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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/1956 - City Council17 6 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA February 20, 1956 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., February 20, 1956, 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 Allegi- ance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend A. A. Kaders. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: 'Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present:' City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager and City Treasurer Minutes Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of February 6, 1956, was waived and they were approved as corrected. The Chairman of the Planning Commission reminded those present of the preliminary hearing on the Master Plan to be held Tuesday, Feb- ruary 21, 19561 at 7:30 p.m. in the Everett Rea School. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Henry Lusk, 711 Hamilton Street, Cpsta Mesa, posed a question tri.th: regard to sewer connections on Hamilton Street between Platen- tia and Pomona, which area has been annexed to the City. He was ad- vised by the City Attorney that the Sanitary Board must give the ruling as to whether or not this area is in the Sanitary District. WRITTEN A communication was read from Leland M. Edwards setting forth his COMMU\IICATIONS opinions on various civic matters. Upon motion by C. Meyers, second- ed by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, the letter was ordered filed. A communication was read from The Hale Company, a building firm located at 8002 Central Avenue, Garden Grove, lauding the courteous and efficient service rendered them by the Building Superintendent and members of the Building Department. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, second- ed by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, the letter was ordered filed. A communication was read from Harry Kelso, Inc., 2811 Lafayette Ave., Newport Beach, praising the courteous and considerate manner in which the -Building Superintendent handled the plan check and issuance of a building permit for a factory building at 1645 Superior Ave. A communication was read from the American Red Cross, Newport -Costa Mesa Branch, Balboa, requesting permission to drive a sound truck through the city streets on March 2nd for the purpose of announcing the Red Cross Bloodmobile at Newport Beach American Legion Hall on that date. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, permission was granted, fee waived, and the let- ter ordered filed. I- Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, a communication from the Alcoholic Beverage Control regard- ing the person to person transfer of a liquor license (on sale general) at 401 E. 17th St., as applied for by Forest G. Smith, Jr., was accept- ed and ordered filed. Drainage Ditch Pursuant to Council directive, the City Engineer presented his recom- Tract #1986 mendations for the alleviating drainage problem in Tract No. 1986 supposedly brought,about by the creation of a drainage ditch by the subdivider, Dike & Colegrove, which floods the adjacent properties. Roland Smith, 1953 Arnold Ave., Mario Pacini, 1961 Arnold Ave., and Robert Mennes, 1956 Pomona St., were present to speak on the problem as it effected them. After discussion, the Council agreed to have the ditch filled as soon as it is feasible to do so, as it will no longer. fulfill its purpose when the adjacent lots are filled. d F9 Final Map Tract #2671 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2671, sub - RESOLUTION #197 mitted in the name of The Hale Co., 8002 Central Ave., for street improvements, water system and sewer system in this tract, together with a bond in the amount of $2.7,600.00, a check in the amount of $8,879.66, and signed Agreement.' Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 197, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0, 2671". The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and Resolution No. 197 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: None Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map. of Tract No. 2727, sub - Tract x#2727 mitted in the name of Ian Murray, 2116 S. Main St., Santa Ana, for RESOLUTION #198 street improvements, sewer system and water_ system in this tract, together with a bond in the amount of x$137,500.00, a check in the , amount of $11,833.95, and signed Agreement. c, To meet the drainage requirements, Murray -Sanders were re - quired to obtain an easement for drainage purposes over the proper- ties owned by Orange Coast College, Armstrong, and Segerstrom &=Sons,,, respectively, and to further obtain from the Segerstrom &._Sons a 551 easement for drainage purposes on the North side of Baker St. be�- tween Harbor Blvd. and Fairview. The City Attorney stated that Murray -Sanders had obtained easements from the above-named people and had paid to Segerstrom & Sonq, through the City, . the sum of $5,000.00 for the 551 easement. Murray -Sanders requests the City to accept said easements and to'enter into an agreement with Murray - Sanders that the City would not allow the owners of the 200 acre par - eel lying adjacent to and South of Murray -Sanders acreage to use the above referred to easements unless and until they had paid to Murray- . Sanders their pro -rata share of the $5,000.00 paid by Murray Sanders and computed on an acreage basis. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 198, authorizing the'City of Costa Mesa to enter into an agree- ment with the College Park Corporation (Murray -Sanders) to accept the above easements and not to allow the owners of the 200 acre parcel situated adjacent to and South of the 70 acre parcel owned by College Park Corporation to use said easement and to drain their lands into or along said easement without first paying to College Park Corpora- tion their'pro-rata share computed on an acreage basis of the 85,000.00 paid by College Park Corporation to acquire said easement. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION #199 Thereupon Resolution No; 199, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 2727," was adopted, subject to Resolution No. 198 between Segerstrom & Sons'and the City, and the necessary City Officials authorized to sign,'upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES:' Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Treasurer's Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously Report carried, the Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 1956, was approved and ordered filed. Report of Fiscal Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously Officer carried, the Fiscal Officer's Report of Cash Receipts and Disburse- ments for the month of January, 1956, was accepted as written and ordered filed. 3.7 , ORDINANCE #121 Ordinance No. 121, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA A,1ENDING Rabies ORDINANCE NO. -118, BEING ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA 2nd Reading MESA PROVIDING FOR THE VACCINATION OF DOGS FOR RABIES"', was pre- sented for second reading. Following reading of the title only, C. Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers and unanimously carried. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 121. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley and carried by the fol - lo -wing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen = None Request for time Upon motion by C. -Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously Extension carried, an extension of time was granted to Cecil R. Powell on an Tract #2251 agreement entered into with the City of Costa Mesa on April 18, 1955,,- 955,(Cecil (CecilPowell) for the installation of street improvements, water system and sewer system on Tract #2251, the extention to be for 120 days from date to start the work of improvement and 270 days from date to complete said work of improvement, with the stipulation that a bond be in force dur- ing the period of extension. Variance #5 The City Clerk brought Variance Application #5, submitted in the name (Black) of Jesse Black, 770 W. 19th Street, before the Council for clarifica- tion. The Variance was amended by the Council on February 6, 19561 and a one-year extension granted, but the City records do not stipu- late the purpose of the original Variance. After discussion, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin and unanimously car- ried, the Application was ordered referred to the Planning Technician for clarification with the applicant. Petition to Rezone A petition for rezoning portion of Tract #653, submitted in the name portion Tract #653 of Norman H. Castelan, 1530 Placentia Avenue, was presented to the (R4 to Ml) Council, requesting a change -from R4 to Ml for the area adjacent to Canyon Drive and Victoria Street on the South. Upon motion by C. Pink - ley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, the petition was, referred to the Planning Commission for action. Abandonment of por- A communication was read from Rev. C. E. Thurmond and Norman H. Caste - tion of Hamilton St. lan, owners -of Lot #109 and Lots #107 and #108 respectively, requesting the abandonment of the last 475.30' of Hamilton Street, the area being inaccessible because of a wide ravine, and the area being unsightly as a dumping ground. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the request was referred to -the Planning Commis-. sion for their advice and recommendations. Variance #191 Variance Application #191 was submitted in the name of Cyrus Gates, (Gates) 306 Ramona Place, requesting a side yard setback of 10' on corner. lots Nos. 1 and 12, Tract #2908. Upon recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission,.and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the application was approved. Variance #193 Variance Application No. 193 was submitted in the name of Narmco, (Narmco, Inc.) Inc., 600 W. Victoria, together with master plot plan, requesting permission to expand industrial facilities in an R4 zone, at the'above- address. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried,• the application was approved, and the master plot plan approved as submitted, buildings to be subject to the usual building regulations. At this point in the meeting, Mr. E. H. von Ehrenberg presented an architect's drawing of the proposed building program of the Narmco Co., and expressed his appreciation to the Council for their action in ap- proving the expansion of the Company's industrial facilities. Subdivision Appli- Subdivision Application #67 was submitted in the name of G. L. Funk, cation #67 276 E. 19th Street, requesting permission to subdivide a parcel of land into fewer than 5 lots. Upon motion by C'. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Subdivision Application #67 was q7 G �i Bldg. Moving Appli- approved, without curbs. Policy regarding The Planning Commission asked the Council for guidance and an es- curbings & gutters -tablishe,d policy to follow in future cases where the question of in- tallation of curbings arises in areas soon to be improved. The con - census was that in subdivisions of 4 lots or less, in an area soon to be improved, curbings and gutters should not be mandatory. After *. further discussion, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Mar- tin, and unanimously carried, it was moved that a committee represent- r Tentative Map Tract #2344 ing both parties be formed as soon as possible, to study the question, the Mayor to name the committee. Subdivision Appli- Subdivision Application #68 and Record of Survey for the subdivision cation#68 of a portion of Lot #136 of Newport Heights were submitted in the (Jacobsen) name of Anton Jacobsen, 1802 Orange Avenue. Approval of Record of Survey was recommended by the Planning Commission. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 200, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING RECORD OF SURVEY, SUBDIVISION;APPLICATION NO. 68.1' The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and Resolution No. 200 was adopted by the following roll call vote: �t installation of ornamental lighting standards. AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers 4 NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Bldg. Moving Appli- Building Moving Application No. 116 was submitted in the name of cation #116 Manuel Muniz, 276 E. 18th Street, requesting permission to move a (Manuel Muniz) building from 536 W. Center Street to 1875 Monrovia Street. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the appli- cation was approved with the provision that the -.building be set back *. 51 from the northerly property line instead of 171, as shown on the plot plan. r Tentative Map Tract #2344 Tentative Map of Tract #2344 was submitted in the name of C. Fred Smith, to 4.66 requesting permission subdivide a acre area on either (C. Fred Smith) side of Avalon Street between Avocado Street and Wilson Street, into 22 lots. U pon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley and unanimously carried,' Tentative Map of -Tract #23h4 was approved, subject to the recommenda- tions of the City Engineer, as set forth,in letter dated 14 February, 1956, and subject to the provision that -'Tract #23hh comply with the street lighting requirements to be imposed on subdividers by the pro- posed amended subdivision ordinance of the City, which requires the installation of ornamental lighting standards. Revised Tentative Revised Tentative Map of Tract #2750 was submitted in the name of Map Tract ,#2750 Roven and Spiegel Construction Company, 5658 W. Third Street, Los (Roven & Spiegel) Angeles, requesting permission to subdivide 1511 acres of Lot "A11 of the Banning Tract, Rancho Santiago De Santa Ana, into 568 Lots. C; Smith moved that the revised tentative map be approved, as recom- mended by the Planning Commission; and in accordance with letter from the City Engineer dated August 8, 1955, with the exception of.recom- *. mendation No. 9, and subject to the following further provisions: a. that Tract #2750 comply with the street lighting require- ments to be imposed on subdividers by the proposed amended subdivision ordinance of the City, which requires the installation of ornamental lighting standards. b. subject to notations, as made on map, for sidewalks. c. that.a walk be provided, as shown on Revised Layout #1, to the school area. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley and unanimously carried. Tentative Map . . Tentative Map #2959 wassubmitted in the name of Dike and Colegrove, Tract #2959 (Dike 419 E. 17th Street, for -the proposed subdivision of portion of & Colegrove) Lots 101, 107 and 108 of Tract #300_into 66 Lots, in the area of Westminster Avenue and Wilson Street. C. Smith moved that the Tenta- tive Map be approved upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer, as set forth in letter dated February 11, 1956, and subject to the pro- vision -that Tract #2959 comply'taith the street lighting require- ments to be imposed on subdividers by the proposed amended subdi- vision ordinance of the City, which requires the installation of ornamental lighting standards. The motion was seconded by C. Mar- tin and carried. (C. Pinkley abstained from voting) Proposed Freeway A communication was read from the State Division of Highways request - Agreement irg the City to enter into an agreement with the State whereby Fairview RESOLUTION #201 Road would cross the proposed San Diego Freeway as an overpass, the ramp approach to extend 7001 South of Gisler Avenue, thus closing Gisler Avenue at the Freeway intersection, the Freeway to pass North of Gisler, across Fairview Road. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution #201, " RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CLOSE AND ALTER CERTAIN CITY STREETS," seconded by C. Meyers, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None NOTICE OF ELECTION The City Clerk introduced Resolution No. 202, "A RESOLUTION OF THE RESOLUTION #202 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1956, FOR THE, ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVI- SI ONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CITIES OF THE SIXTH CLASS," After full reading of the Resolution, section by section, C. Meyers moved the adoption of Resolution #202. The motion was seconded by C. Nelson, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers . NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen- None Ordinance #123 Ordinance #123, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIRE DEPARTMENT CREATING A FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR TILE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND ESTABLISH- (lst Reading) IiNG POSITIONS THEREOF," was introduced by C. Smith. Following full reading of the ordinance, section by section, C. Martin moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance #123. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Proposed Resolution A proposed resolution prescribing the duties, requirements, and DUTIES OF FIRE general qualifications of the Fire Chief of the City of Costa Mesa, CHIEF was read by the City Clerk. It was thereupon moved by C. Smith that copies of the proposed resolution be sent to each member of the Council for study before 2nd reading of Ordinance #123. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Proposed Resolution A proposed resolution was read by -the City Clerk, establishing the Salary Schedule for salary schedule for Fire Department personnel. It was moved by C. Fire Dept. Person- Smith that copies of the proposed resolution be sent to each member nel of the Council for study before. -the 2nd reading of Ordinance #123, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION #203 Resolution #203, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPOINTING Abandoned Vehicle AN AGENT FOR THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED Disposal (Braddi) VEHICLES," was read by the City Clerk.. After discussion, it was moved by C. Smith that. Resolution #203 be adopted, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION #204 A communication was read from the -Sanitary District requesting Construction of authority to install sewer facilities in Annexation #27 under "The Sewers in Annex- 1911 Improvement Act." Thereupon C. Meyers moved the adoption of ation #27 Resolution #204, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING- A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: GRANTING CONSENT TO THE WORK AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SE(4ERS AND APPURTENANCES IN STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN SAID CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AND TO THE LEVYING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN PA MENT THEREOF, AND TO THE ASSUMPTION OF, JURISDICTION FOR ALL PURPOSES OF THE PROCEEDINGS BY SAID SANITARY BOARD," seconded by C. Smith and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None PER14ITS Upon motion by Co Smith, seconded -by C. Pinkley and unanimously car- ried, a permit was granted to the Orange County Music Company, 409 W. lst Street, to install an additional skill pool game at Dick's Place, CID 2398 Newport Boulevard. C� < WR -74 Warrant Resolution No. WR -74, including Payroll #39, was presented for approval. On motion by C, Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, Warrant Resolution WR -74 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None REPORT OF CITY The City Manager reported that March 31, 1956, is the deadline for MANAGER procurement of dog licenses within the corporate city limits; after that date all licenses issued will be subject to a $1.00 penalty, and all unlicensed dogs will be impounded. Committee Report The City Manager reported that the committee appointed by Mayor Nel- on Highway Pro- son'to study the Freeway proposal and other highway problems, met on posals Friday; February 10, 1956, and agreed to present the following recom- mendations to the Council: 1. That the City Council endorse and present to the Division of Highways the follotsing recommendations, as made by the Associ- ated Chambers of Commerce, school district representatives, service clubs, etc., within the city: a. MacArthur Boulevard be improved b. Highway 55 from City of Olive be improved to Sepulveda Boulevard c. Newport Boulevard from Bristol South to 20th Street be improved as an arterial highway. 2. That the City Council request the Division of Highways, at the expense of the City, to hold an origin and destination count of traffic on Newport Boulevard at a point somewhere between Bristol Street and Mesa Drive. 3. That the City Council request various organizations within the corporate limits of the City to pass resolutions to support the Cityts stand on the Freeway. RESOLUTION #205 Thereupon it was moved by C. Martin that Resolution #205 be adopted, Origin & Destina "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF HIG11HAYS, tion Count ' STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO TAKE AN ORIGIN AND DESTINATION COUNT OF TRAF- Newport Blvd. FIC WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA," authorizing and request- ing the Division of Highways to make an origin and destination count of traffic on Newport Boulevard at a point somewhere between Bristol Street and Mesa Drive, the City of Costa Mesa to pay for said count from gas tax monies or from City funds. The motion was seconded by C. Martin_, and Resolution #205 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION #206 • Thereupon C. Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution #206, "A Supporting CofC RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE Views on Freeway VIEWS OF THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ON THE PROPOSED FREE- WAY." The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and resolution #206 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, C. Smith moved that the Costa Mesa Elementary School District, the Newport Harbor Union Highschool District, Orange Coast College, and Paularino School District, together with all other civic organiza- tions, be asked to adopt a resolution supporting the recommendations of the associated Chambers of Commerce of :the City of Costa Mesa with regard to the proposed Freeway, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a resolution for execution by them. The motion was second- ed by C. Pinkley and unanimously carried. The City Manager suggested that the Council members speak louder during their meetings so that all present can hear the proceedings.. Street Signs C. Smith moved that street signs be purchased for each end of Commer- (Commercial Way) tial -Way, the money to come from an existing trust fund set up by property owners on said Commercial Way. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson & Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None C. Meyers -requested that the Planning Commission minutes be sent to Council Members at least several days prior to City Council Meetings, so -that Council members can be briefed on Planning Commission actions. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously car- ried, the City Manager was authorized to obtain a cost estimate for a minimum blacktop 251 wide for the purpose of providing property owners in the vicinity of 16th Street East of Placentia proper ingress and egress to their property. The City Manager reported that J. S. Barrett will proceed with the Hamilton Street job to completion, and various Council Members were instructed to contact Mr. Barrett to .ascertain the progress being made. Adjournment On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. ;mayor o9f the City -o6f icosta esa ATTEST: 1 I