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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/1954 - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA October 18, 1954 Mrs. M. C. Godfrey, 8092 West 18th Street, representing twenty-two property owners in the area, requested the formation of an improvement district on -West 18th Street from Anaheim to Pomona Street for street improvements. Upon the suggestion of Mayor Nelson, -Councilman TeWinkle moved that the problem be referred to the City Engineer for study. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mrs. Schepens was present and urged that action be taken to reduce the speed limit on West 18th 'Street from its present 55 miles per hour. The City Manager advised her that an amendment to the present Ordinance was being studied relative to relocation of signs and reduction of speed limits on several streets including West 18th Street. WRITTEN A letter was read from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce recommending COMMUNICATIONS names of three persons to serve as Parking District Commissioners. Upon motion of Councilman. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council ordered the letter filed until such time as the Commission is formed. Notice of Claim for Damages against the City and members of the Police Department for personal -injury pertaining to John David Ahlstrom was read. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, .the Council voted to.deny the claim. Notice of Claim for Damages against the City and -members of the Police Department for personal injury -pertaining to John Willard Bacon, was read. Upon motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted to deny the claim. Notice of Claim for Damages for personal injury pertaining to Herbert Lloyd and Gloria Jean Lloyd, was read. Since the claim is for injuries received at the park which is under the jurisdiction of the County, Councilman Smith moved that the claim be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. The Chief of Police reported on his findings on cost and efficiency of various school crossing signal devices. He recommended a blinker -type signal, equipped with a timing device so that the stop light blinks on and off during school hours or whenever children are crossing, to be placed on either side of the street to face oncoming traffic. Cost to be approximately $200.00. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by The City Council of.the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 P.M., October 18, 1954, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18t1i Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Mayor Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Mayor Nelson, Martin, Smith, Pinkley and TeNinkle. Officials Present: City Manager Coffey, City Treasurer Ries City Clerk Swartz MINUTES Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, the Council voted unanimously to waive the reading of the minutes of the meeting of October 4, 1954, and to approve them as written. ORAL Mr. Donald'Smith,`752 West 19th Street, presented the problem of COMMUNICATIONS inadequate drainage from Pomona to Placentia Street, due in most part to the high crown of the street, -made higher recently by the construction cf a .ditch along West 19th Street. Rr:,.r-.Smithnspok&hin behalf of other residents in that area. He_°requested an estimate of the cost of improving the 60' right of way on West 19th with the installation of curb and gutters and drains. City Engineer Patterson advised them the cost of improvements would be approximately $7 per front foot and that it was possible to form an improvement district in that area. He further advised that present plans were to lay pipes across approaches of driveways and to fill driveways with crushed rock on those particular -premises getting most of the Mater. Mrs. M. C. Godfrey, 8092 West 18th Street, representing twenty-two property owners in the area, requested the formation of an improvement district on -West 18th Street from Anaheim to Pomona Street for street improvements. Upon the suggestion of Mayor Nelson, -Councilman TeWinkle moved that the problem be referred to the City Engineer for study. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mrs. Schepens was present and urged that action be taken to reduce the speed limit on West 18th 'Street from its present 55 miles per hour. The City Manager advised her that an amendment to the present Ordinance was being studied relative to relocation of signs and reduction of speed limits on several streets including West 18th Street. WRITTEN A letter was read from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce recommending COMMUNICATIONS names of three persons to serve as Parking District Commissioners. Upon motion of Councilman. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council ordered the letter filed until such time as the Commission is formed. Notice of Claim for Damages against the City and members of the Police Department for personal -injury pertaining to John David Ahlstrom was read. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, .the Council voted to.deny the claim. Notice of Claim for Damages against the City and -members of the Police Department for personal injury -pertaining to John Willard Bacon, was read. Upon motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted to deny the claim. Notice of Claim for Damages for personal injury pertaining to Herbert Lloyd and Gloria Jean Lloyd, was read. Since the claim is for injuries received at the park which is under the jurisdiction of the County, Councilman Smith moved that the claim be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. The Chief of Police reported on his findings on cost and efficiency of various school crossing signal devices. He recommended a blinker -type signal, equipped with a timing device so that the stop light blinks on and off during school hours or whenever children are crossing, to be placed on either side of the street to face oncoming traffic. Cost to be approximately $200.00. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by 165-1 6 1 Councilman TeWinkle, the Council voted to refer the matter to the City Manager for study and determination of actual cost of installation. RESOLUTION Tentative plans and specifications were submitted by City Engineer NO. 93 Patterson for the improvement of a portion of Hamilton Avenue between (Hamilton Ave) Meyer Place and Harbor Boulevard at the intersection of Maple Avenue. Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 93,. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TENTATIVELY APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT.OF A PORTION OF HAMILTON AVENUE BETWEEN MEYER PLACE AND HARBOR BOULEVARD AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAPLE AVENUE". The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Nelson, Nartin, Smith, Pinkley and TeWinkle. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: None Tentative plans and specifications were submitted by the City Engineer for the improvement of Superior Avenue between East 17th Street and the South City limits. Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution _a RESOLUTION No. 94, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TENTATIVELY APPROVING cfD NO. 94 THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SUPERIOR AVENUE Q0 (Superior BETWEEN EAST 17th STREET AND THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS". The motion was Avenue) seconded by Councilman Pinkly and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Nelson Martin, Smith, Pinkley and TeWinkle. NOES: Councilmen'- None ABSENT: None Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, the Report of the Fiscal Officer for the month of September, 1954, was unanimously accepted and ordered filed. PERMITS Mr. E. Z. Springe, 1133 Coast, South Laguna Beach,.was present to request a conditional building permit for his client, J. J. Bezdek, proprietor of "55 Market", located at.2664 Newport Blvd., and that Mr. Bezdek be allowed an extension of time.to bring the buildings up to the standard required by the City. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, the Council voted unanimously to allow Mr. Bezdek a period of one year ttD make the necessary improvements demanded by the Building Department on the pondition that they be made structurally safe for the public and that they meet requirements of the Health Department. Application for permit.was.submitted in the name of Youth Service Association, Inc., for permission to hold a turkey dinner in the American Legion Hall on November 13,. with funds to go toward completion of the Boy Scout Troop building at the. airport. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted to approve the permit and waive the fee. Applic ation.for permit was submitted in the name'of Orange County Chapter of Executives' Secreta ks.,Inc., to hold a rummage sale, October 15 and 16, at 112 East 18th Street. Upon motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted to confirm the granting of the permit and to waive the fee. A letter was read from the American Legion Post No. 455, requesting permission to place American Legion safety signs at Monte Vista and Santa Ana Avenue and Orange Avenue between East 20th Street and Walnut Place. Upon motion.of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to grant the request. An application for business license was submitted in the name of Newport VBeach -Salvage. Company, 1893 Whittier Street,, for, refuse collection services within the City of -Costa Mesa. Norman Buck was present to represent the applicant. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to grant the permit. A letter was read from Walter Weimer, Chairman of the Blood Bank for Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, requesting permission to use'the public address system loud speaker on the afternoon of November 4 and for one hour during the morning of November 5 for alerting the public to the scheduled arrival in Costa Mesa of the Blood Bank on November 5. Upon • t'l�i 'Z.fl motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council vo ted unanimously to grant the permit and waive the fee. SUBDIVISION Subdivision plans for -the easterly half of Lot 25, Fairview Farms, were PLANS presented by John Jeanes, 1943 Maple Avenue, who was present to urge approval. Upon motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, the Council voted to approve the plans subject to (1) the granting to the City of a 10' easement for street purposes; (2) the construction of street improvements in accordance with City standards; (3) compliance within one year of all the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance in respect to improvements; and (4) that a bond be furnished in the sum of $2,000.00 in favor of the City of Costa Mesa. The Building Department was authorized, upon acceptance of the bond, to issue building permits. Subdivision plans for the southeasterly 1201 of Lot 242, Newport Heights, were presented by Max Pope, 490 Bolsa, Newport Beach, for -himself and R. L. McCans. Upon -recommendation of the Planning Commission and upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted to approve the plans subject to compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance in respect to curb and gutters and other street improvements,, and approval by the City Engineer. Subdivision plans for a portion of Lot 91, Tract 300, Costa Mesa, were presented in the name of Carl Lambert, 2419 Elden Avenue. Upon recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted to approve the plans subject to compliance by the original owner to provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance regarding curb and gutters, and street improvements -and to the approval of the City Engineer. Subdivision plans for a portion of Lot 703,Newport Mesa Tract, were presented in the name of J. Cornair, 119 East 23rd Street. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Councilman Smith,'seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted to approve the plans on the condition that the improvements be made in accordance with City Standards, extending a distance of 330' on the easterly boundary of Lot 703; that a satisfactory bond to cover the cost of improvements be furnished in favor of the City of Costa Mesa; that -a deed of easement be given.to the City for a strip of land 301 in width adjacent to the easterly line of the property; and subject to compliance with all provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance. FINAL MAP Final map for subdivision of Tract No. 2251 was submitted.in the name of TRACT #2251 Costa Mesa Enterprises, Inc., 365 Via Lido Soud'Newport Beach, together with a check in the amount of $565.00. Thereupon Resolution No. 95 was presented and read `APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO._ 2251 AND ACCEPTING THE RESOLUTION STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND NO. 95 AJ THORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP UPON RECEIPT OF ACCEPTABLE (Map 2251) PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS". It was moved by Councilman Smith that Resolution No. 95 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman TeWinkle and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson'. NOES: Councilman Pinkley. ABSENT; None ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 66, an ,Ordinance."CREA.TING A RESERVE POLICE FORCE, AND NO. 66 PRESCRIBING'THE DUTIES THEREOF: PRESCRIBING DISPOSITION OF LOST AND (Reserve Pol= ABANDONED.PRO PERTY" was introduced by Councilman TeWinkle. Following the ice Force) reading of the title, Councilman TeWinkle moved that further reading lst Readingof the Ordinance be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by*Councilman Martin and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman TeWinkle moved that this constitute the -first reading of Ordinance No. 66. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Martin-, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson -and Pinkley. NOES: None ABSENT : None ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 67, an ordinance "CREATING A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT N0. 67 AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF".was introduced by Councilman (Volunteer Smith. Following reading of.the title, Councilman Smith moved that Fire Dept) further reading of the Ordinance be waived and that it be read by title only. 1st Reading The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 67. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Martin, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson and Pinkley NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 68, an Ordinance ItPRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PRESENTING NO. 68 AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND WARRANTStt was introduced by. (Claims & Councilman,Smith. Following reading of`the title, Councilman Smith Demands) moved that further reading of'the Ordinance be waived and that it be 1st Reading read.by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 68. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call $�J CYD vote: C-0 AYES: Councilman Martin, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson and Pinkley. NOES:. None L ABSENT: None ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 69, an Ordinance "REGULATING THE DISASSEMBLING OF N0. 69 VEHICLES AND THE STORAGE THEREOF AND PRESCRIBING THE PENALTIES FOR ('Disassembl- THE VIOLATION THEREOF" was introduced by Councilman Pinkley. Following in g of the reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved that further Vehicles) reading of the Ordinance be waived and -that it be read by title only. 1st Reading The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 69. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Martin, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson and Pinkley. NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 70,an ordinance "REGULATING THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND NO. 70 WASTE MATERIAL AND PRESCRIBING THE PENALTIES OF THE VIOLATION THEREOF11 (Disposal was introducedc-by Councilman TeWinkle. Following the reading of the of title, Councilman TeWinkle moved that farther reading of the Ordinance Garbage) be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded 1st Reading by Councilman Einkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Council- man TeWinkle moved that this constitute the first reading Of Ordinance No. 70. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and'carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Martin, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson and Pinkley. NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 71, an ordinance "AMENDING SECTION 3.1 of ARTICLE III NO. 71 AND ADDING ARTICLE VI -A TO ORDINANCE NO. 321 THE LAND USE ORDINANCE (Amend to OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA" was introduced bi'Councilman Smith. Ord.,'#32) Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved that further lst.Reading reading of the Ordinance be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 71. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Martin, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson and Pinkley. NOES: None ABSENT: None. Mayor Nelson intitated a discussion on the fire hazard caused by the failure of automatic gas nozzles at service stations.to function. properly at times and recommended that an ordinance be passed prohibiting the use of the automatic nozzle. This matter was tabled for further study. WARRANT Warrant Resolution No. WR -30,.a resolution "ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS RESOLUTION AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 7," was read. It was moved by NO. W-30 Councilman TeWinkle that Warrant Resolution No. WR -30 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Martin, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson and Pinkley. NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager read a letter from the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, acknowledging receipt of protests registered with them concerning the proposed concerning the proposed construction of an inaccessible freeway between 20th Street and Palisades Road. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to grant the City Manager a leave of absence to be effective November 3, 1954. Upon motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Mayor ofCity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City df Cotta Mesa L,