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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/1955 - City Council�XL REGUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA October 3, 1955 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 P.M., October 3, 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, Smith and TeWinkle Officials Present: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Manager On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of September 19, 1955, was waived and they were approved as written.. Bid Opening The City Clerk notified the Council that this was the time and place Superior Avenue fixed for the opening of bids pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the Improvement of Superior Avenue, and reported that he had received three bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: Name of Contractor `Total Estimated Amount of Bid Cox Bros. Construction Company Stanton, California $18,821.60 R. J. Noble Company Orange, California 20,950.20 Griffith Co. 1060 South Broadway, Los Angeles 22,190.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the'City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. The City 'Engineer reported that he had tabulated the bids received and advised the Council that the bid of Cox Bros. Construction Company, at the price named in said bid, was the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement and is reasonable and within the estimate made for said work. Resolution #173 Whereupon Councilman TeWinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 173, (Superior Ave.). a resolution accepting the bid of :Cox Bros. Construction Company at the price named in said bid, said bid being the lowest regular bid submitted for the Improvement of Superior Avenue; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to si©n contract and instructing the City Clerk to return the bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was -seconded by Councilman Pinkley and upon roll call vote was adopted by the .following vote.:c:..__ AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Vehicle Parking Mayor Nelson announced that this was the time -and place to which the District #2 hearing on Vehicle Parking District No. 2 had been continued. (Public Hearing) Councilmen Smith, in reporting for the Committee, informed the Council thatr (1) The appraised value of the area to be used for parking is $17,500.00; (2) That an offer had been received from H. B. Lawson to purchase from Dr. Cowan the strip of land 80' x 1001 fronting on Nest 19th Street for $16,500.00;- (3) That the City has agreed to purchase for ingress and egress to the parking area proposed to be acquired at the raar of said premises, the westerly 15 feet of said above described parcel for the sum of $1,700.00; that the City agrees that it will pay the sum of $1,700.00 as its contribution to the Parking District with the understanding that the excess dirt on the parcels acquired by the Parking District shall belong to the City and that the City shall have the right to use said dirt which amounts to approximately 3,200 cubic yards in any way it may see fit. On motion by Councilman Tel, -Tinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, the public hearing was declared closed. Thereupon Councilman TeWinkle moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a new petition for the purpose of securing signatures of the property owners within the enlarged boundaries of the proposed District and that the CityEngineerbe instructed to prepare a new map thereon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and was unanimously carried. Petition #8 Mayor Nelson announced that the public hearing which has been duly pub - (Rezoning lished and set for this time and date, for an amendment to the Zoning McMillan) Ordinance as described in Rezoning Petition No. 8, was now open. The Pub. Hearing) Petition was submitted in the name of D. W. McMillan for the rezoning of the property on the east side of Orange Avenue and on the west side of Orange Avenue to Newport Boulevard, bounded by 15th Street on the south and 16th Street on the north, from R-4 to C-1. The Clerk reported that proof of the Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak regarding the proposed rezoning. Whereupon the following persons addressed the Council: A. W. Tuttle presented a petition bearing signatures of 40 persons and E. V. Overby, 203 Palmer St., presented a petition with 19 signatures, all opposing the rezoning. R. F. Geddes, Secretary of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, and Willard Courtney, speaking in behalf of the Planning Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, urged the .Council to approve no further rezoning of well-established residential neighborhoods to busines or manufacturing until a proper ratio of same has been reached. Five people spoke in favor of the rezoning and presented their reasons for requesting the rezoning. The City. Council, after hearing all the people desiring to speak on the subject, either for or against the same, closed the hearing on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimous],y carried, the Council voted to deny the application as the requested rezoning does not agree with the proposed zoning as set forth in the Master Plan now under study. Building A communication from the Planning Commission was read relative to the Moving request from E. G. Pettengill, 2914 Mariquita St., Long Beach, for a Applications refund of any portion of the fees paid on Building Moving Applications #97,98,99,100 Nos. 97, 98,99 and 100 for the reason that application have been cancelled. Councilman Pinkley moved that the request be denied for the reason that the applications have been fully processed by the Building Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried. (Smith voted NO). Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the request of Robert H. Mottet for permission to move a building belonging to James Winton, from 1900 Harbor to the corner of Harbor and Victoria, without going through the procedure as set forth in the Building Moving Ordinance, was denied. A communication from the Downtown Businessmen's Association was read requesting an encroachment permit for the installation of Christmas decorations along the sidewalk area on the west side of Newport Avenue from 18th Street on the South to Broadway on the North. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the request was granted on the condition that decorations shall be installed in accordance with the policies set forth by the State Division of Highways. A communication from Orange Coast College was read requesting waive of Orange Coast fee on building permits. Councilman Pinkley moved that the Council College (re reaffirm its previously established policy concerning the collection waiver of fee of fees.and charges for construction work within the jurisdiction on building of a school district located within the City of Costa Mesa, i.e., permits) that fees and charges are waived under one condition only, to -wit: construction jobs under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Architecture where inspection is provided by the State of California. The condition being that where the contract as awarded for any construc- tion under the above circumstances stipulates that the contractor is responsible for the payment of all fees and charges to the City, then such fees and charges are due and payable by the contractor and cannot be waived. Any other construction, alteration, or major repair -that is subject to inspection under the building and construction codes of the City of Costa Mesa must secure the necessary permits and pay the. required fees and charges. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and carried. (Councilman Smith voted NO) A communication from Jack McElroy, 7821 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, was read requesting refund of $18.00 'on Plumbing Permit #2615-A and State Department Permit #517. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was approved by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen ® None ABSENT:- Councilmen - None A communication was read from the Yellow Cab Comp any, 3137 West Coast Hiway, requesting approval of a reserved taxicab parking space on Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa,- Upon motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the request was taken under advisement. Variance #147 Variance Application No. 11.7 was re -submitted in the name of Carl Russell (Russell) for approval of a double -face neon sign approximately 87 squarefeet in area, to be erected at 2236 Harbor Boulevard, which application had been denied by the Council at their meeting held August 22. In view of the fact that at the time the sign was ordered by Mr. Russell, the City had no sign ordinance, Councilman Smith moved that the application be approved as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and lost by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen Martin and TeWinkle ABSENT: Councilmen - None Thereupon on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the application was ordered to be reconsidered. In view of the fact that granting of the application would set no precedent, Councilman Pinkley moved that the application be approved on the condition that in the event the street is widened that the sign shall be moved at applicants expense. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote AYES. Councilmen Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, Martin and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Mr. Fred Davenport and Mr. Coleman were present to ascertain the progress being made on the street opening proceedings and imprpvement of 22nd Street. On motion -by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to do the preliminary legal and engineering work, necessary to commence proceedings under the Street Opening Act for the improvement of 22nd Street. Mr. E. L. Patterson was present to ascertain (1) the progress being made on the Street Opening of Virginia, Albert and Cecil Place; and (2) to request Council approval of the Street Department running a grader over the proposed Cecil Place to fill in low places before the beginning of the rainy season. The City Attorney advised Mr. Patterson that the next step in the Street Opening is to contact each property owner in the proposed District in an effort to acquire the necessary rights of way without going through condemnation proceedings. Regarding the request to fillAn the low places on Cecil Place, Council- man Martin moved that the Street Department be authorized to operate the grader on said street not to exceed an expense to the City of $40. Councilman TeWinkle seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Ordinance #104 Ordinance No. 104 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 73" was presented (Amend.#73 - for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Subdivision) TeWinkle moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by 2nd Reading title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman TeWinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 104. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance Ordinance No. 105, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING #105 (Amend. ORDINANCE NO. 37, BEING ENTITLED IAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS No.37- FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CITY STREETS, CURBS AND GUTTERS'" Standards):_r' was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, 2nd Reading Councilman Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 105. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordim nee #106 Ordinance No. 106, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING (Amend.#91- ORDINANCE NO. 91t' was presented for second reading. Following full Westminster) reading of the Ordinance, section by section, Councilman Pinkley moved 2nd Reading that this constitute the second reading of Ordinance No. 106. The motion was seconded by Councilman TEVinkle and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 106. The motion was seconded by Councilman TeWinkle and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #107 Ordinance No. 107, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROHIBITING (Pinb alis) PINBALL GAMES AND OTHER GAMS OF CHANCE" was presented. Following reading lst Reading of the title, Councilman Martin moved that further reading be waived and that it beread by title only. The motion was declared dead for want of a second. After discussion, Councilman TeWinkle moved that the Ordinance be amended to cause the effective date of the ordinance to fall on December 31, 1955. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Nelson, Smith, Pinkley, TeWinkle NOES: Councilman Martin ABSENT: Councilmen - None Thereupon Ordinance No. 107,as amended, was presented for first reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only and that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 107. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The City Attorney informed the Council that the lease between Gus and Lucile Beach and the City of Costa Mesa for the premises known as 111 -East 20th Street terminated on September 30, 1955, and presented for approval a new lease commencing October 1, 1955, and terminating CIO September 30, 1956. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the lease was approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 2671 was submitted in the name of the Hale #2671 -Hale Co. Company, 8002 Central Avenue, Garden Grove, for the subdivision of a portion of Lot No.,l, Tract No. 421, into 207 lots. A discussion arose regarding the street named "Colleen Platen on said map as there is an existing street adjacent to the City of Costa Mesa by that name. Councilman Smith moved that the tentative map be approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer as set forth in his letter dated September 26, 1955, on file in the office of the City Clerk, and on the condition that the street named "Colleen Placett be renamed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried unanimously. Councilman Pinkley moved that the Hale Company be requested to donate Lot 207 of Tract #2671 to the Park Commission for purposes of creating a park. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried unanimously. Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 2853 was submitted in the name of Max Pope, r_r #2853 (Pope) 407 Bolsa Avenue, Newport Beach, for'the subdivision of Lot 45, Fairview Farms, into 10 lots. Upon the recommendation of the Planning a Commission and on motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the tetnative map was approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer as set forth in his letter dated September 12, 1955, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 2908 was submitted in the name of Dike & #2908 (Dike Colegrove, 419 E. 17th Street, for the subdivision of Lot 20, Tract & Colegrove) No. 9, into 12 lots. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the tentative map was approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer as set forth in his letter dated September 26, 1955, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Variance #160 Variance Application No. 160 was submitted in the name of G. L. Tripp, (G.L.Tripp) 743 West 20th Street, for the conbtruction of a duplex from a building now in existence. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the application was denied. Variance #161 Variance #161 was submitted in the name of Lucille A. Drew, 114 East (Lucille Drew) Wilson Street, for permission to add six trailer spaces to the existing trailer park kno-vm as "Sunny Acres". making a total of 15 spaces. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the application%aas approved. Variance #162 Variance #162 was submitted in the name of Dike & Colegrove, 419 E. 17th (Dike & Street, for rear yard setbacks on lots in Tract No. 2562 and permission Colegrove) -to develop Tract No. 2562 without sidewalks. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the setbacks were approved but the request'to omit sidewalks was denied. Variance #163 Variance Application #163 was submitted in the name of H. J. Lunney, (H.J. Lunney) 235 Via Ithaca, Newport Beach, for approval of a 38 foot setback from the centerline of street in the construction of a factory building on Superior Avenue. Upon the 'recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the application was approved to allow a 40 foot setback rather than the 38 foot setback as requested. Variance #164 Variance No. 164 was submitted in the name of E. A. Marshall, 1948 Fullerton (Marshall) Avenue, to permit construction of a duplex on 14,840 square feet, and to permit relocation of an existing unit within 5 feet of the rear property line. Upon the'recommendation of the Planning Commission and .on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, the.application was approved. /Y Variance #165 Variance Application No. 165 was submitted in the name of the Standard (Standard Oil) Oil Company of California, Long Beach, to permit block and canopy of a service station to be constructed 50 feet from the centerline of Harbor Boulevard, on property located at the corner of Harbor and Victoria. 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 in the event the street is widened, necessitating the moving of pumps and equipment, that such expense shall be borne by the applicant. Petition #9 Rezoning Petition #9 was submitted in the name of A. E. Tiffany for Rezoning therezoning of Lot 506, Newport Mesa Tract, from R-4 to M-1. On (Tiffaney) motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the matter was set for public hearing to be held October 17, 1955. Ordinance #108 Ordinance No. 108, ItAN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 21►v was (Repealing introduced by Councilman Martin. Following full reading of the Ordinance, Ord. #21 -Deposit- section by section, Councilman Martin moved that this constitute the ory for City first reading of Ordinance'No. 108. The motion was seconded by Council - Funds) man Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - none ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #109 Ordinance No. 109, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROHIBITING (Disorderly DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" Conduct) was introduced by Councilman Martin. Following full reading of the lst Reading Ordinance, section by section, Councilman Martin moved that this constitute (Urgency) the first reading of Ordinance No. 109. The motion was seconded by , Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: Ordinance #111 Ordinance No. 111, I'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUIRING THE (Registration REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED PERSONS" was introduced by Councilman Smith. of convicted Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved that further Persons) reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was 1st Reading seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. Thereupon Council- man Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance ,#111. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Proposed An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULKTING Ordinance THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" Regulating the was discussed. Councilman Pinkley moved that the proposed ordinance Kepping of be tabled until the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Animals. Councilman Smith and was unanimously carried. AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #110 Ordinance No. 110, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING (Amend.#31- ORDINANCE NO. 31, BEING ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE Uniform Bldg. ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REMOVAL, DE - Code) MOLITION, SANITATION AND OCCUPANCY OF ALL BUILDINGS.AND STRUCTURES: 1st Reading ADOPTING PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES: PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND PENALTIES THEREUNDER AND REPEALING ORDINANCES N0. 10, 11 AND. 1211 was introduced by Councilman Smith. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, Councilman Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 110. The motion was seconded by Council- man Martin and carried by the follow ng roll call vote: (Public hearing set for November 7, 1955). AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pink ley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance #111 Ordinance No. 111, I'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUIRING THE (Registration REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED PERSONS" was introduced by Councilman Smith. of convicted Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved that further Persons) reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was 1st Reading seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. Thereupon Council- man Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance ,#111. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Proposed An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULKTING Ordinance THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" Regulating the was discussed. Councilman Pinkley moved that the proposed ordinance Kepping of be tabled until the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Animals. Councilman Smith and was unanimously carried. J4 Warrant Resolution No. TqR-62, including Payroll No. 30, was presented for approval. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, Warrant Resolution No. 62, "A RESOLUTION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 3011 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Warrant Resolution No. WR -63 (acquisition of City Hall Site) was presented -for approval. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. WR -63, a "RESOLUTION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS" was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen -None On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the Committee appointed by the Mayor at the Council meeting of August 22, 1955, composed of all members of the City Council, was empowered to act in choosing an architect for the proposed City Hall. Departmental On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and Reports unanimously carried, the following departmental reports for the month of September, 1955, were accepted and ordered filed: Building, Planning, Fire, Street, Pound, Police and the Fiscal Department's Report on Free Permits Issued. Ralph Lee, City Fire Prevention Officer, urged the Council to proclaim the week of October 9-15 as National Fire Prevention Week in accord- ance with a national proclamation issued by President Eisenhower. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager and on motion by Mayor Nelson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, William Dunn was appointed Assistant Director of Civil Defense. The City.Manager informed the Council that Governor Knight has called a meeting in Sacramento on October 13-14 of all Civil Defense workers and urged that Mr. Dunn be allowed to attend. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the request was approved. The City Manager advised the Council that he had received the following additional bids in connection with the realignment of the curb on the north side of West 18th Street at Newport Avenue: R. W. McClellan & Sons, 151 Commercial Way, Costa Mesa...,$934.00 M. E. Horst Company, 458 W. Wilson, Costa Mesa........... 900.00 On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the contract was awarded to M. E. Horst. As a result of a call for firm bids for a sheet metal building to be erected on a wood diaphragm slab to be provided by the City of Costa Mesa, at 111 E. 20th Street, the City Manager reported that the following bids had been received: Dudley Steel Corp., 10700 Sessler St., South Gate ... $3,681.00 L. F. Blagg Co.; 11042 W. Hondo Parkway, TempleCity. 3,400.00 Butler Mfg. Co., Box 10721 Richmond 2,558.00 Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc.,Berkeley 21269.08 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Conncilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the bid of Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc., was accepted" and the City Manager authorized to proceed with plans. '30 On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and unanimously carried, the City Manager was authorized to call for proposals in connection with auditing of City records for the fiscal year 1955-56. On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City Manager was granted a two weeks' vacation and Mr. Hartzler was named acting City Manager in his absence. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the following policy was approved: that in commercial and industrial locations where sewers will be available within two years, the installation of septic tanks shall not be required if the consumption of the water on the premises is comparable to average residential use. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the City Manager was authorized to call for informal bids for rough lumber to be used for the flooring in the sheet -metal building to be erected at 111 E. 20th Street. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk of thety of Costa Mesa M-ayer-,lof'the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 1