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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1956 - City CouncilI � Eq' /�_ J Q R'I]GULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 21, 195 6 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regu- lar session at 7;30 p.m., May 21, 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 Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Mayor Claire Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen present; Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers Councilmen Absent; None Officials present; City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager Minutes Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, the reading of the minutes of May 7, 1956, was waived, and they were approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Nelson announced that the Public Hearing which has been duly Rezoning Petition published and set for this time and date, for an amendment to the #12 Zoning Ordinance as described in Rezoning Petition No. 12, was now (Hogland) open. The Petition was submitted in the name of Dennis Hogland, 1769 Newport Boulevard, for the rezoning of Lot 106, Newport Heights Tract, excepting therefrom the Southwesterly 722 x 100 feet, from R4 to C2. The Clerk reported that proof of the Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak on the Rezoning Petition. No one wished to be heard. Thereupon C. Martin moved that the Public Hearing be closed and Rezoning Petition No. 12 be denied. The motion was'second- ed by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Variance No. 231 Thereupon Variance Application No. 231 was submitted in the name of (Hogland) Dennis Hogland, 1769 Newport Boulevard, requesting permission to use Lot 106, Newport Heights Tract, excepting therefrom the Southwesterly 722 x 100 feet, for a shopping center, as per plot plan dated 4/25/56 submitted with and attached to Variance Application #231 on file in the office of the City Clerk, which said plot plan was made'a part of said Application. Mayor Nelson asked if there.were any in the audience wish- ing to speak on the Variance. C. W. TeWinkle expressed his concern regarding plan changes, stating that it was necessary for adjacent property owners to be protected. He was advised by the Council that the plan submitted by the applicant and made a part of the Application must be adhered to completely and could not be altered or changed in any manner unless a new variance was first obtained. Ben King, representing the Applicant, was present to explain the proposed building plans to the Council. After considerable discus- sion, C. Martin moved that Variance Application No. 231 be approved sub- ject to the following conditions; 1. The northwesterly 301 of Lot 106 shall be dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa and improved to City Standards. 2. The northwesterly 301 of Lot 96 shall be reserved for road purposes and improved to City Standards and grades. 3. The northeasterly 30r of Lot 96 shall be reserved for al- ley purposes and improved to City Standards and grades. 4. An easement for water lines shall be given to the Newport Heights Irrigation District, over the southwesterly 51 of Lot 106, if required for their water system. 5. The applicant secure a dedication from Mrs. Steinberger, owner of Lot 96, of a 30t right of way leading out to 17th Street. 6. Proper and adequate marking of parking areas under direction' of the City Engineer, including the proper lighting and safety measures. 1 1 ate., cell Gy CQ 1 PUBLIC HEARING Mesa #1 Annexation ORDINANCE #129 Mesa #1 Annexation (1st Reading) 1 ry 7. That no change whatsoever be made in the plan made a part of the application, said plan dated 4/25/56 and titled, "Proposed Shopping Center for Mr. Dennis Hogland, 17th and Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, California,'► prepared by R. H. Reisinger, 867 South Coast Boulevard, Laguna Beach, California, and a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley and unanimously carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYIES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Mayor Nelson reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the proposed "Mesa #1 Annexation..11 The Clerk reported that the affidavits and proof of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of notices of adoption of said Resolu- tion 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. Mayor Nelson requested all persons wishing to speak on the proposed annexa- tion to do so. There being no oral or written protests, C. Smith moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Thereupon Ordinance No. 129, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROV- ING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN°UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS "MESA #1 ANNEXATION,' was introduced by C. Pinkley. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordin- ance No. 129. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk reported that a Notice of Weed Abatement had been posted on Weed Abatement all lots whereupon abatement was necessary, and that no written protests had been received. Mayor Nelson thereupon declared the Public Hearing open, and asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak on the proposed Weed Abatement Program. Mr: Chester Phillips, 855 West Wilson Street, in- quired as to the purpose of the program and was advised by the City Attorney that it was a fire protection measure. There being no oral or written pro- tests, C. Pinkley moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Thereupon C. Smith moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the Weed Abatement Program as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. WRITTEN The City Clerk read a communication from Roy R. McCardie, Parking Commissioner, OOMMUNICATIONS requesting the City Council to ask for the approval of the Commissioners be- fore authorizing any expenditures from the funds on deposit with the City of Costa Mesa for credit to the Vehicle Parking District #1. After determining that the Commissioners are responsible for all procurement, and must have a knowledge of money available in the fund before making recommendations to the Council on fiscal matters, C. Smith moved that the Fiscal Officer notify the Parking Commissioners before any expenditures are made from the Vehicle Parking District #1 Fund, excepting utility payments for gas and water, which are a fixed expense. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. TR'EASURERIS Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, REPORT the Treasurer's Report for the month of April was accepted and ordered filed. Fiscal Officer Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, Report the Fiscal Officer's Report for the month of April was accepted and ordered filed. Street Cuts The City Manager reported that the Committee appointed to study the elimination of street cuts has determined that the best method to em- ploy is to provide additional inspection facilities, and provision can be made in next year's budget for the expense involved. Final Map The City engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 1643, submitted TRACT #1643 in the name of Southern Counties Development Company, 6628 Westminster (Southern Counties Avenue, Westminster, requesting permission to subdivide a portion of Development Co.) the west half of Lot 37, Fairview Farms Tract, into 21 Lots, together . with a bond in the amount of ,4$13,200.00, a check in the amount of $538.22 paid to the City on February 21, 1955, and signed Agreement. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 231, RESOLUTION #231 "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 1643 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGITWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.11 The motion was second- ed by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #128 Ordinance No. 128, "AN ORDINANCE OF -THE CITY OF COSTA -MESA APPROVING I'Fairvi.ew Road #3 THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI`IORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY Annexationff OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS 'FAIRVIEW ROAD ANNEXA - (2nd reading) TION #3,1" was presented for second reading. Following reading "of the title, C® Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 128. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and -carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #130 Ordinance No. 130, 'IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING Anti -Litter DUMPING OF TRASH, RUBBISH, ETC., IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND PRO - (1st reading) VIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF," was introduced by C. Smith. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance #130. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Anti -Litter The City Manager recommended that the signs should be special ordered Signs at this time, as earliest delivery is approximately 60 days. After discussion, C. Meyers moved that the City Manager be authorized to order twelve Anti -Litter signs for posting at all principal streets of ingress into the City. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilman Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen - None Vehicle Parking The City Attorney presented two leases for approval in connection with District #1 Vehicle Parking District #1, the first lease between the City and.Bar- LEASES tine, the second between the City and Knitting Bag. After ascertaining that the Parking Commissioners had approved the leases, C. Pinkley moved that the leases be accepted and the City Clerk and the Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Audit of Accounts Acceptance of the Report on Audit of Accounts of the City of Costa Mesa for the period July 1, 1955 through March 31, 1956 having been deferred from the last meeting to give the Councilmen time to study the report, C. Smith hereupon moved that the ,Audit of Accounts, as presented to the Council, be accepted and filed. The motion was seconded by C. Mar- tin, and unanimously carried. 1 1 s �`=� 'Sewer Instal-_ A communication was read from A. H. Hollister, Secretary of the Sanitary lation, C. M. District, requesting consent from the City to install sewer facilities Sanitary under "The 1911 Improvement Act" in an area partly within the jurisdiction District of the City of Costa Mesa. Thereupon Resolution No. 232; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION #232 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 SANI- TARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES IN STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN SAID CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AND TO THE LEVYING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN PAY- MENT THEREOF, AND TO THE ASSUMPTION OF JURISDICTION FOR ALL PURPOSES OF THE PROCEEDINGS BY SAID SANITARY BOARD," was presented and read. On motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Smith, Resolution #232 was adopted by the follow- ing roll call voter AYES: Councilmen Martin, ,Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None y� REQUEST FOR A communication was read from Gerald F. Sudbeck of Jennings-Halderman, ANNEXATION Inc., 200 West Uashington Avenue, Santa Ana, requesting that Tract No. 2353, Tract #2353 an uninhabited territory lying South of Gisler Avenue and incorporating approximately 160 acres, be annexed to the City of Costa Mesa, to be zoned Rl. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, the request for annexation was ordered sent to the Boundary Commission for County approval. a RESOLUTION Resolution #233, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA #233 MESA APPOINTING AN AGENT FOR THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH DISPOSAL OF Abandoned ABANDONED VEHICLES," was read by the City .Clerk. After discussion, it was Vehicle Disp. moved by C. 'Smith that Resolution #233 be adopted, seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Cancellation 'A communication was read from Anton Jacobsen, 434 - 32nd Street, Newport of Bond Beach, requesting the cancellation of a street improvement bond for curbs (Jacobsen) and gutters posted January 24, 1956, on three lots on East 18th Street between Santa Ana Avenue and Tustin Avenue. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon advice of. the City Attorney that in accord- ance with the amendment to the subdivision ordinance, improvement bonds for curbs and gutters are no longer required unless adjacent properties likewise are improved, C. Pinkley moved that the improvement bond be can- celled. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin; Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #131 Ordinance No. 131, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Cemetery Zone AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32, ENTITLED IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID STREETS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORGE14ENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH"", was introduced by C. Meyers. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance #131. The motion was'seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen Martin; Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #132 Ordinance No. 132, 'IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING Yield Signs ORDINANCE N0. 44 BY PROVIDING YIELD SIGNS," was introduced by C. Martin. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 132. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by :the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Highway Abandon- A Petition was submitted in the name of Harbor Trinity Baptist Church, ment Petition 1790 Newport Boulevard, requesting the abandonment of alleys "A« and (Baptist Church) "B", on property located at the northwest corner of Baker Avenue and Fairview Road. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Petition be approved provided Variance Application #227 for the construc- tion of a church on this site is -approved also, C. Pinkley moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the Ordinance of Intention to abandon alleys "A1° and "B". The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Subdivision Appli- Subdivision Application No. 87 was submitted in the name of E. H. cation No. 87 von TEhrenberg, 611 Poinsettia Avenue, Corona del Mar, requesting per - (von Ehrenberg) mission to subdivide lots 21 and 22, Block "C", Tract 612, at the cor- ner of Pomona Avenue and Hamilton Street, into four parcels. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Subdivision Application No. 87 was approved subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk. Bldg. Moving Building Moving Permit No. 122 was submitted in the name of Walter Permit No. 122 Albers, 1860 Orange Avenue, requesting permission to moire a residence (Albers) from 12084 Westminster Boulevard, Santa Ana, to 165 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wish - ing to be heard. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, C. Pinkley moved that Btnl.ding Moving Permit No. 122 be approved provided the house comes up to the standards, requirements and code of the Build- ing Department. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. Variance ,#223 Variance Application No. 223 was submitted in the name of Otto Vogel, (Vogel) 353 Flower `Street, requesting a rear yard encroachment to within 151 of c/l of alley and a side yard encroachment to within 71 of Raymond Street at the above address, an R4 zone. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the Application was approved with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Variance #224 Variance Application No. 224 was submitted in the name of Bethel Le (Wells) Wells, 201 Tast 21st Street, requesting permission to construct an additional dwelling on the above property, with a rear yard setback of 201, an R4 zone. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the Application was approved. Variance #225 Variance Application No. 225 was submitted in the name of Vern Alm, 412 (Vern Alm) Roads 7End, Glendale 5, requesting permission to build a home within 41 of the side property line on vacant property at 1935 Tustin Avenue, an R4 zone. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to be heard. Robert Alm, representing his father in -the applicantls absence, discussed proposed plans with the Council. After discussion, C. Smith moved that the Variance be granted contrary to the recommenda-. tion of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote; AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT Councilmen - None Variance #226 Variance Application No. 226 was submitted in the name of S. D. Crawford, (Crawford) 215 Magnolia Street, requesting an addition to existing house to within 31 on the west side to connect garage to the house at the above address, an R4 zone. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unani- mously carried, the Application was approved upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and incorporating the provisions as set forth in their letter attached to the Application. Variance #228 Variance Application No. 228 was submitted in the name of Louis George (Blake) Variance #228 Blake, 1381 Galway Lane, requesting permission to retain an existing 61 (Blake) redwood fence on the Killybrooke Lane side of his property at the above address,- an R1 zone. Mr. and Mrs.' Blake were present and presented to the Council a petition bearing the signatures of 34 adjacent neighbors who had no objection to the fence. After considerable discussion, C. Martin moved that the Variance be granted, providing that it in no way established a precedent in similar cases, the circumstances in this particular case being extenuating. The motion was seconded.by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. Variance #229 Variance Application No. 229 was submitted in the name of Davis -Brown Com - (Davis -Brown) pany, 1885 Harbor Boulevard, requesting permission to extend existing build- ing to rear property line or construct new building at the above location, a C2 zone. Chisholm Brown addressed the Council on behalf of Davis -Brown Company. After considerable discussion, C. Smith moved that the Application be approved subject to the recommendations set forth by the Planning Commis- sion relative to parking requirements, and the Planning Commission autho- rized to use their discretion in this regard. The motion was seconded by fes, C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: 11w) r:D AYE'S: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers <T NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None PERMITS Application for Business License was submitted in the name of Orange County Speedway to operate micro -midget racers on a 1/10 mile track at the Grange County Fags Grounds on a yearly basis. Mr. Raymond Martin was present to explain his proposed operation to the Council. After discussion, C. Martin moved the permit be granted with the following stipulations: 1. Police protection suitable to the Costa Mesa Police Depart- ment be supplied. 2. That State Safety Department check of bleachers be made. 3. That applicant provide policemen for traffic control when necessary at his own expense. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, permission was granted to Roselle's Rummage Shop to retail used clothing at 1893 Newport Avenue. Fireworks Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted to-Edirin L. Noonan, 236 Walnut Place, to sell fireworks at 1532 Newport Boulevard, subject to the requirements as set forth in Ordinance No. 50. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the communications from the Alcoholic Beverages Control regarding the fol - lo -ring liquor licenses were accepted and ordered filed: Nadats, 2668 New- port Boulevard (on -sale beer only); The New Gingham Restaurant, 1788 New- port Boulevard (double transfer of on -sale beer and wine). Upon recommendation of the Building Inspector, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, a refund in the amount of $11.90, representing 85% of permit fee paid, was granted to W. H. Hebenstreit on -cancellation of Building Permit for construction at 1945 Tustin Avenue. Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, and upon recommendation of the Fiscal Officer, a refund in the amount of $36.00 was granted W. H. Hebenstreit,' upon request of Contractor James B. �;lehart, representing Business License fee for proposed construction at 1945 Tustin Avenue, plans for which have subsequently been cancelled. Upon recommendation of the Building Official, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, a refund in the amount of $87.98 was granted to P. B. Andrews, Builder, representing an 85% refund of Plan Check Fees and Pennit Fees on Plans #2545 and 2546, which plans were resubmitted and new fees paid. iia -82 'Warrant Resolution No. WR -821 including Payroll #45, was presented for approval.. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C..Martin, Warrant Resolu- ��Jfq'l 422 tion No. WR -82 was adopted by the following roll call vote.- AYES: ote; AYES: Councilmen. Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None qgR-83 Warrant Resolution No. WR -83 was presented for approval, which in- cluded payment to J. S. Barrett in the amount of $5,769.30 for work on the Hamilton and Maple Street project. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, Warrant Resolution No. WR -83 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None City Clerk's The City Manager reported that he had received a telephone call from Conference Howard Gardner of the League of California Cities asking that the SWA.RTZ Fiscal Officer attend the City Clerk's Conference in San Jose on HARTZLER June 15th to present a paper on the validating equipment being used in Costa Mesa, which method is considered to be in advance of methods in use by other cities. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Mar- tin, the City Clerk was authorized to attend the conference, and a authority was also granted for the Fiscal Officer to attend the con- ference, $75.00 being authorized for his expenses. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Increase for The City Manager advised that the Payroll Fund established a year ago Payroll Fund in the amount of $15,000 was now inadequate, and recommended an increase fto compensate for current additional expense. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution No. 234 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, AUTHORIZING THE "4 TRANSFER OF $10,000 TO THE PAYROLL FUND." The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and Resolution #234 was adopted by the following roll call vote; AYES: .Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Assistance League The City Manager presented a verbal request on behalf of the Assistance Parade League of Newport Beach to conduct an automobile parade through the City streets for the purpose of raising funds, said parade to be ex- corted by Newport Beach Police. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, permission was granted with the stipulation that the League secure permission from the Division of Highways for the use of Newport Boulevard. Civil Defense The City Manager submitted a request for the renewal of an agreement Agreement between the City and the Office of Civil Defense, State of California, covering the assignment of Civil Defense Fire Pumper No. 57 to the City for the period May 285 1956 to May 28, 1957. The inventory having been checked and found to be correct, C. Pinkley moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Stop Signs Pursuant to Council directive, the City Manager reported that the Police Department had made a study of the traffic situation at the intersection of 17th Street and Placentia Avenue, and at the intersection of 19th Street and Santa Ana Avenue relative to the installation of stop signs in those locations, and presented their recommendations. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution No. RESOLUTION #235 235, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, AUTHORIZ- ING THEERECTION OF A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF 17TH STREET AND PLAC NTIA AVENUE AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF 19TH STREET AND SANTA ANA AVENUE." The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried 4 2 r h by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Bristol & New- The City Manager advised that the contract will be awarded on May 26 for port Signals the signal installation at Bristol Street and Newport Boulevard, and that it will take a month to obtain the equipment and an additional month before installation is completed. The City Manager reported that a representative from the Division of High- ways was in town on May 17th to investigate the advisability of installing "walk and wait1f signals at 18th Street and Newport Boulevard and at Harbor Boulevard and Newport Boulevard. The City will be expected to participate in the cost of this installation, and while there was no definite commit- ment, the inference was that 11walk and,wa.itit signals may be installed at these intersections: Trip Authori- Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, zation the -Water Superintendent was authorized to take such trips as may be neces- �' Water Supt. sary in negotiations with the Federal Government or branches thereof concerning development of the. Water Department. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, the City Manager was authorized to call for informal bids for the improve- ment of 18th Street and Newport Boulevard. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the bid of the National Cash Register Company on a Typewriter Accounting Machine for the City of Costa Mesa was accepted. Pursuant to Council directive, a sketch showing the artist1s conception of the proposed Corporation Yard was submitted. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C.'Martin, and unanimously carried, the sketch was referred to the Planning Commission for viewing at the Public Hearing on May 28, 1956. CITY HALL; Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, ,the plans and specifications as submitted by the architect on the City Hall were approved. Appraiser Upon recommendation of the City Manager, C. Smith moved that the City Employed Attorney be authorized to employ Ralph Maskey, appraiser, to check the City (Maskey) Hall plans and specifications and bid proposal to determine the equitable .market rental value of the proposed building. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. The City Attorney advised that the agreements for 16th Street and Placentia Avenue have been signed and are ready. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Ma f th Ci y of Costa Mesa ATTEST ��� City Clerk of th City oT Costa Mesa