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Home My WebLink About07/02/1956 - City CouncilROLL CALL Minutes Departmental Reports REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 25 1956 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,California, met in regular - p. session at 7:30 p.m., July 2, 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. Councilmen Present Pinkley, Smith, Nelson and Meyers Councilmen Absent: Martin Officials Present: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Treasurer Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously car- ried, the reading of the minutes of June 18, 1956, Xas waived, and they were approved as written. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and -..unanimously car- ried; the reading of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 25, 1956, was waived, and they were approved as written. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, the following departmental reports for the month of June, 1956, were ac- cepted and ordered filed: Building, Street, Civil Defense, Planning, Pound , Fire. and Police. Fire Station Reporting on the recommendation of'the Committee appointed to study the problems involved in the remodelling of the Fire Station, C. Smith advised that it would be advantageous for all concerned if the volunteers would provide the labor for converting the 700 available feet of floor space in- to adequate accommodations to house the regular Fire Department personnel and to provide a meeting place for the volunteers, and for the City to pay for the material and sub -contracting cost thereon. C. Smith estimated the cost of such an endeavor at a maximum of $1,779.00. He further stated that if the City agreed to this proposal, the Volunteer Fire Department would furnish their quarters at their own expense out of the proceeds of their last dance. Thereupon C. Smith made a motion authorizing the Volunteer Fire Department to commence the remodelling as above set forth, and that the City agree to pay for the materials and sub -contracting work in the sum not to exceed $1,779.00. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. Agreement with Upon.motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimousl3r carried, County Extended the City was authorized to extend the agreement with the County for an 1 1 L additional sixty days while negotiations are completed for the transfer of Fire Department operations, to the City, and the City Clerk and Mayor authorized to sign -the agreement on behalf of the City. Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2750, submitted TRACT NO. 2750 in the name of Roven-Spiegel Construction Co., 5658 W. Third Street, Los (Roven-Spiegel) Angeles, for the subdivision of 154 acres between Fairview Road and Har- bor Boulevard into 150 lots, together with bonds in the amount of $3413490-50., a check in the amount of $34,310.73, and signed agreement. Mr. Ian Murray was present to inquire as to the drainage provisions for this Tract, and read a letter written by himself to the City Engineer which stated that the subdividers of Tract No. 2750,,which is adjacent to the Murray -Sanders Tract No. 2726, are reluctant to join.in. a single drainage facility for the two tracts, but wish to construct a separate facility. The letter further stated that Mr. Murray, in an at- tempt to come to some immediate agreement relative to the drainage of theso tracts, intends to reserve a one foot strip on the south over which no . easement will be granted the subdividers of Tract No. 2750. Mr. Murray's letter advocated a single facility, the cost to be shared according to area benefitted. To expedite the settlement of the drainage situation, Mr. Murray affirmed his willingness to put the matter into the hands of the City and to abide by its decision as to how the drainage of those two tracts should be handled. 1 1 L " Thereupon C. Smith moved that Final Map of Tract No. 2750 be held in,abeyance, and that a letter be sent to the parties involved to the effect that Mr. Murray has indicated his willingness to allow the City to arbitrate the drainage problem on Tracts 2750 and 2726, and that a Committee be appointed by the Mayor to meet with the parties involved before the next Council Meeting to obtain the facts, said Committee to report at the next regular Council Meeting, at' which time a decision will be reached. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Committee Mayor Nelson appointed Bertren Smith, Mayor Nelson, the City Manager, the Appointed City Engineer, and the City Attorney to serve on the above Committee, the City Manager to act as Chairman. 16th & Orange Reporting on the advisability of a stop sign at 16th and Orarg e, the Chief Stop Signs of Police informed the Council that this particular intersection is not extremely hazardous and that he would like to defer his recommendation relative to stop signs until a contemplated survey of all intersections in the City. has been made. . It was felt by the Council that appropriate street markings at the approach to this intersection would be advisable. �s . GISIER #2 The request of Dudley Smith subdivider '112. S. Beverly Drive Los q y , , y , Angeles ANNEXATION 35, for the rezoning of 160 acres south of Gisler Avenue, from Ml to R1, was resubmitted to the Council by the Planning Commission, having been re- ferred back to them on June 181for reconsideration on the basis of further information. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Thereupon C*Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 240, "A RESOLUTION #240 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF.11 The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call votes AYES: Pinkley, Smith, -Nelson, Meyers NOES:- None ABSENT: Martin The Public Hearing was set for August 20, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. .Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 2353, submitted in the name of Dudley Smith, TRACT NO. 2353 1124 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles 35, for the subdivision of 160 acres (Dudley Smith) south of Gisler Avenue into.751 lots, was resubmitted to the Council by the Planning Commission, having been referred back to them on June 18th for reconsideration, with recommendation for approval subject to the terms in- ncorporated corporatedin their letter on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Halderman, engineer, was present to protest the request of Everett A. Rea, District Superintendent of the Costa Mesa School District, that a school site be deeded gratis by the subdividers. Dudley A. Smith and George A:Bjorklund were present to discuss a proposal to the Costa Mesa School. District to sell 10.16 acres for a school site at a total price of $473853.60, .with a 22 year option. Mert Cameron, business advisor for the School District, advised that this was ample time to make necessary finan- cial arrangements, and Herb Jenks, 'Presidentof the Board of Trustees of the School District, advised that funds were available through the State Building Program. C. Smith suggested that the subdividers of Tract #2353 offer the proposed school site to the School District for $37,500.00, and improve said school site, including at least 500 feet of property for ingress and egress along one side of the school. Mr..Dudley Smith and Mr. George A. Bjorklund, on behalf of said subdividers, expressed -their agreement to this suggestion. Thereupon C. Smith moved that the Tentative Map of Tract No. - 2353 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission on.file in the office of the City Clerk, and subject to the stipulation aforesaid that the subdividers offer an option for 2- years to the Costa Mesa Elementary Union School District on the ten acres shown on the tenta- entative tivetract map for the sum of $37,500.00. The motion was seconded by. C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. Subdividers C. Smith moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance $50 License requiring all subdividers to pay a business license fee of $50.00 per lot Fee to the City, to be used for fire protection, parks, and recreational pur- poses. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. i 438 Rezoning Al to D Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously car - Cemetery ried, the Public Hearing on the rezoning of Harbor Rest Memorial Park was set for July 16, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. MESA #2 The City Clerk reported that the proponents of Mesa Annexation #2 had ANNEXATION filed in the office of the City Clerk on June 29, 1956, a petition for annexation, containing the signatures of qualified electors residing within the territory proposed to be annexed. The City Clerk presented the Certificate of the City Clerk and the Certificate of the County Clerk of the County of Orange, cer- tifying that each had checked the petition, and that said petition con- tained valid signatures of more than one-quarter rof the qualified elec- tors residing within the territory proposed to be annexed, as shown by the County Registration of Voters. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 211, RESOLUTION #211 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, DECLARING ITS Special Election INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL EIECTION,�AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE Mesa #2 FOR PROTEST BY PROPERTY OWNERS.11 The motion was seconded by C. Pink - ley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - Martin August 6, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. was the time set for the hearing of pro- tests and objections. Vehicle Parking The City Attorney advised that the VEhicle Parking District #2 proceed® .District #2 Ings had progressed to a point where the assessment can now be filed. Thereupon C. Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 242, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY DEED RESOLUTION #242 FROM! PROPERTY OWNERS FACING ON HARBOR BETWEEN WEST 19TH STREET AND THE ALLEY." The Piotion was seconded by C. Meyers, and Resolution No. 242 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Martin Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 3065 was submitted in the name of K. W. TRACT #3065 Koll, 2826 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, for the subdivision of (K.W. Koll) five acres on either side of Wallace Street between Wilson Street and Congress Street, into 22 lots. The Planning Commission recommended ap- proval, including the recommendations of the City Engineer and the other departments, excepting the recommendation of the Orange County Planning Commission, said recommendations on file in the office of the City Clerk. Thereupon C. Smith marred that Tentative Map of Tract No. 3065 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the subdivider pay a business license fee of $50.00 per lot in the subdivision, to be used for fire protection, parks, and recreational purposes. 2. That street lights be installed in accordance with City Standards. 3. The recormuendations as set forth by the Planning Com- mission. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Subdivision Subdivision Application #95 was submitted in the name of C. J. McVay,. Application #95 1695 Irvine Avenue, to subdivide property at 19th and Placentia, west of the Bargain Basket, into three parcels, and referred to the Council because of one substandard lot. Upon recommendation ,of the Planning Commission, and on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unani mously carried, Subdivision Application #95 was approved. Proposed Ordinance The City Attorney advised that it was the opinion of the Chief of Police regulating picket- that the City should have some method -of controlling picketing to pro- ing tett the public streets and sidewalks. Thereupon C. Pinkley moved ' ,that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance regulating picketing in the City. The motion was seconded by C, Meyers, and unani- mously carried. 439 Variance #241 Variance Application No. 241 was submitted in the name of Lloyd E. Groover (Groover/Davis) and Donald K. Davis, 20131,SW Cypress Street, Santa Ana, to permit land use for a'trailer park on Wilson Street, approximately 2/10 mile west of Harbor Boulevard on the north side of the street, an R4 zone. The City Clerk read a written protest to the`variance signed by Walter G. Beck, Harold B. Dawson and Ned M. Dawson. The City "Engineer advised that until the North Costa Mesa Storm Drain is completed, there are no facilities for draining this area. The applicant was present to discuss the drainage situation with the Council. Don Butts and Phil Sullivan also addressed the Council on this matter. After discussion, C. Smith moved that the variance be granted on condition that satisfactory drainage for thLs area is first completed. The motion was declared dead for want of a second. Thereupon C. Pinkley moved that Variance Application No. 241 be tabled until such time as adequate drainage has been provided. The motion was seconded by C. Nelson, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Nelson; Meyers NOES: Councilmen - Smith ABSENT: Councilmen - Martin Variance #242 Variance Applic ati on No. 242 was submitted in the name of.Louis A. Dybell, (Dybell) 1974 Continental Avenue toermit addition of a 17 6 p � "garage to house, maintaining a 3' setback from side property line in -an R1 zone. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, r.j, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 242 was approved. Variance #243 Variance Application No. 243 was submitted in the name of Mrs. Sylvia Ray, (Ray) 317 East _Broadway, to permit dressmaking in the home at the above address. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and inion motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #243 was approved subject to Planning Commission recommendations on file in the office of the City Clerk. Refund Request Upcn recommendation of the Building Official, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, Owolmutt) a refund was granted to Florence Wolmutt in the mount of $p25.00 on a Build- ing Moving Permit that was cancelled before being processed. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen.Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None, ABSENT: Councilmen - Martin Refund Request Upon recommendation of the Fiscal Officer, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, (Holmes) seconded by C. Meyers, a refund was granted to A. G. Holmes, 8933 Locust .Street, Fontana, in the amount of $5.62 for weed abatement on property at 782 West Wilson Street which Mr. Holmes felt to be inequitable. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers N j 7 :s Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - Martin PERMITS Upon motion by C..Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, permission was granted to the Southern California District, Church of the Nazarene, to erect a tent for religious purposes on the campus of the Southern California Bible College on July 20 and 21, to be taken down on July 30, subject to the ordinances of the City of Costa Mesa, and fee waived. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted David Lee, 440 -East 17th Street, to operate a temporary retail vegetable stand at the same address, subject to the regular gross receipts license fee, for a period of 120 days, the request to again come before the Council if a renewal is desired. WR -86 Warrant Resolution No. WR. -869 including Payroll #48, was presented for approval. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, Warrant Resolu- tion No. WR -86 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Martin 14 4( j^' s Warrant Resolution No. WR -87 was presented for approval. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. WR -87 was adopted by the following roll call vote.- AYES- ote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None, ABSENT.- Councilmen - Martin CITY MANAGERiS The City Manager advised the Council that a lighting district should REPORT be established to provide energy for City street lights. Discussion ensued as to whether separate districts should be set up under the 1919 Act, or whether it would be more advantageous to set up a district encompassing the entire City of Costa Mesa under the 1927 Act. There- upon C. Pinkley moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to investigate the various aspects of these two alternatives, said Committee to report its recommendations at the next regular Council meeting, and the City Attorney instructed to draft an ordinance covering lighting require- ments for subdivisions wherein street lights have been required. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Committee The Mayor appointed the City Attorney, City Engineer, City Manager, Appointed and M. Harmon to serve on the above Committee, together with two mem- bers of the City Council, C. Martin to act as Chairman. The'City Manager recommended that the proposal of Welton Becket and Associates, 5657 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 36, be accepted as Master Plan consultants on the Master Plan, the estimated cost of such service Consultants for the first year to run between $5,000 and $10,000, based on 22 times the actual payroll on the particular job, excluding administra- tive and secretarial payroll, as outlined by them in their proposal on file in the office of the City Clerk, said firm to serve as consultants' thereafter as their services are required by the City, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the Agreement. The motion was second- ed by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote.- otesAYES; AYES-Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Martin Salaries: After consideration and discussion, it was the concensus of the Coun- City Manager cil that the salary of the City Manager be established at $13,000 per Liason Officer annum, effective July 1, 1956, and the salary of the Liason Officer be established at $12,000 per annum, effective upon his hire by the City. Thereupon Resolution No. 243 was introduced by C. Smith, "A RESOLUTION #2�f3 RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER AND ESTABLISH- ING THE SALARY OF THE LIASON OFFICER." Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Smith, Resolution No. 243 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:.Councilmen - Martin Adjournment Upon motion by C..Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ayor of the "ty of Costa Mesa ATTEST. u• City lerk of the Ci of Costa Mesa