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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1957 - Adjourned City Council Meeting0 5 1 ADJOURNED RTMUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 19, 1957 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California- met in adjourned, regular session at 6:00 p.m., March 19, 1957, 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 Invocation by Mayor Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, -Nelson Councilmen Absent: None - Officials Present: City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager -WATER BOND Mayor Nelson announced that the purpose of the meeting was to take action ISSUE on the proposed water bond issue. The City Attorney stated that every ef- fort had been made to reach a middle ground between Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, that the Mayors and City Attorneys of the two cities had met, without success. The City Manager reported that the City of Newport Beach had rescinded all action on the proposed Joint Powers Agreement pertaining to a joint election and was prepared to go ahead alone. Councilman Meyers moved that the Council reaffirm its position, as expressed by the Mayor, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Martin. The City Attorney suggested that the motion include holding the door open for any proposal that would allow both cities to retain their points of principle. Councilman Meyers agreed to include this provision in his motion, and the amended motion was seconded by Councilman Martin. The motion carried by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilman - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilman - None ABSENT: Councilman - None The Mayor suggested that the Council go on record as recognizing the need for additional water storage, and instruct the City Manager to find a way to provide the storage. Councilman Martin moved that the City Manager be' directed to study the problem and make a recommendation. The motion was s seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman - Martin, Pinkie y, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES:- Councilman - Nor ABSENT: Councilman - None Councilman Martin moved that the City Manager formulate a. plan for the co- operation of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, Newport Beach Planning Com- mission, Orange County Planning Commission, and Welton Becket and Associates, for the orderly development of Mesa No. 2 Annexation. The motion was second- ed by Councilman Pinkley., and carried by a unanimous vote. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. to Monday, March 25, 1957. The City Attorney stated that Costa Mesa's choice was to give up its obli- gation to the residents of Mesa No. 2 Annexation, or to drop the Joint Powers proceedings. Councilman Pinkley pointed out that an election had been held in the Mesa No. 2 Annexation; that Costa Mesa had won; that Newport Beach had sued in Superior Court and Costa Mesa had won. He said that a definite obligation existed on the part of Costa Mesa to protect the interests of Mesa No. 2, and the other residents of Costa Mesa. If Newport Beach would not abide by the results of a fair election and the decision of the Superior Court judge, he could not see any reason for condoning further dissension and uncertainty regarding Mesa No. 2. Mayor Nelson said that the Council was agreed that Mesa Not 2 residents diould have an opportunity to vote on the water bond issue. He said that they were further agreed that the issue was one of great importance and that future action on the water bonds should be withheld until the residents of Mesa No. 2 could vote. Councilman Meyers moved that the Council reaffirm its position, as expressed by the Mayor, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Martin. The City Attorney suggested that the motion include holding the door open for any proposal that would allow both cities to retain their points of principle. Councilman Meyers agreed to include this provision in his motion, and the amended motion was seconded by Councilman Martin. The motion carried by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilman - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilman - None ABSENT: Councilman - None The Mayor suggested that the Council go on record as recognizing the need for additional water storage, and instruct the City Manager to find a way to provide the storage. Councilman Martin moved that the City Manager be' directed to study the problem and make a recommendation. The motion was s seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman - Martin, Pinkie y, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES:- Councilman - Nor ABSENT: Councilman - None Councilman Martin moved that the City Manager formulate a. plan for the co- operation of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, Newport Beach Planning Com- mission, Orange County Planning Commission, and Welton Becket and Associates, for the orderly development of Mesa No. 2 Annexation. The motion was second- ed by Councilman Pinkley., and carried by a unanimous vote. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. to Monday, March 25, 1957. 552 {� yam/ Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, California ATTEST4 -City __ leris of the CIty o osta Mesa