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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1957 - City Council529 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA - February 4, 1957 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California- met in regular ses- sion at 7:30 p.m., February 4, 1957, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th -Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting teras called -to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag -and Invocation by Mayor Nelson. Roll Call- Councilmen Present: Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley,-Nelson Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, City -Treasurer, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C: Meyers, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of.January 21', 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written. Oral Mayor Nelson-asked_if there were any in"the audience wishing to speak on a Communications matter not on the agenda.- Thereupon Florence Wolmuth inquired about a letter regarding M1 zoning in the Baker Street area. The City Clerk stated that the matter was under consideration and a reply,would,be sent later in the week. 'ITTritten The Costa Mesa Friday Afternoon Club expressed -its appreciation for the re - Communications moval of a dead tree on their property. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the letter was ordered filed. A bulletin from the California Disaster Office, stating that a state of ex- treme, -,emergency exists upon.the receipt of an alert signal, and pointing out. that control: of alcoholic beverages, as we11"as regulations on oil and food stocks become immediately effective, was read; -and 'on motion of C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, was ordered filed. Three communications regarding the proposed dog leash law were presented from Mrs. Victor Lee; Ethel M. Rhodes and Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Thompson. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the communications were ordered filed. Notice was received from -the County of Orange that Council -approval should be given to proposed annexation of inhabited territory before the proposals were forwarded -to Orange County Boundary Commission.. On motion by C. Smith, sebonded by C. Pinkley, and carried., the communication was ordered filed. The Murray -Sanders Company offered to -arrange with the Edison Company for the installation of ornamental lighting standards -in Tract No. 2727, the cost to be -paid by the subdivider. On motion of C. Smith, s eco nded by C. Pinkley, and.carried, the installation"was approved, subject to the require- ments of location by the,City Engineer. Harbor Rest Memorial Park, expressing its realizations of its community obligations, offered its services.to any member,of the Police and -Fire Depart- ment who may lose his life in line of duty. On motion of C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the offer was accepted and the letter ordered filed. Departmental, The Deputy City Clerk presented the monthly reports of City departments, and Reports on motion of Ce-Pinkley,,seconded by C. Smith, and carried, the reports were Drainage ordered filed. " Dr. Edward Lee Russell, County Health Officer, reported that investigation Ditch of the drainage ditch at Costa Mesa,Street and Walnut Place, had been made, and that no public health hazard existed. The -Fire Chief also reported that no fire hazard existed at this time. It was pointed out by C. Pinkley that the ditch was on private property, -and after discussion, C. Martin moved - that the attorney for property owners in the -area-be notified of the City's desire to help alleviate the condition.. The motion was seconded by C. Pink - ley, and carried. Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 30655 submitted in TRACT #3065 the name of Kenneth 7& Ko11, for the subdivision of 5 acres between Congress (Koll) Street and Wilson Street into 22 lots, together with a"check in the amount of $1,717.17, a bond in the amount of $22,000.00, and signed agreement. 530 ORDINANCE #153 Ordinance No. 153, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA IESA APPROVING THE Baker 'St. #3 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF Annexation COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS ABAKER STREET #3 ANNEXATION, rir (2nd Reading) was presented for second reading. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the Ordinance was read by title only and further reading was waived. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, Ordin- ance No. 153 was adopted by the following roll -call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson -NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #155 Ordinance No. 155, 11AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDIN- Payment of infar- ANCE NO. 68, BEING ENTITLED 1AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- rants FORNIA, PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PRESENTING AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, DEMANDS (2nd Reading) AND THARRANTS111, was presented for second reading. After -reading of the title only, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and carried, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, Ordinance No. -155 was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson_ NOTES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #156 Ordinance No. 156, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI`T'Y OF COSTA. DESA DECLARING ITS Vacation of INTEN'T'ION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE OPENING OF A Adams Avenue PORTION OF ADAMS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA," was presented for (2nd Reading) second reading, the hearing date being set for Monday, March 4, 1957, and on motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, Ordinance No,. 156 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Knitting Bag The Commissioners of Vehicle Parking District No. I recommended the ex - Lease'' tension of the lease on the property at 113 East 18th Street occupied by the Knitting Bag, to June 30, 1959. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and carried, the extension of the lease was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to draft the lease. Widening of Notice was received from the Board of Supervisors of Orange County that Harbor Blvd. a public hearing vould be held on the proposed improvement of Harbor Boule- Thereupon, C. Smith moved that Resolution No. 319, "A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF #319 TRACT NO. 3065 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHG�N 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 SIGN THE AGREE- MENT," be adopted. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and Resolution_ No. 319 was adopted by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen - Martin,,Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map of. Tract No. 3166, submitted in TRACT #3166 the name of College Park Corporation, for the subdivision of 17.7 acres (College Park) east of Harbor Boulevard into 85 lots, together with a check in the amount of $2,D93.66, a bond in the amount of $67,200.00, and signed agreement. Thereupon, C. Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3205 "A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE #320 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 3166 AMID ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR:PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE 14AYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT." The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and Resolution No. 320 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley,, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #153 Ordinance No. 153, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA IESA APPROVING THE Baker 'St. #3 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF Annexation COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS ABAKER STREET #3 ANNEXATION, rir (2nd Reading) was presented for second reading. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the Ordinance was read by title only and further reading was waived. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, Ordin- ance No. 153 was adopted by the following roll -call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson -NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #155 Ordinance No. 155, 11AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDIN- Payment of infar- ANCE NO. 68, BEING ENTITLED 1AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- rants FORNIA, PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PRESENTING AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, DEMANDS (2nd Reading) AND THARRANTS111, was presented for second reading. After -reading of the title only, and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and carried, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, Ordinance No. -155 was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson_ NOTES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #156 Ordinance No. 156, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI`T'Y OF COSTA. DESA DECLARING ITS Vacation of INTEN'T'ION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE OPENING OF A Adams Avenue PORTION OF ADAMS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA," was presented for (2nd Reading) second reading, the hearing date being set for Monday, March 4, 1957, and on motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, Ordinance No,. 156 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Knitting Bag The Commissioners of Vehicle Parking District No. I recommended the ex - Lease'' tension of the lease on the property at 113 East 18th Street occupied by the Knitting Bag, to June 30, 1959. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and carried, the extension of the lease was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to draft the lease. Widening of Notice was received from the Board of Supervisors of Orange County that Harbor Blvd. a public hearing vould be held on the proposed improvement of Harbor Boule- vard from the City of Garden Grove to the City of Costa Mesa, on February 14, 1957, at the Court House. On motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pink - ley, and carried, the Mayor was authorized to appoint,a representative of the City to attend the hearing. Improvement A resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, granting to the of Harbor City of Costa Mesa $12,402.00 from the County's apportionment of the Califor- Boulevard nia Highway User's Tax Fund to be used for the improvement of Harbor Boulevard between 19th Street and Wilson Street in the City of Costa Mesa, was present- ed, and on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and carried, this grant was accepted. Crane-McCray A request from James A. Crane and A. A. McCray for the annexation of portions Annexation of Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Cummings and Moons Addition to Fairview to Request the City, of Costa Mesa, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the annexation be approved, was presented. On motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and carried, the proposed annexation was ap- proved and the City Engineer instructed to prepare a map for presentation to the Orange County Boundary Commission. Taylor, Cald- The request of Wilfred B. Taylor, Richard W. Taylor and Eunice L. Caldwell well, Felipe for the annexation of Lots 7 and 8; Block B, Berry Tract, and Ruben Jose Annexation Felipe and John Felipe for the annexation of Lot 6, Block. B, Berry Tract, Request both with M1 usage, were presented, together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval of the annexations. C. Martin stated that it was contrary to the plans for the development of the area to permit Ml usage and moved that the request be tabled and the applicants advised,of the proposed development of the area. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and carried. Madera Appli- The application of Thomas James Madera for permit to operate a'taxi cab in cation Denied. .the City of Costa Mesa, was presented, with a recommendation of the Chief of Police that the application be denied. On motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the application was denied. ORDINANCE #135 Ordinance No. 135, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING Readopted NEW SECTIONS TO ORDINANCE NO. 25 TO REQUIRE A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR SUB- DIVIDING REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND AMENDING ORDIIa NCE NO. 46 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,11 was presented for ratification, confirma- tion and readoption to correct a technical error in publication. On motion by C. Pinkley; seconded by C. Meyers, Ordinance No. 135 was readopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith; Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen e None Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 3190 was again presented for approval. After TRACT #3190 discussion, C. Pinkley moved that the map be approved subject to the'require- (Number Seven ments of the Planning Commission and the City Engineer, with the exception Anorco Corp.) of the Engineer's requirements relative to the proposed North Costa Mesa Storm Drain. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and.carried. Tentative Map The Tentative Map of Tract No. 3191 was again presented for approval, and TRACT #3191 on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and carried, the map was ap- (Number Seven proved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the Anorco Corp.) City Engineer, with the exception of the Engineer's recommendation relative to the North Costa Mesa Storm Drain. RESOLUTION Resolution No. 3215 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA #321 MESA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID FIRE PROTECTION," Mutual Fire was adopted on motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Smith, and carried by the Aid following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Kempton- The application of Tdlliam G. Kempton and Morial Thornburg for a zone change Thornburg of the southeasterly 300.3 feet of lot #161, Newport Heights, from R4 to a Zone Change Cl zone, was referred to the Planning Commission on motion by C. Smith, second- ed by C. Pinkley, and carried. The application of Mario C. Pacini to rezone the rear portion of Lot #231, Pacini Rezoning Newport Heights Tract, from R4 to C2,was presented, with a'recommenda- Denied tion of the Planning Commission that -the request be denied. On motion of C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was upheld and the application denied. RESOLUTION Upon recommendation of the City Manager, C. Pinkley moved the adpti.on m322 of Resolution No. 322, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Asstt. City COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE'OF ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING Engineer THE COMPENSATION THEREFOR." The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and Resolution No. 322 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None House Moving The application of Loyd B. Croney for permit to move, a building from Permit (Crony) 12084 Westminster Boulevard, Santa Ana, California, to 280 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted, subject to the requirements of the Building Department, on motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and carried. RESOLUTION x#'323 Notice was received that petition has been filed for the abandonment of a Protest Banning portion of Banning Place in the Fifth Road District, and that a public Place Abandmt. hearing on the proposed abandonment would be held by the Board of Super- visors on February 20, 1957. The City Engineer stated that the proposed abandonment would block an alley of the City of Costa Mesa, and on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, Resolution No. 323, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF --COSTA MESA PROTESTING PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF BANNING PLACE IN THE FIFTH ROAD DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA," was adopted and ordered forwarded to the Board of Supervisors by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION #324 Resolution No. 324, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Street Lighting -MESA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, PLANS, District SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGI-DTAYS CODE, STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919, AS AMENDED, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT AND FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN° LIGHTING FIXTURES AND -APPLIANCES IN SAID CITY- FOR A PERIOD OF MONTHS BEGINNINGI\W,30EERl,1957 AND ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1958," was presented by the City Attorney as a preliminary step in the formation of the Street Lighting District in the City of Costa Mesa. On motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, Resolution No. 324 was adopted by the followLng roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Planning Con- The City Manager requested that the Council consider sending members of ference in the Planning Commission and the Planning Technician to the American San Francisco Society of Planning Officials Conference in San Francisco March 17 - 21, 1957. The Council expressed the opinion that the volunteer services of the Planning Commissioners should be recognized and appreciated, and on motion_ by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and carried, approved the At- tendance at the Conference of any Commissioner desiring to.go, the expen- ses to be defrayed by the City, and the Planning Technician to make all necessary arrangements. Recreation Con- The City Manager recommended that the Council designate two representatives ference in to attend the 9th Annual California Recreation Conference in Sacramento on Sacramento February 24 - 27, 1957. C. Pinkley moved that the Mayor appoint one Coun- cilman and one member of the Park Board as delegates. The motion was sec- onded by C. Meyers, and carried. The Mayor appointed C. Martin to represent the Council and suggested that the Park Board appoint one of their members to attend. Bonelli letter A letter from Assemblyman Frank G. Bonelli with copies of Assembly Bill Comic Books AB -64 banning the sale of crime horror comics to minors under 18 years of age, and requesting support of the bill, was read. It ti•1as pointed out 1 533 that on October 4, 1954, the City of Costa Mesa had adopted an Ordinance to the same effect and on motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and car- ried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify Assemblyman Bonelli of the action already taken by the City. Variance.#128 The application of the Hale Company for an extension.of time for a year to continue use of existing signs and temporary real estate office for Tract No..2671 in an Rl.zone, being Variance Application No. 128, was presented with the approval of the Planning Commission, and on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the Variance was granted for an addition- al year -or until the homes are sold, whichever is.sooner. Variance #280 The Busy Bee Rancho requested an additional.continuance of 30 days on Vari- ance Application No. 289. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the continuance was granted. The Dog House The application of. Lewellyn Wills to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commis- sion fora license to operate The Dog House at 812 West 19th Street, was referred to the Council. After consideration of the applicant's record, C. Martin moved -that the Council go on record as opposed -to the granting of this permit by the -Department of Alcoholic -Beverage Control. Thelmotion was seconded by C. Meyers, and carried. Spiwak Permit Upon -motion by C. Smith,.seconded by C... Meyers, and carried, -a permit was granted to Charles Spiwak to pick up and haul out -of .town junk cars, the Police Department to be notified of motor numbers and license plates. Seal's Taxi The application of Seal's Taxi Service for permit to operate a third taxi Service was granted on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried. Edlyn Studios The application of the Edlyn.Studios for a transient photography license was granted on motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried. Auction The application of Jack Rouse and Robert Rouse for permit to hold a one -day auction on February 7, 1957, at 643 -West 17th Street, was granted on motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and carried. WR -104 Warrant Resolution No. 104, including Payroll No® 62, was presented for ap- proval. On motion by C. Pinkley; seconded by C. Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 104 was adapted by the following roll call vote: AYES:" Councilmen-- Martin, Smith, Meyers;-Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen-- None ABSENT: Councilmen = None City Manager's The City Manager recommended.that an architect be appointed for the new fire Report station on Fairview Road, and suggested -the appointment of Willard Jordan. On motion by C. 'Smith, seconded by C. iIartin,.and-carried"the appointment of Mr. Jordan was confirmed and the Mayor and the CityClerk authorized to sign the contract. On motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and carried, the City Attor- ney was instructed to prepare a draft of an amendment.to the _oil drilling ordinance to cover contingencies that might arise. The City Manager reported that the Boy Scouts, in.observance of Boy Scout Week, would take over the administration of the"City on Wednesday, February 6, 1957, f or•a half day, and that the -boys would-be notified by letter of their appointments. On motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and -.carried, the Mayor was authorized to issue a proclamation in commemoration of Boy Scout Week. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.." -10 ATTE' T:yo the Ci y of Costa Mesa City erk of the City of Costa Mesa By27 _ Deputy