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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1956 - City Council4 4,1 South Coast Construction Co. Semi -Annual Rental Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Option #4 Option #5 Bid w/o Alternate #1 $ 7,384.00 147,920.00 115,470.00 84,200.00 66,000.00 45,700.00 Bid w/Alternate #1 $ 8,194.00 173,235.00 135,890.00 99,350.00 76,500.00 49,900.00 Plans and specifications, with complete details, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Thereupon, C. Martin moved that action be deferred on award of contract for one week. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing. Budget of protests or objections against the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1956-57. The Mayor requested all persons who wished to speak on the pro- posed budget to do so. There being no oral or written protests, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin,`and unanimously carried, the public hearing was declared closed. Thereupon C. Smith moved that the proposed operational budget for the Fiscal Year 1956-57 in the amount of $663,671.00 be approved. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing Rezoning of REGULAR_ MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Cemetery CITY OF COSTA MESA July 16, 1956 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., July 16, 1956, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by. Mayor ORDINANCE ##134 Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation Cemetery Re- by Reverend Foster. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Nelson, Meyers (lst Reading) Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City Treasurer Minutes Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of June 2, 1956, was waived, and they were ap- proved as written. moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 13L The �. Bid Opening This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for construc- `. CITY HALL tion of the new City Hall on a lease -purchase plan, the Clerk reported to the Council that one bid had been received. The bid was then publicly opened, examined, and declared as follows: South Coast Construction Co. Semi -Annual Rental Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Option #4 Option #5 Bid w/o Alternate #1 $ 7,384.00 147,920.00 115,470.00 84,200.00 66,000.00 45,700.00 Bid w/Alternate #1 $ 8,194.00 173,235.00 135,890.00 99,350.00 76,500.00 49,900.00 Plans and specifications, with complete details, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Thereupon, C. Martin moved that action be deferred on award of contract for one week. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing. Budget of protests or objections against the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1956-57. The Mayor requested all persons who wished to speak on the pro- posed budget to do so. There being no oral or written protests, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin,`and unanimously carried, the public hearing was declared closed. Thereupon C. Smith moved that the proposed operational budget for the Fiscal Year 1956-57 in the amount of $663,671.00 be approved. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing Rezoning of of protests or objections against the proposed rezoning of Harbor Rest , Cemetery Memorial Park from Al to D. The Mayor requested all persons who wished to speak on the proposed rezoning to do so. There being no oral or written protests, C. Pinkley moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Thereupon Ordinam e No. 134, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ORDINANCE ##134 CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. . Cemetery Re- 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE zoning CITY OF COSTA MESA "ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS TE THIN (lst Reading) THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT.AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH!", was introduced by C. Smith. Following reading of the title.only C. Martin moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 13L 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 Petition protest- The Clerk advised that he was in receipt of a petition requesting the ing Micro -Midget City to discontinue the twice -weekly auto races at the Orange County Races Fairgrounds. The Clerk read a letter from Raymond C. Martin, the Tract #2750 promotor, in defense of his operation, and Mr. Martin was present to ad- Tract #2726 dress the Council in his own interest, and to present to the Clerk a counter petition bearing the names of persons who have no objection to the micro -midget races as a public nuisance. Mrs. B. M. Brewer, 234 Fairway Place, addressed the Council on behalf of her family and neigh- bors in defense of the races. Mr. B. N. Hafenfeld, 151 Mesa Drive, was present to protest the noise created by the races. -After considerable discussion, C. Smith moved that action be delayed until the next regular meeting on August 6th to give Council members time to witness the races and determine the advantages and disadvantages of such an operation to the community and surrounding area. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. Treasurer's Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car - Report ried, the Treasurer's Report for the month of June, 1956, was accepted Tract #2750 as read and ordered filed. Fiscal Officer's Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously Report carried, the Fiscal Officer's Report for the month of June, 1956, was accepted as written and ordered filed. Committee Report Pursuant to Council directive, the City Manager, acting as Chairman on Drainage for the Committee appointed to study the drainage situation on Tract Tract #2750 #2750 and Tract #2726, reported that a meeting of all interested Tract #2726 parties was held and the facts reviewed, and advised that while no final conclusion was reached, it was inevitable that an agreement be- tween the parties involved could be consummated. The Clerk read a letter to the City Attorney from Ian Mur- ray, subdivider of Tract No.. 2726, requesting the City of:.Costa Mesa to approve the final map on their second unit with the 1' buffer strip. Upon advice of the City Attorney, C. Martin moved that Mr. Murray be advised by letter that if he wishes approval with a 1' buffer strip, a new tentative map must be submitted to the Planning Commission providing for said 1' strip, no change in plans being possible after the tentative map is approved by the Council. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Final Map The City Engineer resubmitted the Final Map of Tract No. 2750, submit - Tract #2750 ted in the name of Roven-Spiegel Construction Company, 5658 West Third Street, Los Angeles, for the subdivision of 154 acres between Fairview Road and Harbor Boulevard into 150 lots, together with bonds in the amount of $341,490.50, a check in the amount of $34010.73, and sign- ed agreement. The Clerk read a letter from H. R. Jenks, President of the Board of Trustees of the Costa Mesa Union School District, asking the Council to hold in abeyance any action on Tract #2750 until school site terms are satisfactorily stated and solid committments made. The City Attorney advised that the 10 -acre parcel designa® ted for school purposes could be used for no other purpose if the final map is approved, unless approval is first obtained from the Council. RESOLUTION #244 Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 244, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT M', 2750 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY FUR- POSES;AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT." The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call voter AYES: Martin, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen - None Puente Street C. Pinkley expressed his concern as to the City's protection in connec- tion with the repair of Puente Street, and was reassured by the City Attorney that the bond can be held until the City is fully satisfied that the work has been done according to plans and specifications. The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2924, submitted in the name of Newport -Balboa Savings & Loan Association, for the sub - 1 1 Final Map division of 5 acres north of 18th Street between Placentia and Wallace TRACT ##2924 Avenues, into 24 lots, together with bonds in the amount of $25,800.00, a check in the amount of $1,020.36-, and signed agreement. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution ##2451 "A RESOLUTION ##245 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 2924 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALL= SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE MAYOR TO SIGNTHE AGREEh1ENT." The motion was seconded by C. Pink - ley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen - None Tract #2584 _The City Engineer advised that the improvements on Tract No. 2584 have Bond reduced been completed in accordance with plans and specifications, excepting the improvement of Eighteenth Street, which will be included in the Improve- ment District, and recommended that the bond be reduced. Upon his recom- mendation, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unani- mously carried, the subdivision bond on Tract ##2584 was reduced from G' '$16,208.70 to $2,900.00. Tract No. 300 The City Engineer submitted the map of Tract ##300 and suggested that the Council accept the streets to clear up any question about their dedication. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, City Attorney, and Planning Com - RESOLUTION ##246 mission, C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2461 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS IN TRACT NO. 300 FOR DEDICATION, AND ORDERING THE MAP RECORDED." The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martini, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:• Councilmen - None Plot Plan Variance ##134 The Plot Plan for St. John the Divine Protestant Episcopal Church was sub - mitted by William C. Fisher, Building Committee Chairman, 2603 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, in accordance with the terms of Variance ##134, which was approved on July 18, 1955, said plot plan showing proposed con- struction plans, with setback and parking requirements. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the plot plan on Variance No. 134 was 'approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE ##135 Ordinance No. 135, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, $50 License Fee CALIFORNIA;- ADDING Nh7J SM -TIONS TO ORDINANCE NO. 25 TO REQUIRE A BUSINESS onSubdivisions LICENSE FEE FOR SUBDIVIDING REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, (1st Reading) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 46 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA," 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 No. 135. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: _Councilmen Martini -Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C..Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was instructed and authorized to begin negotiations with the Costa Mesa Union School District to provide recreational areas on school sites. ORDINANCE #136 Ordinance No. 136, "AN ORDINANCE .OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING Picketing PICKETING AND THE OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC PLACES," was introduced by C. Mar - (Urgency) tin as an urgency measure. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section (1st Reading) by section, C. Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance #136. The motion was -seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll b all vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Right of Way The City Attorney introduced Omar Jean Wilson to members of the Agent Hired Council, and suggested that he be employed by the City as Right of Way Agent. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution #247, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CREAT- ING THE POSITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AGENT AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY THEREFOR." The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. ORDINANCE #137 The City Attorney advised that the Parking District Commission had re - 2 -hr off-street quested an ordinance be passed for the enforcement of 2 -hour parking parking limits in off-street parking areas. Thereupon Ordinance No. 137, "AN (1st reading) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 44 AND ES^1ABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING LOCATED WITHIN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICTS," 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 #137. The motion was second- ed by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Request for Re- The Clerk read a request submitted by George F.'Fontaine, 117 Flower fund (Fontaine) Street,.for a refund on Building Application No. 2786, building plans having been cancelled. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Mey- ers, and unanimously carried, the request was referred to the Building Department for recommendation. PERMITS Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously car- ried, a permit was granted to Roselle Hoffman to operate a rummage shop for the sale of wholesale and retail used clothing at 312 Center Street. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, a permit was issued to Fred's Drive Inn, 1562 Newport Avenue, to install one inside juke box. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Smith", and unanimously carried, The Brat Shop, 1809 Newport Avenue, was granted permission to block off several parking spaces in front of their toy shop at 1881 Harbor Boule- vard on Saturday, July 21, 1956, between the hour of 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. for a children's television show. Request for Re- Upon recommendation of the Street Foreman, and upon motion by C. Pink - fund (Van Diest) ley, seconded,by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Van Diest Brothers, 15305 S. Lakewood Boulevard, Paramount, was granted a refund of $180.00, deposit for street repairs at 20th and Irvine, which repairs have been completed. Santa Tomas Street The Mayor asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on a matter not on Repair the agenda, whereupon Mrs. 0. S. Halling, 267 Santa Tomas Street, in- quired as to the status of proceedings on the improvement of Santa Tomas Street, stating that residents in that area would like to have the pre-. liminary work done nowso as to expedite the street improvement when the sewers are completed. She was advised to contact the City Attorney for information as to the legal formalities involved. WR -88 Warrant Resolution No. WR -88, including Payroll #49, was presented for approval. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. WR -88 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None CITY MANAGER I.S The City Manager reported that he had several informal bids to submit REPORT for Council consideration. The following informal bids for a range and refrigerator for the Fire Station were submitted to the Council: Refrigerator for Dale's Used Furniture - Coolerator, 91, 3 years old $100.00 Fire Station Dunlap Appliance - Hotpoint Refrigerator, new $149-95 1 1 I. 7 .4 1{ �i, Range for . Gas Com any - Gaffers & Sattler range, demonstrator $ 99.00 Fire Station Da e'ssfseed Furniture - Wedgewood range, 36++, 3 years old $100.00 Dunlap Appliance - Roper range, new $149.95 C. Pinkley moved that the City purchase the Hotpoint refrigerator from Dunlap Appliance @ $149.95 and the Gaffers & Sattler range from the Gas Company @ $99.00, these being the lowest and best bids received. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. The City Manager submitted the following informal bids for a davenport and overstuffed chair for the Fire Department recreational rooms Forrest Furniture - davenport and occasional chair $125.00 'Davenport and Daniger's Furniture - davenport and occasional chair $$150.00 Chair for the Fire Station C. Smith moved that the City purchase the davenport and occasional chair from Forrest Furniture @ $125.00, being the lowest and best bid received. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. The following informal bids were submitted for a tricycle for the Police 3-, Department: City Manager, and upon motion by C. Smith, Increased CO unanimously carried, authority was granted to increase the Inactive Fund from x¢75,000 to $150,000. CEJ Tricycle for Wager and Walker $$ 1,561.80, less freight and tax �Police Dept. Rich Budelier $ 1,585.30, less freight and tax the amount of $150.00. J. F. Karns $ 1,578.50, less freight and tax C. Pinkley moved that the bid of Wager and Walker @ $1,561.80 be accepted, being the lowest and best bid received, and because of the firm's proximity for maintenance. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously c arrie d. The City Manager submitted the following informal bids for a 3/4 ton pick- up truck for the Street Department, all bids plus sales tax: Eltiste - 6-cyl. International w/$300 trade-in allowance $ 1,475.01 ego. Robins - Ford, w/$300 trade-in allowance $ 13521.21 3/4 ton pickup Mi11e" r Mevrolet - Chev. 11611, w/$300 trade-in allowance $ 13617.22 Street Dept. Chay. 11811, w/$300 trade-in allowance $ 13752.71 Al Beatty - Dodge 116", w/$350 trade-in allowance $ 1,662.00 Dodge '181', w/$350 trade-in allowance $ 1, 753.20 W. W. Woods - G.M.C. 11611, w/no trade-in allowance $ 11791.60 C. Smith moved that the bid of Eltiste for a 6 -cylinder International 3/4 ton pickup truck @ $1,475.01 with a x$300.00 trade-in allowance be accepted, being the lowest and best bid received. The motion was seconded by C. Mar- tin, and unanimously carried. Street Sweeper The City Manager advised that the City was now ready to purchase a street Street Dept. sweeper, roller, and trailer for the roller for Street Department use. Thereupon C. Martin moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for formal bids on the above equipment. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. Inactive Fund Upon recommendation of the City Manager, and upon motion by C. Smith, Increased seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, authority was granted to increase the Inactive Fund from x¢75,000 to $150,000. Change Fund Upon recommendation of the City Manager, and upon motion by C. Martin, Established seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried, authority was granted to establish a Change Fund in the amount of $150.00. Civil Defense The City Manager advised that brochures are now available to inform the Brochures public of the vital need for Civil Defense in our community, and informed the Council that each of the 6,300 homes in Costa Mesa can be reached in a bulk mailing program for approximately $95.00 in postage. Upon recom- mendation of the City Manager, C. Pinkley moved that the Civil Defense Brochures be mailed to each home in Costa Mesa to make the -citizenry of the City aware of the Civil Defense Program. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Governor's C. Martin submitted a publication incorporating the findings of the "Big Conference Town Meeting" Governor's Conference on Children and Youth held in Sacra- mento on April 4th and 5th, 1956. He suggested that in addition to a file copy, a copy should be ordered for the Police Department and for Council use. Engineer's Aide Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the City Manager was authorized to prepare the requirements and specifica- tions for an Ungineer's Aide to organize the 1919 Street Lighting Proceedings, and to obtain a man to fill the position. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. until July 23, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. X—Mayor—�of e x �oos a Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Citof Costa Mesa 1 1