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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
September 4, 1956
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular ses-
sion at 7:30 p.m., September 4, 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 Reverend
Clive Williams.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present; Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: Smith
Officials Present: City Manager, City Treasurer
Minutes
Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried,
the reading of the minutes of August 17, 1956, was waived, and they were ap-
proved as written.
Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin,.and unanimously carried,
the reading of the, minutes of August 20, 1956, was waived, and they were
ap-proved
as written.
;tom PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Nelson reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing
C22 Alley
of protests or objections against the abandonment of Alleys "A" and 1fB11,
Abandonment
Tract #2671. The Deputy Clerk, acting in the absence of the City Clerk, re-
ported that the affidavit of posting and the affidavit of publication are on
file in the Office of the City Clerk, and that no written protests had been
received. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to
speak regarding the proposed alley abandonment. There being no oral or writ-
ten protests, C. Pinkley moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion
was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried.
Thereupon C. Pinkley moved the adoption of .Resolution ,253, "A
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF
#253
CERTAIN ALLEYS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA." The motion was second-
ed by C. Martin, and Resolution#253 was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
E. 17th St.
Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak on a
Improvement
matter not already on the agenda, whereupon R. F. Geddes, President of the
District
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, read a letter from the Street Improvement
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to institute pro-
ceedings under the Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority
Protest Act of 1931 and the 1911 Improvement Act for the Construction of
Curbs, Gutters, Asphalt Paving and other required appurtenances in the area
of Costa Mesa bounded by and including 18th Street on the north, Irvine Ave-
-nue on the east, 15th Street on the south, and Newport Boulevard on the west,
and stating reasons for said request. Mr. Geddes also submitted a petition
for the above improvement signed by a majority of properly owners in the area.
C. Martin hereupon highly commended Mr. Geddes and the Chamber of Commerce
for their tireless effort in bringing this improvement to a head.
Thereupon C. Martin moved that the City Engineer and the City Attor-
ney initiate proceedings for the formation of the above Improvement District
as rapidly as possible, to be known as "East Seventeenth Improvement District
and Certain Other Streets." The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unani-
mously carried.
The Deputy Clerk read a communication from DeWitt Worcester, President of the
East Seventeenth Street Improvement Association, 485 East 17th Street, advis-
ing of a proposal adopted by said Association with regard to certain improve-
ments on East 17th Street. Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Pinkley,
and unanimously carried, the letter was received and ordered filed for fur-
ther action.
The Building Official, Mr. Volz, expressed his appreciation to the City
Manager and the City Council for the additional space allotted to his depart-
ment, and assured the Council that it would insure greater efficiency and
better public relations.
WRITTEN A communication was read from R. E. Harbison, President of the Harbor Demo-
COMHUNICATI OIC cratic Club, requesting permission to use a house trailer as headquarters
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for the Democratic Party and from which to disseminate literature and in-
formation on behalf of their candidates for the November General Elec-
tion. The letter, on file in the office of the City Clerk, stipulated
the on- and off-street areas where the trailer will be parked, and the
dates. Mr. Harbison was present to answer questions presented to him by
Council members. After discussion, C. Pinkley moved that authority be
granted to park the trailer at the locations set forth in the letter,
and subject to the stipulations therein, providing that the written con-
sent of business establishments in front and on either side of which the
trailer is to be parked be obtained in writing, and the on -street area
at 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard, in front of the Bank, to be elimi-
nated because of the traffic problem at this location. The motion was
seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried.
Water Investi- The Deputy Clerk read a communication from James M. Montgomery, consult-
gation ing engineer,.15 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena 1, and a communication from
Proposals Koebig and Koebig, consulting engineers, 3242 Td. 8th Street, -Los Angeles
5, each in turn submitting a proposal for an engineering investigation
and report on a master plan of development and expansion for the water
system of the City of Costa Mesa. Thereupon, C. Martin moved that the
communications be accepted and the Mayor authorized to appoint a Com-
mittee to study the two proposals prior to a final decision. The motion
was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried.
Committee Mayor Nelson appointed the Council members to serve on the Committee to
Appointed study the above proposals, subject to call.
A communication was read from the'City Engineer recommending that a por-
tion of available County Funds be budgeted for the resurfacing of Harbor.
Boulevard from 19th Street to Wilson Street, the estimated cost of this
project to be approximately $18,480.00. Thereupon C. Martin moved the
RESOLUTION adoption of Resolution #254, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF
#254 COSTA MESA, REQUESTING AVAILABLE COUNTY FUNDS TO BE BUDGETED FOR THE RE-
SURFACING OF HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN 19TH STREET AND WILSON STREET, AND
AUTHORIZING TIE CITY ENGIIE'ER TO BEGIN PRELIMINARY WORK." The motion
bras seconded by C. Pinkley,.and Resolution ;254 was adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
Departmental Upon motion by C. Pinkley; seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried,
Reports the following departmental reports for the month of August, 1956, were
accepted and ordered filed: Civil Defense, Planning, Industrial Relations,
Building, Pound, Street and Fire.
ORDINANCE #140 Ordinance No. 140, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE
Approving Gis- ANNHEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF
ler #2 Annex. COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOTAFN AS 'GISLER STREET #2 ANNEXATION,'"
(2nd Reading) was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, C.
Pinkley 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. 140'. The motion
was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
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ORDINANCE #141
Ordinance No. 141, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF
Rezoning of
ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED 'AN
Mesa #1
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN
(2nd Reading)
DISTRICTS 14ITHIN 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 (RDINAIEES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, "I was presented for second reading. Following read-
ing of the title, C. Martin moved that further reading be waived and that
it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and
unanimously carried. TYiereupon� C. Martin moved the adoption of Ordinance
No. 141. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the fol-
loiring roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NCE S: Councilmen - None
ABSENT:. Councilmen - Smith
ORDINANCE #139
Ordinance No.
139, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reducing Fees
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
32 BY REDUCING THE FEE FOR
GER711AIN VARIANCES," was
for Variances
introduced by
C. Martin.
Following full reading
of the Ordinance, section
(1st Reading)
by section, C.
Pinkley
moved that this constitute
the first reading of
Ordinance No.
139. The
motion was seconded by C.
Meyers, and carried by
the following
roll call
vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
ORDINANCE #112 Ordinance No. 142, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Fire Depst AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
Personnel VACATION LEAVE AND VACATION PAY, ESTABLISHING THE HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
(lst Reading) AND PROVIDING FOR DISABILITY PAYMENTS," was introduced by C. Martin. Follow-
ing full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Pinkley moved that
this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 112. The motion was
seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote:
RESOLUTION
#255
Salary Sched.
Tentative Map
TRACT #3106
(Buccola)
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES:- Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen Smith
Resolution No. 255, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE COSTA i1ESA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, if
was presented and read. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 255. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
Tentative Map of Tract No. 3106 and submitted in the name of G. D. Buccola
was presented to the Council again for action, having been deferred from
the meeting of August 20 to determine what surrounding property owners pro-
pose -to do regarding the drainage of this area. The Deputy Clerk reported
that no reply had.been received as yet from the adjacent property owners.
Mr. A. R. McDaniel and Mr. Cal Ruerial of McDaniel 'Engineering Company,
engineers for this Tract, were present. After discussion with the City
Engineer as to a possible drainage solution for this Tract, C. Martin moved
that Tentative Map of Tract No. 3106 be approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission and the City Engineer. The motion was
seconded by C. Pinkley. After further discussion, C. Martin withdrew his
motion. C. Martin then moved that Tentative Map of Tract #3106 be denied
until such time as adequate drainage facilities are provided. The motion
was declared dead for want of a second. After further discussion, C. Martin
moved that action on Tentative Map of Tract #3106 be tabled until such time
as an answer is received from the surrounding property owners regarding
their proposed drainage plans, the City Manager to make the contact and
secure the necessary information. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley,
and unanimously carried.
The City Manager agreed to keep the engineers abreast of his
progress with the property owners by means of letter copies.
Variance #241 Variance Application #241, submitted in the name of Lloyd F. Groover and
(Groover/Davis)Donald K. Davis, to permit land use for a trailer park on Wilson Street west
of Harbor Boulevard, was again presented to the Court it for action, having
been deferred from the meeting of August 6 and of August 20. There was no
one present in the audience who wished to speak on this Variance. After
discussion, and upon recommendation of TWelton Becket & Associates that all
trailer parks be restricted to commercial areas, C. Martin moved that
Variance Application #211 be denied. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley,
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
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Report - Audit The Report on Audit of Accounts for the Period "Ended June 30, 1956,
of Accounts prepared by Pyle, Lance & Schlinger, accountants, was presented for
consideration, having been deferred from the meeting of August 20th
to allow the Council time tostudy the report. Upon motion by C. Mar-
tin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the Report on
Audit of Accounts was accepted and ordered filed.
Wallace Ave. The next item of business, having been deferred from the meeting of
Cleanup August 20, was the report on methods of enforcing the rehabilitation
of unsightly areas on Wallace Avenue and the vicinity thereof, as per
Petition on file in the office of the City Clerk. In the absence of the
City Attorney, the report was tabled until the next regular meeting, and.
the Deputy Clerk directed to contact the City Attorney for the necessary
inf ormati on.
Petition ##13 Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried,
Rezoning Petition #13, submitted in the name of Newport Balboa Savings and Loan:
Newport Balboa Association, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, -for the rezoning of Tract #2924,
Savings & Loan bounded on the south by 18th Street, on the west by Placentia Avenue, on
trE north by Lot #703 and on the east by Lot #604 of the Newport Mesa
Hearing Set Tract, from R4 to R2, was set for public hearing on September 17, 1956,
at 7:30 P.M.
Petition #16 Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried,
Rezoning P-etition #16, submitted in the name of The Hale Company, 1777 West Lin -
Hale Company coln Avenue, Anaheim, for the rezoning of Tracts N6 s. 2341, 2432 and 2671,
north of Baker and west of Fairview Road, -from R4 to R1, was set for pub -
Hearing Set lic hearing on September 17, 1956, at 7:30 P.M.
Petition #17 Petition ##17 was submitted in the name of the City of Costa Mesa, for
Rezoning rezoning of the former Santa Ana Airbase Site from R4 to QP1, .QP2 and Ml.
City of C.M. Welton Becket and Associates and the Planning Commission both recommended
rezoning of this area. In order to establish the QP1 and QP2 zones, C.
Pinkley thereupon moved that the City Attorney be authorized to draft
an amendment to Ordinance No. 32, establishing a QPl and QP2 zone, along
with all new zones in accordance with the proposed Master Plan, the ad-
vice of Welton Becket and Associates to be solicited in this regard.
CAMELLIA LANE A Deed of Right of Way for Camellia Lane was presented for acceptance.
R/W Deed Thereupon, Resolution #256, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY DEED
FOR CAMELLIA LANE," was presented. C. Martin moved the adoption of Reso-
RESOLUTI ON lution #256. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the
#256 following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None v
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
Rezoning of Pursuant to Council directive, the recommendation of the Planning Com -
portion Lot mi ssi on advocating rezoning of the C2 portion of Lot 407, Newport Mesa
,'-#407, Newport Tract (Variance Application #248 submitted in the name of Harold T. Od-
Mesa Tract mark and Robert D. Bazil, 482 Jasmine Street, Laguna Beach, at the meet-
ing of August 6, 1956) was read. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by
C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the rezoning.request was approved
and referred back to the Planning Commission for further action.
Parking The DeputyClerk read a recommendation from the Planning Technician that
Welton Becket and Associates be asked to re-examine and possibly re-
write that portion of Ordinance No. 32 pertaining to parking as soon as
possible. Thereupon C. Martin moved that Welton Becket be consulted for
their recommendation regarding the parking problem. The motion was second-
ed by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried.
BRISTOL #1 The Deputy Clerk reported that certain owners of property hereinafter
ANNEXATION described have requested to have certain uninhabited -territory lying con-
tiguous to the City of Costa Mesa, described as shown on the map on file
in the office of the City Clerk, annexed to the City of Costa Mesa. After ✓
determining that the approval of the Orange County Boundary Commission had
been obtained for the boundaries of the proposed annexation, to be known
RESOLUTION as "BRISTOL #1 ANNEXATION," C. Pinkley moved that Resolution ##257, "A
i#257 RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA TSA OF INTENTION TO
ANNEX, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF," be adopted. The motion was seconded
Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen'; -.None
ABSENT: Councilmen'—Smith
Lc Hearing on the "Bristol #1 Annexation" was -set for Monday, October
15, 1956, at 7:30 P.M.
Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 3135 was submitted in the name of Polkinghorn
TRACT #3135 Construction Company, 3701 Via Palomino, Palos Verdes -Estates, for the sub-
(Polkinghorn) -division—of 5 acres on either aide of'Meyer Place north of Victoria Street
into 22 lots. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, C. Martin
moved that Tentative Map of Tract No. 3135 be approved, subject to the recom-
mendation, specifications and standards of the City Engineer, on file in the
office of the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unani-
mously carried.
.Statement of
Upon motion by C. Martin, A Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements By
Receipts and .
-Funds for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1955 through June 30,,'1956., was accepted
Disbursements
and the City Clerk directed to publish the Statement. The motion was sec-
onded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried.
Variance #254
Variance Application #254 was submitted in the name of L. D. and Mabel
=� (Crank)
Crank, 834 Governor Street, requesting permission to build a dinette and
service porch 3t from side property line at the above address, an R4 zone.
The applicant was present to state his reasons for•the request. The Plan-
ning Commission recommended denial of the request, as there was no show of
hardship. After considerable.discussion, C. Meyers moved that Variance
Application #254 be -approved, overriding the Planning Commission's recom-
mendation for denial on the basis that there was no show of hardship. The
motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call -
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, .Pinkley, Nelson,' Meyers
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
Variance 1255
Variance Application #255 was submitted in the name of Gordon A. Martin and
(Martin and
Mrs. Florence MacGnitie, 104 West Wilson Street, to permit a cabana on Lot
MacGinitie)
-#40 of the Four Seasons Trailer Park at"the above address to be 2t from the
northerly property line. The Planning Commission recommended approval be-
cause the contractor unintentionally made an error in setting the side set-
back line, thus causing a hardship on the applicant. A question arose as to
the legality of a variance in this case. Thereupon, C. Pinkley moved that
the decision on Variance Application 11255 be tabled until the next regular
meeting to give the Council time to obtain legal opinion. The motion was
seconded by C. Pinkley. To expedite the matter for the applicant, C. Pink -
ley withdrew his motion, and after discussion, C. Pinkley then moved that
Variance Application x'#255 be approved upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission and subject to the legal opinion of the City Attorney. The
motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried.
Variance #256 -Variance Application #256 was -submitted in the name of Fred S. Van Vliet,
(Van Vliet) 1505 West 10th Street, Santa Ana, requesting a rear yard setback to 16,61,
from rear property line at 21st and Westminster, an R4 zone. Upon recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded
by C. Meyers, and wzanimously -carried, Variance Application ##256 was approv-
ed.
Variance ##257 Variance. Application #257 was,submitted-in the name -of G. Alvin Parkinson,
(Parkinson) 1255 Watson Avenue, requesting installation of a redwood .panel fence, 61 in
height, along.the westerly property line of the rear yard at the above ad-
dress, an'R4 zone. Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson, Mr. Cochran, an adjoining
p m perty owner,.and Jack Bunnell, property owner to the south, were present
to express their desire for the fence—After discussion, C. Pinkley moved
that the recommendation of.the.Planning-Commission for denial on the basis
of no substantial hardship be overruled and that.the variance be granted.
The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, but failed for lack of a 4/5 vote by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers
NOES Councilmen Martin, Nelson
ABSENT: Councilmen Smith
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Variance #258 Variance Application #258 was submitted in the name -of William Vaughn,
(Vaughn) 1442 Serenade, Newport Beach, requesting permission to construct 8
carports and 8 apartments, as per plan on file in the office of the
City Clerk., with a 110" setback for carports on Magnolia and a 101 rear
yard setback for apartment building on lot west of 137 Magnolia, in a C1 ......
zone on Magnolia Street. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pink-'
ley, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #258 was approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission on file in
the office of the City Clerk
Variance #259 Variance Application #259 was submitted in the name of Oliver 0. Odette,
(Odette) 699 Hamilton Street, to permit construction of a building within 8161,
of the north side property line on the southwest corner of 18th and
Crestmount Place, am R4 zone. -Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by
C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #259 was ap-
proved subject to the recommendations of -the Planning Commission; on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
Variance #260 Variance_Application #260 was submitted in.the name -of Welcome Homes,
(Welcome Homes) ' Inc., 6628 Westminster Avenue, Westminster, requesting -permission to
erect advertising signs. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C.
Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #260 was approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
MR -91 Warrant Resolution No: WR-91,"including Payroll #52, was presented for
approval. On motion by -C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, Warrant
Resolution No. WR -91 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers, Martin, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith
CITY MA.NAGERIS The City Manager advised that a question has been raised concerning
REPORT the legality of financing the Water Department with -private funds. Upon
motion by C. Martin, seconded, by C. Pinkley., and unanimously carried,
Water Deptt the City Attorney was authorized and instructed to determine whether or
Financing not private financing of the Water Department is legal.
Freeway Inter- The City Manager advised that some time ago the Council entered into an
Exchange and agreement with the Division of Highways for an overpass at. Fairview Road
Overpass where the proposed San Diego Freeway and Gisler Avenue intersect; how-
ever, there is now an interest in developing an interexchange at this
point, which would require the City to extend the -agreement to provide
for_the exchange, as well.as the overpass: Upon motion by C. Pinkley,
seconded by C. Meyers; and unanimously carried, the -proposal as above
stated was referred to the Planning Commission.
All -Risk Insur The City Manager advised that the majority of insurance companies are
ante on office now writing an all-risk :policy on which premiums are commensurate with
equipment nominal fire premiums; and recommended that the City change to this
type of coverage, since the inventory of furniture, equipment and
machines is increasing -rapidly. Sam Cochran., insurance agent, explained
this type of coverage to the Council, explaining that it requires`ih-
suring up to 80% of value. Thereupon C. Martin moved that the City
Manager advertise for bids for an all-risk.coverage on office equip-
ment. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and -unanimously carried.
Fire Station The City Manager advised that he had conferred -with Mr. Kimes of Orange
Site - "O.C.C. Coast College regarding.the possibility of a fire station on the..c,ollege
grounds, and stated that there was a chance pf leasing a parcel of ground
from the college at a nominal fee for this purpose. Upon motion by C.
Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the City Manager
was directed to take further action in an attempt to secure a definite
lease for a fire station site at .the northeast section -of the Orange
Coast College grounds, and authorized a committee to meet jointly with
the Board of Trustees of the college to work out an agreement.
Adjournment Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car -
vied, the meeting was adjourned at -10:07 P.M.
ATTES
City -Clerk cd/te i y of Uosta'Mesa