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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1956 - City CouncilREGUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA September 17, 1956 The City Council of"the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p; m.,, September 17, 1956, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Fledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invoca- tion by Father Thomas Nevin. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Nelson -Councilmen Absent: Smith, Meyers Officials Present: City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City Treasurer - Minutes Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. -Martin, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of September 4, 1956, was iraived, and they were approved as written. Public Hearing This being the date set for the confirmation of the assessments in the V.P.D. Vehicle Parking District #2 proceedings, Mayor Nelson opened the public Assessment hearing thereon. The Clerk reported that the affidavits and proof of pub - Confirmation, lication' of "Notice of Filing -of Assessment -and Hearing Thereon" and the mailing of said notices, as required by law, has been made and are on file_ in the office of the City Clerk. The Clerk thereupon presented the assessment as made to the City Council and reported that one objection had been filed with him. The Clerk read the written protest from Grace Kesel, 1855 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. After full consideration, C. Martin moved that the objection be over- ruled. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. The -Clerk reported that no other protests had been received by him, and there were none -in the audience wishing to submit either a written or an oral protest. Thereupon C. Martin moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded -by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. C. Martin hereupon moved the adoption of Resolution No. 260, "A RESOLUT ION RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CONFIRMING THE #260 ASSESSMENT IN THE -MATTER OF COSTA MESA VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2." The motion was seconded -by C. Pinkley, and Resolution 060 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None - - ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers Public Hearing The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for`the hearing Rezoning Peti- of protests or objections against Rezoning Petition #13submitted in the tion #13 name of Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Association for the proposed re - Newport Balboa zoning of Tract No. 2M, -in -the -Newport Mesa Tract, between Placentia Avenue Savings & Loan and Wallace Avenue north of 18th Street, from R4 to R2. The Mayor request- ed all persons who wished to speak on the proposed rezoning to do so. There being no oral or written protests. C. Martin moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by C. Pihkley, and unanimously carried. Public Hearing The Clerk reported that this'was the time and place fixed for the hearing of Rezoning Peti- protests or objections against Rezoning Petition #16 submitted in the name tion #16 of The Hale Company for the proposed rezoning of Tracts Nos. 2341, 2432 The Hale Co. and 2671 north of Baker Avenue and west of Fairview Road, from R4 to R1. 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 hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unani- mously carried. ORDINANCE #113 Upon" -recommendation "of the Planning Commission that Rezoning Petitions Nos. Rezoning 13 and 16 be approved, -Ordinance No. 10, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION (lst Reading) 3.2 OF ARTICLE III*OF ORDINANCE N0. 32 OF-THE*CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED, ETC,," was introduced by C. Pinkley. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Martin moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance #143. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by'the following roll call vote: 1468, AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers ORAL Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak COITMUNICATIOIE on a matter not on the agenda. Thereupon J. E. Morris inquired as to the status of the petition submitted on August 20; 1956, by proper- ty owners on Wallace Avenue and the vicinity thereof, requesting the adoption and enforcement of ordinances to rehabilitate this area. The -City Attorney advised that he had prepared a report. on methods of en- forcement for cleanup of this area, and the City Clerk read said report. There being no further questions, the report was referred to the various departments under whose jurisdiction enforcement can be compelled, a copy of which reportis on file in the office of the Clerk. Geo..Prussell Mr. George Prussell, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Institute, asked to be heard regarding the $50.00 per lot license fee -required of subdividers, as per City ordinance #135. It was Mr. Prus- - sell's opinion that the fee, being high, constitutes a hardship on builders, and requested that the City Attorney contact the legal coun- sel for the League of California Cities to obtain a report on this matter, and offered the services of his own attorneys and any further assistance necessary in the consideration of his -protest. After dis- cussion.,-C. is-cussion,-C. Pinkley moved that this matter be taken under advisement. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimous23r-carried. 'WRITTEN, The Clerk read a communication from the E. E. Newman Real Estate Agency, CCEJH, I7NICATIONS 1966 Harbor Boulevard, and signed by Matthew Luth, advising that they have an offer from a financier and builder to build a City Hall from present plans and specifications which they tiri11 rent or lease to the City with option to buy or fee simple, and- requested a. conference with the Council to explain.their proposal. Mayor Nelson ex -pressed the Councills interest in this matter and directed Mr. Luth to contact the City Manager to arrange a conference with the Committee appointed to review City Hall proposals. A communication was read from the Downtown Businessments Association requesting an encroachment permit for the installation of Christmas decorations along the sidewalk area'on the west side of Newport Avenue from -18th Street to Broadway Street. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, an -encroachment permit was grant- ed and the fee waived. Bond Reduced A communication was read from the Hunny Investment Company, 9026 East Hunny Investmt. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, requesting the release of their street TRACT #2387 and sewer bond on Tract x#2387 in the amount of $61,250.00, as work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Inspector. It 'vias the recommendation of the City Engineer that the bond be reduced Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, the bond.was reduced to $10,000.00. Re Resurfacing A communication was read from Howard B. Lawson Company; 516 West 19th of Harbor Blvd. Street, suhmitting suggestions for the consideration of the Council relative to the proposed intention of the City to resurface Harbor Boulevard between West 19th Street and Victoria Street. It was the concensus of the Council that the suggestion was a good one; whereupon; whereupon it was moved -by C. Martin, seconded -by C.-Pinkley, and unani= mously carried, that the letter be filed with the -City Clerk for fur- ther action, and that copies be directed to the City Engineer, -Street Department, Planning Department,.-and.members of the City Council for consideration.- V.P.D. #1 A communication was read from the Chairman of the Parking Commission Recommendation on Vehicle Parking District No. 1, incorporating recommendations for on- and off-street-parkirg-, parking limits; etc., for consideration by the Council. After discussion; C..Pinkley moved that the letter be referred to the City Engineer and -the Chief of Police for-recommenda- --ti on at the next regular meeting on October 1st. The motion -eras seconded by C. Martin,.and-unanimously carried. Film on Sanita- A communication was _read from the Planning Technician advising that tion Fill Sites 4001 of color film was being made available by Clayton Paige, City .En-. i] I. 1 a j ORDINANCE #139 Ordinance No. 139, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, cD Reducing Fee AI7ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32 BY REDUCING THE FEE FOR CERTAIN VARIANCES," was <f for Variances presented for second reading. -Following reading of.the title, C. Martin (2nd Reading) moved that further reading be waived and that it be -read by title only. The motion was seconded"by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Thereup-on C. .Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance #139. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson -NOES: Councilmen - None - ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers ORDINANCE #1L2 Ordinance No. 1L2, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Fire Depit. AMENDING ORDINANCE 110. 33, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATI ONS GOVERNING Personnel VACATION LEAVE -AND VACATION PAY, ESTABLISHING THE HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EM - (2nd Reading) PLOYEES AND PROVIDING FOR DISA BILITY'PAYMENTS." was-pr—asented.for second reading. FolloMng 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. Martin, and unanimously carried. Thereupon C. Pinkley- moved the adoption of Ordinance #11[2. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, -arid-carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, 11eyers Acceptance A Deed of Right of Way for Santo Tomas was presented for acceptance; of R1irT Deed Thereupon, Resolution #258, "'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CODA]CIL, CITY OF SANTO TCFMAS COSTA MESA, ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY DEED FOR SANTO, TOMAS," iras presented. C. Martin -moved the adoption of Resolution No. 258. The motion was second - RESOLUTION ed by C. Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: #258 AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen --Smith, Meyers Refund Request A request for refund -of fee on Variance Application #255 was submitted upon Variance ;#255 -advice :of --the City Attorney -that the Application 'in question pertained to (Martin) the Trailer Park Ordinance under-ijh.ich no Variance can legally be granted. Pursuant to this ruling, Variance Application #255 was cancelled, and the. City Attorney recommended that full refund be granted the applicant, Gordon A. Martin. -Upon. motion by C. Pi.nkley, seconded by _C. Martin, a full refund was granted --the applicant on Variance Application #x255. The motion carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley,.PTelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers Hale Company The City Attorney advised that the Council, on August 6th, had authorized Drainage Ditch The Hale Company to proceed with the installation of a storm sewer pipeline under the spur track of Segerstrom and Sons in the vicinity of Gisler Street gineer of Burbank, on reclamation fill projects, and requested -permission to show the film -at the next Council meeting. Manuel E. Allen, realtor from Westminster, addressed the Council, pointing out that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to'secure sanitation fill sites due to the rapidly increasing population in Orange County, and that this matter warrant- ed consideration by cities in the area-. It was felt unadvisable to view this film at a regular council meeting; whereupon C.- Martin moved that the City Manager be directed to arrange for a joint meeting of'the City Council and the Planning Commission at a convene nt"time so that both bodies can see the film. The motion was seconded by Co Nelson and carried. C. Pinkley voted "No." Treasurer's Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Report the Treasurer's Report for the month_ of August, 1956, was accepted as read and ordered filed. Fiscal Officer Upon motion by C. Pinkney, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Report the Fiscal Officer's Report for the month -of August, 1956, was accepted as written and ordered filed. j ORDINANCE #139 Ordinance No. 139, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, cD Reducing Fee AI7ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32 BY REDUCING THE FEE FOR CERTAIN VARIANCES," was <f for Variances presented for second reading. -Following reading of.the title, C. Martin (2nd Reading) moved that further reading be waived and that it be -read by title only. The motion was seconded"by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Thereup-on C. .Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance #139. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson -NOES: Councilmen - None - ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers ORDINANCE #1L2 Ordinance No. 1L2, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Fire Depit. AMENDING ORDINANCE 110. 33, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATI ONS GOVERNING Personnel VACATION LEAVE -AND VACATION PAY, ESTABLISHING THE HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EM - (2nd Reading) PLOYEES AND PROVIDING FOR DISA BILITY'PAYMENTS." was-pr—asented.for second reading. FolloMng 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. Martin, and unanimously carried. Thereupon C. Pinkley- moved the adoption of Ordinance #11[2. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, -arid-carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, 11eyers Acceptance A Deed of Right of Way for Santo Tomas was presented for acceptance; of R1irT Deed Thereupon, Resolution #258, "'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CODA]CIL, CITY OF SANTO TCFMAS COSTA MESA, ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY DEED FOR SANTO, TOMAS," iras presented. C. Martin -moved the adoption of Resolution No. 258. The motion was second - RESOLUTION ed by C. Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: #258 AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen --Smith, Meyers Refund Request A request for refund -of fee on Variance Application #255 was submitted upon Variance ;#255 -advice :of --the City Attorney -that the Application 'in question pertained to (Martin) the Trailer Park Ordinance under-ijh.ich no Variance can legally be granted. Pursuant to this ruling, Variance Application #255 was cancelled, and the. City Attorney recommended that full refund be granted the applicant, Gordon A. Martin. -Upon. motion by C. Pi.nkley, seconded by _C. Martin, a full refund was granted --the applicant on Variance Application #x255. The motion carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley,.PTelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers Hale Company The City Attorney advised that the Council, on August 6th, had authorized Drainage Ditch The Hale Company to proceed with the installation of a storm sewer pipeline under the spur track of Segerstrom and Sons in the vicinity of Gisler Street 147 Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract #3137 was submitted in the name of Phil.. Sul TRACT #3137 livan, 498 East 16th Place, for the subdivision of 5.45 acres between (Sullivan) Tustin and Irvine Avenues off 16th Street into 27 lots. Upon'recom.- mendation of the Planning Commission, C. Martin moved -that. -Tentative Map of Tract #3137 be approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer, on file-in'the_office of the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried unanimously. Cancellation A request was submitted in the name of Jane L. Lovein, 679 Center of Bond Street, for cancellation of a Personal Undertaking Subdivision Bond Sub.App. #53 because of grade difficulty in the area, which bond was assumed in (Lovein) connection with Subdivision Application #53. Upon recommendation of tIm Planning Commission, -anal upon .motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Nlartin, and unanimously carried, authority was granted to cancel the bond on Subdivision Application #53. Subdivision and Harbor-Boulevard;-but'they had neglected to assume the responsi- bility for such installation from Segerstrom and Sons. After discus- Strong, 274 East 20th Street, requesting permission to divide property sion, C. Martin moved that the City agree to hold Segerstrom and Sons #106, harmless from arjy and all liability -in connection with the installa- tion of the storm sewer pipeline running underth.e railroad -spur substandard lots,and therefore referred to the Council.. Mr. Strong •track in the vicinity of Gisler Street and Harbor'Boulevard; and that the City further agrees to assume all liability for any and all damage which -may be caused to the adjacent property owned by said Segerstrom mended approval providing that on the -side of the garage which is on and Sons resulting from said installation and operation of said storm - s6w.er pipeline. The motion was seconded by C. Nelson, and carried. C. Pinkley voted "No." Tentative Map -Tentative. Map of Tract #3106; submitted in the -name of ..G.. D. `Buccola; TRACT #3106 1242 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim to divide property.on'Orange 'Avenue between (Buccola) 20th and 21at Streets into 2 -lots. -was again presented for -Council 1 -hour fire wall be eliminated providing the garage is more than 3' consideration, having been tabled on September 4th because of the drain- _ age problem in this area. Cal Querial of McDaniel-Engineering_Company addressed the Council and requested another deferral'of-two weeks to mously carried. give the City Engineer time to establish the gra-de.-'Upon motion by' Rezoning Peti- C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, action on Tract #3106 was deferred until the meeting of.October lst, and the 180 -21st Street, requesting- that Lots'6 through 12, Block "A", Berry City Engineer directed to establish the grade.. Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract #3137 was submitted in the name of Phil.. Sul TRACT #3137 livan, 498 East 16th Place, for the subdivision of 5.45 acres between (Sullivan) Tustin and Irvine Avenues off 16th Street into 27 lots. Upon'recom.- mendation of the Planning Commission, C. Martin moved -that. -Tentative Map of Tract #3137 be approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer, on file-in'the_office of the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried unanimously. Cancellation A request was submitted in the name of Jane L. Lovein, 679 Center of Bond Street, for cancellation of a Personal Undertaking Subdivision Bond Sub.App. #53 because of grade difficulty in the area, which bond was assumed in (Lovein) connection with Subdivision Application #53. Upon recommendation of tIm Planning Commission, -anal upon .motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Nlartin, and unanimously carried, authority was granted to cancel the bond on Subdivision Application #53. Subdivision Subdivision Application No. 106 was submitted in the name of Mary F. Application Strong, 274 East 20th Street, requesting permission to divide property #106, at the above address into two parcels, said subdivision containing two substandard lots,and therefore referred to the Council.. Mr. Strong was present to discuss the application. The Planning Commission recom- mended approval providing that on the -side of the garage which is on the property line, the window be closed and stuccoed with a 1 -hour fire protection wall. After discussion, C. Pinkley moved that Subdi- vision Application #106 be approved with the stipulation that the 1 -hour fire wall be eliminated providing the garage is more than 3' _ from property line. --The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unani- mously carried. Rezoning Peti- Rezoning Petition #19 was submitted in the name of James I. Gallacher, tion #19 180 -21st Street, requesting- that Lots'6 through 12, Block "A", Berry (Gallacher) Tract, be rezoned from R4 to M1. Mr. Gallacher presented a tentative plot plan to the Council to clarify his request for an industrial re- zoning. Upon motionbyC. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unani- mously carried, Rezoning Petition #19 was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Variance #261 (Coffman) Variance Application #261 was submitted in -the name of David H. Coffman, 1741 Pomona Avenue, requesting -permission to further develop the exist- ing Shadeland Trailer Park -at the above address, an M1 zone. A sketch was submitted showing the proposed development at -the rear of the prop- erty. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Pinkley; seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #261 was approved. Variance #262 Variance Application #262 was submitted in the name of Pearl D. Brag- (Bragma.n) man, 1992 Westminster, to permit construction of a third dwelling at the same address; an R4 zone. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, Variance Appli- ppli- cation-#-262 cation#262 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning - Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk, the Planning Tech- 1 471 7 � �7 nician to enforce',the, off-street parking requirement. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Refund Re- A communication was read from Frank E. McManus, 263 East 16th Street, re- quest questing refund of fee on Business License 7#5981 issued to him on Septem- (McManus) ber 4th for electroplating baby shoes. The application was subsequently denied because of zoning restrictions and substandard construction. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, a full refund in the amount of $9.00 was granted the applicant. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin; Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None_ ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers PERMITS Upon motion by C. Pinkley,seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried; a permit was granted to. Lester Rosen Company, 435.S. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles 48, to conduct a 1 -day auction of the Orange Coast Machine Works at 824 '.,Test 19th Street on September 24th at 10:00 A.M. A request for permit was submitted in the.name.of_'Newport Balboa Music Com- pany, P. 0. Box 622, Balboa, to install one jukebox and one gun electric eye at the Knotty Keg, 2125 Harbor Boulevard. C. Pinkley moved that the request be referred to.the Chief .of Police for his recommendation at the next regular -meeting on October 1. The motion was seconded by C. Martin and carried. Yellow Cab Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C." Martin, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted.to Herman R., Catherine"E:, and Lila M. Tate, a partner- ship, 2370 Orange Avenue, to operate the existing Yellow Cab service in the City, this being a transfer of ownership from Jesse'F, Dickinson. WR -92 Warrant Resolution No. 14TR-92, including Payroll n53, bras presented for ap- proval. On motion by C..Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, Warrant Resolution No. WR -92 was adopted by the folloiring roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Pinkley, Nelson Meyers ?SIR -93 Warrant Resolution No. WR -93 was presented for approval. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, Warrant Resolution No. WR -93 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: . Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen --.None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers CITY MANAGER The City Manager read a' -communication from the Fire Chief calling attention .REPORT to.Fire Prevention`Week, October 7th - 13th, and requesting permission to park the fire truck at 19th and Placentia,.17th and Placentia; 17th and Newport Boulevard, and 18th and Newport Boulevard, at different intervals for the purpose. of making. the citizenry aware of the -significance of Fire Fire Preven- Prevention Week through the distribution of pamphlets. The truck will'be tion Week in continual ,service and have a .2 -way radio communication system. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, the permit tras granted and fee waived. West -16th St. The City Manager advised that he had in his possession an agreement signed Improvement -by Ackerman and 14ilum, etal, for the improvement of IoTest 16th Street, and recommended that the.City accept.and execute the agreement; Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley,and unanimously carried, the City accept- ed the agreement of Ackerman and Milum, etal, and -authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign.on behalf -of the City. Photographic The. City Manager advised that three informal bids had been received for Equipment photographic equipment for the City, as follows: Bid Award Stilley's Photo Supply, 22 N. Broadway, Santa Ana � y� - a�1,079.30 Horton Camera Repair Service, 1132 N. Main, Santa Ana - $1,133.54 Mears Camera Shop., 1782 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa - $1,060.01 Thereupon C. Martin moved that the.bid-of Mears Camera Shop @ $1,060.005 being the lowest and,best bid received, be accepted and the City Manager I,Z&L `12. Drainage Ditch The City Manager advised that he anticipates procurement of rights Financing of way for the North. Costa Mesa Drainage Project within the next two weeks and suggested .that matters could be expedited­bymaking appli- cation to the State'for Chapter 20.money at.this time. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution No. 259, "A RESOLUTI OV OF TEE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, APPLYING FOR AN ALLOTME4NT URT DER CHAPTER 20, STATUTES OF 1946.1t The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the folloidng roll call vote: AYES:- Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT.: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers 11 1,Tater Investi- authorized to purchase the necessary photographic equipment from them. gation Project The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Radio Equipment The City Manager advised that two informal bids had been received on Bid Award the radio equipme nt.to be used at the Fire. Station, as f ollows: Motorola - '$3,022.40 General Electric - $2,437.00 Thereupon -C; Pinkley moved that the bid of General Electric Corpora- tion C $2,437.00, being the lowest and best bid received, be accepted, with a 30 -day date. The motion was seconded by C. Martin,and -delivery carried. Transfer to The City Manager advised that the month of August, 1956, reflects the - Payroll Fund expected increase of payroll for the first month in the current fiscal year, and is.in excess of the,:total amount of money.set forth in the Payroll Fund. Thereupon C. Martin moved -that $10,000 be transferred from the unappropriated reserve to the Payroll Fund to cover the in- Terminal creased payroll. Drainage Ditch The City Manager advised that he anticipates procurement of rights Financing of way for the North. Costa Mesa Drainage Project within the next two weeks and suggested .that matters could be expedited­bymaking appli- cation to the State'for Chapter 20.money at.this time. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution No. 259, "A RESOLUTI OV OF TEE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, APPLYING FOR AN ALLOTME4NT URT DER CHAPTER 20, STATUTES OF 1946.1t The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried by the folloidng roll call vote: AYES:- Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT.: Councilmen - Smith, Meyers 11 1,Tater Investi- The City Manager advised that the Committee appointed by the Mayor on gation Project September 4th to -study the -proposals of James M. Montgomery and Koebig and Koebig, consulting engineers, for an engineering investiga- tion and report on a master plan of development and expansion for the water system of the City of Costa Mesa, had met and concurred that simi- lar work in -the area done by the former firm had been performed well and expediently, and recommended the hire of said firm. Thereupon C. Pink - ley moved that the firm of James M. Montgomery be employed by the City,, - that a contract be entered into, and the Mayor and the City Clerk autho- rized to -sign on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith., Meyers Terminal :The City Manager suggested that since it is the Cityts desire to par - Reservoir tic ipate in any action on..the proposed terminal reservoir now being considered by Newport.Beach, a City employee should attend these meet- ings,to keep abreast of the progress being made. .Thereupon C. Martin -moved that -A. C. Swartz be designated as a City representative.for this purpose, the City Manager to assist him, and that the -four other water companies be notified of this action. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Procurement of At this point in the meeting, several questions were posed by Council - Equipment men regarding the status of procurement on various urgency items, such as the street sweeper and roDer for the Street Department and fire equipment for the Fire Station. The City Manager advised that,specifica- .- .tions are being drawn onthis equipment now, and he is being assisted by., both the Street' Department and the Fire Department. He further advised that the Building Official is developing the preliminaries on the.pro- posed fire station, but.that details are not as yet available. .The City Manager further reported that he..is making every effort to secure a site for the fire station at Oram e Coast College and hopes to have something concrete to report in the near,future. Free Permits Upon motion by C. Martin; -seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously car- ried, the report of the Fiscal Officer on free permits .issued during the month of August, 1956, was accepted and ordered- filed. 3 Adjournment Upon motion by -C. Martin, seconded by Ca Nelson, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 P.M. M:ay Vot Cz y of os a Mesa ATTEST: City Cler7c of the City of Costa Mesa