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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
August 1, 1955
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session at 7:30 P.M., August 1, 1955, 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 Reverend P. G.Neuman.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Nelson and TeWinkle
Councilmen Absent: Smith
Officials Present: City Attorney, City Manager, City Clerk, City Treasurer
MINUTES On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle,
and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of July 18, 1955,
was waived and they were approved as written and corrected. Correction.-
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orrection:2nd paragraph, page 6, delete word "unanimously' and add the following:
"Martin voted NO)
Vehicle Parking Mayor Nelson declared that this was the time and the place to which
District #2. the hearing on Vehicle Parking District #2 had been continued. The
(Pub. Hearing) City Attorney reported on the progress being made in the matter of
appraisements. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Martin, and unanimously carried, the hearing was continued to the
next regular meeting on August 15.
Fairview Road Mayor Nelson reported that this was the time and place fixed for the
Annexation #1 hearing of protests or objections against the proposed "Fairview Road
(Pub. Hearing) Annexation #111. The Clerk reported that the affidavits and proof of the
publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of notices of
adoption of said Resolution.of Intention, as required by law, had been
made and are on file in the office of the City -Clerk. The Mayor
thereupon declared the hearing open.
The Mayor requested all persons who wished to speak on the proposed
annexation to do so. No person desired to speak and there being no
oral or written protests, Councilman TeWinkle moved that the hearing
be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was
unanimously carried.
Ordinance #97 Thereupon Ordinance No. 97, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
(Fairview Road APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS
Annex. #1) TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS 11FAIRVIEW
lst Read. ROAD ANNEXATION #Lsrr was introduced by Councilman Pinkley. Following
full reading of the Ordinance; section by section, Councilman Pinkley
moved:,that this constitute the first reading of. Ordinance No. 97.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following
roll call vote.-
AYES:'
ote.AYES:' Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson and TeWinkle
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
Rochester Street This being the date set for -the confirmation of the assessments in the
Improvement
Rochester Street Improvement District proceedings, Mayor Nelson
District
opened the public hearing thereon. The Clerk reported that affidavits
(Pub. Hearing)
and.pr-oof of publication of "Notice of Filing of Assessment and
Confirmation
Hearing Thereon" and the mailing of said notices, as required by law,
of Assessment;.;
had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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The Clerk thereupon presented the assessment as made tothe City Council
and reported that no written protests had been received. The Mayor
asked all persons present to come forward and file any protests to the
assessment which they might have. No person present presented a
protest either oral or written. The Mayor then asked if any person
wished to make any comment whatsoever on the assessment. No person
present desired to speak on the matter. Thereupon Councilman Martin
moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried.
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Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 72-E,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENT NO. 2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ROCHESTER STREET IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT". The motion was seconded by Councilman TeWinkle and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWi_nkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
Bid Opening The Clerk opened and read proposals from four firms submitting bids
Gasoline, Oil, in accordance with bid specifications covering material and/or
etc. equipment for the purpose of servicing City -owned vehicles:
Felix Super
Service
1950 Newport
Costa Mesa
Gas -Reg. per Gal -.269
Gas -Ethyl -per gal .299
Motor Oil Paraffin Base
Per Qt .35
Chassis Lubrication -per
Job 1.00
Car [Nash - per job 1.00
Hourly rate -labor on
repair 3.00
Spare parts & supplies 25% off
Nance's
Vic
Crutch -
Shell
Caronna
field's
195 E.17th .
1930 Newport
2101 Harbor
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
.28
.275
.269
.30
.303
.289.
.33
.35
.25
1.00
1.10
1.50
1.00 "
.99
No Major 30% off
Repair on oils,
greases & rep_air
On motion by Councilman TeTATinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation to the Council at the next meeting.
The Clerk opened and read proposals from eleven firms submitting
bids as follows in accordance with bid specifications
Gar Wood Industries Inca 4515 South Soto Street, Los Angeles
Model A40 Hydraulic Underbody Hoist, dump body, cab shield
signal arm, lights, reflectors and mud guards $864.60+ S.T.
Standard Auto -Body Co., Inc., 4900 S. Soto St., Los Angeles
Mogel Dump Body, Hlb Hoist, lights, reflectors, signal arm,
etc 910.00-+ tax
Bro,,m-Bevis Industrial Equip Co.,6550 E. Washington B1vd.,L.A.
prayer 11213.00 + tax
Paint Striping Equipment 150.00 + tax
Kyle-Binkert, Inc., 1015 E. Anaheim St.
Paint striping equipment;
Model C. Industrial Striper 495.00
Heavy Duty Model C. Striper 575.00
Model B-3 Municipal Striper 756.25
Model B-3 Municipal Striper 769.45
Model B -3-P - all purpose striper 819.50
Hand gun with air hose and fluid hose 58.50
Essick Machinery Co., 1950 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles
Sprayer 11800.00 + tax
J. E. Bauer Co., 1021 Mission Road, Los Angeles
Paint StripingEquipment; & attach.
a. Mod. B -3-P Kelly -Creswell All Purpose Striper/ 1,255.00 + tax
b. Mod. B -3-P n It it it ,t 819.50 + tax
Larson 'Equipment Co., 2.21 E. 57th St., Los _Angeles
Sprayer_ 1,700.00 + tax
Line Marker -Trailer 835.00 + tax
Unimasco, Inc., 424 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, Calif
Econo-Liner line marker & attachments 796.00 + tax
Econo-Liner linemarker with attach. & trailer 836.00 + tax
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W. W. Woods 615 - 19th E. 4th St. , Santa Ana
MC heavy duty 2 -ton dump truck, hoist & body mounted
on truck chassis with power take -off $3,436.74 + tax
Optional chassis with 4 -speed transmission &
2 -speed rear end 3,466.74 + tax
Eltiste Co., 412E. 5th St., Santa Ana
1/2 ton pick-up truck (Item 1) 15332.72
1/2 ton Panel Truck 1,528.14
Truck, chassis & cab (Item 2) 2,252.67
Combination of Items 2 & 3 3,192.67
Miller Chevrolet Co., 1000 West Coast Hiway
2 ton pick-up 1,492.88 + tax
(less trade on 1954 Ford -$1,074.00)
1/2 ton panel 1,711.28 + tax
(less trade on 1954 Ford - $1,074.00)
2 - ton truck 2,732.06 + tax
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle,
and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the City Manager
for study and recommendation to the Council at the adjourned
meeting August 8.
Harrison & A letter -was read from the Board of Supervisors, County of Orange_,
Woolley Report- relative to a proposed bond issue to carry out construction and
Flood Control - improvement of drainage facilities for flood control in and adjacent
to Orange County. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the said proposal
(prepared by Harrison & Woolley) was referred to the City Engineer
for study and recommendation to the Council at the next regular
meeting, August 15.
City Hall Site A communication was read from Howard B. Lawson, 1220 West Bay Avenue,
Newport Beach, stating that on behalf of all property owners involved,
he would accept the offer of the City to purchase certain land for
city hall purposes as set forth in -a letter from the City of Costa Mesa
to Mr. Lawson, dated July 19, 1955, and on file in the office of the
City Clerk. Said acceptance was subject to the following conditions:
1. That the site be used for a City Hall only;
2. That appraisals be made to qualify City to obtain
Chapter 47 monies on or before August 15th;
3. If appraisals are adequate that the City enter into
escrow to acquire title and that the full payment be made on
or before September 15th.
After discussion, Councilman TeWinkle moved that the City Manager
be authorized to get two appraisals which will be acceptable to the
State. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously
carried. ,
Councilman Pinkley moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to
meet with Mr. Lawson and other property owners involved in an effort
to work out satisfactory arrangements relative to the conditions
set forth in the counter proposal submitted by Mr. Lawson and to
report to the Council at the next regular meeting. Councilman Martin
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The Mayor
appointed City Manager Coffey, Councilman TeWinkle,&City Attorney Dungan
to serve with him on said Committee.
On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and unanimously carried, the report from the Fiscal Officer relative
to free permits issued during the month of July, 195, was accepted
and ordered filed.
Postmaster Hazel Gill explained to the Council and to those present
in the audience why all mail is not delivered to the doors of Costa Mesa
residents. She stated that because sidewalks are not installed in the
major part of the City, the Post Office Department, Washington, D.C.,
forbids the delivery to the door but must be made to mail boxes near
the curb.
A communication was read from R. B. Morris, 393 Myrtle St., Laguna Beach,
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protesting the adoption of an.ordinance establishing a license
fee for stamp vending machines. It was the opinion of the Council that
the proposed ordinance relative to license fee for stamp vending -
machines will lessen the hardship to operators of such machines.
Ordinance #96 Ordinance No. 96, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25, ENTITLED THE
(Amend.#25) BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE, ETC" was presented for second reading.
2nd Reading Following reading of the title, Councilman Martin moved that further
reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. Thereupon
Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 96. The
motion was seconded by Councilman TeWinkle and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
City -Tax Rate The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place set for the
public hearing on the setting of the tax rate for the fiscal year
1955-56. The Clerk presented a petition signed by approximately 36
property owners requesting that the tax rate remain at 50¢. The
Mayor then asked if any person wished to address the Council relative
to the tax rate.
Mr. R.' H. Knighton, 1753 Santa Ana Avenue, and Mr. Irving Clark, 252 E.
Palmer, stated that they felt too high a tax rate would be harmful to
the City and tend to keep industry from locating therein. Mr. R. F.
Geddis and Mr. Cedric Sanders stated that unless the City corrected the
drainage and street problems that industry and tract builders would not
waiht to locate in the City of Costa Mesa and that the Council should set
the tax rate at a level that would pe unit them to improve the drainage
and street problems.
Councilman TeWinkle stated that the operating budget as adopted for
the coming fiscal year would permit the levy of a 60¢ tax rate and
that he advocated an additional 20¢ tax rate for the purpose of
constructing an open ditch in the northerly and northwest part of
the City for flood control purposes -in order to alleviate the drainage
problem now existing.
Mayor Nelson and Councilman Martin stated that adequate flood control
was a paramount necessity for the future development of the City
and that an 80¢ tax rate would enable the City to commence projects
to alleviate the drainage problem.
Councilman Pinkley stated that he was quite concerned for the people who
are paying for homes, especially those that are assessed between $3,000
and $4,000.00; that with the additional 22¢ grammar school tax and 55¢ high
school tax, an increase of 10¢ in the City tax rate would make a total -
of 87¢ increase over last year and that a 20¢ increase over the 60¢ would
increase it to $1.07 over last year. He stated that he felt the
drainage and street problems are very serious but that he would like to
see the tax rate set at 60¢.
After considerable discussion, Councilman TeWinkle moved the adoption
of an ordinance establishing the tax rate at 80¢ for each $100.00
of assessed valuation. Councilman Martin seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
Ordinance #98 Thereupon Councilman TeWinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance'
(Tax Rate) No. 98, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE RATE PER
lst Reading. CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA WHICH IS TAXABLE THEREIN FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES". After
full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, it was moved by
Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, that this constitute
the first reading of'Ordinance No. 98. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
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Councilman TeWinkle moved the adoption- of Resolution No. 155,
"A RESOLUTTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
ESTABLISHING A DRAINAGE FUND SPECIFYING THAT CERTAIN MONIES BE
DEPOSITED THEREIN", one-fourth of all monies received by the City
during the fiscal year of 1955-56 from property taxes, including
unsecured personal property tax, to be placed in said Drainage
Fund and used for drainage purposes. Councilman Martin seconded the
motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
Permits On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle,
and unanimously carried, the Kiwanis Club was granted permission
to operate a sound truck bhr.r__,-�'.. the streets of Costa Mesa between
the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., August 5, for the purpose of
advertising the Fifth Annual Kiwanis Breakfast.
On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the request of the Military Order of the
syr Purple Heart (Orange Belt Chapter #257) 12345 Quartz Place, Garden
Grove, to conduct viola sales in Costa Mesa on August 5, 6 and 18th
for the purpose of soliciting funds for the rehabilitation of
hospitalized veterans at "Camp Pendleton was approved and the fee
waived.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
carried, the application for business license, submitted in the name
of Bay Cities Disposal Company, 19th & Tiahi..ttier, Costa Mesa, to
operate a rubbish and trash collection service, was approved.
(TeWinkle voted "No"). V. S. Tahmizian and Archie anffioff, applicants
for the license, were urged to attend the meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, to be held August 4,
for the purpose of determining the area within the City in which
such collections could be made.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle;
and unanimously carried, the application of Julius Stern, Auctioneer,
1528 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, to hold a one -day auction on
August 10, of the assets of Ziegler Bros. Electric Company, 170 East
17th Street, was approved.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle,
and unanimously carried, the application of the Fullerton Merchants
and Industrial Police, 1152 Valley View Drive, Fullerton, for a
housing patrol and burglar alarm service within the City, was
approved subject to the recommendations of the Police Department.
A communication was submitted from the California Bench Company,
2854 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, requesting permission to obtain
a license covering courtesy bench advertising on private property
within the City. A communication from the Fiscal Officer was read
relative to the application, recommending that the Council establish
an overall policy on behch advertising as to maximum number,
locations permitted and license fees. On motion by Councilman
TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried,
the matter was referred to the City Attorney, the City Manager and the
Chief of Police for study and recommendation to the Council.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the request of the Southern California District,
Church of the Nazarene, for the erection of a tent on the south corner
of the Southern California Bible College, for the purpose of holding
evangelistic services was approved subject to the approval of the
Fire Department.
Planning A communication was read from the Planning Commission requesting
Commission Council authorization of full expenses and transportation cost for
Communications two Commissioners and the Planning Technician to attend the League
of California Cities Convention, to be held September 18-21 in San
Francisco, as the amount allotted in the annual budget is insufficient
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to cover the anticipated costs. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the request
was approved.
Variance #1140 Variance Application #140 was sulsnitted in the name of Dike & Colegrove,
(Dike & Colegrove)for the erection of a temporary sign 81 x 121 on the corner of
Hamilton and Meyer Place, to advertise sale of homes at Harbor Estates
Tract. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously
carried, the application was approved on the condition that the sign
be removed within a period of six months.
Variance #111 Variance Application No. 141 was submitted in the name of G. P. Roberts,
(G. P. Roberts) 917 West 18th Street, to establish a rear yard setback of 51 on
the northeasterly 165.0751 of the northwesterly 631 of Lot 174,
Newport Heights. 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 #143 Variance Application No. 142 was submitted in the name of Jacob DeVries,
fDeVries) 1937 Harbor Blvd., for construction of a building, to be used for
storage and repair, on the rear property line. On motion by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried,
the.application was referred back to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation to the Council relative to the extension of an
alley along the rear property line.
Variance #144 Variance Application No. 144 was submitted in the name of Dr. L. A.
(Dr. Becker) Becker, 1813 Newport Avenue, for rear yard setback of one foot on
property at 1745 Newport Avenue, to permit erection of a steel building.
Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle,
and unanimously carried, the application was approved as recommended
by the Planning Commission, i.e., subject to the following two
requirements: resubmission of a plot plan to the Planning Commission,
showing corrected parking area and conformance to the requirements
of the Building Department in the erection of the building.
Variance #145 Variance Appli cation #145 was submitted in the name of Jay Beardsley,
(J. Beardsley) 190 East 23rd Street., -for side yard setback of four feet and also
permission to construct a dwelling on a lot containing 5,880 sq. ft.,
at 2325 Orange Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and on motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman
Martin, and unanimously carried, the variance application was granted
to allow construction of a dwelling on a lot containing 5,880 sq. ft.,
and the side yard setback of four feet was denied.
Variance #146 Variance Application No. 146 was submitted inthe name of Markel and
(Markel,& Jensen)Jensen, 276 Monte Vista, to permit a rear yard setback to the property
line, onthe west 2301 of the north 1/2 of Lot 407, Newport Mesa Tract.
Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by
Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman -.Martin, and unanimously
carried, the variance application was approved.
In reporting on the progress of the Master Plan, E. L. Patterson,
Commissioner, advised the Council that the Commission hoped to bring
their recommendations to the Council at its next regular meeting.
On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and
unanimously carried,,a two -weeks extension of time was granted.
Urgency The City Attorney reported that the State of California has withheld
Ordinance #99 approval of the marking of taxicab zones on the State Highway, and
(Amend.#74) in addition, the taxi stand is no longer necessary. Thereupon
1st Reading Ordinance No. 99, an urgency "ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 74"
was introduced by Councilman Pinkley. Following reading of the
Ordinance, section by section, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, that this constitute the first reading
of Ordinance No. 99. The motion was carried by the following roll
call voter
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
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Urgency
The City Attorney reported that the City Council is without adequate
Ordinance #100
control of parking on the State Highway within the City of Costa Mesa,
(Amend #I44)
and that present parking on said highway is constituting a traffic
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hazard.
Ordinance #101
Thereupon an urgency Ordinance No. 100 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
(City Water
CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.. U, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE
Dept.)
REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER
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ORDINANCES AND.PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH"" was
introduced by Councilman Pinkley. Following reading of -the Ordinance,
section by section, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman TeWinkle, that this constitute the first reading of
Ordinance No. 100. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
Resolution
NOES: Councilmen - None
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ABSENT: Councilman Smith
City Water The City Attorney, as a member of the committee appointed by the Mayor
Department to make recommendation for the creation of a City Water Department,
reported that it was the unanimous recommendation of the Committee that
the City.loTater Department be established as a regular department of the
City; that the position of Superintendent of the Water Department be
created, to be appointed by the City Manager; that rules and regulations
governing the water system be adopted by resolution.
City Manager Coffey stated that it was his opinion that Mr. A. C. Swartz
be appointed Superintendent of the Water Department. Mr. Swartz,
being present, indicated that he would accept the position.
A letter from Dyke Water Company, 11065 Penn Avenue, Garden Grove,
was read relative to an offer they are prepared to make in the
operation of a water system for the City of Costa Mesa. .On motion by
Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
After full discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Martin,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that an ordinance be adopted creating
a water department and establishing the position of -Water Superintendent.
Urgency
Ordinance #101
Thereupon an Urgency Ordinance, No. 101, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
(City Water
COSTA,MESA CREATING A MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
Dept.)
APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT THEREOF" was introduced by Councilman
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Martin. Following reading of the Ordinance, section by section, it
was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that
this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 101. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
Resolution
Upon Motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
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Resolution No. 14-D; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
(Salary-
COSTA MESA AMENDING SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION 7#14-B AND CREATING THE
Water Supt)
POSITION OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGE THEREFOR"
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
City Manager Coffey thereupon announced the appointment of Mr. A. C.
Swartz as Superintendent of the City Water Department. Mr. Swartz, being
present, accepted said position.
Resolution #156
The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the proposed
(Water System
water system in the northerly area of the City. Upon motion by Councilman
Plans)
TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 156, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE WATER SYSTKq AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR SAID WORK" was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSEiTT: Councilman Smith
A letter from Dyke Water Company, 11065 Penn Avenue, Garden Grove,
was read relative to an offer they are prepared to make in the
operation of a water system for the City of Costa Mesa. .On motion by
Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, the proposal was referred to the City Attorney for study as to
the legality of the City in selling its water system constructed
partially with State money.
Warrant Warrant Resolution No. WR -57, including Payroll #26, was presented
Resolution #57 for approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
TeTnTinkle, Warrant Resolution No. WR -57, "A RESOLUTION ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DM.gkNDS INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 261, was adopted by the following
roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilman - None
ABSENT: Councilman Smith
The City Manager read a letter from D. Southworth, City Engineer,
stating that he will be out of town on military duty the last two weeks
in August and recommending that John H. Siegel from his office be
appointed Assistant City Engineer to accomplish any work that may be
necessary during his absence on this occasion and on other occasions
%then the City Engineer is out of the office. Upon motion by, Councilman
TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the
request was approved and John H. Siegel appointed Assistant City Engineer.
The City Manager reported that the County has set a deadline of August
101 1955, when the names of all persons for whom work has been done
in connection with weed abatement within the City of Costa Mesa must
be in their office in order that they may be put on the tax roll, and
requested the Council to adjourn this meeting to August 8 in order that
a public hearing may be held for the purpose of hearing any protest
or objection to assessments.
The City Manager reported that he had met with the City Engineer, pursuant
to Council directive, on the allocation of gas tax monies for the
improvement of certain streets and that it was their recommendation that
the following policy be established on administration of state -appropriated
gas tax funds:
1. On improvement of major streets 401 wide, the City will allot --
gas tax funds for 25% and in addition will finance all costs of
widening the street.
2. On streets wider than 401 the City will pay the 25% and in
addition will finance all costs -of widening the street.
3. The remaining 75% of the costs would be paid by improvement
districts set up by property owners. Priority to be based on which
improvement district applies for funds first. On motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried,
the policy as outlined by the City Manager was established.
Resolution #157 The City Manager reported that in the development of these 1911 Act
(Street Supt.) projects, a street superintendent shall be designated who, by virtue
of that position has certain obligations to perform as set forth by
law. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle,
Resolution No. 157, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING THE TITLE
OF STREET SUPERINTENDENT UPON THE CITY ENGINEER AS A COLLATERAL DUTY"
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Te Winkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSTNT: Councilman Smith
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Improvement The City Manager reported that the County has approved the application made.
18th & Tustin by the City for gas tax monies to reconstruct the intersection of 18th
and Tustin Ave., and recommended that the City :Engineer be authorized
to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for presentation at
the next Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.Nt., to August 8,
1955, at the hour %J 7:30 P.M.
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