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Home My WebLink About08/08/1955 - Adjourned City Council Meeting297 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF TIE; CITY COIINCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 8, 1955 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, Calif ornia, met in regular session at 7:30 P.I. M.I. August 8, 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 Mayor Nelson. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, TeWinkle and Smith Officials Present: City Attorney, City Manager and City Clerk 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. (Pub. Hearing) The City Attorney stated that Mr. Armstrong had given him the following information which would be confirmed by a written report to be submitted by the appraisor: �N__ The value of the entire Cowan parcel - $3.,000.00 Leaving Dr. Coiian 1001 of the parcel to a depth of 809 -balance of parcel.:. 18,300.00 ..on the condition that Dr. Cowan would be given parking privileges Anna L. Brown Parcel... 19,500.00 Wm. Hirtler property 195500.00 Alternative on Brown parcel: Negotiations could be made with owner to buy the land only, leaving the buildings for the owner. Value of land only..... 16,000.00 After discussion,. the Mayor appointed the following persons to serve as a Committee for further study and report to the Council at its next regular meeting: Councilmen Smith (Chairman), Martin and Pinkley, Dr. A. G. Hughes, Harvey Somers, City Attorney and City Manager. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, the hearing was continued to the next regular meeting. Weed Abatement City Manager Coffey presented a list of properties assessed for weed (Pub. Hearing) abatement. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of the Street Superintendent as to the posting of "Notices of Assessment" and reported that no protests had been received by him. The Mayor requested all persons who wished to protest any cost that had been assessed to do so at this time. There being no oral or written protests, Councilman Smith moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Resolution ;#158 Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 158, (Confirmation "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS ASSESSED FOR WEED ABATEMENT of heed Assess- AS SUBMITTED BY TIE STREET SUPERINTENDENT". The motion was seconded ment) by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, TeWinkle and Smith NOES: Councilmen -None, ABSENT: Councilmen - None A petition bearing the signatures of approximately 33 property owners was presented to the Council requesting an extension of an alley between lots fronting on Newport Boulevard and -Elden Avenue. Mrs. Edna R. Crouch, 21512 Elden Avenue, one of the st-kners of the petition, was present in behalf of the petitioners. After discussion, Councilman Smith moved that the City Attorney and the City Engineer prepare an agreement for said owners to pay for improvements of a street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and was unanimously carried. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, a letter from the Orange County Publicity Department of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, concerning the proposed building of a Steam Electric Plant by the California Electric Pouer Company, was tabled pending further information. 298 On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the letter of resignation from Planning Commissioner James J. Hart, effective immediately, was accepted and the City Clerk instructed to write a letter expressing the regrets of the Council in so accepting. On motion by Councilman TeTATinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the recommendations of the City Attorney -!to refer the matter of the Dyke Water Company proposal to A. C. Swartz, as Superintendent of the City Water Department, was approved. REPORTS On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Te Winkle, and, unanimously carried, the "Report on Audit of Accounts" for the period July 1, 1951, through June 30, 1955, prepared by Pyle, Lance and Schlinger, was accepted and ordered filed. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and - unanimously carried, the following departmental reports for the month of July, 1955, were accepted and ordered filed: Street, Pound,,Fire, Planning and Building. Report on Pursuant to Council action of August 1, relative to bids received Bids covering material and/or equipment, the City Manager recommended the purchase of the following items: From: -Eltiste Company, 412 E. 5th St., Santa Ana: .Truck, chassis & cab as per specifications $2;252.67 Gar Wood Industries, Inc., 4515 S. Soto St.: Los Angeles Hydraulic Underbody Hoist, dump body, cab shield, signal arm, lights, reflectors & mud guards 86..60 Miller Chevrolet -Co., 1000 14. Coast Hiway,Newport Beach 172 Eon panel truck $1,607.28 Less trade on 1954 Ford 1,07..00 533.28 J. E. Bauer Co., 1021 Mission Road, Los Angeles All Purpose Striper, as per specifi.cations..$819.50 one hand gun & hose 45.50 freight 45.00 910.00 Larson Equipment Co., 2121 E. 57th St., Los Angeles Bi umuls Sprayer with compressor & receiving tank, emulsion gun & fittings as per specifications 15700.00 On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Smith, the City Manager was authorized to purchase the above recommended equipment by the following roll call vote AYES Martin, Pinkley, TelTinkle, Nelson and Smith NOE S r Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon the recommendation of the City Manager and on motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the offer of Felix Super Service,1950 Newport, for gasoline, oil and servicing of City-omned vehicles was accepted. City Hall Mayor Nelson reported that Mr. Howard Lawson had informed him that he Site and the other proper owners are in complete agreement with and are willing to accept the offer of the City to purchase land to be used for City Hall site for the sum of $18,000.00 and that no restrictions will be placed on the use of said land. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare contract of purchase subject to the Staters acceptance of the appraised value, said contract to be submitted at the next Council meeting. Ordinance #97 Ordinance #97, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN (Fairview Road UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY Annexation #1) OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS IFAIRVIM,T R(AD ANNEXATION #1111 was presented for 2nd Reading second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith 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 #97. The motion was seconded by Councilman H6x.tin and carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeAnkle, Nelson and Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 1 1 q �+ Ordinance #98 Ordinance #98, "FIXING THE RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A (Tax Rate) TAX UPON ATT TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WHICH 2nd Reading IS TAXABLE THEREIN.FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES" was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved that farther reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman TeWinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance #98. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle, Nelson and Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #99 Ordinance #99, "AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 74" was presented for second (Amend #74 -taxi-reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved cab zone) that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. 2nd Reading The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance #99. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle, Nelson and Smith NOES: Councilmen - None �L ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #100 Ordinance No. 100 '1AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 44, ENTTTLED tORDINANCE (Amend. #44) REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER 2nd Reading ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREG-TITH" was presehted_fox second reading. Follotring reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman TeWinkle and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 100. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following ' vote : AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle, Nelson and Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #101 Ordinance No. 101, "CREATING A MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT'AND AUTHORIZING (Water Dept.) APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT THEREOF" was presented for second 2nd Reading reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith 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 Pinkkey moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 101. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle, Nelson and Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None E Petition #9 On motion by Councilman Pinkley,'seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, Rezoning and unanimously carried, Petition No. 9, submitted in the name of (Tiffany) A. E. Tiffany, 202 Driftwood, Corona del Mar, for the rezoning of Lot 5065 Newport Mesa Tract, from R-4 to M-1, was referred to the Planning Commission. Relative to the Hale Company's request made to the County Sanitation District #6 for an easement thru the right of way held by them, the City Attorney reported that the request had been tabled by the Sanitation District's Board of Directors and recommended that the City make said request since the Hale Company property is now within the City of Costa Mesa. Resolution #159 0Co. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman (Reques Pinkley, Resolution No.159 "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM Sanitation Dist. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #6 OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TO #6 -Hale ) INSTALL STORM SEWER OVER THE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT OWNED BY SAID COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #6" was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, TeWinkle, Nelson and Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The City Attorney also recommended that a"Hold Harmless Agreement" be made with the Hale Company and that said Company furnish the City with a bond for $1001,000.00. 0 A discussion was held on the disposal of flood water on the northerly side of the City. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the City Manager and City -Engineer were instructed to contact the Talbott Drainage District for the purpose of determining whether or not the flood water could be diverted to their ditch. Mayor Nelson called attention to the need for correcting the ridge in the pavement and for re -striping the parking spaces in front of the Methodist Church on West 19th Street and that a "Pedestrian Walk" is needed in the middle of the block on Harbor between 19th & Center Street. Costa Mesa The City Manager reported that the Costa Mesa Elementary School District Elementary School has requested-ruaiver of the fee required by the City for a general Dist - waiver construction permit. On motion by Councilman Smith, se.donded by of general Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the request was approved construction to waive the fee for general construction permits only. permit fees The request of the State Division of Highways for the City to partici- pate in the amount of $p4,500.00 for the installation of a signal light at the intersection of Newport Boulevard and Bristol Street was approved on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, expenses to be borne out ofGas Tax monies. The City Manager reported that the Costa Mesa Sanitary District has submitted a bill from Kenneth Price in the amount of $600.00 covering an adjustment in the house count in connection with garbage and trash collection. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the matter was tabled until the next meeting to allow further study. The City Manager reported that he had contacted Gus Beach regarding the lease of premises adjacent to the City Hall for the purpose of erecting a building to be used for additional office space until such time as the new City Hall is constructed, at which time it would be converted to a storage building. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded.by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the matter - was tabled until the next meeting in order that figures may be obtained on the actual cost of the building to be constructed and on the cost of moving said building. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. M r o the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Ciyj of Costa Mesa