May 31, 1968. (b) Notice of public hearing on June 12, 1968, 2:00 P. M., Santa Ana on proposed annexation to Costa Mesa designated as Country Club No. 2 Annexation The Mayor was authorized to write a letter. expre s sing Motion x Council support of the annexation. Ayes x x x x x x Absent rrne, Don 8. A letter from Don Byrne requesting permission to hold an art show, Don Byrne's Artists Fair, at 2344 E. Coast Highway on May 30, 31 and June 1 and 2, was presented with a memorandum from the City Manager. Don Byrne spoke from the audience. The request was denied without prejudice. Motion x Ayes xx xxxx • Absent Page 300 C1 X 6 N C I:I 0 G A Ni A CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Volume 21 - Page 301 A Z ndex May 27, 1968 2 N f N= a alboa 9• A letter was presented from the Balboa Bay Club ay Club requesting approval of a general second trust deed to ease Union Bank and a second trust deed to Equitable Savings and Loan Association in connection with the -519 existing loan on the property. The request was approved, and the City Attorney was Motion x directed to prepare the necessary papers. Ayes x x x x x x Absent ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: 1. As Chairman of the Civic Center Site Selection Com- ivic e nter mittee, Councilman Rogers submitted names of the itizenIs following people to serve as a Civic Center Citizens dvisory Advisory Committee: • Mr. Phil Maurer ommittee Mrs. Winifred Bacon Mr. Bob Weed Mr. Hancock Banning III Mr. George Woodford Mr. John Semple Mr. Marshall Duffield Mr. Ken Ross Mr. Dean Reavie Mr. Dick Clucas Mr. John Shea Mr. Herb Riley Mr. Milan Dostal Judge William Christensen Mr. Bill Martin The Civic Center Site Selection Committee's nomi- Motion x nations for the Civic Center Citizens Advisory Corn- Ayes x x x x x x mittee were confirmed as proposed. Absent COMMUNICATIONS - ADVISORY: slice 1. The following communications were ordered filed: Motion x arassment Ayes x x x x x x (a) A petition received May 14 from West Newport Absent Improvement Association with signatures of 71 residents of Newport Ocean Front, requesting Police Chief Glavas continue present patrol schedule and increase when possible. range (b) Copy of a letter addressed to Board of Supervisors Dan-ty from Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of irport Realtors with copy of resolution adopted by the >ise Board of Realtors regarding the Orange County )atement Airport Facility. Page 301 E! N A 1 C CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCILMEN Volume 21 - Page 302 2 q Y O WA..,. 77 IOTA ad .. . ...wy ..., ... , , (c) A letter from Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board range of Realtors stating they had passed an official unty o resolution of commendation on the position taken oise Abat . . by Newport Beach on the Orange County Airport controversy. udit Rept. ( (d) Interim Report from Stotsenberg, Binder & Co. 967--.68