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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1956 - City Council14 8 S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CI`T'Y OF COSTA MESA November 5, 1956 BID OPENING The City Clerk opened and read aloud bids from three firms on a pumper Fire Pumper for the Fire Department. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the bids were received and referred to a com- mittee comprising the Councilmen, City Manager and Fire Chief, for study and report at the next regular meeting to be held November 19, 1956. Street Sweeper The City Clerk opened and read aloud bids from four firms on a street sweeper. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimous- ly carried, the bids were received and referred to a committee comprising the Councilmen, City Manager and Street Superintendent for study and re- port at the next regular meeting to be held November 19, 1956. Road Roller The City Clerk opened and read aloud bids from five firms. for a road rol- ler for the Street Department. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley., and unanimously carried, the bids were received and referred to a committee comprising the Councilmen, City Manager and Street Superin- tendent, for study and report at the next regular meeting to be held November 19, 1956. ORAL Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to be heard COMMUNICATIONS on a matter not on the agenda, whereupon'Mrs. Hazel Scott. 2060 Maple Avenue, stated that she was charged on her tax statement for weed abate- The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., November 5, 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 Invo- cation by Reverend Joseph W. McShane. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Clerk, City Attorney Minutes Upon motion by C. ,Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of October 15, 1956, was waived, and they were approved as written. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, the.reading of the minutes'of the adjourned regular meeting of October 22, 1956, was waived, and they were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Nelson announced that the Public Hearing which has been duly pub - Petition #19 lished and set for this time and date, for an amendment to the Zoning Rezoning Ordinance as described in Rezoning Petition No. 19, was now open. The (Gallacher) Petition was submitted in the names of James I. Gallacher, James P. Cote, Gilbert E. Gale and Herbert C. Barker, 180 - 21st Street, for the re- zoning of Lots 6 through 12 of Block "All of the Berry Tract, from R4 to M1. The Clerk reported that proof of the Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience -wishing to,speak on the Rezoning Petition. There being no oral or smitten protests, C. Martin moved the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by -C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. ORDINANCE #146 Thereupon Ordinance No. 146., -"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.2 Rezoning OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ENTITLED (1st Reading) 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY,OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID 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 IN- CONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,"t was introduced by C. Pinkley. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 146. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None BID OPENING The City Clerk opened and read aloud bids from three firms on a pumper Fire Pumper for the Fire Department. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the bids were received and referred to a com- mittee comprising the Councilmen, City Manager and Fire Chief, for study and report at the next regular meeting to be held November 19, 1956. Street Sweeper The City Clerk opened and read aloud bids from four firms on a street sweeper. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimous- ly carried, the bids were received and referred to a committee comprising the Councilmen, City Manager and Street Superintendent for study and re- port at the next regular meeting to be held November 19, 1956. Road Roller The City Clerk opened and read aloud bids from five firms. for a road rol- ler for the Street Department. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley., and unanimously carried, the bids were received and referred to a committee comprising the Councilmen, City Manager and Street Superin- tendent, for study and report at the next regular meeting to be held November 19, 1956. ORAL Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to be heard COMMUNICATIONS on a matter not on the agenda, whereupon'Mrs. Hazel Scott. 2060 Maple Avenue, stated that she was charged on her tax statement for weed abate- j.. V.P.D. #2 Amended Es- The Clerk read a communication from the Newport Balboa Savings and Loan crow Instruc. Association, Escrow Department, amending the escrow instructions relative to the purchase of the I^7illiam J. and Jessie B. CoiTan property by the City for Vehicle Parking District #2. After discussion, C. Martin moved that execution of the amended escrow instructions be authorized and the Mayor and City Clerk instructed to sign. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Departmental Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Reports the following departmental reports were accepted 'and ordered filed: Building, Civil Defense, Planning, Street, Fire, Industrial Relations, Pound and Police. ',*a. E. George Pursuant to Council directive, the report of the City Engineer relative to Drainage the faulty drainage situation on property owned by William E. George at 211 West Wilson Street was read by the Clerk, said report recommending that the broken culvert across Wilson Street on the west side of Fairview Road be re- placed and advising that the Street Foreman has ordered the necessary pipe and will install it when received. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by ment which was never taken care.of. She was advised by Mayor Nelson that she should take the matter up with the Fiscal Officer to ascertain if an error has been made, in which event corrective action shall be taken at the next regular meeting. WRITTEN A communication was read from Howard B. Lawson Company, 516 West 19th Street, COMMUNICATIONS requesting a refund of $50.00 on Variance Applications Nos. 267 and 268, which were submitted and acted upon by the Planning Commission and the City Council as an alternate to Variance Application No. 266, which was approved. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, the refund was granted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson 'NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None League The Clerk read a communication from the League of California Cities announc- Contest ing a safety contest co-sponsored by the State Compensation Insurance Fund and the League, based on the individual city's accident frequency rate, and requesting participation by the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Adams was present to explain the contest rules to the council. Thereupon C. -Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 273, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING cS9 RESOLUTION THE CITY OF COSTA MRSA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 'CALIFORNIA CITIES EKPLOYEE #273 SAFETY CONTEST' TO FURTHER U14PLOYEE ACCIDENT PREVENTION." The motion was by C. Martin, and Resolution #273 was adopted by the following roll _seconded call voter AYE'S:- Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Clerk read a communication from -Raymond P. Stansbury, W. A. Tobias and D. I. Huddleston, P. 0. Box 61, protesting the location of a sign erected by the Standard Oil Company at the northeast corner of 17th Street and Orange Avenue, said sign extending out into the street beyond the curb in violation of the City sign Ordinance. No one in the audience wished to speak on this matter. After determining that the existing curb was installed in anticipa- tion of the future widening of 17th Street, and is, at the present time, on the owner's property, C. Meyers moved that the letter be accepted and filed, and that the parties concerned be notified by letter that the existing sign will be moved when the City acquires the rights of way on this property and the street is widened. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimous- ly carried. Census In direct reply to the City's request for a special census to be taken in April or May of 1957, the Clerk read the communication from the Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, estimating the cost of such a census at $3,400.00, based on an assumed population of 22,500. Thereupon C. Smith RESOLUTION moved the adoption of Resolution No. 274, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL #274 ORDERING THAT A SPECIAL CENSUS BE CONDUCTED WITHIN SAID CITY IN 1957 AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE COSTS." The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and Resolution #274,was adopted by the.following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None V.P.D. #2 Amended Es- The Clerk read a communication from the Newport Balboa Savings and Loan crow Instruc. Association, Escrow Department, amending the escrow instructions relative to the purchase of the I^7illiam J. and Jessie B. CoiTan property by the City for Vehicle Parking District #2. After discussion, C. Martin moved that execution of the amended escrow instructions be authorized and the Mayor and City Clerk instructed to sign. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried. Departmental Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Reports the following departmental reports were accepted 'and ordered filed: Building, Civil Defense, Planning, Street, Fire, Industrial Relations, Pound and Police. ',*a. E. George Pursuant to Council directive, the report of the City Engineer relative to Drainage the faulty drainage situation on property owned by William E. George at 211 West Wilson Street was read by the Clerk, said report recommending that the broken culvert across Wilson Street on the west side of Fairview Road be re- placed and advising that the Street Foreman has ordered the necessary pipe and will install it when received. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by Igo Petition #21 Upon -motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Rezoning Petition #21, submitted in the name of Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Newport Balboa Association, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, for the rezoning of Tract No. Savings & Loan 3143 between Monrovia Avenue and Placentia Avenue south of Wilson Street, (Hearing Set) from RIS to R2, was set for public hearing on November 19,-1956,, at 7:30 p.m. Widening of The Clerk read the report of the Planning Technician submitted pursuant Harbor Blvd. to Council directive and relating to the proposed widening of Harbor Boule- vard north of 19th Street, as per letter from Howard B. Lawson Company dated September 7, 1956. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, -and unanimously carried, the matter of the proposed Harbor Boulevard widening was referred to Welton Becket and -Associates for study and recommendation. Appraisal on The Clerk read a communication from -the Fire Chief transmitting appraisal Fire Equipment figures agreed upon by himself and County Ranger J. A. Scherman on mire and Apparatus equipment and apparatus which the City intends to purchase from the County of Orange; also a minute extract from the Orange County Board of Supervisors authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to proceed with the sale of the equipment at the agreed appraised value of $1,011.75, to the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City was authorized to purchase fire equipment and apparatus from the County of Orange at the appraised value of $1,011.75 as estab- lished by the City Fire Chief and County Ranger J. A. Scherman. Interchange at The Clerk read the report submitted by the Planning Technician pursuant Fairview Road to Council directive, advising that the owners of the property affected by the proposed interchange on Fairview Road and the San Diego Freeway had been contacted and have no basic objections to the proposed inter- change.. Thereupon C. Pinkley moved that the City advise the Division of Highways of our findings and indicate the City's willingness to amend the former agreement entered into with them for an overpass at Fairview Road where the proposed San Diego Freeway will intersect Gisler Avenue to in- corporate the interchange. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. TALBE T ANNEXA- A petition bearing signatures of owners of over one-half the land and the TION NO.. 1 territory by area and by assessed valuation as shown on the last equalized assessment roll in the .County of Orange, was submitted by the City Clerk requesting to have annexed certain uninhabited property lying contiguous to the City of Costa Mesa, described as shown on the map on file in the office of the City Clerk. After ascertaining that the approval of the Orange County Boundary Commission had been obtained for the boundaries of the proposed annexation, to be known as "TALBERT ANNEXATION #1,11 C. Smith moved that the petition be accepted and ordered filed. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION Thereupon C. 'Smith moved that Resolution No. 270, "A RESOLUTION #276 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF," be adopted. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, - and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Public Hearing was set for December 17, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City was authorized to obtain reimbursement from the parties responsible for breaking the culvert. Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map'of Tract No. 3135, submitted TRACT #3135 in the name of P`olkinghorn Construction Company, 3701 Via Palomino, Palos (Polkinghorn) Verdes, for the proposed subdivision of 5 acres north of Victoria Street on either side of Meyer Place, into 22 lots, together with a bond in the amount of .$16,600, a check in the amount of $13802.82, and signed agree- ment. RESOLUTION Thereupon C. `Smith,moved the adoption of -Resolution No. 275, #275 "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 3135 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOD THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHKAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT." The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and Resolution No. 275 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - Atone A BSENT; Councilmen - None Petition #21 Upon -motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, Rezoning Petition #21, submitted in the name of Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Newport Balboa Association, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, for the rezoning of Tract No. Savings & Loan 3143 between Monrovia Avenue and Placentia Avenue south of Wilson Street, (Hearing Set) from RIS to R2, was set for public hearing on November 19,-1956,, at 7:30 p.m. Widening of The Clerk read the report of the Planning Technician submitted pursuant Harbor Blvd. to Council directive and relating to the proposed widening of Harbor Boule- vard north of 19th Street, as per letter from Howard B. Lawson Company dated September 7, 1956. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, -and unanimously carried, the matter of the proposed Harbor Boulevard widening was referred to Welton Becket and -Associates for study and recommendation. Appraisal on The Clerk read a communication from -the Fire Chief transmitting appraisal Fire Equipment figures agreed upon by himself and County Ranger J. A. Scherman on mire and Apparatus equipment and apparatus which the City intends to purchase from the County of Orange; also a minute extract from the Orange County Board of Supervisors authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to proceed with the sale of the equipment at the agreed appraised value of $1,011.75, to the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City was authorized to purchase fire equipment and apparatus from the County of Orange at the appraised value of $1,011.75 as estab- lished by the City Fire Chief and County Ranger J. A. Scherman. Interchange at The Clerk read the report submitted by the Planning Technician pursuant Fairview Road to Council directive, advising that the owners of the property affected by the proposed interchange on Fairview Road and the San Diego Freeway had been contacted and have no basic objections to the proposed inter- change.. Thereupon C. Pinkley moved that the City advise the Division of Highways of our findings and indicate the City's willingness to amend the former agreement entered into with them for an overpass at Fairview Road where the proposed San Diego Freeway will intersect Gisler Avenue to in- corporate the interchange. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. TALBE T ANNEXA- A petition bearing signatures of owners of over one-half the land and the TION NO.. 1 territory by area and by assessed valuation as shown on the last equalized assessment roll in the .County of Orange, was submitted by the City Clerk requesting to have annexed certain uninhabited property lying contiguous to the City of Costa Mesa, described as shown on the map on file in the office of the City Clerk. After ascertaining that the approval of the Orange County Boundary Commission had been obtained for the boundaries of the proposed annexation, to be known as "TALBERT ANNEXATION #1,11 C. Smith moved that the petition be accepted and ordered filed. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION Thereupon C. 'Smith moved that Resolution No. 270, "A RESOLUTION #276 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF," be adopted. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, - and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Public Hearing was set for December 17, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. ORDINANCE #147 The Clerk read a communication from the County of Orange advising that Amending Sub- duplicate tracings of tract maps are no longer required and suggesting that division Ord, the City of Costa Mesa revise its subdivision ordinance accordingly. There - (1st Reading) upon Ordinance No. 147, "AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY OF COSTA MESA AENDING ORDINANCE NO. 46, BEING ENTITLED, fAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS OF LAND IN TIE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AND FOR THE PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF MAPS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATIONt=+, was introduced by C. Pinkley. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C. Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance #147. The notion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT- Councilmen - None Report on Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Audit of Ales the Report on Audit of Accounts of the City of Costa Mesa for the period July 1, 1956 through September 30, 1956, as submitted by Pyle, Iance & Sehlinger, was received and ordered filed. Request for The Chief of Police reported that a survey was made at the request of mer - CO 2 -hr Parking chants on the south side of Center Street, the results unanimously favoring on Center St. a 2 -hour parking limit. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to sneak on this proposal. There were none. Thereupon C. Smith moved that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the south side of Center Street between Harbor Boulevard and Park Avenue be made a 2 -hour park- ing zone. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: A=E : Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers,. Nelson . NOES: Councilmen - Pink, ABSENT: Councilmen - None iey Bldg. Moving Building Moving Permit #13L was submitted in the name of Mrs. Nancy Dowler, Permit #134 724 west 20th Street, requesting permission to move a building from 1473 Superior Avenue to 724 West 20th Street within the City. There was no one in the audience wishing to speak on this application. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pink - ley, and unanimously carried, Building Moving Permit #134 was approved, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk. Subdivision Subdivision Application No. 113 was submitted in the name of The Griffith Application Company, 1060 South Broadway, Los Angeles 15, requesting permission to #113 divide property at 1834 Newport Boulevard into four parcels, and referred to the Council because of one substandard lot. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Subdivision Application No. 113 was approved upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and subject to their conditions on file in the office of the City Clerk. Variance #167A (Higbee) Variance Application No. 167-A (amended) was submitted in the name of Mrs. Louise Arlee Higbee, 333 East 13th Street, to permit a dance studio in the home at the above address, an R4 zone. Mr. Higbee was present to explain that the studio will be moved from the residential zone as soon as suitable space can be obtained. There was no one in the audience wishing to speak on this application. Thereupon C. Meyers moved that variance Application No. 167-A (amended) be approved, upon and subject to recommendation of the Planning Commission on file in the office of the City Cleric. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley and carried by the follo-Ang roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson PIOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Variance #231A (Hogland) Variance Application No. 231-A (amended) was submitted in the name of Dennis Hogland, 1769 Newport Boulevard, for the use of Lot 106, Newport Heights Tract, for a shopping center, as shown on proposed shopping center plot plan dated October 5, 1956, by R. H. Heisinger, and attached to the application along with amended plot plan. Mayor Nelson asked if there were airy in the audience wishing to speak on this application; there were none. Walter Burroughs was present to recommend rezoning of the "Cn portionto +=P=+ so it could be used only for parking, but was advised by C. Smith that this cannot legally be accomplished until a deed restriction is executed on Lot #96. After further discussion, C. Smith moved that Variance Application No. 231-A (amended) be approved upon and subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk, and with the following additional provisions: (1) that the 6t masonry wall along the northeasterly property line shall continue along the property line to the setback line at Tustin Avenue, thence a 41 wall to the junction of the property line at Tustin Avenue, (2) that the wall be masonry instead of solid concrete, and (3) the entire area shall be blacktopped from curb - line; however, no parking space can extend further than the property line, the entire area to be blacktopped, thus creating a blacktopped walkway. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Variance #272 Variance Application Pio. 272 was submitted in the name of William E. Ha.rt- (Hartson) son, 213 Fairway Place, requesting a 51 rear yard setback to permit an addition between existing house and existing garage at the above address, an R4 zone. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, C. Pinkley moved that Variance Application No. 272 be approved subject to stipula- tions of the Planning Commission or. file in the office of the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried. Variance #275 Variance Application No. 275 was submitted in the name of Floyd S. and (Squire) Alma S. Squire, 1821 Viola Place, requesting a rear yard setback to be 101 from end of property instead of 251 at the above address, an Rio zone. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Applica- tion No. 275 was approved. Variance #276 Variance Application No. 276 was submitted in the name of Mrs. John (Bissell) Bissell, 416 Princeton Drive, requesting rear yard setback of 10 in an Rl zone to build an addition. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion, and upon motion by C. 'Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 276 was approved. Pinkley Tree Mayor Nelson advised the Council that the City has been requested to pro- vide a large Christmas Tree for the park this year, and added that Council- man Pinkley has offered the City a large living tree from his yard if the City will move it, thus providing a permanent tree. Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. .Meyers, and unanimously carried, the City was autho- rized to move the tree from Councilman Pinkleyls yard to the park at City e_Ypense, providing permission from the Park Board is obtained. PERMITS Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the report from the Fiscal Officer on free permits issued for the month of October, 1956, was accepted and ordered filed. Upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, and upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, a public dance permit was granted to the Hudson House, 2260 Harbor Boulevard, on a yearly basis. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted to the Furniture Barn, 1916 Newport Boulevard, for the sale of new and used furniture. Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted to Herman Williams, 1965 East 88th Street, Los Angeles, to haul junk out of the City. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted to Flim Evans, 6216 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, to collect junk within the City. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unani=rously carried, a permit was granted to Jac's Studio, 1507 North Wilcox avenue, Hollywood 28, to conduct a transient photography business (2 people) within the City. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted to the Newport Harbor Church of Seventh-Day Adventists 3262 Broad Street, Newport Beach, to use an amplifier in the residential area of Costa Mesa for Christmas caro2iing from November 25th through December 25th from 7;00 P.M. to 8:310 P.M. Monday through Thursday only, subject to the direction of the Chief of Police. The fee was waived. IqR-97 TRarrart Resolution No. NR. -97, including Payroll #56, was presented for approval. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, Warrant Resolu- tion No. NIR -97 was adopted by the following roll call vote: 4' Resignation The Clerk read a communication from G. W. Coffey submitting his resignation of O.M. from the position of City Manager of the City of Costa Mesa, to be effective December 1, 1956, plus accrued vacation time, and expressing his appreciation for the privilege of serving the community. Upon motion by 0. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin., and unanimously carried, the resignation was accepted. The City Manager suggested that the Council appoint someone to act during the interim period so that he can pass on pertinent information, and to act as agent for the City. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution RESOLUTION No. 277, "A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING ROBERT UNGER AS ACTING %',`277 CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATING HIM AGENT FOR THE CITY ON CHAPTER 20 AND CILAPTER 47 NEGOTIATIONS." The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and Resolution No. 277 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None C. Smith then moved that a letter of appreciation be formulated by the City for presentation to Mr. Coffey, expressing their gratitude for the service he has rendered the City of Costa Mesa in the past three years. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. City Hall Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Financing the City Attorney was instructed and authorized to present to Manuel Martin a letter of intention advising him that his proposal is acceptable to the City and that the City is willing to proceed with City Hall financing on the basis of such proposal, submit it to legal counsel, and go forward with open_ bidding., AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None CITY MAMGERIS Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, REPORT the City Manager was authorized to purchase heating equipment for the City Hail Annex, 1985 Newport Boulevard. 'eater Service The City Manager advised that the City has been negotiating with the State to State Department of Mental Hygiene, Public Works and the Division of Architecture regarding the furnishing of water service for the mental hospital, which negotiations have temporarily bogged down because the Federal Government has interceded with certain requirements set forth on pipeline running along tYse northerly boundary of the County Fairgrounds. Consequently the State ORDINANCE #148 wishes to secure temporary service during the interim, such service to be Private Patrol (lst Reading) rendered at no expense to the City, and sold to the State at the going rate for large consumers. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, and upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the City was authorized to provide the State with the aforementioned temporary water service as above recommended. Tree Removal The City Manager advised that the necessary tree removal has been and con - Policy tinues to be a problem because of the fact that there is no definite policy for the Street Foreman to follow, and recommended that the Council give this matter consideration. Thereupon C. Smith moved that this matter be put in- to Committee session for report back to the Council at the next regular meet- ing if possible, Committee to be appointed by the Mayor. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Resignation The Clerk read a communication from G. W. Coffey submitting his resignation of O.M. from the position of City Manager of the City of Costa Mesa, to be effective December 1, 1956, plus accrued vacation time, and expressing his appreciation for the privilege of serving the community. Upon motion by 0. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin., and unanimously carried, the resignation was accepted. The City Manager suggested that the Council appoint someone to act during the interim period so that he can pass on pertinent information, and to act as agent for the City. Thereupon C. Martin moved the adoption of Resolution RESOLUTION No. 277, "A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING ROBERT UNGER AS ACTING %',`277 CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATING HIM AGENT FOR THE CITY ON CHAPTER 20 AND CILAPTER 47 NEGOTIATIONS." The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and Resolution No. 277 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None C. Smith then moved that a letter of appreciation be formulated by the City for presentation to Mr. Coffey, expressing their gratitude for the service he has rendered the City of Costa Mesa in the past three years. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. City Hall Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Financing the City Attorney was instructed and authorized to present to Manuel Martin a letter of intention advising him that his proposal is acceptable to the City and that the City is willing to proceed with City Hall financing on the basis of such proposal, submit it to legal counsel, and go forward with open_ bidding., The Attorney further stated that the proposal will be open for public bid in the form of a lease, and that it will be approximately 60 days before bids can be opened. 19th Street The City Attorney advised that all but six of the necessary rights of way "Adening have been acquired for widening ;Fest 19th Street under the 1911 Improvement Proceeding, and that the City is now in a position to request authority to take the necessary steps for negotiation or condemnation to acquire the re- maining 61 rights of way. He further advised that an appraisal must be made on the rights of way not yet acquired before further negotiations can be made. Thereupon C. Smith moved that John Wallace be appointed to appraise the six rights of way on West 19th Street. The motion was seconded by 0. Pinkley, and unanimously carried. ORDINANCE #148 The City Attorney advised that the Chief of Police has recommended that the Private Patrol (lst Reading) City adopt an Ordinance to control special officers for internal security, :k 0 '-i Adjournment requiring all special police to register and wear police badges and fill out questionnaires. Thereupon Ordinance No. 148, 'SAN ORDINANCE OF Tisa, CITY COTJNCIL, CITY OF COSTA SSA, RrEGUTIATING PRIVATE PATROLS AND IN- VESTIGATORS iND APPROVI24G PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." was in- troduced by C. Meyers. Following reading of the title only, C. Martin moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 148.. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pink -ley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOBS: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by C. ''Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 P.M. Ma. ' e 'ty o£ Costa Niesa ATTEST: City Clem of the Ci y f Costa Mesa