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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/30/1954 - City Council14 6 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF August CITY COUNCIL COSTA -MESA 30, 1954 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in adjourned regular session at 7:30 P.M., August 30, 1954, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Councilman Martin. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Mayor Nelson, Martin, Smith, Pinkley and TeWinkle. Officials Present: City Attorney Dungan, City Clerk Swartz, City Manager Coffey MINUTES Upon motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them as written. WRITTEN COMMUNICA A communication was read from Mr. R. W. Bart-ine, 111 TIONS East 18th Street regarding the drainage -problem in the street directly in front of his place of business. Upon motion of Mr. TeWinkle, seconded by Mr. Martin, it was unanimously carried that the communication be referred to the City Manager for investigation. A communication was read from the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, in reply to a previous inquiry from the City Manager, regarding the availability'of Chapter 20 monies for other than sewage projects. It was moved by Mr. TeWinkle, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously carried that the City Manager forward letters to both the Sanitary District and the Sanitation District to ascertain whether or p.ot additional Chapter 20 monies will be needed to finance extensions in collecting and trunk sewers in Costa Mesa. A communication was read from the City of Los Altos, regarding Chapter 20 and 47 Funds and the possibility of newly formed cities getting an extension of time on submitting proposed projects. Councilman Smith moved that we cooperate with these new cities and yet go forward with proposals for the use of Chapter 20 and 47 Funds and that the communication be referred to the City Manager. for reply. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. 1 1 ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 60, an ordinance 'ESTABLISHING STANDARDS NO. 60 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR OF CITY (Streets) STREETS: PROHIBITING THE OBSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND lst Reading SIDEWALKS: REQUIRING PERMITS FOR EXCAVATIONS, FILLING IN OBSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF' was introduced by Councilman Smith. After the reading of the title Councilman Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of the Ordinance and that further reading be waived. The motion was seconded by -Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following vote: AYES: Nelson, Martin, Smith, Pinkley and TeWinkle. .NOES: None ABSENT: _None 18TH ST A petition was presented by G. C. Bailey containing REZONING the signatures of almost 100% of the owners of property PETITION on East 18th Street between Newport Avenue and Orange Avenue requesting a change in zone from R-4 to C-1. 147 Attached to the petition was the prescribed fee. After considerable discuss -ion -the City Attorney informed the City Council and the Planning Commission that the Planning Commission has the power to -add or delete an area adjacent to an area proposed to be rezoned. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried, the petition was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation to the Council. PERMITS: A communication was read from Harry Duensing for a transfer of jukebox license from Dorothy's Cafe, 2014 Placentia, to Tico t s Tacos at 1770 .Newport Blvd. V Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, it was unanimously carried to grant such transfer. A communication was read from Reverend C. E. Thurmond, pastor of the Harbor Assembly of God Church, to permit the use',of a public address system loudspeaker within 4' the City except Newport Blvd for two days only (August 31 and September I4.) for announcing special services at the Southern California Bible School Chapel. Upon motion by Councilydan.Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted to grant the permit with the provision that it not be used on Newport Boulevard in accordance with his application. Request for a free permit was presented in the name of Patch Club No. 1, Costa Mesa, to hold a benefit dance September 25 at the American Legion Hall. It was moved by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Council- man Martin and unanimously carried to -grant the permit and waive the fee. A request for a business license was presentedXn the name of:Merchants Police and Protective Service, 405 -21 -,North Broadway, Santa Aria, to opera to the same type -of business in Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Smith, it eras unanimously voted to refer the request 'to Chief of Police for investigation and report. A communication was read from four property owners requesting the City to pave a strip of street approxi- mately 101 wide, 3301 along Placentia Avenue and 6601 along West_19th Street to join existing pavement on - both streets with the -newly installed curbs and gutters. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the City Engineer and the City Manager investigate the request and if their recommendations are agreeable -to -the property owners that they have the authority to act for the City. Councilman TeWinkle seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. VARIANCE Variance Application No 47 was resubmitted in the N0. 47 name,of Mrs. A1een Carleton Hudson for permission to - erect a trailer park -on Victoria -Avenue. Mr. Forsythe who was present to protest the variance was also representing Kenneth Rogers. Also protesting was Mr. A. H. Hollister who stated he was also representing Mrs. Bardine., Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Coumcilman Martin, the Council voted unani- mously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the application.' VARIANCE Variance Application No. 53 was submitted in the name no. 53 of Robert E. Magnusson to permit construction of an apartment 121 -from rear property line and 1921 from center of paved alley. '-It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and,unanimously carried to grant,,,the permit. 4 VARIANCE Variance Application No. 54 was submitted in the name NO. 54 of F. G. Schley to place trailer and cabana on lot for living purposes during the process of building his house. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, the Council voted to grant permission for the trailer for a period of six months to allow for completion of residence but that permission for the cabana be denied as it is in violation of -the City Building Ordinance. VARIANCE Variance Application No. 55 was submitted in the name NO. 55 of Mrs. Ruth Swope, 541 Center Street, tb permit a rear yard setback of 111-611 from property line to _.permit construction of addition to conform with exist- ing building. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted to grant the permit on the condition that adequate parking space is provided; properly marked, as per plot plan and that it be black -topped or paved, with proper ingress and egress. VARIANCE Variance Application No. 56 was submitted in the name NO. 56 of Barney Francque, 400 E. 17th Street, to permit the erection of two electric Shell Oil Company signs, approximately 20 square feet each, one 301 from center line of -West 19th Street and one 301 from -center line of Placentia -Avenue, both having a ground clearance of 101; also to permit the erection of two gasoline pump islands, 401 from centerline of West 19th Street .and 401 from center line of Placentia Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, the:Council voted to grant the application with the provision that the signs do not protrude beyond the property line and in the event of widening of streets.that pumps and signs be moved at ownerls expense. HOUSE House Moving Permit No. 50 was submitted in the name MOVING of Marc S. -Serra, requesting permission to move a PERMIT #50 residence and garage from 561 Ventura Street, Altadena, California, to 1946 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa. Upon the recommendation of the Plannning Commission and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley., the Council voted unanimously to grant the permit. SUPERIOR City Engineer Patterson presented map of proposed AVENUE improvement of Superior Avenue from South City limits IMPROVEMENT near Industrial Way to 17th Street, as submitted by the County and wished the opinion of the Council as to whether to proceed on the original plan or the revised plan. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Martin to accept the revised plan.to pave the full 401 width and resubmit to the Division of Highways. -an estimate of the construction using Chapter 20 monies as matching monies. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The Mayor appointed Councilman Smith as a committee of one to try and interest all property owners in the construction of curbs:° The City Manager was requested to notify the utilities involved of'the construction program. IMPROVEMENT City Engineer Patterson presented a cross-section plan WEST 19th submitted in the name of Lawson and Somers for a proposed -1001 right of way with parallel parking on each side at West 19th Street, east of Placentia Ave. After discussion, Councilman Martin moved that until such time as the Street Opening Act Proceedings are completed that they conform with the 601 curb line, with the provision that permission be granted for tempor- ary egress and ingress without curbing and gutters. The motion was seconded. by Councilman TeWinkle and unanimously carried. 1 1 SANITARY The Agreement between the City of Costa Mesa DISTRICT and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District was discussed AGREEMENT with regard to the transfer to the City of the normal operations of the Sanitary District. It was moved by Councilman Smith to accept the outline of the transfer procedure as drawn up by the City Attorney pending perusal of the Agreement. Councilman Martin seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. It was suggested -by Councilman TeWinkle that the members of the City -Council meet with the Board of the Sanitary District on Thursday, September 2, at 8:30 F.M., at the office of the Sanitary District, to discuss the proposed Agreement. It was also suggested that representatives from Orange County be in attend- ance if possible. REPORT The City Manager requested permission to advertise OF CITY for bids for a blanket bond for City employees MANAGER and for raising the bond of the City Fiscal Officer to $20,000 and that of the City Treasurer to $50,000. Councilman Pinkley moved that if it is determined that the City does not already have a three-year bond that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for same. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. RESOLUTION It was moved by Councilman Pinkley that this Council NO. 84 adopt a resolution congratulating Miss Phyllis (Miss Yarwood on winning the title..""Maid of Californian Yarwood) and being chosen queen of the State Fair and _ Exposition for 1954 and bringing publicity for Costa Mesa. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following vote: AYES: Nelson, Martin, Smith, Pinkley and TeWinkle NOES: None aBSENT: None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. la' . Nelson, Mayor Attest: City Clerk of the C ty of Costa Mesa L' 14 9