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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/1957 - City Council627 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 19, 1957 AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None BUS'"PERMITM The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular Public hearing session at 7:30 p.m., August 19, 1957, at the Newport Beach Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Floyd Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: J. Smith, Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson Councilmen Absent: None I Officials Present: City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Assistant City Engineer, Assistant City Manager, City Treasurer Minutes The minutes of the meeting of August 5, 1957, having been distributed MASTER PLAN to the Councilmen prior to the meeting, were approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried. WATER LINE BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the openingc.of bids for the Installation of the Water Pipe Line on Baker Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. The following bids were opened and read: RESOLUTION 394 NAME AMOUNT J. E. Young Pipe Line $905200.94 A. H. Famularo 88,021.87 Charles J. Dorman 97,698.80 S. E. Pipeline Construction Co. 87,294.40 Long, Marker & Howley 80,724.99 Graven & Company 79,651.7 Bejac Construction Company 83,896.70 N: P. Van Valkenburgh 84,511.9. G. E. Kerns Construction Co. 98,228.60 Peerless Concrete Pipe Corp. 93039.19 Councilman B. Smith moved that the bids be referred to the Assistant City Engineer for comparison and report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried. Bid awarded The Assistant City Engineer reported that the bid of Graven & Comply, Bellflower, California, in the amount of $79,651.17, was the lowest regular bid submitted. On motion by Councilman B. Smith,seconded by Councilman J. Smith, the contract for the Installation of the Water Pipe Line on Baker Avenue and Harbor Boulevard was awarded to Graven & Company 1 _ by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None BUS'"PERMITM The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for hearing on Public hearing the application of Pershing L. Reiner and Edward Noack for permit to operate a bus line over a designated route in the City of Costa Mesa. The City Clerk reported that notice had been duly and regularly given to the applicant, and that no written communications had been received. The Mayor declared the hearing open, and Mr. Edward Noack spoke from¢ the floor. After discussion, Councilman B. Smith moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Cou,_;ncilman Pinkley, and carried. On motion by Councilman B. -Smith., seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the permit for the proposed bus line was granted. MASTER PLAN The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for hearing ono the proposed Master Plan for the City of Costa Mesa, and declared the hearing open. The City Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. No one spoke from the floor and on motion by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION 394 Meyers, Resolution No. 394 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A MASTER ZONING PLAN FOR THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None f� r C1 04,0 The Mayor announced that the Council would now hear from anyone present Oral Communica- who wished to speak on matters not on the Agenda. Mr. Don Butts re - tions presenting the Harbor Transfer addressed the Council requesting approval of appearance of the front of the building to be erected on West 19th Street. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the appearance of the front of the building was approved. Written Communi- The City Clerk presented a report from the City Engineer that Sully - cations Miller Contracting Company has completed the resurfacing of Harbor Boulevard in accordance yAth plans and specifications, with the recom- mendation that the work be accepted. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, the work was accepted by the following roll -call vote: AYES; Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOESr Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Treasurers Report The report of the City Treasurer for the month of July, having been previously distributed to the Councilmen, was approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. The report of the Director of Finance for the month of'July was approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Fireworks Ordi- The City Attorney presented for consideration an ordinance pnhibiting nance No. 180 the Sale of Fireworks in the City of Costa Mesa_. Mr. Edward Noonan, 181. Watson Street, spoke against the proposed Ordinance. After discussion, Ordinance No. 180, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CI^1Y OF COSTA MESA AND REPEALING THOSE PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 160 IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, having been read in full by the City Attorney, was passed to second reading on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith,'and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith; Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Beer License The application of Edward F. Zilm, the Hauf Brau, 1712 Placentia Avenue, Hauf Bran for an nn -sale beer license, having been protested at the meeting of August 5; 1957, was presented for reconsideration with a letter from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control stating that a formal protest would be required by the Department, and a request from Attorney Donald D. Harwood, for the applicant, asking reconsideration on the grounds that the applicant was not given notice of Council hearing on the application at the previous meeting. Attorney Harwood and Mr. Zilm spoke from the floor urging that the portest be withdrawn and a petition bearing the names of 7 signers, also urging withdrawal of the protest, was filed with the Council. After discussion, and on advice by the City Attorney that sufficient grounds did not exist for formal protest under the requirements of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the protest was tabled and the application filed on -emotion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen J. Smith, Nelson ABSENT: Councilmen - None Audit of Accounts The Audit of Accounts of the City of Costa Mesa by Pyle, Lance & Schlinger, for the period July 1, 1956 through June 30, 1957, having been held over for Council study,from the meeting of August 5, 1957, was accepted and approved on motion by Councilman B. Smith, Seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Annual Report The Annual Report of the Director of Finance for the 1956-1957 Fiscal Year, having been held over from the previous meeting for Council study was accepted andapproved on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. 1 1 6291 Dan Thomas The proposed agreement with Dan Thomas, 414 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, Agreement allowing Mr. Thomas to retain certain trailer coaches on his property during his residence, -or until his death or sale of the property, having been tabled -for investigation at the previous meeting, was again presented with a letter from the Building Official and the Department of Sanitation certifying that specified violations existing on the property had been corrected. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, the agreement was approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized ,to execute the agreement on behalf of -the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance 177 Ordinance No. 177, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA Basic Salaries ADOPTING BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING ORDINANCES (2nd reading) IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, was presented for second reading. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, reading: of the. Ordinance was waived. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance No. 177 was adopted by the following roll call vote AYES:- Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES:- Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Building Moving The application of W. E. Hecker, 136 Albert Place, Costa Mesa, for permit Application 160 to move a garage from 12084 Westminster, Santa Ana, to 136 Albert Place, Costa Mesa, being Building Moving Application No. 160, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the permit be granted subject to the recommendations of the Building Department. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in -approving the ap- plication. Building- The application of Jack Queener, 999 West Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, Moving for permit to move a house from 1208. Westminster, Santa Ana, to 999 Application West VictoriaS:tteet+ Costa Mesa, being Building Moving Application No. No. 161 161 was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission Jack Queener - that the permit be denied because of the faulty construction of the building. -On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded.by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in denying the permit. Building Moving The applications of Marie Gutzmer, 1234 Boynton, Glendale, for permit to Applications No. move house and garage from 235-237 Sparks to 1916 Maple Avenue, Costa 162 and 163 Mesa, being Building Moving Applications No. 162 and 163, were presented Marie Gutzmer with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for denial on the grounds of lack of the required lot frontage. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers; and carried, action on the application was deferred to September 3, 1957, to permit Council inspec- tion of the structures. Precise PlanA Precise Plan for the extension of Fordham northerly of Wilson Street, Fordham Drive initiated and recommended by the Planning Commission, was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jm Smith, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draft and Ordinance estab- lishing setback lines for the proposed street extension. Change in A recommendation of the'Planning Commission that Item. No. 6 of the Rezone Peti- Commission's recommendations in connection with Rezone Petition No. 26= tion No. 26 as requested by the applicant, Willard L. Killion, 3100 Via Lido, Newport Beach, be changed from an 80' right of way to a 60' might of Millard L. Killion way, was presented. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the requested change was granted in accord- ance :with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 3297, covering the subdivision of a portion of Map No. 3297 Lots 77 and 78, Newport Heights Tract, into 17 lots, was presented for BFn LanMotte Ben LaMotte, 1668 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, with 'the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to -the requirements of the City Engineer. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, action was deferred until September 3., 1957 to permit the securing of necessary rights of way on Aliso Avenue. Rezone Petition Rezoning Petition No. 37, being the petition of David L. Cunningham and No. 37 - M. 0. M. O. Watson for the rezoning of the West one-half of Lot 14, Block B. Watson & David L. Berry Tract, from A-1 to Ml -A, was presented. On motion by' -Councilman. Cunningham B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the petition was referred to the Planning Comissiona Ordinance 179 Ordinance No. 179, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Fixing Tax Rate OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT'S OF TIE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1957-1958, IN ACCORDANCE 19ITH SECTION 51508 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR THE SAID FISCAL YEAR, was introduced and read. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Coun.cilman.Meyers, Ordinance No. 179, fixing the tax rate at $1.00 on each $100.00 of valuation, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call voter AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith, B. Smith, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Variance No. 362 Variance Application No. 362, beingthe application of Mrs. Isabel Isabel Simpson Simpson, 1611 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, for variance to permit construc- tion of a duplex over a four -car garage on the rear of Lot 56, Newport Heights Tract, in addition to an existing dwelling, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commision in denying the variance. Variance No. 366 Variance Application No. 366, being the application of Mesa Manor, Inc. Mesa Manor, Inc. for variance to permit two 101 x 121 signs to be erected on the appli- cants property at either end of Raleight Street, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for one year or until the homes are sold, whichever is sooner. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in granting the variance. Variance No. 368 Variance Application No. 368, being the application of Phillip Van Tress, Phillip Van Tress 2074 Continental Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a two -foot side yard variance to enable construction of an addition and enclosing a carport, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be approved subject to the stipulation that applicant keeps all openings five feet away from the property line. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in approving the variance. Variance No. 369 Variance Application No. 369, being the application of Arthur Donaldson, Arthur Donaldson 210 Knox Street, Costa Mesa for a variance to permit construction of a garage and porch to an 181 setback from the property line, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Variance No. 370 Variance Application No. 370, being the application of United Parcel United Parcel Service, 1110 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, for a deviation from Service the 251 rear yard setback on a portionof Lot 30, Tract 9, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval to permit a O/ rear yard setback with the stipulation that a chain link fence, 61 high, be erected as specified. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the variance was granted subject to the stipulation imposed by the Planning Commission. 1 631 Variance No. 371 Variance Application No. 371, being the application of A. J. Dillon, A. J. Dillon 8212 S. Main Street, Los -Angeles, for variance to permit the erection of a highway approach sign on Lot 33, Tract 1083, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Variance No. 372 Variance Application No. 372, being the application of William E. Beaumont, William E. Beau- 1.30 S. Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, for variance to permit an eight -unit mont apartment building with 14 off-street parking places in an R4 District lot containing 13,500 sq. ft. on Rochester Street, was read with the re- ommendation of the Planning Commission for approval as specified. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, the Council overruled the Planning Commission and denied the variance by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smi.th,"Meyers., Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Variance No. 373 Variance Application No. 373, being the application of Carroll W. Kokanour, Carroll W. Koka- 327 N. Canyon, Monrovia, for a rear yard encroachment to -13t from the.-, pour property line on a portion of Lot 1001, Newport Mesa Tract, -having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried.--- Variance No. 374 Variance Application No. 374, being the application of Frank Jame's and Frank James and Linwood Vick for a variance to permit rear yard encroachment to 131 of Linwood Vick the property line on a portion of Lot 1001, Newport Mesa Tract, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried. Variance No. 375 Variance Application No. 375, being the application of Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Dr. & Mrs. L. G. Nelson for a variance to permit rear yard setback to 101 at 128 East 18th Nelson Street, Costa Mesa, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the stipulation that Dr. and Mrs. Nelson will dedicate 10t to the City for alley purposes. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in granting the variance as stipulated. Variance Variance Application No. 376, being the application of William E. Fisher No. 376 for vaaiance to permit construction of 12 dwelling units with 12 carports William E. Fisher and 12 off-street parking places on a portion of Lot 18, Fairview Farms was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the provision of two usable and marked off-street parking spaces for each unit and the construction of curbs Gong Cha rle Street prior to the completion of the building. On motion' --:by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, the Council con- curred with the Planning Commission in grating the variance as stipulated. Variance No. 377 Variance Application No. 377, being the application of Harold B. Dawson, Harold B. Dawson 2001 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, for variance to permit construction of an eight -car garage with two apartments within 51 from the property line at 572 and 576 West Wilson Street, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the maintenance of two usable and marked off-street parking spaces for each unit.. On motion by Council- man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council con- curred with the Planning Commission ingranting the variance as stipulated. Variance No. 384 Variance Application No. 384, being the application of the K. W. Koll Con - K. W. Koll Con- struction Company, 2826 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, for variance to struction Co. permit a 61 rear yard setback on Lots 1-10-11 & 20, of Tract 3279, having been approved by the Planning Commission, was granted on motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. PERMITS The application of Jack Marshall, dba The Honeybucket, 780 W. 19th Street, for a public outdoor dance and Luau to be held in the parking lot at that address on September 1, 1957, was granted on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Refund to Edwin Request of -Edwin L. Barkley for a refund on Permit #1944 was read with L. Barkley the recommendation of the Street Foreman that $13.00 of the amount be refunded. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the refund was granted. M 119 Warrant Resolution No. 119, including Payroll No. 75, was adopted on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call voter BIDS Light Trucks Adjournment AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, B. Smith, J. Smith,.Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Assistant City Manager read informal bids submitted for two light trucks for the Street Department. On motion by Counc&man J. Smith, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, action was deferred until the next meeting. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. - .r.ast� ayor he i y o Costa esa ATTEST: i y er o e xy osta Mesa - By Dep uty 1 1