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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1955 - City Council191. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA January 3, 1955 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 P.M., January 3, 1955, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and invocation by Mayor Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Martin, Smith, Pinkley, TeLATinkle and Nelson. Officials Present: City Attorney Dungan, City Manager Coffey, City Treasurer Ries, City Clerk Swartz MINUTES On motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and carried, the reading of the minutes of December 20, 1954, was waived and approved as written. PUBLIC The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing HEARING of protests or objections against the work for the district described in Rochester Resolution of Intention No. 72-B, in the matter of the grading, paving, Street construction of curbs and gutters, cross -curbs, house connections, sewers, water service house connections and removal of obstructions, including buildings and appurtenances at Rochester Street, between Santa Ana Avenue ' and TustinAvenueandportions of Santa Ana Avenue and Tustin Avenue adjacent thereto, adopted by the City Council on the 6th day of December, 195b, The Clerk also reported that the affidavits and proof of the publication of the Resolution of -Intention, the mailing of Notices of the adoption of said Resolution of Intention and the posting of the Notices of Improvement as required by law had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Nelson then inquired of the Clerk whether any written protests or objections against the work of the assessment district had been filed with him in said matter. The Clerk reported that no writtenprotests had1,be6n filed' -with .him prior to the time set for hearing. Mayor Nelson then announced that this was the time and place set for hearing of protests or objections against the proposed work for the assessment district, as set forth in said Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter. Thereupon, Mr. Walter 0. Henning, of 1758 Santa Ana Avenue and Suzanne C. Fallot of 1761 Tustin Avenue, stated that they did not wish to protest or object to the proposed work for the assessment district but wished to know the approximate cost of the improvement that would be assessed against their individual properties. The City Engineer advised that the assessments of the cost of the individual parcels would be determined at a later date. No protests having been made, and an opportunity having been given to all persons desired to be heard, and a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted, and the City Council having before it the plat of the assessment district and being familiar with the assessment district and also having m nsidered the character and nature of the proposed work and the necessity. fof the same for the preservation of the public health, peace, and safety, and also having considered the fact that no protests or objections were filed or received, Councilman Smith presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: RES' '1.'::':;ON WHEREAS, no protests have been filed or received protesting against the doing of the work described in said Resolution of Intention No. 72-B, and/or .against the assessment --'district;. NOW, THER'E'FORE, be it resolved by the City Council that it does hereby find and determine that no protests or objections have been made by the owners of less than one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for the said work of improvement as set forth in said Resolution of Intention No. 72-B. Said motion was duly seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and upon roll call the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson. NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION Councilman Smith then offered to move the Adoption of Resolution Ordering NO. 72-C Work No. 72-0 in the matter of the grading,, paving,construction of curs (Ordering and gutters, cross -curbs, house connections, sewers, water service house Work - connections and removal of obstructions, including buildings and appurtenances Rochester at Rochester Street, between Santa Ana Avenue and Tustin Avenue and Imp.Dist.) Portions of Santa Ana Avenue and Tustin Avenue adjacent thereto, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 72-B, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Pinkley and upon roll call the same was adopted by the following vote: i AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson. NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None On,motion of Councilman Smith; seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,; a'fiotice from the State Board of Equalization regarding transfer of retail package off -sale general license to Al and Vera Clayes of the Shamrock Liquor Store, 18222 Newport Blvd., was ordered filed. -On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and carried,' a letter from the City of Fullerton commending members of the Costa -Mesa Fire Department for the assistance they gave in the recent fire inFullerton,' was ordered filed. A letter was read from Ruth M. Carlson, Draperies and Sewing Service, 1813 Fullerton Street, requestingan extension of her business permit which; expired December 23, 1954. On motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the permit was extended until such time at the rezoning of the street is established. TENTATIVE Tentative Map of Tract No. 2197 was presented by Mr. Joe Guerin for MAP #2497 We-stwind Builders, Inc., 105 East 18th Street. Mr. H. R. Pauley, E. W. Compton, and Ted Johnson were present to object to the approval of the subdivision. Councilman Smith moved that since the subdivider has done all that he possibly can with the area involved and in view of the fact that Esther Street can be established, the tentative map of Tract #2.97 be approved. There was no second to the motion and Mayor Nelson declared the motion lost. Thereupon Mayor Nelson moved that the map be rejected because it is not a proper, orderly development of the area. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen Nelson, Martin, Pinkby and TeWinkle. NOES: Councilman Smith INTERSECTION A discussion was initiated by the City Manager for the possible improvement! 18th & Tustin of the intersection of 18th and Tustin, in conjunction with the improvement; of Rochester Street, appropriations to come from County allocateounds. An estimate of the cost of the work at the intersection, as given by the City Engineer is $6,500.00. A similar situation at the intersection of Victoria & Victoria and Pomona was discussed, the City Engineer suggesting that the Pomona work required in the improvement of this area be the responsibility of the subdivider or'developer. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was deferred until the next regular meeting at which time the City Manager and City Engineer were instructed to submit a report as to the approximate cost of such work, including the cost of lowering water lines. ORDINANCE #75 Ordinance No. 75, being' AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE Vehicle - CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO FORM A VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT Parking Dist. IN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF CO$TA MESA, ORANGE C6UNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND TO ACQUIRE PARKING PLACES PURSUANT TO THE VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT '(2nd_Reading) LAW OF 1943" was presented for second reading. After full reading thereof, Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 75. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: f� 1-93 Upon recommendation recommendation of the Chief of Police, and on motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried, the application of the First Southern Baptist Church, 650 Hamilton Street, to install two directional signs on City street markers, was approved. BUILDING AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson. MOVING PERMIT NOES: Councilmen - None # 62 ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon the recommendt.tion of the City Manager, and on motion of Councilman Smith; seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the VARIANCE #83 report regarding the two requests for weed abatement which had been scheduled for this meeting, was deferred until the next regular meeting. CITY POUNDMASTER Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the contract of the City Poundmaster was reviewed and a report heard of revenue received. Councilman Smith moved that the salary of the Poundmaster be set at $350.00 per month and that said compensation -shall not exceed VARIANCE #84 85% of the yearly revenue, and instructed the City Manager to enter such a contract with the City Poundmaster. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle, Nelson. dry NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None FIRE CODE A proposed ordinance establishing fire zones and adopting a fire code was discussed. After discussion the City Attorney was instructed to prepare and submit to the Councilmen on January 13th an interpretation of Fire Zone #1 with respect to the City's building code. BUS FRANCHISE Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman -Martin, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary papers granting a franchise to the Costa Mesa Bus Company, to be submitted to the Council for study. PERMITS & Application for permit for one additional taxi was submitted in the VARIANCES name of Seal's Taxi Service, 1916 Newport Blvd., together with fee for one -half. -of the fiscal year in amount of $12.50. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pihkley, and carried, the application was approved. Upon recommendation of Chief of Police, and on motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the application of Beach Amusement Company, to install an amusement machine at Kennedy's Cocktail Bar, 17th & Tustin, was approved. Upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, and on motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the application of -Beach Amusement Company, to installrian amusement machine at Speedy Lunch, 2014 Placentia, was approved. Upon recommendation recommendation of the Chief of Police, and on motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried, the application of the First Southern Baptist Church, 650 Hamilton Street, to install two directional signs on City street markers, was approved. BUILDING Building Moving Permit No. 62 was submitted in the name of Kenneth MOVING PERMIT Parker, to move a house from 152 East 17th Street to 420 Flower Street. # 62 Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the application was approved.. VARIANCE #83 Variance Application No.83 was submitted in the name of Kenneth Parker, 406 St. Andrews Street, Newport Beach, for the construction of a detached garage to be located in front of proposed house covered by Building Moving Permit No. 62. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and on motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by.Council- man Te7nTinkle, and carried, the application was denied. (Councilman Smith voted NO) VARIANCE #84 Variance Application No. 84 was sulsnitted in the name of Joseph Bailey, 2040 President Place, requesting a 22'-4" rear yard setback for the construction of a rumpus room. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and carried, the application was approved. VARIANCE #86 Variance Application No. 86 was submitted in the name of Costa Mesa Milling Corporation, 2385 Newport Blvd., to allow the installation of a drum sander with blower and dust retriever requiring electric horsepower in excess of that prescribed iy Ordinance. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the application was approved. VARIANCE #87 Variance Application No. 87 was submitted in the name of Costa Mesa Bank, requesting a setback to allow proposed building line to be 531 from center line of street. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and of otion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried, the application was approved to allow the proposed building to be 55' from the center line of Harbor Blvd. (Councilman TeWinkle not voting). BUILDING Building Moving Permits No.s 59, 60 and 61 were submitted in the name MOVING PERMITS of Dorsey Simmons, 2.23 Santa Ana Avenue, to move a house, garage, and #59,60 & 61 guest house from 8232 Brookhurst, Anaheim, to 2127 Santa Ana Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and onmotion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the applications were approved subject to the approval of the Building Department. SUBDIVISION Subdivision Application No. 1, to subdivide Lot 24, Block B, Tract 612, APPLICATION was submitted in the name of Donald A. Johnson, 769 West 20th Street. #1 Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and on motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the applica- tion was approved on the condition that the.ralley upon which the property fronts be designated a street of 50 or 60 feet in width, depending upon the recommendations of the City Engineer; that the property owner improve the frontage to curb line as recommended by the City "Engineer; and that a deed of right of way be furnished to the City. WARRANT Warrant Resolution No. WR -36, a resolution "ALLOTrMTG CERTAIN CLAIMS AND RESOLUTION DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 1211 was read. It was moved by Councilman NO.' -',,,7R-36 Pinkley, that Warrant Resolution No. GdR-36 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tellinkle and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Tel+Tinkle and Nelson. NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None CROSSING The City Manager reported -that as yet the City had not received a request GUARD & SIGNAL from the School District for the installation of a signal device at 19th & DEVICE -19th & Harbor. Relying upon the understanding that the Councilmen as individuals Harbor have had with individual members of the School Board wherein the School District would pay for one-half the cost, and realizing the urgency of the situation, the following action was taken: Councilman Smith moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a signal device, to be charged to the Traffic Safety Fund, for installation at 19th and Harbor, and that the employment of the crossing guard continue until such time as the signal device is operating. The -motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll -'call vote: AYES. Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWi.nkle and Nelson. NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried, the report of the Building Department for the month of December, 1954, was accepted and ordered filed. ALOHA TRAILER Upon the recommendation of the Building Superintendent and on motion of PARK Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and carried, the Council granted an extension of 60 days to Miss Dorothy Bell, owner of the Aloha Trailer Park, in order that she may comply with all the require- ments as set forth by the Council on November 1, 1954. (Councilman Pinkley voted NO) 9 The City Manager read a letter from the League of California Cities regarding an extension of the time limit of the Construction and Employment Act. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was authorized to contact State Legislators in an effort to amend the law. Upon motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was authorized to secure bids for the purchase of a pick-up truck. Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Councilman Martin moved that approval be given for the solicitation of funds through distribution of canisters and cards in connection with the National Polio Foundation Drive, that the fee be:<waived, and that a proclamation be issued announcing the City's cooperation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried. A meeting date of January 31, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. was set for a meeting of Councilmen and Planning Commission members. Upon motion duly made and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. 1 Mayor of the f Costa Mesa City Clerk of the City osta Mesa