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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1958 - City CouncilS32 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 18, 1958 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., August 18, 1958, at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Lester P. Sund. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith Councilmen Absent: B. Smith Officials Present: Chief Deputy City Clerk, Asst. City Manager, Asst. City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1958, were approved as written and previously distributed. Final Tract The City Engineer presented. the final map of Tract No.. 1193 submitted No. 1193 in the name of Kenneth Fether, for the subdivision_of,4.73 acres into K. W. Fether 20 lots located on Cabrillo Street between Raymond and Santa Ana Avenues, together with a certified check in the amount of $1,829.10, a bond in the amount of $22,800.00 and signed agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 509 Thereupon Councilman Pinkley-moved the adoption of Resolution No. 509, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 1193 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE AND HIGHWAY.PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK -TO SICK THE AGREEMENT. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers and Resolution No, 509 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pnkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None Final Tract Map ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3202 submitted No. 3202 in the name of K. W. Koll Construction Co:., Inc. for the subdivision' K. W. Koll of,5.005 acres into 22 lots located on Cabrillo St. between Santa Ana and Westminster Avenues, together with_a certified check in.the amount of $2,020.30, and a bond.in the amount of $26,400.00, and signed agree- ment. RESOLUTION NO. 5.10 Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved toe adoption of Resolution No. 510, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3202 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE AND HIGHWAY 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 Councilman Meyers, and Resolution No. 510 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley,,Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith = Tract No. 3270 The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements in Tract Bond exonerated and 3270 had been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, payment of improve- except for that portion along Santa Ana Avenue which is to be completed ments on Santa Ana as a part of the Improvement District. He estimated the cost of the remaining improvements at $2,246.77 and recommended that the present bond be exonerated and.the developer give the City a check in the amount of $2,246.77 for the completion of the balance of the tract. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that the bond on Tract No. 3270 -be exonerated and the developer, Dike and Colegrove give the City a check in the amount of $2,246.77 for the completion of the improvements on Santa Ana Avenue.- The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J'.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith __ .REPORTS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Applications carried, the reports of the Director -of Finance and City Treasurer 189, 190 for the month of July, 1958 were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE NO. 208 Ordinance No. 208, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Setting Tax Rate OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 195.8-1959, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 presented and read in full. After reading in full it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 208, being an "urgency ordinance" be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and the Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: COuncilmen - None ABSEMT: Councilman B. Smith RESOLUTION NO. 511 Resolution No. 511, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Adopting.Budget and OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM approving 1st Sup OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS plemental Gas Tax was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Allocation/Major Rea, Resolution No. 511 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Streets AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith Right of Way Deed A right of way deed dated August 4, 1958 from The United States National Bank of San Diego for that certain street known as Walnut Place was pre- sented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, sec6nded by Councilman Meyers the right of way deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith Building -Moving Three applications for Building Moving Permit No. 189 for Robert A. Applications Alden, 19062 Court Avenue, Newport Beach, to move a dwelling from 189, 190 1717 Orange Avenue to 343 Rochester Street, No. 190 for Robert A. Alden and Alden, 19062 Court Avenue, Newport Beach, to move a garage from 1717 191 Reeder Orange Avenue to 343 Rochester Street, No. 191 for Roy Reeder, 273 E. 19th St., Costa Mesa, to move a garage from 1713 Orange Avenue to 273 E. 19th St., were presented. Mr. Volz, Building Official, stated that these buildings had been moved from 1713 and 1717 Orange Avenue to a vacant lot across the street. Thereupon Mr. Gallagher, attorney for B & Y House Movers spoke from the floor and stated that these build- ings were movedc-�.across the Public Stteets, which was in error, but stated that the Pacific Southwest Realty Co. from which.these buildings were purchased, would not allow these buildings to remain on the lot. Thus the House Mover removed theme directly across the street until approval was given to the designated locations. After`discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that the three applications be approved and tle matter be.referred to the City Attorney for further action. The motion died for the lack of 'a second. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley voting Noe, that Applications No. 189, 190, and 191 be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Building -Moving Application No. 192 for Building Moving Permit of Edgar H. Stroot, 243 Application 192 Via Ithaca, Newport Beach, to move a dwelling from 488 E. 17th Street, Stroot Costa Mesa to 323 E. 18th Street, was presented with the recommendation of the Building Department and the posting of a $3,000.00 bond. After discussion it was moved by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried that Application No. 192 be approved as recommended. Building -Moving Application No. 193 for Building Moving Permit of Harbor Rest Memorial Application 193 Park, 3131 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, to move garage and utility room Harbor Rest from 12084 E. Westminster Blvd, Santa Ana to -3131 Harbor Blvd. was pre - Memorial Park sented with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the requirements of the Building Department and the posting of a $2,000.00 bond. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried, that Application No. 193 be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Agreement with L. J. Thompson, Assmt. Engr. for Imp. Dist. #4 The Deputy Clerk presented the agreement from Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, 100 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach for certain special assessment engineering services in connection with Improvement District No.A (Northwest). It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that a resolution accepting the agreement and author- izing the City Clerk and Mayor to sign in behalf of the City was adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSEN T: Councilman B.Smith RESOLUTION NO. 512 The Deputy Clerk presented an agreement from Dike and Colegrove, Inc. Agreement with for certain water mains and valves in the vicinity of the intersection Dike & Colegrove of Fairview Road and Fair Drive, adjacent to the boundaries of Ten - water mains, etc. tative Tract No. 2029. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 512 being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.,., -:COSTA MESA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND DIKE & COLEGROVE, INC., FOR THE ACQUISITION BY SAID CITY OF CERTAIN WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith RESOLUTION N0. 513 The Deputy Clerk presented an agreement from the Newport Harbor Union Agreement with High School District for the City to furnish water to its high school Newport Harbor located.. on Fairview Road., After discussion it was moved by Councilman Union High School Pinkley-that Resolution No. 513, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL District OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING A WATER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE NEWPORT HARBOR UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None SUBDIVISION N0. 206 ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith Subdivision Application No. 206, being the application of Maria Rein - Reinhold hold, 1612 E. 21st St., Costa Mesa, to subdivide property at 161 E. 21st St., (AP 118-062-18) into two parcels was presented with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission to approve'and that the 15' easement along the easterly line of Parcel A be made an integral part of Parcel B. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried, that the Subdivision be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 506 Variance Application No. 506, -being the application of Charles A. Price, Price 370 E. 15th St., Costa Mesa, to permit a 14' rear yard setback at 370 E. 15th St., was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman PlInkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission for approval. VARIANCE NO. 507 Variance Application No. 507, being the application of Myrtle Almquist, Almquist 697 W. Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, to permit a 6' block fence on South Bristol to be erected 6.5' from the property line was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1) That the fence be removed at the owner's expense in case of widening of the highway (Bristol St.) After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred withiheaction of'the Planning Commission for approval. VARIANCE N0. 508 Variance Application No. 508, being the application of Smith Bros. Co. Smith Bros. Co. 16+0 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa, to permit a rear yard setback of 0' was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval on condition that there be not less thanstixteen usable and properly marked off-street, parking spaces under the direction of the Planning Technician. Mr. Lester Smith was present and discussed the application with the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the application be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. 11 VARIANCE NO. 510 Variance Application No. 510, being the application of St. Joachim Parish, St. Joachim Parish Baker St., to permit land use for church and to erect church hall and other structures was read withthe recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for the property to be used for a church, church hall, church school and other church structures and that the master plot plan be submitted to the Planning Commission and the City Council at a later date. Mr. Gene Verge, architect, was present in behalf of,the applicant. After, discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 511 Variance Application No. 511, being the application of Barney Francque Barney Francque 382 E. Walnut, Costa Mesa, to permit a rear yard setback of 15' from the centerline of the alley was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to a dedication of 5' along Walnut Street for street purposes. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 512 Variance Application No. 512, being the application of Regan Brothers, Regan Brothers 1784 Newport Boulevard, to permit a rear yard setback of 0' was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Mr. John Regan was present and spoke on his application. After discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved as recommended. PERMITS The application of Susan's for photography by out of city firm - John E. Reed, 39652 Sixth St., Los Angeles 5, was granted on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. The application of Orange County Music #1, 414 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, for one baseball skill game at the Wagon Wheel, 1830 Newport Blvd., was granted on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, subject to the approval by the Chief of Police. WRITTEN COAMUCATIONS The Deputy Clerk presented Rezone Petition No. 48 submitted by John Huntley, 10911 So. Atlantic Avenue, Lynwood, Calif., requesting the Rezone Petition rezoning of a porition of Lot 6, Fairview Farms (South side of Wilson No. 48 - Huntley St. starting at a point 230' from the centerline of Harbor Blvd. east to College Avenue, 333.33' deep) from R4 to C1. -.,.Upon motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried.,: Rezone Petition No. 48 was referred to the Planning Commission.' Stewart A communication was read from Mr. and Mrs. W." P. Stewart -,_1564 Orange 10' drive Avenue reqs sting an additional ten.foot opening for a drive. Upon, motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and car- ried, the communication was referred to the City Engineer, who was authorized to make the decision. =- C-Jax Electric A communication was read from C-Jax Electrical:Enterprises, 13912 New - Refund denied hope Street, Garden Grove, California, requesting refund on Electrical Permit No. 6695, together with the recommendation of the Building Of- ficial for denial as the amount refundable would not justify the expense of the refund process. Therupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the refund be denied as recommended by the Building Official. Matching Fund Projects LJ Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the communication from the Director of Finance advising the Council that reports of examination had been received from the State Conttoller that audits have been completed on the claims for Chapter 20 matching fund projects (18th St. & Newport Ave.; $402.50; Maple & Hamil- ton Sts. - $2,950.00) and that the reimbursements were proper, was re- ceived and ordered filed. Bardel's A communication was read from Laurence M. Bardel, Bardel's Richfield refund Service 490 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, stating he had made an error in his bookkeeping and paid for two 1958-59 city licenses at $24.00 each (#1593 and 7r2324) and requested refund of $24.00 on X2324, together with the recommendation of the Director of Finance for refund. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers the $24.00 refund on $2324 was approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith Say �w Aid to Cities Upon motion.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Program carried, the communication from A. S. Koch, County Surveyor and Road Commissioner, County of Orange, stating that the expenditure,made by the County of Orange to the City of Costa Mesa under the "Aid to Cities Program" during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, was $24,78+-00, was received and ordered filed. Santa Ana Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Proposed carried, the communication from the Orange County Boundary Commission Annexation in reference to proposed Annexation of Territory to City of Santa Ana (Segerstrom Annexation #-) was received and ordered filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICA- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and TIONS carried, the notification from the Alocholic Beverage Control for a new On -sale Beer and Wine License for Robert's Restaurant, 843 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, was received and ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on some Ramona Way of- item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mrs. John Yates addressed the Council fered for dedi- stating that the property owners on Ramona Way desired to dedicate their cation street to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council approved the action of Mrs. Yates to secure the rights of way from the property owners on Ramona Way and to secure the proper forms from the City Attorney. W. R. 153 Warrant Resolution No. WR 153 including Payroll No. 100 was presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,seconded by Councilman Rea, WR 153 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman 3. Smith Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. r l me; of the City`o Costa Nesa %ATTE T • C oe �-a _:_City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa ByyChief Deputy 11