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Roll Call
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
July 5, 1955
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular
session at 7:30 P.M., July 5, 1955, at the Newport Justice Court,
567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, California. The meeting was called
to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag and invocation by Mayor Nelson.
Councilmen Present: Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
Councilmen Absent: TeWinkle
Officials Present: City Attorney, City Manager, City Clerk, City Treasurer
On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried,
the reading of the minutes of June 27, 1955, was waived and they were
approved as written.
On motion -by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried,
the reading of the minutes of June 28, 1955, was waived and they were
approved as written.
Vehicle Mayor Nelson declared that this was the time and the place to which the
Parking hearing on Vehicle Parking District #2 had been continued. The report of
District #2 the appraiser not yet being available and on motion by C. Smith, seconded
(Pub.Heari.ng) by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the hearing was continued to the
neict regular meeting.
Resolution A communication was read from the Fairs and Celebrations Committee of the
#144 Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce in which they, in cooperation with the
(Fuchsia) National Fuchsia Society of Costa Mesa, urged the Council to proclaim the
Fuchsia as the official flower of Costa Mesa. Thereupon on motion by
C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, Resolution #144, a resolution
"DESIGNATING THE FUCHSIA AS THE OFFICIAL FLOWER OF COSTA MESAtt was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
Lawson A communication from Howard B. Lawson was submitted and read which changed
Proposal - some of the conditions in the proposal for a City Hall site, previously
(City Hall submitted at the meeting of June 27. On behalf of the City, each
Site) Councilman conveyed to Mr. Harvey Somers (representing property owners
on West 19th Street) his appreciation for the generous offer made for
the proposed City Hall site but stated that for the best interests of
the City, in view of its predicted growth, the site involved in the pro-
posal would be inadequate. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the offer as set forth in
the proposal dated June 26, 1955, and as revised in the letter dated
July 55 1955, was declined.
A petition was presented signed by 47 property owners requesting
installation of stop signs to be placed on Albert Place at its intersection
with Elden Avenue. Verner Johnson, 2280 Elden Avenue, was present and
urged the Council to approve the request. On motion by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the request was
referred to the Chief of Police for investigdti6nn and report.
-E. 17th St. Don Huddleston, D. Wooster, and E. H. Stroot, representing the`East 17th
Imp. District Street Improvement Association, were present concerning the improvement
of East 17th Street. They informed the Council that the property owners
on -East 17th Street are now ready and willing to install curbs and
will circulate petitions in the area and adjacent areas as recommended
by the City Engineer to be included in the formation of an improvement
district. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and unanimously carried, the.City Engineer was instructed to prepare a
preliminary estimate of the cost of improving 17th Street for presentation
at the next regular meeting. It was suggested that representatives of the
Association obtain a copy of the report for study prior to the next meeting.
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Stamp The City Mariager.reported that he had made a study of the license fees
Vending charged by various cities for postage stamp vending machines and recommended
Machines that a licence fee of $10.00 per fiscal year be charged plus, 10¢ for each
machine in operation. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was instructed
to amend the business license ordinance in accordance with'the recommendation.
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The City Attorney advised the Council that the principals involved in the
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1155" Market are attempting to work out a satisfactory solution and requested
the matter be tabled until the next regular meeting. On motion by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the
request was granted.
Orange
The City Clerk requested clarification regarding sales tax permits in
County
connection with the Orange County Fair. After discussion, Councilman Smith
Fair
moved that a business license, together with a sales tax permit, shall be
required by all concessionaires dealing in taxable items; that the regular
fee for the business license shall be waived but a deposit of $50.00 shal
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be made with the City Fiscal Officer to apply against the City Sales Tax/in
the event the tax is less than $50.00 a refund shall be made to the concession-
aire. Motion seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried.
Q0 Depart-
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously
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carried, the report of the Fire Department for the month of June , 1955, was
Reports
accepted and ordered filed.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, .the report of the Street Department for the month of June, 1955,
was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, the report of the Building Department for the month of June, 1955, was
accepted and ordered filed.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously
carried, the report of the Police Department for the month of June, 1955,
was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously
carried, the report of the Fiscal Officer covering free permits issued for the
month of June, 1955,was accepted and ordered filed.
Resolu- The City Attorney advised the Council that prior to the installation of the
tion water connection on Baker and Bristol Streets, an agreement between the City
#145 m d Orange County Municipal Water District must be executed. Thereupon
(Water) Resolution No. 145 „ "AUTHORIZING.THE CITY CLERK AND MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT
City IN BEHALF OF THE CITY" was presented and read. On motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seccn ded by Councilman Martin, Resolution No. 145 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
Ord.#94 Ordinance No. 94, an "URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 200 of ARTICLE II,
(Amend. SECTION 302 OF ARTICLE III AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 305A TO ARTICLE III OF
Ord.65) ORDINANCENO. 65 BEING ENTITLED tAN ORDINANCE REQUIRING PERMITS AND PROVIDING
1st Read. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF TRAILER
PARKS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" was introduced
by Councilman Pinkley. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by
section, Councilman Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading
and adoption of Ordinance Nol 94. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Smith and carried by the following roll call,vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
ResoluticnThe City Engineer presented the final map for the subdivision of Tract #2432,
#146 submitted in the name of The Hale Company;8002 Central Avenue, Garden
Tr.#2432 Grove, being a subdivision of a portion of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Fairview
Tract, into 36 lots, together with a bond in the amount of $28,700.00, signed
Agreement, and a check in the amount of $1,349.14 to cover the necessary fees.
Thereupon Resolution No. 146, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT
NO. 2432 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE
FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE SAID MAP AND
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT" was
presented and read. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 146 was adopted by the following roll
call vote;
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen.- None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
The City -Engineer presented the final map for the subdivision of
Tract No. 23I41., submitted in the name of the Hale Company, 8002 Central
Avenue, Garden Grove, being a subdivision of a portion of Lot 1,
Tract 421, into 88 lots, together with a bond in the amount of $178,600.00
signed Agreement, and a check in the amount of $6,973.22 tocover the
necessary fees.
RESOLUTION
Thereupon Resolution No. 1147, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF
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TRACT #2341 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHJWN THEREON FOR
Tract #2311
PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO
SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZIN G THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT" was presented and read. Upon motion by'Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 1147 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES.- Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley,Nelson
NOES.- Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
Permit-
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
unanimously carried, the request of Walter -O. -Hennings, 1758 Santa Ana
Avenue, to operate a juke box at the Bavarian, 780 W. 19th Street,
was approved.
Variance #130
Variance Application #130 was submitted in the name of the Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Bank
Bank for the erection of a temporary sign, 81 x 121 in size, 9" from
property line, -between the Costa Mesa Bank and Grant's Surplus -Store.
Upon -the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried,
the application was approved.
Variance #132
Variance Application #132 was submitted in the name of Mr..and Mrs.
Roy Nelson, 1989 Charle St., for permission to construct a duplex
five feet from the rear property line._ Upon the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the application was approved.
Variance #133
Variance Application #133 was submitted in the name of Paul B. Baillie,
Paul Baillie
requesting a rear yard setback in the construction of a garage, hobby
shop, and breezeway at 232-E. 21st Street. Uponthe recommendation of
the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the application was
approved with the understanding that the north side of the lot shall
become the rear yard.
Variance #135 Variance Application #135 was submitted in the name of Richard C.
(Cringle) Cringle, 3416 Via Lido, Neuport Beach, for permit to construct,an office
building at 1830 Fullerton Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and on'motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, the application was approved
on the condition that parking area be provided on the basis of .one space
per 350 square feet, said parkipg area to be paved and marked.
Building Applications for Building Moving Permits #79 and #80 were submitted
Moving Permits in the name of Dorsey Simmons, 2.23 Santa Ana Avenue, to move a
#79 & #80 house and garage from 351 W. 99th Street, Los Angeles, to 21449
(Simmons) Santa Ana Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin,
and unanimously carried, the applications were approved.
Ordinance #95 A communication was read from the Planning Commission advising the
(Signs) Council that they wished to go on record as approving the proposed sign
lst Reading ordinance prepared by the City Attorney. Thereupon Ordinance No. 95,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING CONSTRUCTION,
LOCATION, PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF BILLBOARDS, ADVERTISING SIGNS,
AND DEVICES AND AWNINGS IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUNISHMENT OF VIOLATION THEREOF" was introduced by Councilman Martin.
Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section,
Councilman Martin moved that this constitute the first reading
of Ordinance No. 95. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
Resolution Pursuant to a proposal made by Miller Chevrolet Company and
#148 pursuant to Council directive of June 27, the City Attorney
Lease - reviewed the lease in connection with the rental of Police cars
Police Cars for City use. After discussion, Councilman Pinkley moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 148, 11 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE IN BEHALF OF THE CITY". The
motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following
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AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
Warrant Warrant Resolution No. WR -55, including Payroll #24, was presented
Resolution for approval. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
No. WR -55 Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. WR -55, f1A RESOLUTION
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL NQ. 2.11=
was adopted by the following roll call voter
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT:- Councilman TeWinkle
The City Manager requested permission to advertise for bids for
the equipment which was authorized in the budget, i.e., truck,
dump body, tank and spray facillties for spraying oil, paint
striper and passenger car for the Fire Department. After a discussion
aAd upon the City Managerts recommendation, Councilman Pinkley
moved that one of the vehicles from the Police Department be
transferred to the Fire Department, the Police Department to be
credited with an amount equal to the amount of the transferred
equipment, and authorization given to advertise for bids on the truck,
dump body, tank and spray facilities, and paint.striper.
The City Manager reported on plans for the development of land use,
park and recreation, street phases of the Master Plan and expansion
of the Fire Department and displayed maps showing each development.
It was his recommendation that these developments be submitted to
the Planning Commission for study their recommendations to be presented
to the Council no later than August 1, and the Council, after
necessary study, to authorize the City'Engineer and City Attorney
to prepare respectively the necessary plans and ordinances, and cause
the necessary hearings, for enacting same as law.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa