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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/22/1954 - City Council178 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA November 22, 1954 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in adjourned regular session at 7:30 P.M., November 22, 1954, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. 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: Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Tedinkle and Nelson. Officials Present : City Attorney Dungan, City Manager Coffey and 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 previous meeting and to approve them as written. ORAL Mr. Joe Stroup, Chairman of the Costa Mesa Retail Merchants Association COMMICA- was present to ask that the electrical inspection fee be waived in connec- TIONS tion with the Christmas decorations on both the east and west side of Newport Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Martin, and unanimously carried, the electrical inspection_ fee was waived. Mr. John R. Wersing, 189 Costa Mesa Street, was present to request that some action be taken on the drainage problem at Tustin Avenue and 18th Street. He stated that from recent rains, water backed up to such a degree that it created a lake, making travel hazardous, dangerous for children and that it also created an unsanitary condition. Mayor Nelson assured Mr. Wersing that the plans for the entire drainage system for the City were nearing completion and instructed the City Manager to confer with the City Engineer and the Street Foreman on the particular problem at Tustin and 18th. Mr. Irving Clark, 2665 Club Mesa Place, was present to ascertain the amount of the bond that he is to furnish the City in connection with the improvements covering 520.08, on Palmer Street and Westminster Ave in his development plans for the southeasterly 165, of the northwesterly 390,f of the southwesterly half of Lot 24, .Newport Heights Tract. An estimate of $1,500 was given by the City Manager for the amount of the bond. WELD Complaints relative to weed abatement assessments were heard. The City ABATEMENT Clerk advised the Council that no additional letters of complaint had been received since the Council meeting of November 15. Mr. Philip Cassel and Ralph Irwin were present, together with the following persons whose complaints were reviewed. The following action was taken by the Council: William W. Williams, 471 Walnut Place, AP 117-192-3 $5.36 The City Manager advised the Council that he had inspected this parcel of ground and stated that certain work had been done. Mr. Irwin stated that because of numerous obstacles on this ground that he had been unable to work the entire parcel and that the amount of the claim represented only the amount of work which had been accomplished. Upon motion of Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried the claim was denied. Martin Kahre, 718 West 20th Street. AP 115-341-11 $8.12 Upon the recommendation of the City Manager who said the billing was in error and that the work had not been accomplished, Councilman Pinkley moved that the claim be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. Frank Dowler, 724 West 20th Street AP -115-341-12 $18.94 The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Cassel had not worked this grourid and that the billing was in error. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to approve the claim. Halvor Olson, 324 West 20th Street AP 115-341-14 $8.12 The City Manager advised the Council that Mr..Cassel had not worked X79 this ground and that the billing was in error. Upon motion by Council - maxi TeWinkle; seconded by Councilman Smith, the Council voted unanimously to approve the claim. Mabel A. 8, _1617 Superior AP 116-270-9 $8.12 The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Cassel had not worked this ground and that the billing was in error. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to approve the claim. Isa A. Iverson, 523 Hamilton Street AP -115-291-4 $6.08 The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Cassel had not worked this ground and that the billing was in error. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, it was unanimously carried to approve the claim. B. C. Walton; 711 West 20th Street. AP -115-341-13 $18.94 The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Cassel had not worked this ground and that the billing was in error. Upon motion of Councilman 4 Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, it was unanimously carried to �c approve the claim. WARRANT Warrant Resolution No. WR -33 "ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS FOR RESOLUTION WEED ABATEMENT" was read. It was moved by Councilman Martin that Warrant WR -33 Resolution No. WR -33 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Martin, Nelson; Smith, Pinkley and TeWinkle NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Philip Cassel announced to the Council that through an error the City had billed and had received the sum of $73.68, which amount was in error because of a mistake on his part in reading the AP numbers. He stated and admitted that he owed such sum to the City of Costa Mesa and requested of the City Council to advise him as to the method of repayment. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Martin moved that in the event said Philip Cassel was hired by the City next year to participate in the City's weed abatement program, that a deduction be made by the City from the amount owed by the City to Philip Cassel, and in the event said Philip Cassel was not so employed by the City that cash payment would be demanded at such time. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The City Manager reported on his investigation of the complaint presented to the Council previously by Fred T. Gelders relative to three dogs in the neighborhood of 149 Rochester Street. He stated that he had found no violation there, that the dogs were licensed, and that until such time as additional complaints were received, he recommended the matter be held in abeyance. The City Manager reported that only one bid had been received on the reconditioning of the fire truck, which is the same bid as was received after the first call for bids. The bid was submitted by Felix and Doc Super Service, 1950 Newport Blvd., in the amount of $780.73. Councilman Smith moved that inasmuch as the bids had been advertised twice, that the bid of Felix & Doc Super Service be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. SANITARY A discussion was initiated by Mayor Nelson relative to the action the "DISTRICT Council wished to take on the refusal of the County Auditor to pay expenses incurred in the operation of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. It was mowed by Councilman Smith that the City Council join with the Sanitary District in filing legal action against the County Auditor to compel the payment requested by the Sanitary -District and instructing the City Attorney to join with the attorney for said Sanitary District in taking such legal action. Councilman Martin seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. PERMIT An application for a business license was presented in the name of the Girls' Club of the Harbor Area, to operate a used clothing shop at 2206 Newport Blvd., under the name of "Sav-A-Bit Shop", together with a request that the fee be waived. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to approve the application and waive the fee. 180 VARIANCE Variance Application No. 65, was submitted in the name of B. A, Nereson, No. 65 requesting permission to install a sign 41x81, setback 101-4" from the property line, with a ground clearance of 21-6tt on property located at 1982 Newport Blvd. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, the Council voted unanimously to approve the application. VARIANCE Variance Application No. 70 was submitted by Mr. Neal S. Beckner, 387 N0. 70 West Wilson, for the construction of a new dwelling with adjoining photographic studio and laboratory to permit expansion of existing professional services at this location (R-4 zone). Councilman Smith moved that the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the application. The motion was seconded by Council- man TeWinkle and carried unm�gyUpon motion by Councilman Smith seconded by Councilman TeWinank Me e6 6uncil declared that the proposed construction of a new dwelling by Mr. Neil Beckner would not in any way alter the present status of his use of said property. VARIANCE Variance Application No. 72 was submitted in the name of Clarence Harden, No. 72 2086 Harbor Blvd., for permission to construct an addition to a veterinary hospital at 2086 Harbor Blvd. (R-4 zone). Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, it was unanimously carried to approve the application. Mr. Delphino, representing American Legion Post No. 455, was present to request the Mayor to proclaim a "Bill of Rights Commemoration Week" from :December 9 to 15, 1954. Upon motion duly made and carried, it was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 P.M. Mayor of the City of Costa Resa 7� City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 1